Object

Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission

Representation ID: 9901

Received: 29/07/2022

Respondent: Hollins Strategic Land

Agent: Emery Planning

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Policy HOU15 Land south of Wixams and Policy HOU16 Land at East Wixams
5.33 The site is located to the east of the A6 and the existing Wixams development. Figure 8 shows this to be a disparate allocation of three residential parcels one of which (HOU15) is a logical extension to the village. The other two parcels (HOU16) are on the opposite side to the A6 and the largest parcel is a standalone development. In the Settlement Hierarchy Wixams scores 55 points whereas Wootton scores 92 points. Despite this clear difference Wootton has not been allocated. As with HOU13 residents will rely on vehicular connections to more sustainable locations.
5.34 The spatial strategy and distribution of development in the Plan requires a fundamental change and greater concentration of sites adjacent to existing settlements. At present Policy DS5(S) is not justified when utilising the evidence base, is not in accordance with national policy and is not effective in delivering housing needs in the most sustainable locations.