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Form ID: 774

Other (please specify)

No answer given

Yes

Chelveston Renewable Energy Park, Chelveston Airfield, Chelveston cum Caldecott. 17 ha.

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Renewable energy park

Renewable energy park

Farmland

Farmland

Farmland/industrial

Yes

All other types

Employment

No answer given

Nothing chosen

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Nothing chosen

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Nothing chosen

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B1, B2 and B8

70,000 m2

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Renewable energy power generation; industrial, horticulture

Suitable access is achievable

Main entrance to renewable energy park immediately west of site

Yes

No

No

No

No answer given

No answer given

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Immediate

Chelveston Renewable Energy Park already has a well-established and successful array of renewable energy technologies including wind power, photo-voltaics, battery storage and hydrogen manufacture along with complementary waste collection and transfer. The proposed allocation would allow further industrial development with energy provided from the Park’s own grid with vehicles powered by mixed hydrogen/diesel technology being developed on site. Further renewable energy technologies can also be deployed. Further employment opportunities can be developed but with vastly reduced carbon and energy footprints compared to conventional employment allocations.

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Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

? The site is within the impact risk zone of an SSSI / National site network site

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

x Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers 25-50% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

+ Proposal includes permanent economic and employment opportunities.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

x The site is separated from a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not on best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

0 Residential development not proposed.

0 Residential development not proposed.

x The site is not within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

+ No capacity issues

Access is onto unnamed road south of the site. This is single track and in a very poor condition. Land use will need to be considered regarding access improvements. No traffic in the area. There is a bus stop approx 1.2km away with 3 services per day. There is no pedestrian or cycle connectivity. Resurface and widen current access track to site. Include a pavement or footway to connect with Yelden.

Nothing chosen

employment proposed but should consider wind turbine noise for practicality of use

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

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.

Form ID: 775

Other (please specify)

No answer given

Yes

Land at Church Field Yelden (part)

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Agriculture

Residential

Agriculture

Church & Village Hall

Residential

No

Housing

Housing , All other types

70

Family houses , Self-build/Custom build homes

No answer given

30 dwelling per Ha

Market housing - Owner occupied , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

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Approximately one third of the site (1.25 Ha) laid out as POS

An area of POS, to enhance and compliment village amenities and protect the setting of the Church whilst providing new public access and view points from the POS

Suitable access is achievable

Main Access A onto Church Lane (which may require improvement) and the potential to create a Second Access B onto Spring Lane

Yes

No

No

No

70

No answer given

No answer given

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2026. On the basis of securing an allocation for development in an Adopted Plan in 2023, we would expect to secure an implementable planning consent and commence development on the site within 2 years from adoption ie. 2026

It is planned that this proposed development, if allocated, should be brought forward as an exemplar scheme, using the highest possible design standards, reflecting the village location and incorporating leading edge technologies, to maximise energy efficiency and property insulation, up to and beyond the current requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations

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3.73

Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

? The site is within the impact risk zone of an SSSI / National site network site

xx Protected species recorded on the site

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

xx Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers more than 50% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

x The site is separated from a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

? The classification of the site is not known or it is not clear whether is classified as grade 3a or 3b.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

x The development will not meet identified needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

+ The proposal is for or includes a community use or is likely to promote community collaboration and social interaction eg cultural, social, leisure and sporting uses.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ No access constraints

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

The site is located on the south side of Church Lane and on the west side of Spring Lane, in the village of Yelden approximately 14.5 miles north of Bedford town centre. There are two accesses to the site. One is in the northeast corner of the site by Church Lane and the other located in the southeast corner by Spring Lane. The closest bus stop is located 180m west from the site on High Street with low service frequency. There is no footway serving the site and cycling is possible only on-road. A Transport Assessment (TA) will be required to identify the impact of traffic in the network and in Church Lane/Spring Lane, Church Lane/High Street and Spring Lane/High Street junctions as well as satisfactory facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists. However, the width of both Church Lane and Spring Lane are very tight to be able to handle the additional traffic from the potential development.

Nothing chosen

potential noise from farm

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 776

Other (please specify)

Developer : Rainier Developments Limited.

Yes

Land off Bedford Road, Roxton. 4.39 ha Parcel A 2.66 ha Parcel B 1.73 ha

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Parcel A & B: Bedford Road

Parcel A: residential. Parcel B: Open Field

Parcel A: agricultural. Parcel B: residential

Parcel A & B: Bedford Road

No

Housing

Nothing chosen

Total: 70 dwellings. Parcel A – 38 dwellings Parcel B – 32 dwellings

Family houses

No answer given

30 dph

Market housing - Owner occupied , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

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Suitable access is achievable

Both access points to each site are proposed to Bedford Road, please see supporting documents

Yes

No

No

No

70

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Year 1

Sustainable Design and Construction methods to deliver water and energy efficiency. Commitment to delivering a biodiversity net gain. The site is in flood zone 1, the development will incorporate SUDS to control the outfall of surface water from this site. The development will have an emphasis on encouraging sustainable travel including walking, cycling and use of public transport.

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Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

xx Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers more than 50% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

+ The proposal includes or is within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space that includes an equipped children’s play area of at least 200m2 .

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

0 The proposal is likely to have a neutral effect on the landscape.

+ The site adjoins a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

x All or a majority of the site is best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

x The development will not meet identified needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

+ No access constraints

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

Access to the site is feasible from Bedford Road and High Street road. There is a ditch outside the site and any access to it would need to take this into account. The section of (Old) Bedford Road and the use of the site will be intensified in comparison to existing use. The nearest bus stops with bus shelter present are located on Bedford Road opposite the junction with Park Road approximately 500m from the site. There is, in Bedford Road, a shared footway/cycleway of approximately 1.0-1.4m in width with verges either side of the shared facility. In view of the current national speed limit along (Old) Bedford Road, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) will apply in respect of determining the visibility splays and the Stopping Sight Distance (SSD). If separate accesses are proposed for each property then as well as the required vehicular sight lines subject of a speed survey, pedestrian visibility splays of 1.8m x 1.8m are also required at the back of the highway boundary on both sides of each access. Bedford Road forms part of the National Cycle Network Route 12 and links with National Cycle Network Route 51 to the south through Great Barford. Hence there is scope to widen the existing 1m shared footway/cycleway along Bedford Road and also outside the site.

Nothing chosen

no noise concerns

Part of the site falls within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 777

Other (please specify)

Please contact the Agent: Ross Middleton

Yes

Land lying to the south west of High Street, Sharnbrook, Bedford. 1.3 ha.

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Inaccessible low value woodland / countryside. To clarify, the site is currently in private ownership and inaccessible to the public. However, the site lies in a highly accessible location which has a high level of connectivity for residential development purposes.

Residential

Countryside

Residential / countryside

Residential

Yes

Housing

Nothing chosen

33

Family houses , Self-build/Custom build homes , Older people housing

No answer given

25 dph

Market housing - Owner occupied , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

High Street (Please see enclosed Site Location Plan) Please see attached note from Acstro Transport Planning (Ref: 0933, dated 9th August 2016)

Yes

No

No

No

Site Completed

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

2024/25

The proposal would be wholly compliant with Policy 51S of the LP2030, additionally, the development would adhere to any regulatory updates which occur in the interim up to the grant of consent for the site. Newton Homes are a responsible developer which recognises the challenge that climate change poses and it is their full intention to ensure that any development at this site responds to this challenge over its life span through suitable mitigation and adaptation measures.

1.31

Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

++ Opportunity area for fewer than 3 ecosystem services.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

0 The proposal is likely to have a neutral effect on the landscape.

+ The site adjoins a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

? The classification of the site is not known or it is not clear whether is classified as grade 3a or 3b.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

+ The development will meet identified housing needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

+ No capacity issues

The site is located on the south side of High Street in the village of Sharnbrook approximately 8.1 miles north of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible from High Street, which is a 30mph speed limit road. There is moderate traffic congestion on High Street and at the High Street/Kennel Hill junction. The nearest bus stop is located 170m northwest of the site. There is no footway serving the site, but there is a 1.5m footway on the other side of the High Street. There are no formal cycle tracks in the vicinity of the site but cycling is possible on-road Widening of the current 4.1m access point would be needed, however there is limited space. A Transport Assessment will be required to identify the impact of the proposals on High Street and on the High Street/Kennel Hill junction.

Nothing chosen

no noise concerns

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

No answer given

Form ID: 807

Other (please specify)

Please Contact The Agent: Phillips Planning Services Ltd

Yes

Land south of St Neots Road (A428) 23 ha

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Agriculture

Howbury Hall

A421

Agriculture

Agriculture

No

Employment

Employment

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

B1, B2 & B8

21,000 sqm

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

The site would be accessed from a new roundabout junction on St Neots Road as shown on the Indicative Master Plan.

