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Land East of Vicars Close, Biddenham
Paddock
Residential
Agricultural (with planning permission) and Residential
Agricultural
Residential
5 dwellings
Housing Mix to reflect Local Planning Authority's Requirements
Approx 10-12 dwellings per hectare
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Access from Vicars Close
5 dwellings
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2024/25
The owners of the site understand and agree with the importance of responding positively to the climate emergency. The proposed development site lies within an existing community with all relevant employment and services (e.g. schooling, leisure activities etc.) accessible by foot, bicycle or public transport. Any development will - as a minimum - comply with all relevant building controls in relation to water and energy efficiency and in practice it is expected that these standards will be exceeded when detailed plans and specifications are drawn up.
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Access will be onto Vicars Close, a single track road. There is often moderate traffic on Main Road (which Vicars Close joins), however the size of this development is unlikely to make either of these problems worse. There are bus stops within 400m where the 41 bus provides an hourly service between Northampton and Bedford. Vicars Close is a single track road with no pavement, however the road itself is signposted as a public footpath due to low traffic levels. There is an off-road cycle path approx 750m from the site. Pedestrian access should be provided along Vicars Close, where there is adequate space for a suitable footway.
no noise concerns
The site is within the urban area in a location on the edge of Biddenham where, given the character and density of surrounding development, it is unlikely that five dwellings could be satisfactorily accommodated. Five dwellings is the lower threshold for allocations in the local plan. An alternative way forward would be for this site to be progressed through the pre-app / planning application process. The site is not proposed for allocation.
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Louis Park, Bedford Road, Milton Ernest, Bedford. MK44 1RJ
Park Land
Residential/Parkland
Residential/Paddock
Farmland
River
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Leisure/Retail/Tourism
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Rural Crafts
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Unknown at this time.
The establishment of Independent Rural Craft Units.
Access points as existing onto A6.
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To ensure that the landscape is enhanced through a long term policy of a substantial increase in woodland area. Also to ensure that any structures created incorporate the latest environmentally friendly materials and technology requirements, in order to meet future environmental standards.
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The current access would be suitable for a small development (up to 20 homes). A larger development would require a larger access point. No significant traffic congestion in the area. There are bus stops 300m away where the number 50 bus provides an approximatly hourly service between Bedford and Rushden. There is a shared cycle/pedestrian path directly outside the site along the A6/Bedford Rd frontage. The location of the access point is suitable, however the size and form of the access itself will depend on the size of the development. Any medium or large development would require a wider junction. Connect the site to the existing shared path.
no noise concerns beyond western agricultural which would not be insurmountable
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Agent
18A The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AP
Part Storage and part business
agriculture
Residential
A1 Trunk Road
Residential and Lorry Storage Depot
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Roadway from The Lane into the site. There are major improvements being proposed because of the Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet new road which includes an upgrade of the A1 including access to The Lane. This will only improved the existing access. There is an existing access onto the A1 but assume that this will be closed off.
The site could be completed within this time period.
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Include latest domestic insulation methods in the design and construction of the dwellings. Use solar panels to generate electricity for use in the dwellings and to sell to the national grid. Harvest rainwater and use same as appropriate. Include car charging points as standard. Include latest digital systems to save energy.
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Currently a storage and business site, adjacent to the A1 (dual carriageway) with site access onto The Lane. The development proposes residential and employment use. The width of The Lane at this section is varied and approximately 5.6m and good quality footway is present on the opposite side of site albeit is less than the standard minimum of 2m in width. There is no cycle lane or quietway in the vicinity and although the roads in the area are generally low traffic, The Lane sometimes sees some congestion due to it's connection to the A1. The closest bus stop is approximately 200m from the site with 905 connecting Cambridge and Bedford stopping twice per hour and monthly W9 and W10 services. A Transport Assessment would be needed to assess the overall impact of the developments in the area as the cumulative impact could be quite large on the local highway network. Improvement of pedestrian and cycle access would be needed - provision of designated cycle path and potentially widening of the footpath.
noise from A1
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Promoter
Land north of Lovell Road, Oakley
Canine dressage training
Mainline Railway
Lovell Road
Residential
Residential
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2024
Development at the site will address both adaptation and mitigation through water and energy efficiency, appropriate layout, design and landscaping, and the use of renewable energy
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The site is located on land North of Lowell Road between Oakley and Clapham. Access would be provided via Lowell Road, an adopted and classified road comprising of a 6.4m wide single carriageway with grass verge outside the site but footway on the opposite side. Lowell Road normally carries light traffic. The footpath on the other side of the road is fairly wide but not of the best quality.There is no cycle path in the vicinity and the closest bus stop is 150m away from the site entrance, serving buses 25 and 51, three times per hour. Cycle connection improvements would be recommended as well as improvement of the pedestrian facilities, such as improving the quality of the footpath, but at the least providing safe crossing from the development.
predominant concern is railway noise
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land off Brookfield Church Lane Pavenham MK43 7PT
PADDOCK
AGRICULTURE
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
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ACCESS PROPOSED OFF BROOKFIELDS
5 dwellings
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2024
By adopting a holistic approach and ensuring the properties are lifetime homes that are energy efficient reducing carbon emissions and incorporating the use of renewable energy - solar thermal - solar photovoltaic with battery storage and vehicle-charging infrastructure and including water efficiency and including water recycling.
