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Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3795
Received: 26/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Gerardine Meola
Support protecting the natural environment. However, development should NOT take place on the Borough`s valuable agricultural land.
As a nation we need to be able to feed ourselves and not import. We must reduce the carbon footprint of our food.
Development must be on brown field sites
Support protecting the natural environment. However, development should NOT take place on the Borough`s valuable agricultural land.
As a nation we need to be able to feed ourselves and not import. We must reduce the carbon footprint of our food.
Development must be on brown field sites
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3796
Received: 26/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Paul Woolmer
The proposed Dennybrook development is flawed on so many levels.
Environmentally it will bring chaos to small local lanes which in many cases cannot be widened without major impacts on local residents & wildlife.
The overall infrastructure is already inadequate with no mains sewerage, inconsistent electrical supply, very poor broadband & mobile phone connectivity.
The development would make St.Neots a much busier centre, to the detriment of Bedford town.
The rural nature of the site would encourage car usage, which is completely to opposite of government policy.
There are much better sites which apparently for political reasons have been ignored.
The proposed Dennybrook development is flawed on so many levels.
Environmentally it will bring chaos to small local lanes which in many cases cannot be widened without major impacts on local residents & wildlife.
The overall infrastructure is already inadequate with no mains sewerage, inconsistent electrical supply, very poor broadband & mobile phone connectivity.
The development would make St.Neots a much busier centre, to the detriment of Bedford town.
The rural nature of the site would encourage car usage, which is completely to opposite of government policy.
There are much better sites which apparently for political reasons have been ignored.
Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3903
Received: 28/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs MARGARET TURNER
The natural asset of the rural parish of Staploe should be identified as having high environmental value. Honeydon has the the largest area of roadside nature reserves in the Borough and these must be protected. We have protected species - Bath asparagus, Small Eggar Moths, Sulphur Clover, crested Cow Wheat, red Kites, Corn buntings and many other wildlife and biodiversity. By building Dennybrook it would be impossible to achieve net gains on development
The natural asset of the rural parish of Staploe should be identified as having high environmental value. Honeydon has the the largest area of roadside nature reserves in the Borough and these must be protected. We have protected species - Bath asparagus, Small Eggar Moths, Sulphur Clover, crested Cow Wheat, red Kites, Corn buntings and many other wildlife and biodiversity. By building Dennybrook it would be impossible to achieve net gains on development
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3946
Received: 29/08/2021
Respondent: Mr paul giles
if the council has strong planning policies to protect and enhance the natural environment why does three of there prefered options include building on 725 hectares of grade 2 farm land
if the council has strong planning policies to protect and enhance the natural environment why does three of there prefered options include building on 725 hectares of grade 2 farm land
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3959
Received: 29/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Mark Potts
Ibelieve it is important to map the soil (which forms part of the natural capital)
and therefore the agricultural land grades much more closely as this is a key part of the National
Planning Policy Framework. The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England is
not sufficiently detailed. High quality agricultural land should not be used for development and
therefore more detailed information is needed before decisions about site allocations are made.
Ibelieve it is important to map the soil (which forms part of the natural capital)
and therefore the agricultural land grades much more closely as this is a key part of the National
Planning Policy Framework. The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England is
not sufficiently detailed. High quality agricultural land should not be used for development and
therefore more detailed information is needed before decisions about site allocations are made.
Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3983
Received: 29/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Keith Turner
Staple as a rural parish should be identified as having a high environmental value. Honeydon has the highest area of roadside nature reserves in the Borough with bats badgers and many more protected species and these must stay protected this area is not urban and by building dennybrook it would be impossible to achieve net gains on this development
Staple as a rural parish should be identified as having a high environmental value. Honeydon has the highest area of roadside nature reserves in the Borough with bats badgers and many more protected species and these must stay protected this area is not urban and by building dennybrook it would be impossible to achieve net gains on this development
Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4038
Received: 30/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Gerardine Meola
Until Environment Bill passed large new settlements of 2500 + houses or phase one of a new town (Dennybrook) should not be built, as may conflict.
Open countryside should not be built on as first choice - brownfield and lower grade agricultural land should be used first.