Yes

No

No

No

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

2024

Please see accompanying statement

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None

Include in next stage of assessment

Site is available

Include in next stage of assessment

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

x The site is within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

xx Protected species recorded on the site

? Uncertain or insufficient information

+ The site is within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network and able to enhance the network.

xx Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers more than 50% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

+ Proposal includes permanent economic and employment opportunities.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

x The site is separated from a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not on best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

? Part of a site is within flood zone 2 or 3 but the area proposed for development is in flood zone 1.

0 Residential development not proposed.

0 Residential development not proposed.

x The site is not within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

The proposed development is to be accessed off St Neots Road in the NW of the site, via a proposed new roundabout. The proposal will require adoptable standards in accordance with Bedford Borough Council’s highway standards. Traffic conditions on St Neots Road can be slow moving, particularly around peak times, and any new development would have to demonstrate that there is no adverse impact on the A4280. The closest bus stop is about 600m to the west. Shared cycle connectivity available approx 600m to the west. The site would be accessed from a new roundabout junction on St Neots Road. The closest bus stop is about 600m to the west - investigate potential for closer additional PT provision. Expand footway along St Neots road and provide shared cycle connectivity to the existing shared cycle route 600m west. Highways England should kept informed about the proposed development, as there may be adverse impact on the A4280.

Nothing chosen

employment use just needs to ensure won't affect housing to the north west or farm house to the west

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site is not a preferred location for employment development because alternative sites are better located.

Form ID: 808

Other (please specify)

Please contact the Agent: Paul Watson, Phillips Planning Sevices

Yes

Land south of Vicars Close, Biddenham

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Grassed Field

Residential (Vicars Close)

Golf Course

Agricultural

Golf Course

No

Housing

Nothing chosen

12

Family houses , Older people housing

No answer given

5 10 dph

Market housing - Owner occupied , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

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Suitable access is achievable

Please see supporting Access Appraisal Vicars Close is a private road. Access to the adopted highway is taken from the junction with Main Road.

Yes

No

No

No

12

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

2024

Please see Supporting Statement

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None

Include in next stage of assessment

Site is likely to be achievable

Include in next stage of assessment

+ The site is within or adjoining the urban area UAB.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

x Protected species could be affected.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

+ Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers less than 25% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

+ The site is within or adjoining the urban area.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

0 The proposal is likely to have a neutral effect on the landscape.

++ The site is within a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

? The classification of the site is not known or it is not clear whether is classified as grade 3a or 3b.

0 The site is located within a source protection zone but the proposed use is unlikely to be a risk to water supplies.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

+ The development will meet identified housing needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

+ The proposal is for or includes a community use or is likely to promote community collaboration and social interaction eg cultural, social, leisure and sporting uses.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

+ The site is within or adjoining the urban area.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

+ No access constraints

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

Access will be onto Vicars Close, a single track road. There is often moderate traffic on Main Road (which Vicars Close joins). 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.

Nothing chosen

no noise concerns

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

It is farmed land lying beyond Biddenham village and is designated as an Urban Open Space. Development of the land would compromise the reason for designation which is Criterion 9 - the site provides a visual break to safeguard local distinctiveness and also adjoins other urban open space to the south of the site to allow for a wildlife corridor. A local gap is also designated in this location in order to maintain Biddenham's settlement character, given its position within the wider urban area (ADLP Policy 43). The site is not proposed for allocation.

Form ID: 809

Other (please specify)

No answer given

Yes

Land at Kempston Hardwick, off Broadmead Road and Manor Road

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Partly former Brickworks, partly Agricultural

A421 & Commercial

Agricultural

Former clay pits and commercial

Agricultural

Yes

Employment

Nothing chosen

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

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Nothing chosen

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Nothing chosen

No answer given

B1, B2 and B8

780,379 sqm

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Suitable access is achievable

The site would be accessed from Ampthill Road to the north east, Broadmead Road to the south and Bedford Road to the west. Manor Road runs through the middle of the site. Please see accompanying ‘Access’ plan.

Yes

Yes

No

No

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

2024

Please see accompanying statement

222.23

Above

None

Include in next stage of assessment

Site is available

Include in next stage of assessment

+ The site is within or adjoining the urban area UAB.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

x The site is within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

xx Protected species recorded on the site

? Uncertain or insufficient information

+ The site is within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network and able to enhance the network.

+ Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers less than 25% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

+ Proposal includes permanent economic and employment opportunities.

x Proposal includes a main town centre use in an out of centre location.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

+ The site adjoins a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not on best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

? Part of a site is within flood zone 2 or 3 but the area proposed for development is in flood zone 1.

0 Residential development not proposed.

0 Residential development not proposed.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

+ The site is within or adjoining the urban area.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer.

+ No access constraints

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

There would be several access points, but the main access will be off new roundabouts on Bedford Road and Ampthill Road. The former connects to the A421 junction just north of the site, providing easy access on road with no existing traffic issues. Given the scale of the proposed development, it may contribute to future traffic issues in the area, so further assessment will be required. There are no existing bus services near the site, however Kempston Hardwick rail station is near the middle of the site, providing a service between Bedford and Bletchly approx every 30 minutes in each direction. There are no pedestrian or cycle facilities at the main vehicular access points, however there is a cycle track just west of the site which could be accessed, and it is noted that the proposal includes a cycle/pedestrian connection to this existing track. Further assessment required to mitigate potential traffic issues due to the development. New junctions and a route across the rail ine will be required as per proposed access plans. A connection for pedestrians and cyclists to the existing cycle track with bridge over the A421 would be required. This would likely take the form of a shared path stretching from Kempton Harwick station for approx 700m along Manor road.

Nothing chosen

site is between a rail line and a main road, significnat noise levels in area

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site is suitable for allocation as a new settlement to include a mix of uses including residential, business / science campus and innovation hub as part of a larger allocation. The larger site has been assessed separately - Site 0004. Site is proposed for allocation in combination with other sites 745, 898, 900, 905 and 1050 - HOU14 Kempston Hardwick new settlement.

Form ID: 811

Other (please specify)

Pease Contact the Agent: Phillips Planning Services

Yes

Land south of the A421 at St Neots Road 4 ha

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Agriculture

A421

Agriculture

Agriculture

Agriculture

No

Hotel

Nothing chosen

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

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Nothing chosen

No answer given

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No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

60 rooms

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

The site would be accessed from a new junction on St Neots Road

Yes

No

No

No

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

2024

Please see accompanying statement

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Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

x The site is within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

xx Protected species recorded on the site

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

x Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers 25-50% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

xx The proposal has the potential to cause very high harm (which may reach the level of substantial harm) to a heritage asset. Development with this level of impact will be removed from further consideration unless it can be demonstrated that the harm can be avoided, mitigated or outweighed by substantial public benefits.

+ Proposal includes permanent economic and employment opportunities.

x Proposal includes a main town centre use in an out of centre location.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

xx The site is more than 0.5 miles from a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

x All or a majority of the site is best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

0 Residential development not proposed.

0 Residential development not proposed.

x The site is not within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

+ No capacity issues

The site would be accessed from a new junction on St Neots Road.Traffic generation from this development would have a minimal impact on the local network. There is a footway on the opposite side of St Neots road - a crossing would be required. Nearest bus stop is approx 1km to the north. There is a waterside cycleway to the South of the site, however this is on the opposite side of the river. Potential for cycle provision along St Neots rd. The location of the proposed development performs poorly in terms of sustainable transport due the lack of accessible bus stops and a bus route due to its isolation. Crossing required to existing footway along east of ST Netos Rd. Also potential for cycle provision here.

Nothing chosen

for hotel no objection as commercial use but housing would need noise consideration

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

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.

Form ID: 812

Other (please specify)

No answer given

Yes

Land at Little Staughton Parcel 1 1.5 ha

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Agricultural

Agricultural

Agricultural

Agricultural

fresidential

No

Housing

Nothing chosen

20 max

Family houses , Self-build/Custom build homes

No answer given

13 / gross ha

Market housing - Owner occupied , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

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No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

Spring Hill

Yes

No

No

No

20

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Not stated

Built to high energy efficiency standards, low flood risk area, low landscape value

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1.48

Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

xx Protected species recorded on the site

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

+ Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers less than 25% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

+ The proposal includes or is within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space that includes an equipped children’s play area of at least 200m2 .