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The site is located on the west side of Church Lane in the village of Pavenham approximately 6 miles northwest of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible from Brookfields road. There is no significant traffic congestion on High Street. The nearest bus stop is located 150m south of the site on High Street. No footways serve the site. Cycling is possible on-road Cycle/ped signage would be recommended as well as improvement of the pedestrian facilities.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land to the east of Ravensden Church End, Bedford
Agriculture
Agriculture
Residential
Agriculture
Residential
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Convenience store
150 sq. m.
300 sq. m. - convenience store with ancillary storage.
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3 hectares of parkland and leisure uses
Parkland, play area, sports pitches
There is a existing access from Church End as well as from farmland at Crowhill Farm. It would be proposed to upgrade the existing site access off Church End.
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Year 5 (2028)
The proposed development would assist in the response to climate change through reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed dwellings would be energy and water efficient and well insulated. They would have means of generating renewable energy and would be fitted with EV charging points. The site would have a SuDS and address climate change. The development would deliver significant net gains in biodiversity, far exceeding 10%, through provision of parkland and landscaping. The development would assist in enhancing services and facilities, and provide a village store at Ravensden Church End, thereby contributing to the sustainability of the local community.
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The site is located on the east side of Church End in the village of Ravensden approximately 4.5 miles northeast of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible via Church End. Church Lane experiences moderate traffic congestion. The nearest bus stop is located 50m from the site access point. There are footways on both sides of Church lane and cycling is possible on-road. A Transport Assessment will be required to identify the impact of traffic and satisfactory facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists. Another access point on the south east corner of the site should be considerated for the proposal of that size. The proposal will require roads to adoptable standards in accordance with Bedford Borough Council's highway standards in terms of accommodating the carriageway/footway widths and the required radius kerbs.
no residential noise concerns but retail or employment likely to harm amenity
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land Adjoining Colmworth Road, Little Staughton
Agricultural
Agriculture
Agriculture
Residential
Agriculture
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Access to be taken from Colmworth Road
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The development will be sustainable, utilising resources efficiently. Development will use water and energy efficiency, including the use of renewable energy. The development will have an appropriate layout, design and landscaping.
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The site is located on the west side of Colmworth Road, west of the village of Little Staughton approximately 10 miles north of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible from the northwest corner of Colmworth Road. Current traffic congestion is already moderate in the area, north of the site towards Green End village. The nearest bus stop is located adjacent to the site on Colmworth Road with low service frequency. There are no footways serving the site at the frontage, but there is a 1.6m footway on the other side of the road. Cycling is possible on-road only. A Transport Assessment will be required to identify the impact of traffic and satisfactory facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists. Improve bus services with regular frequency. The proposal will require a road to adoptable standards in accordance with Bedford Borough Council's highway standards in terms of accommodating the carriageway/footway widths and the required radius kerbs. A potential second access point in the southeast corner of the site would be necessary. Potential to include footways within the site and investigate cycle lanes on Colmworth Road.
early morning noise from dairy
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land to the rear of 1-2 The Paddocks Great Barford Bedford MK44 3EW
Paddock
Residential
Agricultural
Residential
Residential
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The site is currently accessed directly off Green End Road, this access will be upgraded as part of the proposals and an alternative secondary access into the site will be included if required.
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2024/25
The proposals will seek to comply with Local Plan 2030 Policy 51S. The settlement in which the site is located is sustainable, providing key services both within the settlement and for surrounding rural communities with public transport links to close by towns. This will limit the need for out of settlement trips in a private vehicle, thus reducing emissions. Tree planting will be used where suitable, with open space used to provide a net biodiversity gain. Dwellings will seek to achieve a reduction in carbon emissions, solar panels will be considered where viable as will the installation of the electric car charging points. Water efficiency will be factored into the proposals.
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There is an existing access point onto Green End Road, however it will need to be widened. Some moderate traffic in Great Barford on occasions however nothing that a development of this size will make worse. There are bus stops within 450m where the 905 bus provides a half-hourly service between Bedford and Cambridge. There is a pavement directly outside the site, however the site access is narrow so land aquisition may be needed to widen it enough for a pavement. There is no specific cycle connectivity but Great Barford is on the national cycle network giving fairly easy connections to Bedford and St Neots. The existing access point is very narrow and will need to be widened to accommodate two-way traffic plus a pavement on at least one side.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land at Wootton House, Wootton
Paddock
Church & Residential
School Playing Fields & Countryside
Residential
Wootton House and School
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Upon the grant of any planning consent. All units completed within a year.