Until Environment Bill passed large new settlements of 2500 + houses or phase one of a new town (Dennybrook) should not be built, as may conflict.
Open countryside should not be built on as first choice - brownfield and lower grade agricultural land should be used first.
Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4050
Received: 30/08/2021
Respondent: Ann Mills
This is a rather vague, generalised objective as it stands but preserving and enhancing the natural environment will be increasingly important in the future.
This is a rather vague, generalised objective as it stands but preserving and enhancing the natural environment will be increasingly important in the future.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4097
Received: 30/08/2021
Respondent: Debbie Irish
I completely refute the statement made here as it was made abundantly clear during the farcical "consultation" processes for the East West Rail destruction of the natural environment of North Beds. We now know that the Mayor and his close councillors committed North Beds to the plans without appropriately consulting with the local councillors impacted in advance.
NB: If BBC can build housing development plans on the assumption of railways yet to be agreed or built, then I urge you to include this and all views expressed regarding the EWR.
I completely refute the statement made here as it was made abundantly clear during the farcical "consultation" processes for the East West Rail destruction of the natural environment of North Beds. We now know that the Mayor and his close councillors committed North Beds to the plans without appropriately consulting with the local councillors impacted in advance.
NB: If BBC can build housing development plans on the assumption of railways yet to be agreed or built, then I urge you to include this and all views expressed regarding the EWR.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4149
Received: 30/08/2021
Respondent: Mr paul giles
believe it is important to map the soil (which forms part of the natural capital) and therefore the agricultural land grades much more closely as this is a key part of the National Planning Policy Framework. The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England is not sufficiently detailed. High quality agricultural land should not be used for development and therefore more detailed information is needed before decisions about site allocations are made.
we believe it is important to map the soil (which forms part of the natural capital) and therefore the agricultural land grades much more closely as this is a key part of the National Planning Policy Framework. The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England presents a number of difficulties: it is only available at a scale of 1:250,000 and so it is not easy to identify individual parcels of land. The map states that it “represents a generalised pattern of land classification grades and any enlargement of the scale of the map would be misleading”. The webpage states that the map “is intended for strategic uses” and is not “sufficiently accurate for use in assessment of individual fields or sites and any enlargement could be misleading”. The map is based on old survey information and circumstances may have subsequently changed. The map does not differentiate between Grades 3a and 3b. Grade 3a is included in the NPPF’s definition of best and most versatile agricultural land (along with Grades 1 and 2). Of the larger sites as far as we can see Dennybrook (site 977) (along with all land in Staploe Parish) is all grade 2 land with possibly a bit of grade 1 near Wyboston. Great Barford and Colworth are largely grade 3 and Twinwoods is grade 2 but has a significant proportion of brownfield land. However, we believe Bedford Borough Council should commission a more detailed survey of the agricultural land quality in the Borough.
Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4183
Received: 30/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Gail Browning
The Staploe Parish is largely grade 2 or above agricultural land which has not been shown in sufficient detail on the Natural England map. The hamlet of Honeydon alone has high environmental value. There are a high number of roadside nature reserves.
The Staploe Parish is largely grade 2 or above agricultural land which has not been shown in sufficient detail on the Natural England map. The hamlet of Honeydon alone has high environmental value. There are a high number of roadside nature reserves.
Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4240
Received: 30/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Fletcher Giles
The natural asset of the rural parish of Staploe should be identified as having high environmental value. Honeydon has the the largest area of roadside nature reserves in the Borough and these must be protected. We have protected species - Bath asparagus, Small Eggar Moths, Sulphur Clover, crested Cow Wheat, red Kites, Corn buntings and many other wildlife and biodiversity. By building Dennybrook it would be impossible to achieve net gains on development
The natural asset of the rural parish of Staploe should be identified as having high environmental value. Honeydon has the the largest area of roadside nature reserves in the Borough and these must be protected. We have protected species - Bath asparagus, Small Eggar Moths, Sulphur Clover, crested Cow Wheat, red Kites, Corn buntings and many other wildlife and biodiversity. By building Dennybrook it would be impossible to achieve net gains on development
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4243
Received: 30/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Fletcher Giles
Where large scale development is proposed on agricultural land, there should be a more accurate survey of agricultural soil grades
Where large scale development is proposed on agricultural land, there should be a more accurate survey of agricultural soil grades
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4320
Received: 31/08/2021
Respondent: Miss Helen Leach
The natural asset of the rural parish of Staploe should be identified as having high environmental value. Honeydon has the the largest area of roadside nature reserves in the Borough and these must be protected. We have protected species - Bath asparagus, Small Eggar Moths, Sulphur Clover, crested Cow Wheat, red Kites, Corn buntings and many other wildlife and biodiversity. By building Dennybrook it would be impossible to achieve net gains on development.