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

+ The site adjoins a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

x All or a majority of the site is best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

x The development will not meet identified needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer.

+ No access constraints

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

The site is located on the east side of Colmworth Road, in the village of Little Staughton approximately 10 miles north of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible from Colmworth Road. There is already moderate traffic congestion to the north from High Street to Green End village. The closest bus stop is located 75m west of the site with no frequent service. There is nof ootway serving the frontage of the site but there is a 1.4m footway on the other side of the road. Cycling is possible on-road. A Transport Assessment would be required to identify the impact of traffic and satisfactory facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists. Potential signalisation of High Street/Colmworth Road junction would need further investigation. Consider marking on-street cycle lanes and or providing a crossing facility to tie into existing footway.

Nothing chosen

no noise concerns

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 813

Other (please specify)

No answer given

Yes

Land at Little Staughton Parcel 2

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Agricultural

Agricultural

Agricultural

Agricultural

Residential

No

Housing

Nothing chosen

20 max

Family houses , Self-build/Custom build homes

No answer given

8 per Gross Hectare

Market housing - Owner occupied , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

Church Lane

Yes

No

No

No

20

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Not stated

Built to high energy efficiency standards, low flood risk area, low landscape value

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3.60

Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

xx Protected species recorded on the site

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

++ Opportunity area for fewer than 3 ecosystem services.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

+ The proposal includes or is within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space that includes an equipped children’s play area of at least 200m2 .

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

+ The site adjoins a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

x All or a majority of the site is best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

x The development will not meet identified needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

+ No capacity issues

Access onto Church Lane which is a narrow single track road, however there is ample space for it to be widened at the point of access. Light traffic in the area. There is a bus stop approx 400m away with 4 services per day to Bedford. A pavement of approx 80-100m would need to be built along Church Lane to provide pedestrian accessibility. No specific cycle connectivity but there are several quiet roads and bike-friendly PRoWs in the area. Widening of Church Lane at access point of site and or passing place to prevent conflict. Construction of a pavement along Church Lane of approx 80- 100m to connect to the pavement on Spring Hill/High Street.

Nothing chosen

no noise concerns

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 814

Other (please specify)

Land Promoter

Yes

Hill Farm, Mill Road, Sharnbrook

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farm, farm shop and associated agricultural land

Residential

No answer given

A6/Agricultural

Railway/residential

No

Housing

Retail , All other types

Approx. 750

Family houses , Self-build/Custom build homes , Older people housing , Flats , Other

Care Home

25 dph

Market housing - Owner occupied , Market housing - Private rented housing , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Small scale convenience floorspace to meet new residents' day to day needs

TBC

TBC

No answer given

TBC

Primary School, multi purpose community building

Suitable access is achievable

Principal access point is proposed via a new roundabout on the A6, for which pre-application discussions with BBC Highways has confirmed acceptable in principle. Secondary access points are proposed to Mill Lane and Templars Way. Refer to accompanying plan.

Yes

No

No

No

350

400

No answer given

No answer given

2025

In view of the scale of development proposed, there is scope to incorporate a range of measures to respond to climate change as follows: • Compliance with current Building Regulations standards in respect of energy efficient, low energy use and adaptable homes • Scope to utilise renewable energy technology such as solar, CHP, etc subject to viability and suitability • Provision of on-site services and facilities to reduce the need to travel by private car such as retail, education and community • Surface water storage via SUDS increased to take account of climate change (currently +40%) • Site is located close to a sustainable settlement where there are a range of services facilities and public transport linkages • Existing bus services could be re-routed through the site to increase patronage by new residents • Scope to include extensive areas of public open space, landscaping, allotments to encourage healthier lifestyles and achieve net biodiversity gains

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Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

x The site is within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

xx Protected species recorded on the site

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

x Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers 25-50% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

+ Proposal includes permanent economic and employment opportunities.

x Proposal includes a main town centre use in an out of centre location.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

x The site is separated from a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

? The classification of the site is not known or it is not clear whether is classified as grade 3a or 3b.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

+ The development will meet identified housing needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

+ The proposal is for or includes a community use or is likely to promote community collaboration and social interaction eg cultural, social, leisure and sporting uses.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ No access constraints

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

The site is located on the west side of A6, north of Mill Road and east of Templars Way, in the village of Sharnbrook, approximately 7.5 miles north of Bedford town centre. There are multiple access points to the site, from Templars Way on the northwest side of the site, A6 on the northeast of the site and Mill Road on the south side of the site. The highway network around the site experiences some traffic congestion. There are bus stops in the vicinity of the site, one on the north corner of the site near the Templars Way/A6 junction and one on the southwest corner of the site. There is no footway serving the site. However, both Templars Way and Mill Road have 1.5m footway on the other side of the road. There are no formal cycle track in the vicinity of the site but cycling is possible on-road. 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. It should also include sustainable transport measures. A footway will be needed serving the site on some or all access routes (Templars Way and/or Mill Road) as well as pedestrian crossing facilities at the north corner of the site.

Nothing chosen

noise from rail line and A6

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because it is already allocated for residential development in the Sharnbrook Neighbourhood Plan (Policy S4).

Form ID: 815

Other (please specify)

No answer given

Yes

Land at Lower Dean. 2.96 ha

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Agricultural

Agricultural

Residential

Agricultural

Residential

No

Housing

Nothing chosen

12

Family houses , Self-build/Custom build homes

No answer given

4 per Gross Hectare but allowing for open space

Market housing - Owner occupied , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

Kimbolton Road

Yes

No

No

No

12

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Not stated

The site is partially in the floodplain but the site as a whole has the opportunity to create areas of open space which can also act as additional flood storage relieving pressure from existing bult areas of the village

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2.93

Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

xx Protected species recorded on the site

? Uncertain or insufficient information

+ The site is within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network and able to enhance the network.

++ Opportunity area for fewer than 3 ecosystem services.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

xx The proposal has the potential to cause very high harm (which may reach the level of substantial harm) to a heritage asset. Development with this level of impact will be removed from further consideration unless it can be demonstrated that the harm can be avoided, mitigated or outweighed by substantial public benefits.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

xx The site is more than 0.5 miles from a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

? The classification of the site is not known or it is not clear whether is classified as grade 3a or 3b.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

? Part of a site is within flood zone 2 or 3 but the area proposed for development is in flood zone 1.

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

x The development will not meet identified needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

x The site is not within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ No access constraints

+ No capacity issues

The site is located west of High Street in the village of Lower Dean approximately 15.5 miles north of Bedford town centre. No traffic data is available for the High Street however the proposal is unlikely to cause significant issues. The nearest bus stop is 150m south from the site, close to the junction of High Street and the unnamed local road to the south of the site. There are no footways or formal cycle lanes outside of the site. There are also no footways anywhere in the vicinity to provide connectivity. Cycling is possible only by using the local road surface south of the site. Pedestrian mitigation likely not feasible given the distance from any other footways and small scale of the site.

Nothing chosen

no noise concerns

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 816

Other (please specify)

Please contact the agent: Bletsoes

Yes

Land at Radwell Parcel 1 0.9 ha

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Agricultural

Agricultural

Residential

Residential

Agricultural

No

Housing

Nothing chosen

5

Self-build/Custom build homes

No answer given

5 per Gross Hectare

Market housing - Owner occupied

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

Moor End Lane

Yes

No

No

No

4

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

not stated

Self Build Plots built to high energy efficiency standards

No uploaded files for public display

0.89

Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

x Protected species could be affected.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

++ Opportunity area for fewer than 3 ecosystem services.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

+ The site adjoins a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

? The classification of the site is not known or it is not clear whether is classified as grade 3a or 3b.

0 The site is located within a source protection zone but the proposed use is unlikely to be a risk to water supplies.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

x The site is unlikely to provide a mix of housing and/or is unlikely to include affordable housing.

x The development will not meet identified needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

x The site is not within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

Access onto Moor End Lane (E of the site), a narrow single track road which could present safety issues for a new access point. There is often moderate traffic on the road between the site and A6. Bus stops approx 500m from the site with 1 service per hour each direction (Rushden-Bedford). There are no footways along Moor End Lane, however a PRoW connects to the NW corner of the site and there are other public footpaths, bike-friendly PRoWs and quiet lanes in the vicinity. Careful attention will need to be made to the design of the proposed access point on Moor End Lane to ensure that it is safe. Enhance pedestrian and cycle connectivity to nearby PRoWs.