• Helping to reduce the urban heat island effect by planning green space and using appropriate shade when locating the development; • Using flood prevention/mitigation techniques including landscape features such as ponds. The Surface Water Drainage Strategy will include an allowance for climatic change; • Reducing the ratio of building height to the spacing between buildings to have a positive effect on natural ventilation; • Including green roofs and walls to insulate against heat gains, absorb rainfall and provide (for roofs) useable outdoor space as well as improving the external environment; • Including provision of greenery, such as vertical gardens, climbers and green roofs on the building envelope to help ameliorate the heat gains in summer; • Planting deciduous trees to provide shade in summer, while permitting solar gain in winter when it is useful; • Inclusion of larger floor-to-ceiling heights in buildings to help in allowing later addition of any cooling mechanisms. In addition, higher ceilings also trap hot air above the heads of people using the room, making the room feel cooler and negating the need for A/C, fans, etc.; • Using permeable paving anywhere that loadings will not cause structural failure. • Providing a rainwater collection system/grey-water recycling for watering gardens and landscaped areas; • Using surface treatments which reflect heat in summer, such as light coloured block-paving or render on buildings; • Incorporating electric vehicle charging points in new developments • Ensuring effective orientation and layout to maximise solar-passive strategies; • Adding or increasing insulation levels and using well-designed, climate-appropriate, insulation solutions • Using appropriate glazing and window styles for climate (e.g. low U-value; high solar heat gain coefficient in cold climates and low in warmer climates); • Sizing and orientating windows to minimise summer heat gains and maximise winter solar gains; • Using renewable energy such as solar thermal, PV or heat pumps.
1.91
The development is at Wootton House just South of Hall End Road, North of site 447. The proposal suggests residential use only. Access not indicated on the proposal, only that mitigation will be required. Closest road is a small access road off Church Row / Jenkyn Road, only suitable for one-way traffic, with no cycle provision or footpath, nor enough space on the road for new provision. There is good PT connection to Bedford, with bus 53, 53A, 68, C1 and C5 stops within 400m distance running 4 times per hour overall. Significant widening of the existing access road or a new access road to Hall End Road would be required and likely not feasible with the space available
playing field only concern
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land to the south east of Wymington Road, Podington
Agricultural, including buildings
agricultural
residential
agricultural and residential curtilage
agricultural
TBC although it is anticipated it could accommodate between 30-50 dwellings if developed in its entirety
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15-25 dph
affordable in accordance with policy
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There is an existing access via Wymington Road.
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Any development proposals would be designed in accordance with best practice.
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Access using existing access West of site on Wymington Road; rural. Direct access and other roads within 1km show no congestion. 2-3 buses per day 600m from the site in Podington - number 25. There is no footway and limited scope for new infrastructure. No cycling routes in the site's vicinity. Scale of development unlikely warrants cost of mitigations/improvements
noise from agricultural use may harm amenity
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land Off Church Lane Pavenham MK43 7PU
agriculture
agriculture
agriculture/residential
residential
agriculture
50-70
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Off Church Lane
70 dwellings
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2025
By adopting a holistic approach and ensuring the properties are lifetime homes that are energy efficient reducing carbon emissions and incorporating the use of renewable energy - solar thermal - solar photovoltaic with battery storage and vehicle-charging infrastructure and including water efficiency.
5.08
The site is located on the west side of Church Lane in the village of Pavenham approximately 6 miles northwest of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible from Church Lane. There is no traffic congestion on High Street. The closest bus stop is 290m south of the site on High Street. The are no formal footways serving the site. Cycling is possible on-road. A Transport Assessment will be required to identify the impact of traffic and satisfactory facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists. Improved bus transport service with regular frequency. The proposal will require a road to adoptable standards in accordance with Bedford Borough Council's highway standards in terms of accommodating the carriageway/footway widths and the required radius kerbs. Consider marking on-street cycle lanes.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Land Promoter
Land East of Oakley Road, Bromham (adjacent to no. 52 Oakley Road).
Agricultural field.
agricultural fields
existing housing
agricultural fields
Oakley Road and agricultural fields beyond it
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Access would be in the form of a new priority junction with Oakley Road
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It is assumed that planning permission would be secured within 12 months of an allocations and the size of the site is such that it would only take 12 – 18 months to build in the current market.
• Helping to reduce the urban heat island effect by planning green space and using appropriate shade when locating the development; • Using flood prevention/mitigation techniques including landscape features such as ponds. The Surface Water Drainage Strategy will include an allowance for climatic change; • Reducing the ratio of building height to the spacing between buildings to have a positive effect on natural ventilation; • Including green roofs and walls to insulate against heat gains, absorb rainfall and provide (for roofs) useable outdoor space as well as improving the external environment; • Including provision of greenery, such as vertical gardens, climbers and green roofs on the building envelope to help ameliorate the heat gains in summer; • Planting deciduous trees to provide shade in summer, while permitting solar gain in winter when it is useful; • Inclusion of larger floor-to-ceiling heights in buildings to help in allowing later addition of any cooling mechanisms. In addition, higher ceilings also trap hot air above the heads of people using the room, making the room feel cooler and negating the need for A/C, fans, etc.; • Using permeable paving anywhere that loadings will not cause structural failure. • Providing a rainwater collection system/grey-water recycling for watering gardens and landscaped areas; • Using surface treatments which reflect heat in summer, such as light coloured block-paving or render on buildings; • Incorporating electric vehicle charging points in new developments • Ensuring effective orientation and layout to maximise solar-passive strategies; • Adding or increasing insulation levels and using well-designed, climate-appropriate, insulation solutions • Using appropriate glazing and window styles for climate (e.g. low U-value; high solar heat gain coefficient in cold climates and low in warmer climates); • Sizing and orientating windows to minimise summer heat gains and maximise winter solar gains; • Using renewable energy such as solar thermal, PV or heat pumps.