The natural asset of the rural parish of Staploe should be identified as having high environmental value. Honeydon has the the largest area of roadside nature reserves in the Borough and these must be protected. We have protected species - Bath asparagus, Small Eggar Moths, Sulphur Clover, crested Cow Wheat, red Kites, Corn buntings and many other wildlife and biodiversity. By building Dennybrook it would be impossible to achieve net gains on development.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4347
Received: 31/08/2021
Respondent: None
The natural environment doesn't need "enhancing" - it needs to be left alone. The whole idea of the Arc is so out of step with current thinking on climate change and current ambitions for the environment that it beggars belief. Time to start again.
The natural environment doesn't need "enhancing" - it needs to be left alone. The whole idea of the Arc is so out of step with current thinking on climate change and current ambitions for the environment that it beggars belief. Time to start again.
Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4354
Received: 31/08/2021
Respondent: Miss Helen Leach
The natural asset of the rural parish of Staploe should be identified as having high environmental value. Honeydon has the the largest area of roadside nature reserves in the Borough and these must be protected. We have protected species - Bath asparagus, Small Eggar Moths, Sulphur Clover, crested Cow Wheat, red Kites, Corn buntings and many other wildlife and biodiversity. By building Dennybrook it would be impossible to achieve net gains on development.
The natural asset of the rural parish of Staploe should be identified as having high environmental value. Honeydon has the the largest area of roadside nature reserves in the Borough and these must be protected. We have protected species - Bath asparagus, Small Eggar Moths, Sulphur Clover, crested Cow Wheat, red Kites, Corn buntings and many other wildlife and biodiversity. By building Dennybrook it would be impossible to achieve net gains on development.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4417
Received: 31/08/2021
Respondent: Miss Andrea Witham
The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England is not sufficiently detailed. High quality agricultural land should not be used for development - more detailed information is needed before decisions about site allocations are made.
The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England is not sufficiently detailed. High quality agricultural land should not be used for development - more detailed information is needed before decisions about site allocations are made.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4453
Received: 31/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Lucy Crawford
I believe it is important to map the soil (which forms part of the natural capital) and therefore the agricultural land grades much more closely as this is a key part of the National Planning Policy Framework. The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England is not sufficiently detailed. High quality agricultural land should not be used for development and therefore more detailed information is needed before decisions about site allocations are made.
I believe it is important to map the soil (which forms part of the natural capital) and therefore the agricultural land grades much more closely as this is a key part of the National Planning Policy Framework. The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England presents a number of difficulties: it is only available at a scale of 1:250,000 and so it is not easy to identify individual parcels of land. The map states that it “represents a generalised pattern of land classification grades and any enlargement of the scale of the map would be misleading”. The webpage states that the map “is intended for strategic uses” and is not “sufficiently accurate for use in assessment of individual fields or sites and any enlargement could be misleading”. The map is based on old survey information and circumstances may have subsequently changed. The map does not differentiate between Grades 3a and 3b. Grade 3a is included in the NPPF’s definition of best and most versatile agricultural land (along with Grades 1 and 2). Of the larger sites as far as we can see Dennybrook (site 977) (along with all land in Staploe Parish) is all grade 2 land with possibly a bit of grade 1 near Wyboston. Little Barford and Colworth are largely grade 3 and Twinwoods is grade 2 but has a significant proportion of brownfield land. However, we believe Bedford Borough Council should commission a more detailed survey of the agricultural land quality in the Borough before deciding where to locate any new settlements.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4469
Received: 31/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Andrew Murray
The Council's "strong planning policies to protect and enhance the natural environment" do not seem to be being applied effectively when applied to to development proposals or this Local Plan, where greenfield sites are being proposed for development instead of reusing brownfield sites.
