Call for Sites Form
Please Contact the Agent: Director. PPS.
Land At Shrubbery Farm, Wilden
Agriculture. 3.2ha.
B660 Sunderland Hill
Shrubbery Lane with Residential beyond
Fields
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The site will be access off Shrubbery Lane as shown 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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Number of dwellings not specified. Access is intended from Shrubbery Lane. B660 generally has low levels of congestion, except for sporadic moments of delays. There is no public transport in the area. There are no bike trails or routes in the site's vicinity. The existing access on Sunderland Hill would be suitable, but the intent is to move the access location to Shrubbery Lane, which would require work. The road is narrow with no footways, but lawn strips on both sides <1m, which could potentially be paved, but this would most likely be unfeasible.
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.
Please Contact the agent: F Hickling, Director, PPS.
Land To The West Of Heddings Farm, Wyboston.
Agricultural. Area: 2.34ha
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Field then Residential
The Lane
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45 Dwellings
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25 dph against net developable area.
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The site will be accessed off The Lane as shown on the Site Location Plan.
45 Dwellings
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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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Adjacent to site 606 above. The site is located on the South side of The Lane, on currently agricultural land by Heading Farm in the village of Wyboston approximately 10 miles north-east of Bedford town centre. It is to be converted to residential properties as part of the development. Access is provided via The Lane, an adopted and unclassified single carriageway and much of it is 30mph in speed limit. The carriageway width of The Lane varies but is generally between 5.0m to 6.5m without any footway outside the site either side and without street lighting. As part of a scheme from Highways England to improve the A428 between Black Cat and Caxton Gibbet, the junction between The Lane and the A1 will be closed off and a new link road constructed connecting to the A1, providing a new safer access via Roxton Rd roundabout. There is no dedicated cycle route in the vicinity, but Roxton Road is showing as a bicycle-friendy route, 270m from the site entrance. The closest bus stop is right next to the site with 112 Ivel Sprinter stopping twice a day heading to St Neots / Biggleswade. A Transport Statement would be needed to assess the cumulative impact of the development on the local highway network. Improvement of pedestrian and cycle access would be needed - provision of a footpath and designated cycle path. Potential to link to footpaths further east along The Lane.
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.
Please Contact the Agent: Frazer Hickling, Director, PPS.
Land North of Home Farm, Ravensden Road, Renhold. Area: 1ha.
Agricultural
Fields
Residential
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Road, Residential
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Access will be provided off Ravensden Road as shown on the Location Plan.
30 Dwellings
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2024
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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The site is located on the east side of Ravensden Road in the village of Ravensden approximately 3.5 miles north of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible on the southwest corner via Ravensden Road. There is no significant traffic congestion on Ravensden Road. The nearest bus stop is located approximately 200m south of the site. There are no footways serving the site, nor cycle track. Cycling is possible on-road. Depending of the proposed number of homes, a Transport Statement will be required to identify the impact of traffic and recommend satisfactory facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists. A 2m footway in the frontage of the site is necessary. An informal pedestrian crossing to tie into the existing footway is advised.
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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 Adjacent Town Lot Lane, Felmersham
Storage
Residential
Agricultural
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Access will be provided off Town Lot Lane as shown on the Site Location Plan and Proposed Layout Plan.
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2024
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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The site is located east of Town Lot Lane in the village of Felmersham approximately 7 miles northwest of Bedford town centre and just below the River Great Ouse. Access to the site from Town Lot Lane is not suitable for additional new development. It does not have any footways on either side and the boundaries of properties are close to the carriageway, which leaves little or no scope for the provision of footways nor widening of the carriageway. No traffic data in the vicinity however the proposed development is unlikely to cause significant issues. The closest bus stop is approximately 400m northeast of the site. There are no footways in the frontage of the site, neither cycle track. Cycling is possible only by using Pavenham Road. No access mitigation measures are achievable in the site area.
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.
Please Contact the agent: Director, PPS.
Land to the East of Hookham’s Lane, Salph End, Renhold.
Agriculture & Residential Land. 1.59 ha
Residential
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A suitable access can be created onto Hookhams Lane via the demolition of an existing property. Details of the access are provided on the Proposed Site Access Arrangement drawing.
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2024
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 is dependent on a live application (19/02194/MAO) requiring demolition of an existing residential property. A search of the Bedford planning portal indicates that this was refused in Oct 2020, however appeal could occur and access was not one of the reasons for refusal at the time. There is moderate congestion in the area during peak times, which this development would contribute to. The closest bus stop is 450m North on Hookhams Lane, with bus line 27, which offers service of 1 bus per hour. A shared cycle route is just 160m south of the site entrance. Footway would require widening and improving to meet required standards. Connection should be provided to shared cycle path to the south of the site.
access road noise consideration would need to be made
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Please Contact the Agent: Frazer Hickling, Director, PPS.
