Support

Representation ID: 7790

Received: 23/09/2021

Respondent: Mr A Sarro

Agent: Phillips Planning Services

4.3 It is assumed that any sites within Parishes adjoining the urban edge including Renhold would qualify for consideration in the Adjoining the Urban Area’ category. If this is the case, we support the four preferred growth options which all include growth adjoining the urban area.

4.4 Notwithstanding this general support, concern is raised in respect of what could be an over-reliance upon uncertain urban sites. Sites adjoining or close to the main Bedford Urban area offer similar sustainability advantages to sites within it, whilst exhibiting far fewer viability / deliverability issues. We therefore consider that sites adjoining the urban area should be allocated a slightly higher proportion of the housing numbers (2000) than currently suggested.

4.5 In parallel to this submission, Mr Sarro is promoting Land To The East Of Hookhams Lane, Salph End, Renhold through the Call For Sites process (Site 680). This land is available and deliverable, and provides an opportunity for residential development in a sustainable location adjoining the urban area. This site can therefore make a meaningful contribution towards the objectives of this strategy.