3.56
The site is located east of Oakley Road in the Bromham area approximately 4 miles west of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible from Oakley Road, which is a 30mph road. The potential development could cause significant problems for congestion on the local road network. The closest bus stop is located 350m south of the site. There are no footways or formal cycleways serving the site. Cycling is possible by using the road surface. A Transport Asssessment would be needed to assess the impact of the development on the highway network. Improvement of pedestrian and cycle access would be needed - provision of a footpath and on road cycle markings along Oakley Road.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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The Caravan and Camping Site Church Hill Ravensden Bedford MK44 2RL
Caravan and camping site, and use by adjacent radio club
agriculture
Residential
Residential
Agriculture
12
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Existing vehicular access off Church Hill towards the centre of the site frontage.
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Year 3 - 2027
The proposed development would assist in response to climate change through reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed dwellings would be single-storey dwellings for older people only. They would be energy and water efficient and well insulated. They would have means of generating renewable energy and would be fitted with EV charging points. The site would have a SuDS and address climate change. The development would deliver net gains in biodiversity, far exceeding 10%, through extensive landscaping on the site boundaries within a minimum 5m deep landscape strip.
0.57
Site adjacent to site 164, and similar number of dwellings proposed (12), therefore same score and comments. Site adjacent to site 164 , and very similar number of dwellings proposed (12), therefore same score and comments.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land to the east of Wymington Road, Podington
Agricultural
Agricultural
Agricultural
Agricultural
Agricultural
TBC although it is anticipated it could accommodate between 35-50 dwellings if developed in its entirety
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It is considered that the site could be accessed via the land to the south which is also submitted for consideration.
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Any development proposals would be designed in accordance with best practice.
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2.53
Site adjacent to site 519, and very similar number of dwellings proposed (50 max), therefore same score and comments.
Dependent on adjacent premises and whether they have housing permitted, if not noise from the agricultural use may harm amenity
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Joint Application - See below
Land to the South West of The Interchange Retail Park and North of the A421, Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7AZ
Broadcasting tower (agreement expiring imminently), otherwise open land
Railway line, Industrial Estate to North West, Retail Park to North East
A421, Countryside beyond
Retail Park (North East), Open Countryside
Railway Line, Industrial Estate
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Any B1, B2 and/or B8 uses
Circa 11,250 across all uses, dependant on proposal. Total site area approx. 33,050sqm
Any retail (as an extension to the Interchange Park)
TBC
Estimated total floorspace circa 11,250sqm across all uses, which is dependant on end user(s). No specific floorspace allocation is given at this stage to individual uses. Floorspace could increase or decrease dependant on final proposal.
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To be included in the above estimated floorspace, no specific floorspace allocation given.
D2 Leisure and Recreation uses.
At present, the site has retained access located to the rear of the Interchange Retail Park however the intention is to reinstate and extend the old road, which was closed when the A421 works were completed, which links to the roundabout on the B530 and is still owned by the Council. This road could be extended to then provide suitable access to the eastern most point of the site.
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2025
This proposal would adhere to all policies relating to sustainable construction at the time of the application and the relevant building regulations at the time of construction. Given the early stages of this proposal, it is premature to set out a specific approach this proposal would take to respond to climate change at this point, however given the importance of climate change the landowner is committed to ensuring any future proposal on this site generates as minimal impact as possible on the environment. Further, as there is some risk of flooding associated with this site, the landowner would investigate opportunities for minimising flood risk events to create a positive impact on flood risk in this location.
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The site is located West of The Interchange Retail Park and North of the A421 in Kempston, 2.1 miles southwest from the centre of Bedford. Access to the site is feasible from the southwest arm of the B530/Polo Field Way roundabout. The access to the site will happen mostly by car. Possible development of the site could cause moderate problems at the B530/Polo Field Way roundabout. There is public transport 500m from the site's access point. There are no provision of footways and cycle track in the vicinity of the site. A Transport Assessment (TA) will be required to identify the impact of traffic in the B530/Polo Field Way roundabout and satisfactory facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists.
no noise concerns
The site is within the urban area and is suitable for allocation for industrial, warehousing and distribution uses. Potential flooding issues can be mitigated. Key principles include the need for site specific flood risk assessment. Transport Assessment to address traffic impact on nearby roads and junctions and the provision of pedestrian and cycle links. Early consultation with Anglian Water is required to ensure connection to water infrastructure network. Site is proposed for allocation EMP3 Land south of Interchange Retail Park and north of A421, Kempston.
