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Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission

Representation ID: 9294

Received: 27/07/2022

Respondent: Mrs Maria Scippo

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Representation Summary:

1 - Elstow is the only village in the area with unique history because of Abbey and links to John Bunyan. Adding an industrial area will ruin its character.
2 - The site is in a rural location. This large development with high buildings is not suitable for the area.
3 - The development would bring urbanisation, making Elstow it just another suburb of Bedford.
3 - The development will increase traffic through the village. Commuters from north Bedford will rat-run along Wilstead Rd, High St, and Progress Way istead of using the A6 and Ampthill Rd.

Full text:

1 - Elstow is the only village in the area with unique history because of Abbey and links to John Bunyan. Adding an industrial area will ruin its character.
2 - The site is in a rural location. This large development with high buildings is not suitable for the area.
3 - The development would bring urbanisation, making Elstow it just another suburb of Bedford.
3 - The development will increase traffic through the village. Commuters from north Bedford will rat-run along Wilstead Rd, High St, and Progress Way istead of using the A6 and Ampthill Rd.