3.4

Object

Representation ID: 3919

Received: 28/08/2021

Respondent: Mrs MARGARET TURNER

There should not be too much dependence on large new settlements as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period and beyond. Where they are built it should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options

Object

Representation ID: 4004

Received: 29/08/2021

Respondent: Mr Keith Turner

There should not be too much dependence on large new settlements as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period and beyond. Where they are built it should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options

Object

Representation ID: 4125

Received: 30/08/2021

Respondent: Mr paul giles

The dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore we do not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements Where new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options. Little Barford.
Bedford Borough Council are considering new settlements and their plan has not yet reached the regulation 19 stage so if they do consider new settlements they should be planning at least 30 years ahead according to the NPPF.

Object

Representation ID: 4196

Received: 30/08/2021

Respondent: Mrs Gail Browning

There should not be too much dependence on large new settlements as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period and beyond. New developments should be built within walking distance of sustainable transport options, for example the proposed railway station near Little Barford

Object

Representation ID: 4255

Received: 30/08/2021

Respondent: Mr Fletcher Giles

There should not be too much dependence on large new settlements as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period and beyond. Where they are built it should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options

Object

Representation ID: 4341

Received: 31/08/2021

Respondent: Miss Helen Leach

There should not be too much dependence on large new settlements as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period and beyond. Where they are built it should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options.

Object

Representation ID: 4477

Received: 31/08/2021

Respondent: Mrs Lucy Crawford

I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period and therefore I don't believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements. Where new settlements are to be built I believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options ie. Little Barford.
Bedford Borough Council are considering new settlements and their plan has not yet reached the regulation 19 stage so if they do consider new settlements they should be planning at least 30 years ahead according to the NPPF.

Object

Representation ID: 4597

Received: 01/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Denis Ivins

the figure of 1,275 new homes per year will destroy the Bedfordshire countryside at a time of climate emergency and where the UK is seen as the most nature depleted nation in the world. more realistic targets should be planned for.

Object

Representation ID: 4643

Received: 01/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Melvyn Chase

I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period and therefore I don't believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements. Where new settlements are to be built I believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options ie. Little Barford.
Bedford Borough Council are considering new settlements and their plan has not yet reached the regulation 19 stage so if they do consider new settlements they should be planning at least 30 years ahead according to the NPPF.

Object

Representation ID: 4700

Received: 01/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Joshua Zwetsloot

Staploe Parish Council believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore we do not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements Where new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options ie. Little Barford.
The plan period may be dependent on how strategic growth is applied within the current draft Local Plan. It states within Paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy framework (NPPF) that ‘Strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption…’. However, the same paragraph goes on to state that ‘Where larger scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery.’ It should be pointed out that Paragraph 221 of Annex 1 to the NPPF notes that ‘For the purposes of the policy on larger-scale development in paragraph 22, this applies only to plans that have not reached Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (pre-submission) stage at the point this version is published…’. On the basis that BBC have not yet reached the Regulation 19 stage, the Council may need to consider looking beyond the current plan period (2040) should there be the introduction of new settlements, for example.
In addition, the Oxford-Cambridge Arc identifies a delivery period of 2050. BBC consider that the draft Local Plan aligns with the Arc in terms of growth and infrastructure, though the two are currently misaligned in terms of timescales. It may be feasible, for example, for a dispersal development strategy to be applied which would align better with the timescales identified within the current draft Local Plan, and therefore accord with policies 22 and 221 of the NPPF. However, large urban extensions and new settlements may need to look beyond 2050, and this would align better with the Arc.

Object

Representation ID: 4886

Received: 02/09/2021

Respondent: Ms Tara Skey

I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond. Where new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options ie. Little Barford.
Bedford Borough Council are considering new settlements and their plan has not yet reached the regulation 19 stage so if they do consider new settlements they should be planning at least 30 years ahead according to the NPPF.

Object

Representation ID: 5161

Received: 03/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Chris Giles

Staploe Parish Council believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore we do not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements Where new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options ie. Little Barford.

The plan period may be dependent on how strategic growth is applied within the current draft Local Plan. It states within Paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy framework (NPPF) that ‘Strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption…’. However, the same paragraph goes on to state that ‘Where larger scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery.’ It should be pointed out that Paragraph 221 of Annex 1 to the NPPF notes that ‘For the purposes of the policy on larger-scale development in paragraph 22, this applies only to plans that have not reached Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (pre-submission) stage at the point this version is published…’. On the basis that BBC have not yet reached the Regulation 19 stage, the Council may need to consider looking beyond the current plan period (2040) should there be the introduction of new settlements, for example.