Land South of Keeley Lane, Wootton, Bedford MK43 9HS. 3.79 ha
Agricultural / Paddock land
Public highway (Keeley Lane) with residential beyond
Agricultural/Paddock land
Agricultural land
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Up to 25 dwellings
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Access will be provided off Keeley Lane as shown on the Location Plan and Layout Plan.
25 Dwellings
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2024
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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The site is a Greenfield site and located on the south side of Keeley Lane opposite properties 62a – 72 Keeley Lane in the village of Wootton approximately 6 miles south-west of Bedford town centre. It is adjacent to 414 / 537 and 603. The development only contains residential properties and on it's own unlikely to generate much traffic, however likely cumulative impacts with other proposed developments in the area. Access from the site would be from Keeley Lane, a narrow (5--5.5m width) single carriageway road with speed limit of 30mph, footway on the north side and grass verge with ditch along the site border. Keeley Lane is also a quiet, bicycle-friendly road but no designated cycle routes are in the vicinity. Nearest bus stops are 550m away on Wootton Road, with buses operating 4 times per hour. The footpath would need widening, and either a new footpath along the southern side facing the site established or pedestrian crossing to the northern side. A Transport Assessment would be required to understand the impact on the local highway network as together with the other nearby sites in the vicinity, significant traffic generation can be expected.
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. The site is allocated for residential development in the Wootton Neighbourhood Plan Policy W4.
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Land At Woodland Manor Hotel, Green Lane, Clapham
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Hotel
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The development will share the hotels existing access off Green Lane as shown on the Site Location Plan.
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2024
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 would be shared with the existing hotel access. There can be moderate traffic in the area however this development is very small so would likely make little to no difference. There are bus stops on the High Street approx 180m away where the 51 bus provides a half hourly service to Bedford, and the 50 bus provides an additional hourly service. There is a pavement on Green Lane opposite the site access, however the access to the site itself prevents pedestrian access. There is no specific cycle connectivity however there are several paved PRoWs in the area which would be suitable for cycling. The development is very small so would likely not warrant a new pedestrian access, although the fence at the access point could be partly removed to improve the ability of pedestrians to access the site without walking on the 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.
Please Contact the Agent: Director, PPS.
Land Off New Road, Great Barford. 3.9 ha
Agriculture. 3.9 ha
Residential
Agriculture
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92 Dwellings
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Access will be provided off New Road as shown on the Site Location Plan and Sketch Layout.
75 Dwellings
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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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See site 332 - same site. Vehicular access will be off New Road which presents no problems. Some moderate traffic in the area along New Road at peak times which could be worsened by the development and neighbouring proposed sites. The nearest bus stop is 400m away where the 27 bus provides 4 daily services to Bedford. However another stop approx 1km away provides a half-hourly service between Bedford and Cambridge. There is currently no pedestrian or cycle connectivity, however a connection to Woodpecker Close could provide this. There is also an access point to the Sandy-Bedford cycle track nearby, accessible via some quiet roads. Include a connection to Woodpecker Close to provide pedestrian and cycle connectivity. Better signpost the route to the nearby access point of the Sandy- Bedford cycle track.
commercial use to the north east
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 South of School Lane Roxton Bedfordshire
Agricultural
residential/agricultural
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Residential
up to 150 dwellings
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Access will be provided off School Lane as indicated on the Location Plan.
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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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The site is located on the south side off School Lane 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. Some sections of the footway are intermittent and where present they appear to be less than the standard required of 2m in width. There is no presence of footway along the frontage of the site or on the opposite side. There are some routes around the site that could be used by 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. There is a PRoW in the form of a public footpath FPA2 off School Lane through the War memorial and across the western part of the site and also public footpath FPA3 at the rear of the site boundary. Given the scale of development then satisfactory facilities for cyclists should be introduced and identified in the TA.
just need to consider school noise
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Agent to Agent: Please contact: Mark Schmull, Arrow Planning Ltd.
Land at West Park Farm Adjoining Wilstead MK45 3RD Please see attached drawing: ref APL046-1. c.21 ha.
agricultural. c. 21 ha.
Residential – Mobile Home Park and land previously promoted by housebuilder
Agricultural, with some residential dwellings
Woodland
A6, with agricultural beyond and Wixams Expansion to NW
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B1 (to become E class) /B2/B8
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Scheme could provide a strategic expansion of Wilstead delivering new roundabout on A6 to improve junction at Chapel End Road. Also realignment of access from Wilstead through site to improve access at Luton Road/A6 junction.
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The site is in a sustainable location with access to local sustainable transport methods including rail (with the proposed Wixams station) and bus routes, as well as being within a practical commutable distance of schools and employment opportunities at the Wixams and as proposed in the Marston Vale near Kempston Hardwick. Due to the significant land ownership, there is the potential to deliver biodiversity improvements and new woodland planting on land as put forward and adjoining within the same land ownership. The development would also have the potential to deliver low or zero carbon homes in line with emerging national and local planning policy.