Nothing chosen

no noise concerns

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 817

Other (please specify)

Please Contact the Agent:

Yes

Land at Radwell Parcel 2 0.4 ha

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Agricultural

Agricultural

Agricultural

Residential

Agricultural

No

Housing

Nothing chosen

5

Self-build/Custom build homes

No answer given

12.5 per Gross Hectare

Market housing - Owner occupied

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

Moor End Lane

Yes

No

No

No

2

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

not stated

Self Build Plots built to high energy efficiency standards

No uploaded files for public display

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Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

x Protected species could be affected.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

++ Opportunity area for fewer than 3 ecosystem services.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

x The site is separated from a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

? The classification of the site is not known or it is not clear whether is classified as grade 3a or 3b.

0 The site is located within a source protection zone but the proposed use is unlikely to be a risk to water supplies.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

x The site is unlikely to provide a mix of housing and/or is unlikely to include affordable housing.

x The development will not meet identified needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

x The site is not within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

Access onto Moor End Lane (N of the site), a narrow single track road which could present safety issues for a new access point. There is often moderate traffic on the road between the site and A6. Bus stops approx 500m from the site with 1 service per hour each direction (Rushden-Bedford). There is no specific footway connectivity but Moor End Lane is marked as part of a long distance footpath on maps, this then connects to other public foopaths, bikefriendly PRoWs and quiet lanes. Moor End Ln is signed as private north of the site, ownership and access should be investigated. Careful attention will need to be made to the design of the proposed access point on Moor End Lane to ensure that it is safe, passing places may be required and significant clearance of vegetation.

Nothing chosen

no noise concerns

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 818

Other (please specify)

Developer, in consultation with landowner

Yes

Land at Kennell Hill, Sharnbrook

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Open countryside

Residential

Open countryside

Residential

Open countryside

No

Housing

Retail , All other types

130

Family houses , Self-build/Custom build homes , Older people housing

No answer given

25 dwellings per hectare, with extensive landscaped areas

Market housing - Owner occupied , Market housing - Private rented housing , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership , Other

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Land for a local shop

Area TBC

Area TBC

No answer given

Area TBC

Land for a new doctor’s surgery

Suitable access is achievable

Vehicular access will be provided from Kennell Hill. Additional pedestrian access could also be achieved to Mill Road.

Yes

No

No

No

130

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

ASAP, subject to obtaining planning permission

The development will be designed to respond and adapt to climate change in accordance with the requirements of the NPPF and the Local Plan. The site is considered to comprise a sustainable location for development, being easily accessible and located close to existing services. Appropriate sustainable design, materials and technologies will be incorporated in order to ensure energy efficiency and minimise the use of water. Extensive landscaping and open space are proposed.

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Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

? The site is within the impact risk zone of an SSSI / National site network site

xx Protected species recorded on the site

? Uncertain or insufficient information

+ The site is within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network and able to enhance the network.

++ Opportunity area for fewer than 3 ecosystem services.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

+ Proposal includes permanent economic and employment opportunities.

x Proposal includes a main town centre use in an out of centre location.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

+ The site adjoins a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

? The classification of the site is not known or it is not clear whether is classified as grade 3a or 3b.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

xx Development would be in flood zones 3a or 3b.

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

+ The development will meet identified housing needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

+ The proposal is for or includes a community use or is likely to promote community collaboration and social interaction eg cultural, social, leisure and sporting uses.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

Vehicular access could be provided from Kennell Hill. Additional pedestrian access could also be achieved to Mill Road. Low to moderate congestion patterns on Kennell Hill and all surrounding areas near Sharnbrook. Bus route 50 and VL11 are adjacent to the site, with service of >1 bus per hour. Narrow pavement cannot be widened, except for small stretches surrounding the site, but a footway or crossing could be implemented on the southern side of Kennel Hill fronting the site. Bus frequency on bus route 50 or VL11 stakeholder engagement.

Nothing chosen

no noise concerns

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 819

Other (please specify)

Agent for agent: Please contact Mark Harris, Bidwells

Yes

Luton Road, Wilstead 3.18 ha

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Vacant. Also, In part – was former campsite with shower block and access road

Residential and static home park

Open countryside

Static home park and open countryside

Residential and open countryside

Yes

Housing

Nothing chosen

69

Family houses , Flats

No answer given

No answer given

Market housing - Owner occupied , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

Please see submitted plans. Access to the public highway can be safely provided onto Luton Road with adequate forward visibility as demonstrated by a Road Safety Audit.

Yes

No

No

No

No answer given

69

No answer given

No answer given

2023

The site would contribute towards ensuring that the housing needs of the area can be met outside any of the more vulnerable areas of Bedford, including those at risk from flooding or in a more sensitive landscape. It has been assumed that only around 55% of the site would be developed for residential purposes with the remainder being given over to green infrastructure including landscape enhancements, open space and SUDS, which along with the retained woodland, as advocated by paragraph 150 of the NPPF. The development will be constructed to the highest standards with opportunities for the layout, building orientation and massing of the development, along with the landscaping, to be utilised to minimise energy consumption. Importantly, as is shown on the enclosed indicative masterplan, there is an opportunity for onsite play, helping to negate the need to travel, and the development would provide pedestrian routes onto Luton Road from which a number of day-to-day facilities can be accessed on foot or by regular bus connections.

3.19

Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

x The site is within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

xx Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers more than 50% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

0 The proposal is likely to have a neutral effect on the landscape.

+ The site adjoins a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

? The classification of the site is not known or it is not clear whether is classified as grade 3a or 3b.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

x The development will not meet identified needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ No access constraints

+ No capacity issues

The Applicant claims that access to the public highway can be safely provided onto Luton Road with adequate forward visibility as demonstrated by a Road Safety Audit. Traffic congestion in the surrounding area is low/moderate. The closest bus stop is over 800m North of the site on Bedford Road. It serves bus routes 44 and 81, both with hourly services. There is no cycling infrastructure or routes in the area. Vehicle access appears to be feasible, but would require road works and removal of foliage. The site access is on a section of Luton Road that does not have any footway. This can be mitigated by providing one that would tie into the existing footpath just a few hundred metres north.

Nothing chosen

A6 road noise

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 820

Other (please specify)

Agent

Yes

Land North of 51 and 53 Bedford Road, Roxton

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Derelict

Open land

Scaffold

Pasture

A421

Yes

Employment

Hotel

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

B2, B8

2000 sqm

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

To be developed and share facilities/rooms with Football Club on Matchdays

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

Access as existing. Shown on plan

Yes

No

No

No

2024/25-2028/29

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

1-2

The proposal has the opportunity to provide for energy efficiency features in design and to give consideration to renewables.

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2.10

Above

None

Include in next stage of assessment

Site is available

Include in next stage of assessment

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

+ Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers less than 25% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

+ Proposal includes permanent economic and employment opportunities.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

+ The proposal includes or is within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space that includes an equipped children’s play area of at least 200m2 .

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

x The site is separated from a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

x All or a majority of the site is best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

0 Residential development not proposed.

0 Residential development not proposed.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

+ No access constraints

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

The site is located on the west side of Bedford Road opposite the junction with High Street in the village of Roxton approximately 10 miles east of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible from Bedford Road which is an adopted and classified type C road of national speed limit which is 60mph for a single carriageway road. The nearest bus stops with bus shelter present are located on Bedford Road opposite the junction with Park Road approximately 650m from the site. There is a shared footway/cycleway outside the site along Bedford Road of approximately 1.6m in width with grass verges either side of the footway of varying widths between 1m – 1.7m. Reducing the current speed limit on Bedford Road from 60mph to 30mph through the process of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). A Transport Assessment (TA) will be required to identify the impact of traffic and for satisfactory facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists. Adopted parking standards would need to be adhered to in order to provide appropriate levels of car parking on site. It appears that the visibility splays of 4.5m x 215m cannot be provided. However given the alignment of Bedford Road and assuming the approval of speed reduction to 30mph by BBC, the visibility splays of 4.5m x 90m can be achieved provided that the existing boundary hedges/vegetation are set back behind the visibility splays. The existing bus service should be extended nearer the site with provision of bus stops and bus shelters. A pedestrian crossing island is required on Park Road at the junction with Bedford Road.

Nothing chosen

road noise

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

This is not a preferred location for an employment site as it would be intrusive and impact on Roxton village.

Form ID: 821

Land owner

No answer given

N/A

Town Farm Paddock, Westfield Road, Oakley, Bedford

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Agriculture

Agriculture

Housing

Allocated for Housing

Agriculture

No

Housing

Nothing chosen

15-25

Family houses , Older people housing

No answer given

Up to 25 dph

Market housing - Owner occupied , Market housing - Private rented housing , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

Access could be obtained either through land to the East which is allocated for housing in the Village Plan or off Westfield Road, which is an adopted Highway

Yes

No

No

No

No answer given

100%

No answer given

No answer given

We do not have a proposed timetable but the land is available subject to being allocated and planning permission being granted.