In addition, the Oxford-Cambridge Arc identifies a delivery period of 2050. BBC consider that the draft Local Plan aligns with the Arc in terms of growth and infrastructure, though the two are currently misaligned in terms of timescales. It may be feasible, for example, for a dispersal development strategy to be applied which would align better with the timescales identified within the current draft Local Plan, and therefore accord with policies 22 and 221 of the NPPF. However, large urban extensions and new settlements may need to look beyond 2050, and this would align better with the Arc.

Object

Representation ID: 5185

Received: 03/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Ian Francis

I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy. They are inevitably built out
towards the end of plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore we do not believe there should be too much
dependence on large new settlements Where new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within
walking distance of sustainable transport ie. Little Barford.
Bedford Borough Council are considering new settlements and their plan has not yet reached the regulation 19 stage
so if they do consider new settlements they should be planning at least 30 years ahead according to the NPPF.

Object

Representation ID: 5383

Received: 03/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Clare Buddle

When do the community get consulted? If details are contained in the submission draft, this will be too late for a reasonable , democratic discussion.

Object

Representation ID: 5496

Received: 06/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Stuart Ledwich

Staploe Parish Council believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond.
The plan period may be dependent on how strategic growth is applied within the current draft Local Plan. It states within Paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy framework (NPPF) that ‘Strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption…’. However, the same paragraph goes on to state that ‘Where larger scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery.’ It should be pointed out that Paragraph 221 of Annex 1 to the NPPF notes that ‘For the purposes of the policy on larger-scale development in paragraph 22, this applies only to plans that have not reached Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (pre-submission) stage at the point this version is published…’. On the basis that BBC have not yet reached the Regulation 19 stage, the Council may need to consider looking beyond the current plan period (2040) should there be the introduction of new settlements, for example.
In addition, the Oxford-Cambridge Arc identifies a delivery period of 2050. BBC consider that the draft Local Plan aligns with the Arc in terms of growth and infrastructure, though the two are currently misaligned in terms of timescales. It may be feasible, for example, for a dispersal development strategy to be applied which would align better with the timescales identified within the current draft Local Plan, and therefore accord with policies 22 and 221 of the NPPF. However, large urban extensions and new settlements may need to look beyond 2050, and this would align better with the Arc.

Object

Representation ID: 5519

Received: 06/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Clare Szczepanski

re Paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5

The current housing need requirements of 970 dwellings per annum were based on a previous housing needs methodology which was allowed to proceed on the basis that the Local Plan 2030 was submitted and examined under the procedures of a former version of the NPPF. The late adoption of the Plan, and the reduction of the plan period from 2035 to 2030, resulted in the Inspector imposing a requirement for the Council to undertake and submit a review of the Plan for examination within three years of its adoption, (Policy 1 – Reviewing The Local Plan 2030).

It is therefore explicit that the Council needs to consider the review in the context of an elevated housing requirement as set out in the Standard Methodology, as well as consider the need for an uplift to be planned for as the Arc’s Spatial framework is prepared. The Council must therefore address this in this Review. If this is not adequately addressed throughout the earliest stages of the plan period, then there is danger that there will be a shortfall to meet demand, along with the commensurate need for affordable housing. If the Arc Spatial Framework requires a further uplift, this will again require another immediate review, we would therefore urge the Council to consider planning for longer term growth and avoid working to only the minimum requirements.

It has long been stated that there is need to deliver a step change in housing delivery, but this has never been more apparent than the comparison of the previous objectively assessed housing need, versus the need identified in the standard methodology. This uplift in housing numbers, as well as employment land provision, needs to be targeted from the point of adoption, and not, as has been implied in the text, pushed back five years via a stepped trajectory. This approach will undoubtedly compound the problem and will create a far greater burden on delivery between 2030 and 2040, it is also inconsistent with the objectives of the vision for the Arc.

Paragraph 3.5 infers that additional growth will not be delivered until infrastructure relating to the Black Cat junction and the East West section are complete. However, this is unrealistic and fails to meet the required need of the step change in delivery at the point of adoption. Growth needs to be planned for in a manner which starts to deliver at the point of adoption, and the strategy needs to deliver a range of sites in a range of locations to meet the need. Strategic Infrastructure development will progress at its own pace and will emerge in parallel with the delivery of new housing and employment opportunities.