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While the A6 experiences little to no traffic congestion in the site area, the nearby Chapel End Road and Church End Road both have moderate congestion during peak hours. No formal cycling provision in the area. The closest bus stop is 1.2km south of the site on the A6, however there is no pedestrian access, so effectively there is no public transport provision. The proposed access to the site would, if possible, be taken directly from the A6, requiring significant works. The applicant suggests that the scheme could provide a strategic expansion of Wilstead delivering a new roundabout on A6 to improve the junction at Chapel End Road. Realignment of access from Wilstead through the site to improve access at Luton Road/A6 junction is also suggested. The site would benefit from it's own bus stop or flexible public transport service.
noise from A6 road
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy. This is not a preferred location for an employment site as it does not relate well to existing settlements and it would be intrusive.
Please Contact the Agent: Martin Page, Brown & Co.
Wyboston Lakes Limited Great North Road Wyboston Beds. MK44 3AL Submitetd by email: Wed 12/08/2020 17:32 Site Area: 21.2 ha.
Business/vacant
St Neots conurbation
Amenity areas
Golf course
A1/Phoenix Business Park
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Class B1 uses
63,000 m2
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Current access/new access onto the A421 – as previously approved (refer to location Plan).
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6.1 The council has declared a climate emergency. Please explain how your proposal will respond to climate change (see Local Plan 2030 Policy 51S) Through the use of energy efficient construction and buildings, on site renewable energy initiatives and SUDS proposals.
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The development proposes to convert the currently business / vacant area East of A1 / A428 junction into a housing and employment site. Access will be provided onto the A428 although due to the size of the development, secondary accesses will almost certainly be required. The A428 is a single carriageway with 1 lane in each direction with significant flows of traffic, which can become congested if an issue arises at adjacent junctions. The potential development would have an impact on the highway in terms of increased pedestrian and vehicular generation. The A1 and A428 are both maintained by Highways England and of 60mph speed limit. Neither road has pedestrian or cycling provision although there is a short segregated cycle path abutting the A1 junction from the other (Western) side that is within 200m of the development. The closest bus stop to the south is 550m from the site serving the 905 connecting Bedford and Cambridge approximately twice per hour. The closest bus stop to the North is at similar distance with occational (less than once an hour) connection to St Neots by bus 63. A Transport Asssessment would be needed to assess the impact of the development on the local highway network, particularly on the A1 / A428 junction. The site is almost certain to require a secondary access point given its scale. Consider the safety implications of egress to the highway network - such as traffic light controls at the access point. Improve public transport accessibility, consider extending bus route into the development if approved and increasing frequency. Improvement of pedestrian and cycle access would be needed - provision of a footpath and designated cycle path, as well as crossing facilities across the A1 and A428.
site is on A1 with commerical to north both being noise sources
The site has a number of previous planning permissions (including for employment) which have not been implemented. Policy 73 provides an appropriate context for determining any future planning applications, Residential development here does not relate well to existing settlements.
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Land to the north of Keysoe Village Hall, Kimbolton Road, Keysoe 0.41 ha
Private amenity land - Paddock
Agricultural Land
Community use (D2) – Keysoe Village Hall and associated land
Highway with residential properties
Agricultural land
10 - 12 Dwellings
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The access point will utilise the existing access point on to Kimbolton Road. This is a 30 m.p.h speed limit section. Adequate width and visibility splays can be achieved to serve a residential development. The access is shown on the site location plan.
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2025
The site is within a rural location which can help meet local housing need. However, residential development would seek to adopt the code Sustainable Homes which is a set of environmental standards that new houses would have to meet. This would include energy efficiency, waste, materials used in construction, water use. Given that it is not in a highly sustainable location it would be proposed to promote the use of electric cars by ensuring each dwelling provided an electric charging point. In terms of green infrastructure and bio-diversity, development of the site would seek to have a net gain in biodiversity and this would be evidenced through the use of an agreed bio-diversity accounting matric. Also the development would seek to achieve a target of 25% tree canopy cover which would include tree planting but could also include the use of green walls and roofs.
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The site is located west of Kimbolton Road in Keysoe Village approximately 9.5 miles north of Bedford town centre. The proposed access point is located on Kimbolton Road. This is a 30 m.p.h speed limit section. The development would not cause significant traffic problems on Kimbolton Road or at the junction Kimbolton Road/Keysoe Row East. The nearest bus stop is located 170m south of the junction with Keysoe Row East. There is no footway along the frontage of the site, but there is on the other side of Kimbolton Road, though this is very narrow. There are no formal cycleways serving the site, cycling is only possible by using the road surface. At least a 2m footway would be required either outside the site by converting the existing verge to a footway along Kimbolton Road to link with the junction of Keysoe Road West. 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.
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Brook End Farm Yard Riseley Road Keysoe Bedford MK44 2HS 0.5 ha.
Farm yard and residential property
Highway with agricultural land beyond
Agricultural Land
Residential
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8 to 10 dwellings
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The access point will utilise the existing access point for the farm yard. There is a second access point onto Riseley Road from an existing bungalow. This is a 30 m.p.h speed limit section. Adequate width and visibility splays can be achieved to serve a residential development. The access is shown on the site location plan.
