These representations are made on behalf of St Modwen Logistics. St Modwen Logistics own and manage Thurleigh Airfield, an established business park and existing allocation, classified as Protect and Enhance and subject to Policy 70 of the Local Plan 2030 (adopted January 2020).

St Modwen Logistics did not put forward Thurleigh Airfield as a site for employment use in the Call for Sites that ran alongside the Issues and Options Consultation given it is already allocated in the Local Plan 2030. St Modwen Logistics support Thurleigh Airfield’s continued allocation for employment use, classified as Protect and Enhance, and respectfully request that it is prioritised as a location for employment growth in the Local Plan 2040 (please see separate comments on the Draft Plan Sections 3 & 6, and the Bedford Employment Land Study).