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Land North of Old Rectory, Bletsoe
Grazing
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The site is accessed from The Avenue through an existing access and has been assessed by Cotswold Transport Planning in conjunction with the Parish NDP awaiting referendum in May next year as suitable access. A copy of the assessment is attached.
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2024/25
The houses will be carbon efficient with ground source heating/air source heat pumps and the latest generation of solar panels. All steps will be taken to ensure all houses built on the site respond to climate change.
0.52
The site is located north of the village Bletsoe, on The Avenue approximately 8 miles north of Bedford town centre. The site is accessed from The Avenue through an existing access and has been assessed by Cotswold Transport Planning as suitable which we agree with based on our review. There is minimal traffic in the vicinity and the proposed development would likely not cause any issues on The Avenue. The closest bus stop is 220m north of the site on Coplowe Lane. There are no formal footways or cycleways serving the site, however cycling is possible by using the quiet roads in the vicinity. Pedestrian footway development along The Avenue in front of the site to connect to existing footways in Bletsoe. Consider marking on-street cycle lanes on The Avenue. Improved bus service with regular frequency and Real-Time information.
potentially commercial buildings nearby would need to be considered
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1. Part of the site is already allocated for residential development in the Bletsoe Neighbourhood Plan (Policy BNP3). The remainder of the site is not in a location that is in accordance with the development strategy.
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Crowhill Farm Ravensden Road Wilden Bedford MK44 2QS
Residential, access to commercial offices and agricultural
Agricultural
Garden Land
Commercial Offices and residential
Garden land and agricultural
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There are two access points. One to existing dwellings within the site and the second the main access to Crowhill Farm and commercial units.
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Year 2 - 2026
The proposed development would assist in response to climate change through reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed dwellings would be energy and water efficient and well insulated. They would have means of generating renewable energy and would be fitted with EV charging points. The site would have a SuDS and address climate change. The development would deliver net gains in biodiversity of at least 10% through additional landscaping. The development would assist in maintaining services and facilities within the village thereby contributing to the sustainability of the local community and provide opportunities for self-building and innovation.
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Access is suitable and there are two access points; one to existing dwellings within the site and the second the main access to Crowhill Farm and commercial units. On either side of the site there is moderate congestion in Wilden and Ravensden, respectively. There is a bus stop in Ravensden, roughly 800m to the West of the site (bus route 27, with <1 bus per hour). While there are no official cycle routes close to the site, there is an abundance of informal paths through the fields, which could potentially be formalised i.e route 14. Ravensden Road has no formal footway, but most stretches have strips of land running alongside the road that could provide a footway.
consider nearby commercial sources
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Land to the West of Vicarage Lane, Podington
Agricultural, including buildings
Garden Centre
Agricultural
Vicarage Lane
Playing field
TBC although it is anticipated it could accommodate between 26-43 dwellings if developed in its entirety
Affordable housing in accordance with policy.
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Access is currently via Vicarage Lane. If the Garden Centre should come forward for development, it is anticipated that it would be possible to access the site from this land.
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Any development proposals would be designed in accordance with best practice.
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The site is located on the west side of Vicarage Lane in the village of Podington approximately 15 miles northwest of Bedford town centre. The access point of the site could be created on Vicarage Lane, which is an unclassified road of 30mph speed limit. There appears to be a lack of bus stops in the village, but the bus service is through High Street and would stop outside the church on High Street opposite Vicarage Lane. The approximate distance of the bus stop is 350m. There are no footways serving the site, nor cycle route. Cycling is possible on-road. The access point of the site should be specified in the frontage of the site. It is necessary a substantial scheme of highway improvements including provision of footways, widening of the carriageway, improved access to public transport and bus stop facilities and also pedestrian crossing points for the proposed development to be achievable.
noise from garden centre and school would need to be considered
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Land off School Lane, Roxton
Agricultural
Agricultural
Adopted Highway
Agricultural
Existing Residential Development including Allocated Housing Site
50/60 Dwellings
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Access will be directly of the adopted highway. Sufficient width and visibility splays can be achieved. Please see site plan forwarded separately
50 to 60 Dwellings
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2023/2024
Suitable constructions techniques will be adopted and there is scope for an enhanced area of open space to create biodiversity net gain and carbon capture.
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The site is located on the north side off School Lane in the village of Roxton in Bedfordshire approximately 10 miles east of Bedford town centre. The closest bus stop located in Bedford Road opposite the junction with Park Road approximately 500m west of the site. There is no presence of footways along the frontage of site on School Lane. There is no provision for cyclists. Although the speed limit on School Lane is 30mph, it is a classified road; therefore the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) will apply in respect of determining the visibility splays and the Stopping Sight Distance (SSD). A Transport Assessment (TA) will be required to identify the impact of traffic on the highway as well as mitigations measures. The carriageway will need to be to 5.5m with 2.0m footways either side of the carriageway where it is possible. For the development of this scale to consider a bus service route then the carriageway should be widened to 6m to accommodate manoeuvring for buses. The TA should identify a consideration for satisfactory facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists, specially in School Lane.
generally no concerns but should consider school noise
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Glebe Farm Solar Park, Podington
Solar farm
Agricultural
Agricultural
Agricultural
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Up to 600 dwellings - not proposed to be fully developed - view in context of Sharnbrook Garden Village if this comes forward.