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The site is within a rural location which can help meet local housing need. However, residential development would seek to adopt the code Sustainable Homes which is a set of environmental standards that new houses would have to meet. This would include energy efficiency, waste, materials used in construction, water use. Given that it is not in a highly sustainable location it would be proposed to promote the use of electric cars by ensuring each dwelling provided an electric charging point. In terms of green infrastructure and bio-diversity, development of the site would seek to have a net gain in biodiversity and this would be evidenced through the use of an agreed bio-diversity accounting method. Also the development would seek to achieve a target of 25% tree canopy cover which would include tree planting but could also include the use of green walls and roofs.
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See comments for Site 406, as site is located further east towards B660. Access from Riseley Road. No specific footway or cycle connectivity but the rural location reasonably allows for cycling on most local roads. Bus stop east on B660 served by route 28A. Potential to improve the pedestrian access to the site, highway ownership needs investigating on the southern side of Riseley 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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Cross Weir Farm, Chapel Lane, Souldrop, MK44 1HB
Mixture of B8 and B1 open and enclosed commercial storage and office units.
Agricultural land
Agricultural land
Chapel Lane
Agricultural land
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Access is via a dedicated access drive/road from Chapel Lane, located on the eastern edge of the site.
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The site is presently in commercial use (mixed B8 storage) and lies within the settlement policy area which has been defined by the planning permissions granted on the land. Development of the site for residential purposes would reflect the dominant, surrounding land-use and would create a more sympathetic edge to the village as well as contributing to meeting housing requirements in the Borough. A development scheme can be advanced that would provide for a mix of dwelling types together with greenspace and landscaping in accord with Plan requirements and would create a sustainable development form
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The site is located on the west side of Chapel Lane in the village of Souldrop approximately 10 miles north of Bedford town centre. The access point is feasible via Chapel Lane, which is a 3.5m wide road and likely not sufficient for handling additional traffic without new passing places. The closest bus stop is 450m west of the site. There are no footways outside of the site and cycling is possible only on-road. Given the residential properties on either side of Chapel Lane and the absence of verges, there is likely no possibility to increase the road width, which would be required for vehicle passing points and footways. Improved bus transport service would improve connections in the village of Souldrop, passing places and footway implementation hould be investigated on Chapel Lane.
whole of cross weir farm adjacent to residential 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 Water End, Cople. 0.65 ha
Amenity Land
Residential Development/Built up area of illage
Residential Developmen
Agricultural Land
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Access would be taken from the north of the site as shown on the accompanying plan reference 45999/A.
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2025-26. It is anticipated that a scheme of 8-10 dwellings could be built out within the first 5 years of the Local Plan period and within one phase, providing much needed housing to the area.
Any scheme at the site shall be accompanied by a sustainable urban drainage strategy and seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout development. Renewable energy will be considered as part of the design process of the proposed dwellings.
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Access will be north of the site onto Water End. There can be some moderate traffic in Cople but this number of houses is unlikely to significantly affect this. The number 74 bus to Bedford stops within 600m of the house on a mainly hourly (sometimes half-hourly) basis. There is a narrow pavement on Water End but it is the opposite side of the road from the site so a crossing would be needed. There is space to widen it which would then make it suitable for wheelchair users. There is no specific cycle connectivity however cycling towards the A421 via Cardington connects to a traffic-free cycle route on the edge of Bedford taking you towards the centre. A clearly marked crossing for pedestrians is needed on Water End to connect the site to the existing pavement. The existing pavement should ideally be widened to better accommodate wheelchair users. Better cycle signage directing residents towards the traffic-free cycle path starting on the outskirts of Bedford would be beneficial.
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The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Please Contact the Agent: Sharron Hubbard
Land South of Bedford Road, Moggerhanger. 11.7 ha
Agricultural - Arable
Bedford Road, Agricultural Land
Woodland, Agricultural Land
Park Road, Residential Development (built up area of village) and Agricultural Land
Agricultural Land
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Two potential access points have been shown on the accompanying site location plan, identifying how access could be obtained from the site from Bedford Road (A603) to the north, subject to visibility splays being achieved.
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Development could start on the site within the first five years of the Local Plan period, approximately in 2025. The site could be brought forward on a phased basis with development anticipating completion by 2030-31.
Any scheme at the site shall be accompanied by a sustainable urban drainage strategy and seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout development. Renewable energy will be considered as part of the design process of the proposed dwellings.
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The site is not located within Bedford Borough.
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Land to the rear of 14-20 Northill Road, Cople. 0.33 ha.
Amenity Land/Scrub Land
Residential Development/Built up area of village
Residential Development/Built up area of village
Northill Road & Residential Development/Built up area of village
Agricultural Land
5 dwellings
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The site can be accessed via an existing access track from Northill Road as identified on the accompanying location plan.
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2025 – The site would be built out in one phase and is available immediately to provide 5 additional dwellings to the village of Cople, contributing albeit in a small way to locally identified need.
