These representations have been submitted by Pegasus Group on behalf of L & Q Estates Limited in response to the Local Plan 2040: Plan for Submission consultation
These representations are made in relation to our clients' interests in land to the East of Wixams, which forms the proposed residential site allocation HOU16.
The following sections set out our comments on relevant sections and policies in the plan.

Paragraph 4.77 Growth locations on the EWR / A421 transport corridor and with the potential for rail-based growth

Paragraph 4.77 includes the overarching vision of the south of Bedford Strategic policy area.
The role played by the expansion of Wixams is supported. L&Q Estates is promoting land to the East of Wixams which would support the delivery of the south of Bedford Strategy Policy Area. Wixams East is proposed to accommodate at least 1,800 dwellings, a local centre and a new primary school. Access is proposed via two existing roundabouts along the A6. The proposed access strategy will also promote access to and from Wixams and the scheduled Wixams Station for all modes of transport with particular emphasis on walking and cycle. It is proposed that Wixams East will be an extension to Wixams and one community will be formed in the longer term.

Wixams East will create new parks and spaces that will provide links to the surrounding countryside and provide extensive public open space. The most significant green infrastructure provision will be the creation of a new linear park. We will maximise the connection with the existing and new community to ensure that this regional park will be accessible via all modes of transport for the enjoyment for all. The linear park creates the opportunity to ensure long term biodiversity net gains through habitat enhancement and creation.