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The site is accessed at present via the network of roads on The Estate. It is immediately north of Forty Foot Lane, which is included as a proposed access to the Garden Village. Therefore, development of the land, which is only submitted within the context of the adjacent proposals, could be served by any new and upgraded highways.
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Any development proposals would be designed in accordance with best practice.
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The land could accommodate up to 600 dwellings although it is not proposed that it should be fully developed and should be viewed in the context of the proposed Sharnbrook Garden Village if this comes forward. In isolation the site scores poorly on all fronts. The site is 1.8 miles from Podington, where there is the closest access to public transport (bus stop). The site is far from any infrastructure and the access roads are not fully paved.
rail noise and santa pod noise would affect
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Land south of Parkside, Milton Ernest MK44 1RG
Agricultural
Residential
River Ouse and a Care Home
Open space
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Vehicular access is proposed from Parkside, a cul-de-sac to the north of the site with an appropriate carriageway width.
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2024/25
The proposals will accord with Policy 51S. The proposals will provide a net increase in biodiversity, additional tree planting will be used where suitable. Dwellings will seek to achieve a reduction in carbon emissions, solar panels will be considered where viable as will the installation of the electric car charging points. The proposals will provide sustainable drainage solutions, and water efficiency will be factored into the proposals.
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Access is proposed via Parkside. This should be suitable however it would be best to implement a priority junction for what would then be a spur of Parkside. No significant traffic congestion in the area, and this development is unlikely to have anymore than a moderate impact. There are bus stops approximatly 100m away where the number 50 bus provides a roughly hourly service between Bedford and Rushden. There is a pavement on Parkside which should be continued onto the site, however it currently lacks a dropped kerb at a crossing point. There is a shared cycle/pedestrian path alongside the A6 approx 100m away towards Clapham. Implement a priority junction on Parkside as existing to allow uninterrupted traffic flow between Radwell Road and the site. Continue the existing pavement into the site and include dropped kerbs.
no noise concerns
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Odell Solar Park, Odell
Solar farm
Santa Pod Raceway
Agricultural
Agricultural
Santa Pod Raceway
Up to 700 dwellings - not proposed should be fully developed - should be viewed in context of Sharnbrook Garden Village if this comes forward.
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The site is accessed at present via the existing airfield road/existing farm tracks. The road infrastructure proposed for the Sharnbrook Garden Village appears to include an upgraded access route which would connect directly with the site. Therefore, development of the land, which is only submitted within the context of the adjacent proposals, could be served by any new and upgraded highways.
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The development is located on a current solar farm North of Odell, next to SantaPod Solar Farm and Raceway. Access is indicated to be provided onto a dirt track crossing the site. However, the developer indicates that the road infrastructure proposed for the Sharnbrook Garden Village appears to include an upgraded access route which would connect directly with their site. Therefore, development of the land, which is only submitted within the context of the adjacent proposals, would be served by any new and upgraded highways. There are no cycle paths or bus stops in the vicinity. A Transport Assessment should be developed to assess the impact of the development on the road network, including an assessment of the cumulative impact of this with the neighbouring Sharnbrook Garden Village. It should be ascertained that the upgraded access route would include appropriate pedestrian and cycle facilities. Bus connection should be provided to the site / vicinity. Site cannot be delivered in isolation without significant mitigations and access improvements.
adjacent to santa pod
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Land to the north west of Forty Foot Lane, Podington
Agricultural
Agricultural
Santa Pod Raceway/former airfield
Woodland
Commercial/industrial
800 + dwellings - not proposed should be fully developed -should be viewed in context of Sharnbrook Garden Village if this comes forward
Affordable housing in accordance with policy.
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The site is accessed at present via Forty Foot Lane. The road infrastructure proposed for the Sharnbrook Garden Village appears to include an upgraded access route which would connect directly with the site. Therefore, development of the land, which is only submitted within the context of the adjacent proposals, could be served by any new and upgraded highways.
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The site is located west of Airfield Road in the village of Sharnbrook approximately 9 miles north of Bedford town centre. Access to the site at present is via Forty Foot Lane, however access to the proposed development would be achievable via neighbouring proposed Sharnbrook Garden Village (see site 1002). Detailed assessment would be required of the impact of this scale of development and Sharnbrook Garden Village on the neighbouring highway network. There are no bus stops within a radius of 1.2km from the site entrance. There are no footway or cycleways outside the site at present. The size of the proposed development needs careful examination and further investigation for future construction. In this context traffic, modelling will need to be undertaken as part of the required Transport Assessment which will identify the impact and it will include sustainable transport measures. Given the number of homes proposed, it is likely that more than one access point will be necessary.