6.1 The council has declared a climate emergency. Please explain how your proposal will respond to climate change (see Local Plan 2030 Policy 51S) Any scheme at the site shall be accompanied by a sustainable urban drainage strategy and seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout development. Renewable energy will be considered as part of the design process of the proposed dwellings and care home
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There is existing access onto Northill Road, however this will need to be significantly widened, possibly presenting ownership constraints with the neighbouring houses. There can be some moderate traffic through Cople however a development of this size will have little difference. The number 74 bus to Bedford stops within 100m of the house on a mainly hourly (sometimes halfhourly) basis. There is no direct pedestrian access but there is a pavement on the opposite side of Northill Road. A crossing or pedestrian refuge in the road combined with a pavement as part of the access would be required for adequate pedestrian access. There is no specific cycle connectivity however cycling towards the A421 via Cardington connects to a traffic-free cycle route on the edge of Bedford taking you towards the centre. The existing access will have to be significantly widened and include pedestrian access. A pedestrian crossing or refuge installed in the road will be needed to give adequate pedestrian access. Better cycle signage directing residents towards the traffic-free cycle path starting on the outskirts of Bedford would be beneficial.
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 Myers Hill Farm, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst
Horticulture – Retail Nursery
Residential / Fields
Agricultural
Residential / Fields
B660 Kimbolton Road
15 dwellings
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Access can be provided off Kimbolton Road as indicated on the Site Location Plan.
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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 via existing access onto Kimbolton Road. Lightly trafficked area. Bus stop approx 700m from the site, but only 4 services per day and there is no pedestrian link between the site and the stop. The remote nature of this site makes construction of pedestrian or cycle connectivity unrealistic as it would require very significant investment, which is unlikely to be delivered from approx 15 houses. There is no problem with vehicle access to this site but the remote nature of the site makes pedestrian or cycle access unrealistic. The site is too far away from public transport for the construction of a pedestrian/cycle link to the bus stop to be feasible.
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 South Of Bedford Road, Cople. 28.5 ha
Former inert waste landfill site. Has planning resolution to grant planning consent for use as aggregate recycling and open space.
Former inert waste landfill site. Has planning resolution to grant planning consent for use as aggregate recycling and open space.
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The site will use the existing access of the A603 Bedford Road as shown on the Site Location Plan. This is a commercial standard access and has excellent visibility in both directions, along with an existing right turn lane.
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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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The access will be the existing commercial access on Bedford Road which is two-lane, includes a pavement, and has a right turn filter lane on Bedford Road. There is no significant traffic apparent in the area. There are a pair of bus stops directly outside the site where the 73 bus provides a half hourly service between Biggleswade and Bedford. There is pavement access directly from the site and a crossing on Bedford Rd to access to the bus stop, however the pavement allows access to the bus stops only. There is no direct cycle connectivity, however a quiet track north of Bedford Rd near the site provides easy access to the Bedford-Sandy off-road cycle path. Extend existing pavement from where it currently stops at the bus stop approximately 20m to provide safer access to the single track road north of Bedford Road which provides access to the Bedford-Sandy cycle track.
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. This is not a preferred location for an employment site as it does not relate well to existing settlements and it would be intrusive.
Please contact the Agent: Frazer Hickling
Land At 138 Milton Road, Clapham. 1.16 ha
Mixed part PDL
Residential
Twinwood Road
Residential
Milton Road
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Access will be provided off Milton Road as shown on the Site Location Plan.
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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 provided onto Milton Road at 138 Milton Road. It is not clear whether the proposal is to demolish 138 or use the existing access alongside it. The existing access would not be adequate so demolishing 138 would be the only option. There is sometimes moderate traffic in the area and this development and other neighbouring ones may contribute to congestion. There is a bus stop 100m away where the number 50 bus provides a half-hourly service to Bedford. There is a wide and well-paved pavement on Milton road directly outside the site. There is a shared cycle/pedestrian path approx. 400m north on Milton Road, running alongside the A6 to Milton Ernest. A Transport Assessment is required to assess cumulative impacts of this site and others proposed in the vicinity. Create a wide access point and a new access road by demolishing 138 Milton Rd instead of using the existing access along the side of the house. Ensure that a pavement is built alongside the new access road which connects to the existing pavement on Milton Road.
farm to the south which may cause noise issues but is also on plan for housing
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Please contact the Agent: Frazer Hicklong
Land At 66 Hall End Road, Wootton. 2.1 ha
Fields
Residential
Hall End Road
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Fields
40 dwellings
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Access can be provided off Hall End Road as indicated on the Site Location Plan.
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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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The site access is from the west side of Hall End Road. Note that the site title states it is at 66 Hall End Road but the drawing shows the site slightly south of that. Some moderate traffic congestion in the vicinity, however the scale of this development should not significantly impact this in isolation. However likely cumulative impacts with other proposed developments in the area. Hall End Road has a footway on the east side and verge on the opposite side at this location. There is no designated cycle route in the vicinity but Hall End Road is a quiet, bicycle-friendly road. The closest bus stop is within 400m from the site with 68, 53A and C5 stopping every few hours. The second closest is about 750m away with 53 and C1 services connecting to Bedford 4 times per hour . TA would be needed to assess the overall impact of the developments in the area as the cumulative impact would be quite large on the local highway network. Crossing should be provided to footpath on the other side of Hall End Rd.