Policy 51S is noted and the detailed design will address it’s requirements.

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Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

+ Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers less than 25% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

+ The proposal includes or is within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space that includes an equipped children’s play area of at least 200m2 .

+ The proposal includes or is within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility.

0 The proposal is likely to have a neutral effect on the landscape.

+ The site adjoins a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not on best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

0 The site is located within a source protection zone but the proposed use is unlikely to be a risk to water supplies.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

+ The development will meet identified housing needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

+ No capacity issues

This housing development site is located on agricultural land North of Westfield Road on the outskirts of the village of Oakley. Access will be provided via Westfield Road, a single carriageway of about 4.5m width. There is a narrow foopath on the side of the development towards Oakley, but no footpath towards the West or on the other side of the road.There is no cycle path in the vicinity but Westfield Road carries very light traffic. The closest bus stop is 150m away from the site entrance, serving buses 50 and 828 to Rushden and Sharnbrook, about three times per day. Cycle connection improvements would be recommended as well as improvement of the pedestrian facilities, such as widening and improving the quality of the footpath. There may not be space for this on the highway and the amount of work might not be proporionate to the size of the developmentf Oakley. Access will be provided via Westfield Road, a single carriageway of about 4.5m width. There is a narrow foopath on the side of the development towards Oakley, but no footpath towards the West or on the other side of the road.There is no cycle path in the vicinity but Westfield Road carries very light traffic. The closest bus stop is 150m away from the site entrance, serving buses 50 and 828 to Rushden and Sharnbrook, about three times per day. Cycle connection improvements would be recommended as well as improvement of the pedestrian facilities, such as widening and improving the quality of the footpath. There may not be space for this on the highway and the amount of work might not be proporionate to the size of the development

Nothing chosen

no noise concerns

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 822

Other (please specify)

Please contact the agent:

Yes

Land between Hookhams Land and Ravensden Road, Salph End, Renhold 19.65 ha

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Agricultural

See attached docs

See attached docs

See attached docs

See attached docs

No

Housing

All other types

Up to 400

Family houses , Self-build/Custom build homes , Other

Land for a 2FE primary school

30-40dph

Market housing - Owner occupied , Market housing - Private rented housing , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership , Other

Mix to meet local plan requirements

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Land for a 2FE primary school

Suitable access is achievable

Via the existing dwelling to be demolished at 25 Hookhams Lane and onto Ravensden Road to the north.

Yes

No

No

No

330

70

No answer given

No answer given

After 1 year

All relevant measures set out in current policy 51S can be addressed. A sustainability and energy statement can be provided in due course.

19.64

Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

x The site is within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

x Protected species could be affected.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

+ The site is within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network and able to enhance the network.

+ Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers less than 25% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

+ The proposal includes or is within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space that includes an equipped children’s play area of at least 200m2 .

+ The proposal includes or is within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility.

0 The proposal is likely to have a neutral effect on the landscape.

+ The site adjoins a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

x All or a majority of the site is best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

+ The development will meet identified housing needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ No access constraints

+ No capacity issues

The site is located on the west side of Ravensden Road in Renhold village approximately 3.5 miles north of Bedford town centre. Access to the site is feasible via Ravensden Road, which is a 30mph speed limit road. Roads around the site do not experience traffic congestion. The closest bus stop is located 350m south of the site. There is an existing footway on Hookhams Lane and opposite the site on Ravensden Road. 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. 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.

Nothing chosen

backs near to large school though there is part of golf course between, and school or employment planned on site would need to be considered as noise sources

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 823

Other (please specify)

Agent

Yes

Land at Park Farm, Green Lane, Clapham

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Pasture

Recreation

Reservoir

Agriculture

Residential

No

Housing

Nothing chosen

8-19

Family houses , Older people housing

No answer given

15 dph

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

Potential for access through Park Farm and through Park Farm and or off Carriageway Drive

Yes

No

No

No

8-10

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

1-2

The proposal has the opportunity to provide for energy efficiency features in design and to give consideration to renewables.

No uploaded files for public display

0.97

Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

xx Protected species recorded on the site

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

+ Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers less than 25% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

+ The proposal includes or is within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility.

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

x The site is separated from a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

x All or a majority of the site is best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

+ The development will meet identified housing needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

Access via eithier Green Lane or Carriage Drive. Northern part of Green Lane where site access point would be is very narrow and would require significant work to safely install a new junction. Carriage Drive is wider but is a private road and still ultimatly connects to Green Lane. Some moderate traffic in the area but the biggest capacity problem would be on the section of Green Lane by the development site - any new junction would need to include widening of this part of the road to prevent traffic conflicts on the single carriageway section. 2 bus services per hour (of the same service) approx 800m from the site. There is a pavement on Green Ln south of the Green Ln/Carriage Dr junction. Extending this along Green Ln to a site entrance there would not be possible, but there could be space on Carriage Dr. This is however a private road so might be difficult to achieve. No cycle connectivity however there is a bike-friendly public PRoW approx 800m away connecting to a quiet lane and on to Bromham. Widening of road at point of access on Green Lane. Installation of a pavement on Carriage Drive to connect the site to the pavement of Green Lane south of the Green Ln/Carriage Dr junction.

Nothing chosen

no noise concerns

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 827

Other (please specify)

Please contact the agent: DLP Planning Ltd.

Yes

Land off Memorial Lane, Felmersham 2.06 ha

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Agricultural

Residential, School & Play area.

Agricultural

Agricultural

Village Open Space & Residential

No

Housing

Housing

Up to 30 Dwellings

Self-build/Custom build homes , Older people housing

No answer given

Up to 15 dwellings per hectare

Market housing - Owner occupied , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

Access to be taken off Memorial Road.

Yes

No

No

No

Up to 30 Dwellings

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

2024

The site is located in a sustainable location within the village of Felmersham and in close proximity to Pinchmill Primary School and Village Hall. Means of mitigating climate change in accordance with Policy 51S will be thoroughly considered at application stage and where viable can be implemented as part of the proposals.

2.03

Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

++ Opportunity area for fewer than 3 ecosystem services.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

+ The proposal includes or is within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space that includes an equipped children’s play area of at least 200m2 .

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

+ The site adjoins a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

? The classification of the site is not known or it is not clear whether is classified as grade 3a or 3b.

0 The site is located within a source protection zone but the proposed use is unlikely to be a risk to water supplies.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

+ The development will meet identified housing needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

+ No capacity issues

The site is located west of Memorial Lane in the village of Felmersham approximately 7 miles northwest of Bedford town centre and just south of the Great Ouse river. Access point to the site is feasible from Memorial Lane. No significant traffic issues in the vicinity and a development of this size is unlikely to cause significant impacts. However, Memorial Lane is likely too narrow to provide vehicle access to this number of homes. Access would likely need to be directly off Radwell Road. The closest bus stop located 350m east of the site. There is a footway along the Radwell Rd frontage of the site. Cycling is possible only by using Pavenham Road. Potential increase in the width of Memorial Lane or provision of access directly onto Radwell Road. Improve footway along Radwell Rd and consider designating a shared pedestrian/cycle path.

Likely to require contaminated land assessment and remediation if required.

no noise concerns

Entire site falls within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 828

Land owner

No answer given

N/A

141-149 Great North Road, Wyboston, Beds. MK44 3AH

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Garage/Recycling Car Parts

Paddock

Some housing

No answer given

Housing

Yes

Housing

Employment , Hotel

100/120 units

Family houses , Flats

No answer given

30-35 dph

Market housing - Owner occupied , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

This would be part of a mixed use scheme, the site could accommodate a 30-50 room hotel.

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

Anywhere along the East boundary. Access to the garage forecourt is currently taken from the Great North Road.

Yes

No

Don't know

No

120

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

2025

This site is previously developed brownfield land. The site is not in an area liable to flood and is in an area which is well related to the built up area.

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6.28

Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

x Protected species could be affected.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

+ Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers less than 25% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

+ Proposal includes permanent economic and employment opportunities.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

x The site is separated from a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

x All or a majority of the site is best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

x The development will not meet identified needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

+ No access constraints

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

The development proposes to convert the currently business area South West of A1 / A428 junction into a housing and employment site. Access will be provided onto the A1. The A1 is a dual carriageway with 2 lanes in each direction and generally light traffic in the northbound but some or significant congestion at peak times in southbound direction. The A1 is maintained by Highways England (HE) and of 60mph speed limit. There is currently a footpath directly in front of the development, however it is discontinued just after. There is a short segregated cycle path abutting the A1 junction starting at the North Eastern corner of the development. The closest bus stop is 650m from the site serving the 905 connecting Bedford and Cambridge approximately twice per hour. A Transport Asssessment would be needed to assess the impact of the development on the local highway network, particularly on the A1 / A428 junction. Consider the safety implications of egress to the highway network - such as traffic light controls at the access point. Improvement of pedestrian access would be needed - provision of a footpath as well as potentially pedestrian and bicycle crossing facilities across the A1.