santa pod and rail line noise sources
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The Vicarage Thurleigh Road Milton Ernest MK44 1RF
Residential
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Agricultural
Residential
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Via widened exsiting driveway access from Thurleigh Road
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2024
The site is well located to existing development placing less dependency on vehicle movements and greater opportunities for walking, cycling and use of public transport. Development will take account of landform, layout, building orientation, massing and landscaping to minimise energy consumption, including maximising cooling and avoiding solar gain in the summer. Overall, it will be planned so as to minimise carbon dioxide emissions through giving careful consideration to how all aspects support opportunities for renewable or low-carbon energy supply. Development will give priority to the use of sustainable drainage systems, paying attention to the potential contribution to be gained to water harvesting from impermeable surfaces and accommodating waste water recycling. Development will adhere to Building Control and other regulatory regimes. Environmental performance will be designed into the proposed development. A future Design and Access Statement will demonstrate how the proposed development will contribute to and comply with the key planning objectives
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Access as existing onto Thurleigh Rd, but widened. Some moderate traffic nearby but the scale of proposed development is unlikely to cause a problem. There is an hourly bus service to/from Bedford 330m from the site. There is a pavement directly outside the site linking to the village centre and bus stops, but is narrow at approximately 1m wide. Twinwood Rd nearby provides a quiet cycle route to Clapham which is the nearest place with facilities such as food shops. Scale of development unlikely warrants cost of mitigations/improvements
twinwoods business park may be a source of noise
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The Vicarage Church End Kempston MK43 8RH
Residential
Agricultural
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Agricultural
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Existing access from Church End
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2024
The site is well located to existing development placing less dependency on vehicle movements and greater opportunities for walking, cycling and use of public transport. Development will take account of landform, layout, building orientation, massing and landscaping to minimise energy consumption, including maximising cooling and avoiding solar gain in the summer. Overall, it will be planned so as to minimise carbon dioxide emissions through giving careful consideration to how all aspects support opportunities for renewable or low-carbon energy supply. Development will give priority to the use of sustainable drainage systems, paying attention to the potential contribution to be gained to water harvesting from impermeable surfaces and accommodating waste water recycling. Development will adhere to Building Control and other regulatory regimes. Environmental performance will be designed into the proposed development. A future Design and Access Statement will demonstrate how the proposed development will contribute to and comply with the key planning objectives
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S boundary Church End. 1 bus per hour approx 650m to the south east. Shared cycle / footways on Cemetery Rd towards Kempston to the east of the A6 roundabout. Improvements to footways on Church End could be investigated but proposed development unlikely warrants extensive improvements.
no noise concerns
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The Vicarage 15 Vicarage Lane Wilstead MK45 3EU
Residential
Churchyard
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Agricultural
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Via existing access off Vicarage Lane
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2024
The site is well located to existing development placing less dependency on vehicle movements and greater opportunities for walking, cycling and use of public transport. Development will take account of landform, layout, building orientation, massing and landscaping to minimise energy consumption, including maximising cooling and avoiding solar gain in the summer. Overall, it will be planned so as to minimise carbon dioxide emissions through giving careful consideration to how all aspects support opportunities for renewable or low-carbon energy supply. Development will give priority to the use of sustainable drainage systems, paying attention to the potential contribution to be gained to water harvesting from impermeable surfaces and accommodating waste water recycling. Development will adhere to Building Control and other regulatory regimes. Environmental performance will be designed into the proposed development. A future Design and Access Statement will demonstrate how the proposed development will contribute to and comply with the key planning objectives
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0.45
Pedestrian access already in place at the end of Vicarage Lane. Moderate congestion peaks in nearby Luton Road and A6. The closest bus stop is located 230m from the site, on Luton Road, with route 44 and 81 providing 2 buses per hour overall. Vicarage Lane has a footpath on only one side of the street, which is roughly 1m width. Once on Luton Road, the footpath gets slightly wider, but there is room for a potential expansion providing pedestrian and/or cycle path.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land And Buildings On The North East Side Of The Lane, Wyboston, Bedfordshire, MK44 3AP
Lorry Transportation Depot/ Brownfield
grazing/ agriculture
Road/pedestrian access and dwellings (gardens)
agriculture/ wooded area/ dwellings (garden)
dwelling/ garden
Up to 56 homes.
We would be open to providing a mix of housing types.
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We consider the site predominately suitable for housing and recreation space for the benefit of the existing community and new residents.
housing and recreation space
There is an existing site access from the south of the site on The Lane with a direct link to the footpath and clear viewing lines for vehicle access (existing access is for articulates lorries and therefore adequate for all vehicle types).
All the dwellings on the site could be delivered in this period.
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2024 or a year after adoption in case of planning delays
We expect the dwellings to be constructed with energy standards that respect carbon emissions. We would design a scheme with climate change at the forefront of our thinking. Currently the site has limited green space due to the nature of the business. Gardens would promote increase biodiversity.