Object

Representation ID: 5528

Received: 06/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Bernard Cornwell

3.0 Growth And Spatial Options – Paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5

The current housing need requirements of 970 dwellings per annum were based on a previous housing needs methodology which was allowed to proceed on the basis that the Local Plan 2030 was submitted and examined under the procedures of a former version of the NPPF. The late adoption of the Plan, and the reduction of the plan period from 2035 to 2030, resulted in the Inspector imposing a requirement for the Council to undertake and submit a review of the Plan for examination within three years of its adoption, (Policy 1 – Reviewing The Local Plan 2030).

It is therefore explicit that the Council needs to consider the review in the context of an elevated housing requirement as set out in the Standard Methodology, as well as consider the need for an uplift to be planned for as the Arc’s Spatial framework is prepared. The Council must therefore address this in this Review. If this is not adequately addressed throughout the earliest stages of the plan period, then there is danger that there will be a shortfall to meet demand, along with the commensurate need for affordable housing. If the Arc Spatial Framework requires a further uplift, this will again require another immediate review, we would therefore urge the Council to consider planning for longer term growth and avoid working to only the minimum requirements.

It has long been stated that there is need to deliver a step change in housing delivery, but this has never been more apparent than the comparison of the previous objectively assessed housing need, versus the need identified in the standard methodology. This uplift in housing numbers, as well as employment land provision, needs to be targeted from the point of adoption, and not, as has been implied in the text, pushed back five years via a stepped trajectory. This approach will undoubtedly compound the problem and will create a far greater burden on delivery between 2030 and 2040, it is also inconsistent with the objectives of the vision for the Arc.

Object

Representation ID: 5536

Received: 06/09/2021

Respondent: EF Wootton and Son

Paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5

The current housing need requirements of 970 dwellings per annum were based on a previous housing needs methodology which was allowed to proceed on the basis that the Local Plan 2030 was submitted and examined under the procedures of a former version of the NPPF. The late adoption of the Plan, and the reduction of the plan period from 2035 to 2030, resulted in the Inspector imposing a requirement for the Council to undertake and submit a review of the Plan for examination within three years of its adoption, (Policy 1 – Reviewing The Local Plan 2030).

It is therefore explicit that the Council needs to consider the review in the context of an elevated housing requirement as set out in the Standard Methodology, as well as consider the need for an uplift to be planned for as the Arc’s Spatial framework is prepared. The Council must therefore address this in this Review. If this is not adequately addressed throughout the earliest stages of the plan period, then there is danger that there will be a shortfall to meet demand, along with the commensurate need for affordable housing. If the Arc Spatial Framework requires a further uplift, this will again require another immediate review, we would therefore urge the Council to consider planning for longer term growth and avoid working to only the minimum requirements.

It has long been stated that there is need to deliver a step change in housing delivery, but this has never been more apparent than the comparison of the previous objectively assessed housing need, versus the need identified in the standard methodology. This uplift in housing numbers, as well as employment land provision, needs to be targeted from the point of adoption, and not, as has been implied in the text, pushed back five years via a stepped trajectory. This approach will undoubtedly compound the problem and will create a far greater burden on delivery between 2030 and 2040, it is also inconsistent with the objectives of the vision for the Arc.

Paragraph 3.5 infers that additional growth will not be delivered until infrastructure relating to the Black Cat junction and the East West section are complete. However, this is unrealistic and fails to meet the required need of the step change in delivery at the point of adoption. Growth needs to be planned for in a manner which starts to deliver at the point of adoption, and the strategy needs to deliver a range of sites in a range of locations to meet the need. Strategic Infrastructure development will progress at its own pace and will emerge in parallel with the delivery of new housing and employment opportunities.

Object

Representation ID: 5549

Received: 06/09/2021

Respondent: Mr R Pinfold

Agent: Phillips Planning Services

Paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5

The current housing need requirements of 970 dwellings per annum were based on a previous housing needs methodology which was allowed to proceed on the basis that the Local Plan 2030 was submitted and examined under the procedures of a former version of the NPPF. The late adoption of the Plan, and the reduction of the plan period from 2035 to 2030, resulted in the Inspector imposing a requirement for the Council to undertake and submit a review of the Plan for examination within three years of its adoption, (Policy 1 – Reviewing The Local Plan 2030).

It is therefore explicit that the Council needs to consider the review in the context of an elevated housing requirement as set out in the Standard Methodology, as well as consider the need for an uplift to be planned for as the Arc’s Spatial framework is prepared. The Council must therefore address this in this Review. If this is not adequately addressed throughout the earliest stages of the plan period, then there is danger that there will be a shortfall to meet demand, along with the commensurate need for affordable housing. If the Arc Spatial Framework requires a further uplift, this will again require another immediate review, we would therefore urge the Council to consider planning for longer term growth and avoid working to only the minimum requirements.