Nothing chosen

noise from A1

Entire site falls within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 832

Other (please specify)

Agent

Yes

Land at Station Road, Oakley

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Agricultural land and an area of school playing fields belonging to Lincroft School

Commercial uses

Highway / residential

Railway embankment / housing

Highway / education / residential

No

Housing

All other types

200-250 Units (inc of Neighbourhood Plan allocation)

Family houses

No answer given

27-33 dwellings per net ha (based on up to 50% of gross site)

Market housing - Owner occupied , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

c. 4.3 ha – Relocation of Lovell Road Sports Pitches c. 2ha Oakley NP Allocated Site c.7ha Further Residential Development Balance of Gross Site area to be provided as open space, landscaping and route of distributor road

In addition to the proposed residential development of the land, including that related to the NP designated area, and the proposed residential development of the current Lincroft School recreation land (under an agreement for a ‘land swap’ with the Sharnbrook Academy Federation – SAF), the development proposal will create a new, self-contained Lincroft School Campus. This will provide for a dedicated school access thus relieving current traffic congestion and environmental issues associated with the current access provision at Oakley, together with additional parking (cars and coaches//buses) and circulation space, expanded, new sports facilities, inc new teaching space (for sports) changing facilities etc). The existing school sports facilities are separated from the School which is disruptive and has safety implications. The development of the land would also allow for the provision of a new highways/movement corridor and significantly better traffic management (as set out on master plan) which will have significant environmental and amenity benefits

Suitable access is achievable

Station Road, north of Lincroft School and Lovell Road, south of Lincroft School playing pitches.

Yes

No

No

No

200-250

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

2025/26 - Submission and determination of application – Q1 2024 - Sale of Site – Q3 2024 - Reserved Matters Application – Q4 2024 - Commencement Q1 2025 Development timeframe assumes full build out by 2028/29 Note that the northern portion of the site (c.2ha) is allocated for development under Policy HG1 of the Oakley Neighbourhood Plan and proposals for this area could proceed in advance of the indicative timeframes set out

The site is wholly contained by development or built infrastructure and is very well located to the structure, from and character of the village. Additionally, we consider Oakley to be a sustainable location for new development on the basis of the services and facilities it currently offers and its proximity to the urban area of Bedford (and the larger village of Clapham). The village’s contribution towards meeting the needs of the wider rural area exceeds that of other settlements classified as Rural Service Centres. Furthermore, the proposed development would offer the opportunity to complement and enhance these existing facilities by enabling the existing, well-established and popular Lincroft School to both improve to better meet the needs of its pupils and staff and increase capacity to enable the school to meet the increased demands arising from planned growth within its catchment area (notably the level of growth currently planned at Bromham, Clapham and Oakley). The proposal would also provide the opportunity for the school to offer its sports facilities for community use whereas now the facilities are unlit and unsuitable for such use. Development of this site would have particular regard to the environment and biodiversity within it and through suitable mitigation measures would ensure the site is future proofed. Additionally, proposals would incorporate landscaping and open spaces, including suitable tree planting and through design, layout and orientation maximise the principles of sustainable design.

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Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy , Site already allocated in development plan

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

+ Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers less than 25% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

+ The proposal includes or is within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space that includes an equipped children’s play area of at least 200m2 .

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

+ The site adjoins a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

x All or a majority of the site is best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

0 The site is located within a source protection zone but the proposed use is unlikely to be a risk to water supplies.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

x The development will not meet identified needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

+ The proposal is for or includes a community use or is likely to promote community collaboration and social interaction eg cultural, social, leisure and sporting uses.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

x Serious capacity constraint

The site is located on land North of Lovell Road and East of Station Road between Oakley and Clapham. Access would be provided via Lovell Road and Station Road, adopted and classified roads comprising of a 6-6.6m wide single carriageway with grass verge outside the site but footway on the opposite side. Lovell Road normally carries light traffic, however, Station Road is often congested throughout the day but particularly at peak times. The footpath on the other side of the road is fairly wide but not of the best quality on Lovell Road, while on Station Road it is fairly good quality. The Lovell Road one isn't suitable for wheelchairs. There is no cycle path in the vicinity. The closest bus stop on both roads are right in front of the site, serving buses 25 and 51 to Bedford, Rushden and Pavenham, at 3 times per hour frequency. A Transport Assessment should be developed to assess the impact of the development on the road network. The amount of extra traffic would likely cause increased congestion, particularly on Station Road. Cycle connection improvements would be recommended as well as improvement of the pedestrian facilities, such as improving the quality of the footpath on Lovell Road. Pedestrian crossings should be provided. Both roads are narrow so any mitigation requiring extra road capacity might be an issue.

Nothing chosen

predominant concern is railway noise

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1. Part of the site is already allocated for residential development in the Oakley Neighbourhood Plan. The remainder of the site is not in a location that is in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 836

Other (please specify)

Please contact the agent: Shannon Hubbard, Robinson & Hall.

Yes

Land at Hill Farm, Chellington (Land to the south of Hill Farm, east of Felmersham Road) 2.2 ha

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Hill Farm & Agricultural Land

Hill Farm & Agricultural Land

Agricultural Land & Village of Carlton

Agricultural Land

Felmersham Road & Agricultural Land

No

Housing

Nothing chosen

20-25 dwellings

Family houses , Self-build/Custom build homes , Older people housing

No answer given

A low density of 9-11 dwellings per hectare has been assumed at the site, taking into consideration its location adjacent to Hill Farm and to the north of the village of Carlton. Development at the site will front onto Felmersham Road to the west in a linear form to ensure limited impact on the surrounding countryside.

Market housing - Owner occupied , Market housing - Private rented housing , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

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No answer given

No answer given

The current access is unsuitable/requires improvement

As shown on the accompanying site location plan, there are two existing access points to the north and south of the site’s boundary with Felmersham Road. These accesses are safe and would serve as suitable to any future development at the site.

Yes

No

No

No

20 to 25

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Start: Late 2024 Completion: Early 2027. It is anticipated that the site could come forward for development shortly after the adoption of the Plan. Given the size of the proposals the site and given that it is in a single ownership, development could be built out in a single phase or phased basis and completed within two and a half years.

Any scheme at the site shall be accompanied by a sustainable urban drainage strategy to mitigate against any potential future flood risk and seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout both the construction and operational phases of the development. Renewable energy will be considered as part of the detailed design process of the proposed dwellings.

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Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

++ Opportunity area for fewer than 3 ecosystem services.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

x The site is separated from a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

? The classification of the site is not known or it is not clear whether is classified as grade 3a or 3b.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

+ The development will meet identified housing needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ No access constraints

+ No capacity issues

Access onto Felmersham Road - no access exists currently but wouldn't have any problems adding. There is some light traffic in the area but the size of this development is unlikely to worsen it. 1 bus service per hour in each direction (Bedford-Rushden, bus 25). Pedestrian access does not exist but could be facilitated by crossing Felmersham Road, then using public footpath down driveway of The Chellington Centre, past the sewage works and into Carlton village. Cycle connectivity also does not exist but could be improved by extending the 30mph speed limit of Carlton village. For pedestrian connectivity: suggest a marked pedestrian courtesy crossing on Felmersham Rd to connect the site to the public footpath to Carlton starting from The Chellington Centre driveway. For cycle connectivity: suggest extending 30mph speed limit along Felmersham Rd between Carlton and the site. Also look at redesignating the paved footpath between Carlton and Harrold as a pedestrian/cycle path to improve connectivity to Harrold.

