This representation is submitted by Pegasus Group on behalf of L&Q Estates. We support the proposed visions as set out in Section 2 of the Consultation document. Please find enclosed our vision document for Wixams East (Site ID 3233) which provides more detail on how this site fits within the overall vision and objectives of the plan.

The significant work that has gone into delivering the four villages of Wixams has laid the foundation of a highly sustainable new community to the south of Bedford. Wixams east now offers the opportunity to build on these foundations by carefully expanding the settlement to accommodate further and much needed sustainable growth without undermining the urban design principle that underpin the Wixams success story.

Wixams East would support the vision for more accessible places. The site is located in close proximity to the scheduled Wixams Station which will provide direct connections to Bedford and other significant regional destinations. There are numerous local pedestrian and cycle links that provide access from the site to key local destinations, including the facilities and services at Wixams and employment opportunities. The A6 abuts the sites western boundary and provides a direct connection to Bedford and the strategy road network.

Development at Wixams East will be sensitively planned to complement the Borough's natural environments. We will protect and enhance the value of ecological and landscape features to deliver a net gain in biodiversity. Distinctive natural features will enable the create of new parks and spaces that will provide civic amenity and links into the surrounding countryside including a new linear park.

Wixams East will develop an environment that encourages health lifestyles and sustainable patterns of living. A new Neighbourhood Centre will comprise of local employment, working spaces, retail and leisure facilities and a new school. Significant movement routes will converge at this destination which will support active travel, reduce car dependency, and connect to Wixams.

Wixams East will support the Council's vision for Sustainability to be at the heart of new development. The new development will support the journey to net zero-carbon through the following 4 key contributor of our emissions
• Building and infrastructure design and performance;
• Connectivity;
• Energy supply; and
• Waste

Wixams East provides the opportunity to deliver the vision for the local plan by building up on the success of the well planned and high-quality development at Wixams which sets the standard for the rest of the development.