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.
Agent for agent. Please contact DLP Planning
Land West of Wilden Road, Salph End Renhold. 1.16 ha
Unused Paddock
Agricultural fields and residential dwelling.
Field
Wilden Road and field.
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Improvement and relocation of existing access onto Wilden Road.
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The site is located within a sustainable location and is within walking distance of Renhold Village Hall, Renhold Post Office / Oakwood Stores, Polhill Arms Public House, Renhold VC Primary School, Mark Rutherford Upper School & Community College and Putnoe Primary School. This would reduce reliance on the use of private cars. It is also within walking and cycling distance of employment opportunity on the fringes of Bedford including at Viking Industrial Estate and Elms Farm Industrial Estate. In relation to access to public transport, the site is located approximately 280m from two bus stops, which provide services into Bedford, Ravensden, Wilden and Renhold and reduces the reliability of future occupiers on private transport. Policy Compliance Policy 51S Climate Change Strategic Approach sets out the Council’s requirements to address climate change. The preamble to the policy advises that development will be expected to address both adaptation and mitigation through water and energy efficiency, appropriate layout, design and landscaping and the use of renewable energy. There is no reason why the site could not be built out to conform with policy standards in relation to design and would be constructed in line with the latest energy standards and building regulations. The development will conform to the policies regarding landscape, biodiversity retention and enhancement and renewable energy. Additionally, the site is located entirely within Flood Zone 1 and is therefore at the lowest risk of flooding.
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Access proposed to the east of the site on Wilden Road. The site sits along a bend in the road, which is quite narrow and visibility is currently poor. There is moderate congestion in the vicinity at peak times which the site would contribute to. The closest bus stop is just 200m away on Church End, offering bus line 27, with 1 bus per hour. Wilden road is narrow and has a 1m wide footway on only one side. There are no cycling facilities in the surrounding area. Additional assessment would be required of access suitability given visibility on this sectio of Wilden Road. Footway widening required outside the site. Shared cycle paths could be implemented along Wilden Rd to the north and/or Church End. Investigate increase in bus frequency, or additional bus lines.
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 west of Pavenham Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SY. 1.07 ha
Agricultural
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Road
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The following matters will be considered in responding to climate change: • The location of the site has excellent public transport connections reducing the reliance of private transport • Environmentally responsible methods of construction and a palette of sustainable, locally sourced materials will be chosen wherever possible, in pursuing a design that is energy efficient and environmentally conscious. • Materials will be selected from local sources wherever possible to minimise transport energy use and help sustain the local economy. • Low carbon lighting, triple glazing and improved insulation will be incorporated into the scheme. • Where possible, the orientation of the plot will ensure the optimum plots orientation for solar gain. • Conservation where possible of onsite natural resources will also be considered such as retaining of the existing trees and hedgerows. • New planting will be provided to compensate for any loss of onsite ecological features. • Potential for new dwellings to accommodate Electric Vehicle Charging Points • Each dwelling will be afforded dedicated bin and recycle bin storage to ensure future owners/occupiers would be encouraged to manage their waste in a sustainable manner. • Potential sources of renewable energy can be incorporate into the scheme, such as Solar and Ground Source Heat Pumps • Development will be subject to Sustainable Urban Drainage Scheme to address the impacts of any surface water flooding. The introduction of these measures is thought to encourage a highly sustainable design aligning with the government’s commitment to address climate change in new developments
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The site is located on land West of Pavenham Road on the outskirts of the village of Oakley. Access will be provided via Pavenham Road, a single carriageway of about 6m width with narrow footway next to the site. Pavenham Road normally carries light traffic. The footpath is quite narrow and 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 bus line 25, at less than once per hour frequency. Cycle connection improvements would be recommended as well as improvement of the pedestrian facilities, such as widening and improving the quality of the footpath.
adjacent sewage pumping station would need to be considered
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Please Contact Agent: DLP Planning Ltd
Radwell Lakes. Radwell Bedford MK43 7HT. 135 ha
Part of the land has agricultural buildings present with the majority of land being agricultural, open space and previous quarry use.
fields and industrial buildings.
Agricultural fields
Agricultural fields
Agricultural fields and the settlement of Radwell.
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Mixed recreation.
Wide ranging recreation use utilising the existing water bodies and surrounding land, which would provide for a mix of leisure activities such as angling, sailing and other water sports, horse riding, cycle trails and relative activities, golf and less formal pastimes and tourism.
Principal access off Moor End Lane. Details of access will be proposed following full assessment and may be from up to 3 points.