Nothing chosen

no noise concerns

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 839

Other (please specify)

Agent

Yes

Land at Station Road, Oakley

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Agricultural land and an area of school playing fields belonging to Lincroft School

Commercial uses

Highway / residential

Railway embankment / housing

Highway / education / residential

No

Housing

All other types

200-250 Units (inc of Neighbourhood Plan allocation)

Family houses

200-250 Units (inc of Neighbourhood Plan allocation)

27-33 dwellings per net ha (based on up to 50% of gross site)

Market housing - Owner occupied , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

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c. 4.3 ha – Relocation of Lovell Road Sports Pitches c. 2ha Oakley NP Allocated Site c.7ha Further Residential Development Balance of Gross Site area to be provided as open space, landscaping and route of distributor road

Sharnbrook Academy Federation’s (SAF’s) interest within the site comprises the existing Lovell Road Playing Fields (within the southern portion of the submitted site area). In-combination with a capacity for residential development of up to 250 dwellings (including that related to current allocations within the Oakley NP) the scheme proposed would enable relocation of the Playing Fields together with other operational improvements, under a Joint Venture agreement with the Bedfordshire Charitable Trust to provide for a ‘land swap’. The Trust’s interests are subject to a separate submission it its behalf by Bedfordia Developments Ltd. The proposed reconfiguration and enhancement of facilities will create in effect a new, self-contained Lincroft Academy Campus. This will provide for a dedicated school access thus relieving current traffic congestion and environmental issues associated with the current access provision at Oakley, together with additional parking (cars and coaches//buses) and circulation space, expanded, new sports facilities, inc new teaching space (for sports) changing facilities etc). The existing school sports facilities are separated from the School which is disruptive and has safety implications.

Suitable access is achievable

Station Road, north of Lincroft School and Lovell Road, south of Lincroft School playing pitches.

Yes

No

No

No

200-250

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

2025/26 - Submission and determination of application – Q1 2024 - Sale of Site – Q3 2024 - Reserved Matters Application – Q4 2024 - Commencement Q1 2025 Development timeframe assumes full build out by 2028/29 Note that the northern portion of the site (c.2ha) is allocated for development under Policy HG1 of the Oakley Neighbourhood Plan and proposals for this area could proceed in advance of the indicative timeframes set out

The site is wholly contained by development or built infrastructure and is very well located to the structure, from and character of the village. Additionally, we consider Oakley to be a sustainable location for new development on the basis of the services and facilities it currently offers and its proximity to the urban area of Bedford (and the larger village of Clapham). The village’s contribution towards meeting the needs of the wider rural area exceeds that of other settlements classified as Rural Service Centres. Furthermore, the proposed development would offer the opportunity to complement and enhance these existing facilities by enabling the existing, well-established and popular Lincroft Academy to both improve to better meet the needs of its pupils and staff and increase capacity to enable the school to meet the increased demands arising from planned growth within its catchment area (notably the level of growth currently planned at Bromham, Clapham and Oakley). The proposal would also provide the opportunity for the school to offer its sports facilities for community use whereas now the facilities are unlit and unsuitable for such use. Development of this site would have particular regard to the environment and biodiversity within it and through suitable mitigation measures would ensure the site is future proofed. Additionally, proposals would incorporate landscaping and open spaces, including suitable tree planting and through design, layout and orientation maximise the principles of sustainable design.

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Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy , Site already allocated in development plan

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

+ Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers less than 25% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

+ The proposal includes or is within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space that includes an equipped children’s play area of at least 200m2 .

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

+ The site adjoins a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

x All or a majority of the site is best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

0 The site is located within a source protection zone but the proposed use is unlikely to be a risk to water supplies.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

x The development will not meet identified needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

+ The proposal is for or includes a community use or is likely to promote community collaboration and social interaction eg cultural, social, leisure and sporting uses.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

x Serious capacity constraint

The site is located on land North of Lovell Road and East of Station Road between Oakley and Clapham. Access would be provided via Lovell Road and Station Road, adopted and classified roads comprising of a 6-6.6m wide single carriageway with grass verge outside the site but footway on the opposite side. Lovell Road normally carries light traffic, however, Station Road is often congested throughout the day but particularly at peak times. The footpath on the other side of the road is fairly wide but not of the best quality on Lovell Road, while on Station Road it is fairly good quality. The Lovell Road one isn't suitable for wheelchairs. There is no cycle path in the vicinity. The closest bus stop on both roads are right in front of the site, serving buses 25 and 51 to Bedford, Rushden and Pavenham, at 3 times per hour frequency. A Transport Assessment should be developed to assess the impact of the development on the road network. The amount of extra traffic would likely cause increased congestion, particularly on Station Road. Cycle connection improvements would be recommended as well as improvement of the pedestrian facilities, such as improving the quality of the footpath on Lovell Road. Pedestrian crossings should be provided. Both roads are narrow so any mitigation requiring extra road capacity might be an issue.

Nothing chosen

predominant concern is railway noise

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1. Part of the site is already allocated for residential development in the Oakley Neighbourhood Plan. The remainder of the site is not in a location that is in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 840

Land owner

Purchased the land in process of completion.

Yes

Land on the North side of Trailly Close, Yeldon, MK44 1JH 0.045 ha

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Was use as a water storage tower but not anymore? Currently, Grassland.

Residential

Residential

Residential

Land owned by Anglian

Yes

Housing

Nothing chosen

1 (C3)

Family houses

No answer given

Not stated.

Market housing - Owner occupied , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

From the main High Street Road it is accessed from Trailly Close

Yes

Yes

Don't know

Yes

not stated

not stated

not stated

not stated

Within 1 year

For our proposed build, as the majority of the site and building area may be in Flood Zone 2 the chief architect we would appoint for the project is the award winning BACA Architect. This would be a good example of climate change sustainable development in the area as BACA architects are known for the following: Baca Architects are the UK's foremost experts in flood resilient architecture. We specialise in building on water, in water and near water; we call this 'Aquatecture'. Our aim is to work WITH the challenges posed by climate change, incorporating research led methods of flood protection and flood prevention into the production of world class architecture and urban design. Our expertise in working with flood risk informs a wide range of projects, from a one-off bespoke waterfront house, a floating house, an amphibious house to flood resilient waterfronts and flood mitigation masterplans. We bring beautiful design, engineering and flood resilience together to create unique spaces and communities. Our design ethos is adopted across all projects, large and small, reflecting our core values of environmentally responsible design. As a flood architect and flood masterplanner, our projects all progress through internal flood resilience consultancy to ensure all projects are safeguarded against any present or future flood threat. This is achieved by working with the latest flood data and modelling to promote the highest standards within flood defence design. This includes our wide portfolio of floating lodges and floating architecture, highlighting the benefits and sustainability of living beyond the waterfront

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Below - exclude at stage 1

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

x The site is within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

x Protected species could be affected.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

+ The site is within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network and able to enhance the network.

xx Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers more than 50% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

0 The proposal is likely to have a neutral effect on the landscape.

+ The site adjoins a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

? The classification of the site is not known or it is not clear whether is classified as grade 3a or 3b.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

x The majority of the site is within flood zone 2.

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

x The development will not meet identified needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ No access constraints

+ No capacity issues

Access onto Trailly Close. Small amounts of moderate traffic in the area but 1 house will impact negligibly. Bus stop directly outside site on High Street with approx 2 services per day. A wide, well-paved footway stretches for the length of the site frontage. The Three Shires Way passes through the Village which is a right of way that is mostly suitable for bikes, there are also a high number of quiet roads in the area. Scale of development unlikely warrants cost of mitigations/improvements

Nothing chosen

no noise concerns

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 852

Other (please specify)

Please contact the agent: Andrew Parry, DLP Planning Ltd

Yes

Land at Rushden Road Milton Ernest 1.39 ha

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Employment

Highway/Commercial Uses

Open Space and Residential Use

Residential Use

Agricultural Land

Yes

Employment

Nothing chosen

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

B1, B2 and B8

B1, B2 and B8 TBC

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

Existing access off Rushden Road

Yes

No

No

No

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

2025

The site lies immediately adjacent to the Milton Ernest Settlement Boundary and is therefore well located to the village’s services and facilities which includes a public house and primary school. The Queens Head bus stop, which is within walking distance of the site, provides a regular service to and from Bedford. Development of this site would have particular regard to the environment and biodiversity within it and through suitable mitigation measures would ensure the site is future proofed (Policy 30). Additionally, proposals would incorporate landscaping and open spaces, including suitable tree planting and through design, layout and orientation maximise the principles of sustainable design. Land at Rushden Road primarily comprises previously developed land, the National Planning Policy Framework encourages the effective use of such land for redevelopment. Overall, it is considered that any future proposal would meet the Councils policy standards for new sustainable development.