The Council's "strong planning policies to protect and enhance the natural environment" do not seem to be being applied effectively when applied to to development proposals or this Local Plan, where greenfield sites are being proposed for development instead of reusing brownfield sites.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4532
Received: 01/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Kathryn Smith
Of the larger sites, Dennybrook (site 977), along with all land in Staploe Parish is all grade 2 land with possibly a small amount
of grade 1 near Wyboston and as it is such high quality land it should be utilised for agriculture.
Little Barford and Colworth are largely grade 3.
Twinwoods is grade 2 but has a significant proportion of brownfield land. These sites are far more suitable for development
Of the larger sites, Dennybrook (site 977), along with all land in Staploe Parish is all grade 2 land with possibly a small amount
of grade 1 near Wyboston and as it is such high quality land it should be utilised for agriculture.
Little Barford and Colworth are largely grade 3.
Twinwoods is grade 2 but has a significant proportion of brownfield land. These sites are far more suitable for development
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4611
Received: 01/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Melvyn Chase
I believe it is important to map the soil (which forms part of the natural capital) and therefore the agricultural land grades much more closely as this is a key part of the National Planning Policy Framework. The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England is not sufficiently detailed. High quality agricultural land should not be used for development and therefore more detailed information is needed before decisions about site allocations are made.
I have severe Parkinson’s and cannot type easily. Please duplicate all of Staploe Parish Councils responses for my views.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4673
Received: 01/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Joshua Zwetsloot
Staploe Parish Council believe it is important to map the soil (which forms part of the natural capital) and therefore the agricultural land grades much more closely as this is a key part of the National Planning Policy Framework. The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England presents a number of difficulties: it is only available at a scale of 1:250,000 and so it is not easy to identify individual parcels of land. The map states that it “represents a generalised pattern of land classification grades and any enlargement of the scale of the map would be misleading”. The webpage states that the map “is intended for strategic uses” and is not “sufficiently accurate for use in assessment of individual fields or sites and any enlargement could be misleading”. The map is based on old survey information and circumstances may have subsequently changed. The map does not differentiate between Grades 3a and 3b. Grade 3a is included in the NPPF’s definition of best and most versatile agricultural land (along with Grades 1 and 2). Of the larger sites as far as we can see Dennybrook (site 977) (along with all land in Staploe Parish) is all grade 2 land with possibly a bit of grade 1 near Wyboston. Great Barford and Colworth are largely grade 3 and Twinwoods is grade 2 but has a significant proportion of brownfield land. However, we believe Bedford Borough Council should commission a more detailed survey of the agricultural land quality in the Borough.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4737
Received: 01/09/2021
Respondent: Mr David Rawlins
The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England is not sufficiently detailed. High quality agricultural land should not be used for development - more detailed information is needed before decisions about site allocations are made.
The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England is not sufficiently detailed. High quality agricultural land should not be used for development - more detailed information is needed before decisions about site allocations are made.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4853
Received: 02/09/2021
Respondent: Ms Tara Skey
I believe it is important to map the soil (which forms part of the natural capital), and therefore the agricultural land grades, much more closely as this is a key part of the National Planning Policy Framework. The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England is not sufficiently detailed. High quality agricultural land should not be used for development and therefore more detailed information is needed before decisions about site allocations are made.
I believe it is important to map the soil (which forms part of the natural capital), and therefore the agricultural land grades, much more closely as this is a key part of the National Planning Policy Framework. The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England is not sufficiently detailed. High quality agricultural land should not be used for development and therefore more detailed information is needed before decisions about site allocations are made.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4904
Received: 02/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Julia Willison
The land for the proposed Dennybrook site has been incorrectly graded. This needs to be addressed. It is high quality agricultural land and should not be used for development. Therefore all decision making should be stopped until the correct grade has been applied to the land.