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Sustainability The site lies adjacent to the village of Radwell, whilst Radwell has a limited number of services, there are two bus stops located within the village on Felmersham Road which provide services to Bedford and the surrounding towns and villages where a range of services and facilities are available. This reduces the reliance on private transport. Some of the site has also been developed and therefore comprises previously developed land. Policy Compliance Policy 51S Climate Change Strategic Approach sets out the Council’s requirements to address climate change. The preamble to the policy advises that development will be expected to address both adaptation and mitigation through water and energy efficiency, appropriate layout, design and landscaping and the use of renewable energy. There is no reason why the site could not be developed to conform with policy standards in relation to design, layout and scale. The proposed development is primarily for leisure use therefore there would be a limited number of buildings constructed on site. Notwithstanding this, any buildings would be constructed in line with the latest energy standards and building regulations. The development will conform to the policies in regarding landscape, biodiversity retention and enhancement and renewable energy. Some of the site is located within Flood Zones 2 and 3, however the proposed development would utilise modern flood defence methods. Additionally, there will be no adverse impact on the River Protection Area or Area of Great Landscape Value.
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The site is located east of Radwell village approximately 7.5 miles north of Bedford town centre. Access to the site off Moor End Lane is currently unsuitable for the size of the site and requires improvement. We note that the cover letter suggests that up to three potential accesses could provided subject to full assessment. The proposed area could cause significant congestion issues in Radwell village, especially on Moor End Lane. This could potentially be mitigated by providing direct access to the A6, which would require a bridge crossing the River Great Ouse, which could be feasible given the scale of the development. The closest bus stop located west in Radwell village approximately 750m of the site. There are no footways and cycleways serving the site. The potential access points need to specified - access via a new junction with the A6 and a bridge crossing the River Great Ouse, would likely be preferable for the scale of the site and to limit congestion issues in Radwell. The feasibility of this would need to be assessed. A Transport Asssessment would be needed to assess the impact of the development on the highway network, particularly along the Moor End Lane. Improvement of pedestrian access would be needed - provision of a footpath as well as potentially pedestrian and bicycle crossing facilities along Moor End Lane.
main noise concern is rail noise from the line adjacent to the site
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because the allocation of such uses is not in accordance with the development strategy. Proposals will be considered against criteria based policies.
Please Contact The Agent: Fisher German LLP
Land at Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedfordshire 11.8 ha
Agricultural Land
Residential
Woodland
Agricultural Land
Agricultural Land
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Utilisation of existing access from Cotton End Road.
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The development of the site will be able to incorporate the necessary climate change / net zero carbon energy requirements as stipulated by the relevant policy at the time an application comes forward.
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The site is located at the rear of properties fronting onto Armstrong Close and the rear of properties fronting onto Whitworth Way, in the village of Wilstead approximately 6 miles south of Bedford town centre. Cotton End Road is a single carriageway road with footways of approximately 1.2m in width on either side of the carriageway and a carriageway width of approximately 5.5m. There is no cycling provision serving the site. Cotton End Road can at times have moderate traffic congestion. Cotton End Road is a bus route and both eastbound and westbound bus stops are present and accessible on Cotton End Road between junctions with Ivy Lane and Elms Lane. The distance between the extremity of the boundary of the site and the bus stop on Cotton End Road is less than 400m walking distance; however, there are no footways for this section. The current eastbound and westbound bus service to Wilstead operating Monday to Saturday (exc Bank holidays) is no. 44 by Grant Palmer Limited. This service runs every hour. In addition, Stagecoach also operates no. 81 Whilst vehicle access is provided, the access route is most likely not sufficient for the proposed scale of development. The site would benefit from it's own bus stop or public transport 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.
Please contact the agent:
Land at Ivy Lane, Wilstead, Bedfordshire. 4.4 ha
Agricultural
Residential
Agricultural Land
Agricultural Land
Residential
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From a new access at the southern end of Ivy Lane and / or utilisation of the existing farm access further north.
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The development of the site will be able to incorporate the necessary climate change / net zero carbon energy requirements as stipulated by the relevant policy at the time an application comes forward.
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Ivy Lane is an adopted and an unclassified road off Cotton End Road. Ivy Lane is very much a rural road with no kerbs, no footways but verges either side. The width of the carriageway is approximately 4.5m. Cotton End Road can at times have modrate traffic congestion. Multiple potential access points are available from a new access at the southern end of Ivy Lane and / or utilisation of the existing farm access further north. Both of these would require substantial work for the intended use.
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Land At Riseley Primary School
Former school
High Street with Residential beyond
School
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Residential
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Access will be provided off High Street as indicated on the Site Location Plan and Indicative Site Layout.
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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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Existing access is suitable to the West of the site on High St. Congestion on High St, impact assessment recommended. Bus route 28, 29, VL7, VL12 and VL14 provide public transport accessibility adjacent to the site. Narrow pavements could potentially be widened to 2m.
noise from school and rear must be considered
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.
Agent for agent: Please Contact: Chris Green, Town PLanning Serivces, Sharnbook.
Land south of Goldington Road, Bedford, MK41 0HY 9.44 ha
Vehicle repair workshops of approximately 930sqm, storage of motor vehicles, storage and distribution on c.0.75 hectares.