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The site is located at the rear of 68 The Lane in the village of Wyboston approximately 10 miles north-east of Bedford town centre. The carriageway width of The Lane at this section is approximately 5.4m and there is footway present on the north side of The Lane albeit less than the standard minimum of 2m in width. The width of footway to the west of the access is 1.7m whilst to the east of the access is 1.1m in width. There is designated cycle path in the vicinity and the closest bus stop is 400m from the site with 112 Ivel Sprinter stopping twice a day heading to St Neots / Biggleswade while the second closest 550m away serves the 905 connecting Bedford and Cambridge approximately twice per hour. A Transport Assessment would be needed to assess the impact of the development on the local highway network. Improvement of pedestrian and cycle access would be needed - widening of a footpath and provision of designated cycle path.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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31 Hall End Road Wootton MK43 9HJ
Land adjacent to 31 Hall End Road
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The site can be used for family houses or Care home for elderly and/or people with special needs.
15 dwellings or a block of 60 care home units/rooms with associated services.
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Employment for staff working in care home and related services.
15000 sq ft
Grocery store
15000
15000 square feet.
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The site can accommodate 3 commercial units i.e. a grocery store, a restaurant (or a fast food store), and a gym or sports facility for local residents.
The site can accommodate 3 commercial units i.e. a grocery store, a restaurant (or a fast food store), and a gym or sports facility for local residents. We have road frontage of about 200 feet and access can be provided from anywhere suitable.
We have road frontage of about 200 feet. Access can be provided from anywhere suitable.
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2021 or as soon as possible. We already have consulted a couple of good architects in the area and are ready to commence the building work as soon as the planning permission is granted.
We will make sure that there is minimal impact on the climate by allowing sufficient green area in or around the proposed dwellings. We will install clean energy (solar panels) units on the houses in order to minimise the climate impact. Furthermore we are open to suggestions from Bedford Borough Council which will help to keep the site green.
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On the same site as 414, covering most of the site. The site is located in the outskirts of Wootton. Access is only feasible from Hall End Road, for all users. Hall End Road at this point is very narrow (~6m wide) which might cause some vehicle access issues. At the site, the developer adopted highway frontage of about 50m to mitigate this. There is no footpath in the vicinity, not much open space on the side of the road next to the development. Hall End Road is a quiet, bicycle-friendly road. There are no designated cycle routes in the vicinity. The closest bus stop is 200m away, used by bus 68 to Bedford twice per day and a bus 53 bus stop to Bedford, 1.1km away and travelling approximately 3 times per hour. On-road cycle route could be signed although the route might be too narrow. There is space on the opposite side of the road where potentially a cycle route or a footpath could be constructed linking to footpaths to the north and south on Hall End Road. The cost of this might be prohibitive.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land off Bedford Road, Willington.
Agricultural
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Up to 46 dwellings
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Priority vehicular access point from Balls Lane + pedestrian access from Bedford Road
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2024/25
All aspects of the proposal's design have taken climate change into account. There will be a significant amount of additional planting on the site, resulting in a net gain in biodiversity. Flood risk mitigation has been designed to take into account a future climate change allowance. It is considered that a range of detailed sustainability measures could be secured by planning condition to be delivered at the Reserved Matters stage.
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The site is located between on the north side of Bedford Road and at the north-east junction with Balls Lane in the village of Willington approximately 4.5 miles east of Bedford town centre. The existing point of access is along Balls Lane. There is limited traffic congestion recorded in the vicinity and the proposal will likely have a limited impact on the highway network in comparison with the traffic flow along Bedford Road. The nearest bus stops are located outside the site on Bedford Road. Footways on both sides are also present albeit that are less than the standard of 2.0m in width. Barford Road from the west of the junction with Wood Lane is part of the Thatcher’s Way cycle route. Footways along Bedford Road should be widened and on street cycle connectivity could be marked along Bedford Road to connect to the Thatcher's Way cycle route.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
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Land east Of Vicars Close, Biddenham
Field
Residential
Field
Field with residential beyond
Field
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The site will be accessed of Vicars Close as indicated on the Site Location Plan.
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2025
The proposed scheme will address climate change through appropriate adaptation and mitigation measures in the design. Where possible the dwellings will utilise low carbon building materials. The dwellings will be energy efficient and will be designed for comfort by balancing passive cooling design strategies which maximise comfort and minimise energy use during the warmer summers, with adequate levels of insulation for the warmer winters. The dwellings will be constructed so they are weather tight, robust enough to withstand extreme weather, and with foundations which are appropriate for their lifetime. The design will also include measures for water efficiency and effective drainage.
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Access will be onto Vicars Close, a single track road. There is often moderate traffic on Main Road (which Vicars Close joins), however the size of this development is unlikely to make either of these problems worse. There are bus stops within 400m where the 41 bus provides an hourly service between Northampton and Bedford. Vicars Close is a single track road with no pavement, however the road itself is signposted as a public footpath due to low traffic levels. There is an off-road cycle path approx 750m from the site. Pedestrian access should be provided along Vicars Close, where there is adequate space for a suitable footway.
no noise concerns
The site is within the urban area in a location on the edge of Biddenham where, given the character and density of surrounding development, it is unlikely that twelve dwellings could be satisfactorily accommodated. An alternative way forward would be for this site to be progressed through the pre-app / planning application process. The site is not proposed for allocation.