It has long been stated that there is need to deliver a step change in housing delivery, but this has never been more apparent than the comparison of the previous objectively assessed housing need, versus the need identified in the standard methodology. This uplift in housing numbers, as well as employment land provision, needs to be targeted from the point of adoption, and not, as has been implied in the text, pushed back five years via a stepped trajectory. This approach will undoubtedly compound the problem and will create a far greater burden on delivery between 2030 and 2040, it is also inconsistent with the objectives of the vision for the Arc.

Paragraph 3.5 infers that additional growth will not be delivered until infrastructure relating to the Black Cat junction and the East West section are complete. However, this is unrealistic and fails to meet the required need of the step change in delivery at the point of adoption. Growth needs to be planned for in a manner which starts to deliver at the point of adoption, and the strategy needs to deliver a range of sites in a range of locations to meet the need. Strategic Infrastructure development will progress at its own pace and will emerge in parallel with the delivery of new housing and employment opportunities.

Object

Representation ID: 5593

Received: 06/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Julie Kilby

I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore we do not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements Where new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options ie. Little Barford.
The plan period may be dependent on how strategic growth is applied within the current draft Local Plan. It states within Paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy framework (NPPF) that ‘Strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption…’. However, the same paragraph goes on to state that ‘Where larger scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery.’ It should be pointed out that Paragraph 221 of Annex 1 to the NPPF notes that ‘For the purposes of the policy on larger-scale development in paragraph 22, this applies only to plans that have not reached Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (pre-submission) stage at the point this version is published…’. On the basis that BBC have not yet reached the Regulation 19 stage, the Council may need to consider looking beyond the current plan period (2040) should there be the introduction of new settlements, for example.
In addition, the Oxford-Cambridge Arc identifies a delivery period of 2050. BBC consider that the draft Local Plan aligns with the Arc in terms of growth and infrastructure, though the two are currently misaligned in terms of timescales. It may be feasible, for example, for a dispersal development strategy to be applied which would align better with the timescales identified within the current draft Local Plan, and therefore accord with policies 22 and 221 of the NPPF. However, large urban extensions and new settlements may need to look beyond 2050, and this would align better with the Arc.

Object

Representation ID: 5644

Received: 07/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Phillip Yockney

I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore we do not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements Where new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options ie. Little Barford.

Bedford Borough Council are considering new settlements and their plan has not yet reached the regulation 19 stage so if they do consider new settlements they should be planning at least 30 years ahead according to the NPPF.

Object

Representation ID: 5695

Received: 07/09/2021

Respondent: Miss amber scally

Staploe Parish Council believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore we do not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements Where new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options ie. Little Barford.
The plan period may be dependent on how strategic growth is applied within the current draft Local Plan. It states within Paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy framework (NPPF) that ‘Strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption…’. However, the same paragraph goes on to state that ‘Where larger scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery.’ It should be pointed out that Paragraph 221 of Annex 1 to the NPPF notes that ‘For the purposes of the policy on larger-scale development in paragraph 22, this applies only to plans that have not reached Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (pre-submission) stage at the point this version is published…’. On the basis that BBC have not yet reached the Regulation 19 stage, the Council may need to consider looking beyond the current plan period (2040) should there be the introduction of new settlements, for example.
In addition, the Oxford-Cambridge Arc identifies a delivery period of 2050. BBC consider that the draft Local Plan aligns with the Arc in terms of growth and infrastructure, though the two are currently misaligned in terms of timescales. It may be feasible, for example, for a dispersal development strategy to be applied which would align better with the timescales identified within the current draft Local Plan, and therefore accord with policies 22 and 221 of the NPPF. However, large urban extensions and new settlements may need to look beyond 2050, and this would align better with the Arc.

Object

Representation ID: 5754

Received: 07/09/2021

Respondent: Miss Hannah Hambleton-Jewell

I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore we do not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements. Where new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options ie. Little Barford.

The plan period may be dependent on how strategic growth is applied within the current draft Local Plan. It states within Paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy framework (NPPF) that ‘Strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption…’. However, the same paragraph goes on to state that ‘Where larger scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery.’ It should be pointed out that Paragraph 221 of Annex 1 to the NPPF notes that ‘For the purposes of the policy on larger-scale development in paragraph 22, this applies only to plans that have not reached Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (pre-submission) stage at the point this version is published…’. On the basis that BBC have not yet reached the Regulation 19 stage, the Council may need to consider looking beyond the current plan period (2040) should there be the introduction of new settlements, for example.
In addition, the Oxford-Cambridge Arc identifies a delivery period of 2050. BBC consider that the draft Local Plan aligns with the Arc in terms of growth and infrastructure, though the two are currently misaligned in terms of timescales. It may be feasible, for example, for a dispersal development strategy to be applied which would align better with the timescales identified within the current draft Local Plan, and therefore accord with policies 22 and 221 of the NPPF. However, large urban extensions and new settlements may need to look beyond 2050, and this would align better with the Arc.

