Comment

Representation ID: 9714

Received: 26/07/2022

Respondent: Historic England

We have raised some concerns about the suitability of this site for employment development.
Further assessment is needed prior to EiP to demonstrate whether mitigation may be possible or if development would still be harmful. If mitigation would be appropriate, the assessment should explore what this would mean in terms of height, mass, colour etc on this site, particularly in the context of the sensitive heritage setting of Elstow and the wider views to the countryside from the assets and the rural approach into Bedford at this point. If the site is still considered suitable, subject to mitigation, the policy wording should then be amended to establish key design parameters for the site, informed by the further assessment.