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Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

+ Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers less than 25% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

+ Proposal includes permanent economic and employment opportunities.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

++ The site is within a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

+ All or a majority of the site is previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

x All or a majority of the site is best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

0 Residential development not proposed.

0 Residential development not proposed.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ No access constraints

+ No capacity issues

Access as existing onto the A6. No significant traffic congestion in the area. Nearest bus stops are 500m away where the number 50 bus provides a roughly hourly service between Bedford and Rushden. There is no current pedestrian access however there is a pavement 50m from the site at Butterfield Court and a large grass verge between there and the site for an extended pavement. There is no specific cycle connectivity however there are several quiet roads in the area that could be used for cycling. Extend the existing pavement from Butterfield Court to the site entrance. There is a large grass kerb in place currently so this shouldn't be a problem.

Nothing chosen

need to ensure that noise from employment use did not impact nearby residential prmeises

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 855

Other (please specify)

Please contact the Agent:

Yes

Land West of Balls Lane, Willington 14 ha

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Vacant

Residential

Bound by Bedford Road beyond which is residential development

Balls Lane and agricultural fields, beyond which is residential development

Hanson concrete factory

No

Housing

Housing

150

Family houses , Flats

No answer given

Net- 30-35 dph

Market housing - Owner occupied , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

Please see submitted location plan and Vision Document. Access would be created from Balls Lane.

Yes

No

No

No

150

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

2023

The site would contribute towards ensuring that the housing needs of the area can be met outside any of the more vulnerable areas of Bedford, including those at risk from flooding or in a more sensitive landscape. Importantly the site would contribute to realising the wider green infrastructure aspirations for the area set out in policies AD24-AD26 of the adopted Local Plan. As is set out in more detail in the accompanying Vision document, the site lies within a Green Infrastructure Opportunity Zone and the proposal presented sets out how a sensitive residential development would release a significant amount of land which could be improved as a multi-functional green space. Further, this area will provide opportunities for new tree planting, in line with the aspirations for the Marston Vale Forest which would help mitigate any climate change impacts. The development of 150 units would help to support local facilities, including the primary school and post office, which are essential to maintaining the sustainability of rural settlements. Without new development of an appropriate scale in rural areas, it is likely that facilities will not be able to be sustained and more people will need to travel for day-to-day services and facilities, to the detriment of the environment. The development will be constricted to the highest standards with opportunities for the layout, building orientation and massing of the development, along with the landscaping, to be utilised to minimise energy consumption.

14.21

Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Nothing chosen

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

xx Protected species recorded on the site

? Uncertain or insufficient information

+ The site is within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network and able to enhance the network.

x Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers 25-50% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

0 The proposal is likely to have a neutral effect on the landscape.

+ The site adjoins a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not on best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

x The development will not meet identified needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk.

++ A site accessibility score of 8 is recorded where 8 is 0 – 10 minutes’ walk

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

+ No capacity issues

Access onto Balls Lane, which then connects to Bedford Rd. The section of Balls Lane between the site and Bedford would need to be widened to accommodate this scale of development. Occasional congestion on Bedford Rd. A bus stop is within 100m of the site entrance with the 73 bus providing a connection to Bedford approximately every 30 minutes. There is a public footpath running through the site however a separate hardstanding pedestrian access will need to be provided, likely onto Bedford Rd with a pedestrian crossing linking to the existing pavement. 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 stretch of Balls Lane between the proposed access point and Bedford Rd will need to be widened to accommodate for traffic from a development of this size. Pedestrian access will need to be provided, this is most likely through a separate access onto Bedford Rd, with a pedestrian crossing to the existing pavement. Better cycle signage directing residents towards the traffic-free cycle path starting on the outskirts of Bedford would be beneficial.

Nothing chosen

no noise concerns

Entire site falls within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.

Form ID: 872

Other (please specify)

Agent: Please Contact Code Development Planners

Yes

Land east and west of Barford Road, Little Barford St Neots 20.23 ha

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Manor House and associated buildings and grounds, farm buildings and agricultural land

RWE power station and Alington Road INd Est

Agriculture

Agriculture

River Great Ouse

Yes

Housing

Employment

270 to 340 subject to the proportion of mixed use are and setting of listed buildings

Family houses , Flats

No answer given

30-35 dph away from listed buildings

Market housing - Owner occupied , Market housing - Private rented housing , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

B1, B2 and B8

B1: 9,616-20,244m2 or B2: 7,191-15,176m2 or B8: 6,568-13,861m2 or a mix of these uses (mix subject to employment evidence)

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

The current access is unsuitable/requires improvement

Refer to drawing 60830-PP-005

Yes

No

No

No

270 - 340

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

2024

The site promotes sustainable transport methods and will deliver an appropriate layout, design and landscaping to encourage walkable neighbourhoods, promote the use of renewable energy and/or energy efficiencies in the fabric of the buildings.

20.23

Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Exclude from further assessment

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

x The site is within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

xx Protected species recorded on the site

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

+ Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers less than 25% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer.

xx The proposal has the potential to cause very high harm (which may reach the level of substantial harm) to a heritage asset. Development with this level of impact will be removed from further consideration unless it can be demonstrated that the harm can be avoided, mitigated or outweighed by substantial public benefits.

+ Proposal includes permanent economic and employment opportunities.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

x The site is separated from a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

x All or a majority of the site is best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

xx Development would be in flood zones 3a or 3b.

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

+ The development will meet identified housing needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

+ No capacity issues

Access at several points along Barford Road. Some widening work on Barford Road would be necessary, as well as new junction infrastructure and highway works for access. There are low-frequency bus services approx 1km from the site at a nearby supermarket. The closest footway is approx 250m from the north of the site on Barford Rd and is narrow (approx 1m wide). Widening and new junctions for access on Barford Road. For improved pedestrian and cycle connectivity it would be necessary to connect to the existing footway (approx 250m away). Widening of the existing footway and conversion to cycle/pedestrian route up to the A428 roundabout would be suggested. This would allow cycle/pedestrian access to the supermarket, bus services and further into the town.

Nothing chosen

In close proximity to little barford power station and rail line

Majority of the site falls in MSA.

The proposal of the scale proposed does not fit with the development strategy however the site falls within a larger site (Site 907) proposed for allocation HOU19 Little Barford new settlement.

Form ID: 873

Other (please specify)

Agent

Yes

Land east and west of Barford Road, Little Barford, St Neots

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Manor House and associated buildings and grounds, farm buildings and agricultural land

RWE power station and Alington Road Industrial Estate

Agriculture

Agriculture

River Great Ouse

Yes

Housing

Employment

270-340 subject to the proportion of mixed use area and setting of listed buildings.

Family houses , Flats

No answer given

30-35 dph away from listed buildings

Market housing - Owner occupied , Market housing - Private rented housing , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

No answer given

No answer given

Nothing chosen

No answer given

B1, B2 and B8

B1: 9,616-20,244m2 or B2: 7,191-15,176m2 or B8: 6,568-13,861m2 or a mix of these uses (mix subject to employment evidence)

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

Suitable access is achievable

Refer to drawing 60830-PP-005

Yes

No

No

No

270-340

No answer given

No answer given

No answer given

2024

The site promotes sustainable transport methods and will deliver an appropriate layout, design and landscaping to encourage walkable neighbourhoods, promote the use of renewable energy and/or energy efficiencies in the fabric of the buildings.

20.23

Above

Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

Nothing chosen

Exclude from further assessment

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

x The site is within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

xx Protected species recorded on the site

? Uncertain or insufficient information

+ The site is within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network and able to enhance the network.

+ Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers less than 25% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer.

xx The proposal has the potential to cause very high harm (which may reach the level of substantial harm) to a heritage asset. Development with this level of impact will be removed from further consideration unless it can be demonstrated that the harm can be avoided, mitigated or outweighed by substantial public benefits.

+ Proposal includes permanent economic and employment opportunities.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

x The site is separated from a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

? The classification of the site is not known or it is not clear whether is classified as grade 3a or 3b.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

xx Development would be in flood zones 3a or 3b.

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

x The development will not meet identified needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

+ No capacity issues

Access at several points along Barford Road. Some widening work on Barford Road would be necessary, as well as new junction infrastructure and highway works for access. There are low-frequency bus services approx 1km from the site at a nearby supermarket. The closest footway is approx 250m from the north of the site on Barford Rd and is narrow (approx 1m wide). Widening and new junctions for access on Barford Road. For improved pedestrian and cycle connectivity it would be necessary to connect to the existing footway (approx 250m away). Widening of the existing footway and conversion to cycle/pedestrian route up to the A428 roundabout would be suggested. This would allow cycle/pedestrian access to the supermarket, bus services and further into the town.

Nothing chosen

close proximity to little barford power station and rail line

Entire site falls within the boundary of a MSA.

The proposal of the scale proposed does not fit with the development strategy however the site falls within a larger site (Site 907) proposed for allocation HOU19 Little Barford new settlement.