Employment
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The site would gain vehicular access off the exiting roundabout with Goldington Road and Norse Road. This is shown on the Master Plans accompanying the submission
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A flood risk assessment has been prepared for the site which shows that a Sustainable Urban Drainage System can be used and that there is sufficient attenuation available, including +40% allowance for climate change. There is also potential to include significant environmental and landscape enhancements to the south of the site.
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There is an existing but largely unused exit on the roundabout north of the site which is the proposed access. This would require minimal work to the existing road and will provide an efficient and safe access point. There is moderate traffic congestion on some local roads, however the main arterial roads serving the development (the A4280 and A421) have some congestion. There are bus stops within 100m where the number 5 bus provides five5 services per hour to Bedford, and the 905 bus provides a half hourly service to Cambridge. There is currently no pedestrian connectivity, a crossing across the A4280 would be needed to access the existing shared footpath/cycle path there. Improve pedestrian access to the existing bus stops - this should at least include a pavement from the site entrance to the westbound stop, and a crossing across the A4280 to access the eastbound stop. Also provide cycle connectivity to shared path on the opposite side of A4280.
road noise from A4280 and noise from industrial units immediately to south of road
The site adjacent to the urban area and is suitable for allocation for office, industrial, warehousing and distribution uses. A design code will need to be prepared to reflect this gateway location. Development of the site should also contribute to the River Valley Park (ADLP Policy 26) and take account of the historic environment. A biodiversity report and Transport Assessment will also be required. Appropriate links provided to the existing pedestrian and cycle network will be important. Early consultation with Anglian Water is required to ensure connection to water infrastructure network. Site is proposed for allocation EMP4 Land south of Goldington Road, Bedford.
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Land At Luton Road, Wilstead
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Residential, school
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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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The site is located on the east side of Luton Road and at the rear of properties fronting onto Howard Close. The potential access fronting Luton Road is opposite the junction with Pollards Close. Luton Road is a classified road of 30mph speed limit and continues north, linking with the cross road junction Church Lane to the west and Cotton End Road to the east. The area (and Luton Road especially) have moderate traffic congestion during both AM and PM peaks. Luton Road and Bedford Road are both bus service routes. The nearest bus stops are located on Luton Road, approximately 160m to the south of the site. Passengers travelling northbound have a bus shelter. There are also bus stop facilities on Bedford Road approximately 320m north of the junction with Church Lane. Both bus stops are within the maximum 400m walking distance. The carriageway has hatched markings outside the site. Pedestrian crossing refuge islands are located on the south side with only a refuge island on the north side on Luton Road. Outside the site is a verge with 1m footway and at the back of the grass verge, a slabbed water course running along Luton Road. The current bus service to Wilstead operating Monday to Saturday (exc Bank holidays) is route no. 44 by Grant Palmer Limited. This service runs every hour. The proposed access is directly from Luton Road. This will require some tree/orchard removal, which will be relocated on the land itself as part of any development. Given the number of dwellings proposed, an access road to adoptable standards would be required in accordance with Bedford Borough Council's highway standards and the required radius kerbs. Geometry of the adoptable road must be accommodated within the limits of the site frontage. Given the length of the site frontage, it appears that an adoptable access road junction can be accommodated with the curtilage. Although footways are present outside the site, the width of the footway is sub-standard however given the wide verges there is scope to widen them to current standards of at least a width of 2m. There is no provision for cyclists, however given the 30mph speed limit and the scale of the development, the TA shall introduce measures to provide and improve facilities for cyclists. The frontage of the site appears to be of sufficient width for an adoptable road off Bedford Road, and the required 2.4m x 90m visibility splays can be achieved on both sides, provided that the footway is widened to at least 2.0m and any hedging set back behind the visibility splays. However the visibility splay in the Y direction will depend on the 85th percentile speeds to be determined from a speed survey along Luton Road in the vicinity of the site.
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.
Please Contact: Frazer Hickling, PPS. Kingsway, Bedford
Land At Keysoe Road, Thurleigh. 9.3 ha
Various
Airfield
Commercial / Paddock / Garden
Commercial / Paddock / Garden
agricultural
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Two access points will be provided off Keysoe Road as shown on the Site Location Plan. The site is also accessible via the existing access to the clients commercial premises
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The proposed scheme will address climate change through appropriate adaptation and mitigation measures in the design. Where possible the buildings will utilise low carbon building materials. The buildings 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 buildings 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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The site is located on the west side of Keysoe Road north of the village of Thurleigh approximately 7.3 miles north of Bedford town centre. There are two access points off Keysoe Road and the site is also accessible via the existing access to the clients commercial premises. There is no significant traffic congestion recorded on Keysoe Road. The nearest bus stop is located 1.4km south of the site in the village of Thurleigh. There are no formal footways or cycle paths, however Keysoe Rd is likely quiet enough for cycling. No footway connections possible to anywhere nearby. An extension to existing bus routes in Thurleigh would also be necessary and there is likely not going to be sufficient demand for this from this particular site.
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The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.