The land for the proposed Dennybrook site has been incorrectly graded. This needs to be addressed. It is high quality agricultural land and should not be used for development. Therefore all decision making should be stopped until the correct grade has been applied to the land.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4915
Received: 02/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Chris Giles
Staploe Parish Council believe it is important to map the soil (which forms part of the natural capital) and therefore the agricultural land grades much more closely as this is a key part of the National Planning Policy Framework. The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England presents a number of difficulties: it is only available at a scale of 1:250,000 and so it is not easy to identify individual parcels of land. The map states that it “represents a generalised pattern of land classification grades and any enlargement of the scale of the map would be misleading”. The webpage states that the map “is intended for strategic uses” and is not “sufficiently accurate for use in assessment of individual fields or sites and any enlargement could be misleading”. The map is based on old survey information and circumstances may have subsequently changed. The map does not differentiate between Grades 3a and 3b. Grade 3a is included in the NPPF’s definition of best and most versatile agricultural land (along with Grades 1 and 2). Of the larger sites as far as we can see Dennybrook (site 977) (along with all land in Staploe Parish) is all grade 2 land with possibly a bit of grade 1 near Wyboston. Great Barford and Colworth are largely grade 3 and Twinwoods is grade 2 but has a significant proportion of brownfield land. However, we believe Bedford Borough Council should commission a more detailed survey of the agricultural land quality in the Borough.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 5282
Received: 03/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Stuart Ledwich
This statement starts out saying "The Council already has strong planning policies to protect and enhance the natural environment", there is no evidence whatsoever that this is true
This statement starts out saying "The Council already has strong planning policies to protect and enhance the natural environment", there is no evidence whatsoever that this is true
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 5480
Received: 06/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Stuart Ledwich
Staploe Parish Council believe it is important to map the soil (which forms part of the natural capital) and therefore the agricultural land grades much more closely as this is a key part of the National Planning Policy Framework. The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England presents a number of difficulties: it is only available at a scale of 1:250,000 and so it is not easy to identify individual parcels of land. The map states that it “represents a generalised pattern of land classification grades and any enlargement of the scale of the map would be misleading”. The webpage states that the map “is intended for strategic uses” and is not “sufficiently accurate for use in assessment of individual fields or sites and any enlargement could be misleading”. The map is based on old survey information and circumstances may have subsequently changed. The map does not differentiate between Grades 3a and 3b. Grade 3a is included in the NPPF’s definition of best and most versatile agricultural land (along with Grades 1 and 2). Of the larger sites as far as we can see Dennybrook (along with all land in Staploe Parish) is all grade 2 land with possibly a bit of grade 1 near Wyboston. Great Barford and Colworth are largely grade 3 and Twinwoods is grade 2 but has a significant proportion of brownfield land. However, we believe Bedford Borough Council should commission a more detailed survey of the agricultural land quality in the Borough.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 5574
Received: 06/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Julie Kilby
I believe it is important to map the soil (which forms part of the natural capital) and therefore the agricultural land grades much more closely as this is a key part of the National Planning Policy Framework. The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England presents a number of difficulties: it is only available at a scale of 1:250,000 and so it is not easy to identify individual parcels of land. The map states that it “represents a generalised pattern of land classification grades and any enlargement of the scale of the map would be misleading”. The webpage states that the map “is intended for strategic uses” and is not “sufficiently accurate for use in assessment of individual fields or sites and any enlargement could be misleading”. The map is based on old survey information and circumstances may have subsequently changed. The map does not differentiate between Grades 3a and 3b. Grade 3a is included in the NPPF’s definition of best and most versatile agricultural land (along with Grades 1 and 2). Of the larger sites as far as we can see Dennybrook (site 977) (along with all land in Staploe Parish) is all grade 2 land with possibly a bit of grade 1 near Wyboston. Great Barford and Colworth are largely grade 3 and Twinwoods is grade 2 but has a significant proportion of brownfield land. However, we believe Bedford Borough Council should commission a more detailed survey of the agricultural land quality in the Borough.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 5624
Received: 07/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Phillip Yockney
I believe it is important to map the soil (which forms part of the natural capital) and therefore the agricultural land grades much more closely as this is a key part of the National Planning Policy Framework. The agricultural land classification map published by Natural England is not sufficiently detailed. High quality agricultural land should not be used for development and therefore more detailed information is needed before decisions about site allocations are made.