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Representation ID: 3841

Received: 26/08/2021

Respondent: Mr David Rawlins

This site is on grade 2 agricultural land and not brownfield. Selection of a greenfield site where brownfield is available is contrary to Government policy. 40% of this site was added after the deadline ended; locals were not notified of the addition until the release of the 'Vision Document' in May 21. Development will obliterate the existing village and outlying properties and destroy the rural nature of the area. It is unlikely to contribute to the economic wellbeing of Bedford town centre as residents are more like to visit St Neots or Cambridge for shopping, leisure and days out.