Object

Representation ID: 5793

Received: 07/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Gillian Tagg

I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period and potentially beyond, and therefore I do not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements. Where new settlements are to be built, I believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options i.e., Little Barford.
The plan period may be dependent on how strategic growth is applied within the current draft Local Plan. It states within Paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy framework (NPPF) that ‘Strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15-year period from adoption…’. However, the same paragraph goes on to state that ‘Where larger scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery.’ It should be pointed out that Paragraph 221 of Annex 1 to the NPPF notes that ‘For the purposes of the policy on larger-scale development in paragraph 22, this applies only to plans that have not reached Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (pre-submission) stage at the point this version is published…’. On the basis that BBC have not yet reached the Regulation 19 stage, the Council may need to consider looking beyond the current plan period (2040) should there be the introduction of new settlements, for example.
In addition, the Oxford-Cambridge Arc identifies a delivery period of 2050. BBC consider that the draft Local Plan aligns with the Arc in terms of growth and infrastructure, though the two are currently misaligned in terms of timescales. It may be feasible, for example, for a dispersal development strategy to be applied which would align better with the timescales identified within the current draft Local Plan, and therefore accord with policies 22 and 221 of the NPPF. However, large urban extensions and new settlements may need to look beyond 2050, and this would align better with the Arc.
100-word Summary
I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore I do not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements. Where new settlements are to be built, I believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options i.e., Little Barford.
Bedford Borough Council are considering new settlements and their plan has not yet reached the regulation 19 stage so if they do consider new settlements, they should be planning at least 30 years ahead according to the NPPF.

Object

Representation ID: 5855

Received: 08/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Norman Hoy

I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore we do not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements Where new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options ie. Little Barford.
The plan period may be dependent on how strategic growth is applied within the current draft Local Plan. It states within Paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy framework (NPPF) that ‘Strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption…’. However, the same paragraph goes on to state that ‘Where larger scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery.’ It should be pointed out that Paragraph 221 of Annex 1 to the NPPF notes that ‘For the purposes of the policy on larger-scale development in paragraph 22, this applies only to plans that have not reached Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (pre-submission) stage at the point this version is published…’. On the basis that BBC have not yet reached the Regulation 19 stage, the Council may need to consider looking beyond the current plan period (2040) should there be the introduction of new settlements, for example.
In addition, the Oxford-Cambridge Arc identifies a delivery period of 2050. BBC consider that the draft Local Plan aligns with the Arc in terms of growth and infrastructure, though the two are currently misaligned in terms of timescales. It may be feasible, for example, for a dispersal development strategy to be applied which would align better with the timescales identified within the current draft Local Plan, and therefore accord with policies 22 and 221 of the NPPF. However, large urban extensions and new settlements may need to look beyond 2050, and this would align better with the Arc.
100 word summary
I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore we do not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements Where new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options ie. Little Barford.
Bedford Borough Council are considering new settlements and their plan has not yet reached the regulation 19 stage so if they do consider new settlements they should be planning at least 30 years ahead according to the NPPF.

Support

Representation ID: 5932

Received: 08/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Tom Tagg

The plan needs to carefully consider this trajectory, especially if major new settlements are part of the plan as these are notoriously slow to start, under-delivering in early years.
A plan with a broad mixture of developments which will occur in different timescales will give BBC the greatest flexibility in managing development and meeting it’s requirements to demonstrate where the next 5 years of growth will come from.
The plan needs to accurately reflect the build-out rates proposed by developers. The errors in the current options for Dennybrook (BBC state 2,500 houses by 2040, the developer states 5,150 by 2040 and 10,800 by 2050) must be corrected.

Object

Representation ID: 5976

Received: 08/09/2021

Respondent: Staploe Parish Council

I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore we do not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements Where new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options ie. Little Barford.


The plan period may be dependent on how strategic growth is applied within the current draft Local Plan. It states within Paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy framework (NPPF) that ‘Strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption…’. However, the same paragraph goes on to state that ‘Where larger scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery.’ It should be pointed out that Paragraph 221 of Annex 1 to the NPPF notes that ‘For the purposes of the policy on larger-scale development in paragraph 22, this applies only to plans that have not reached Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (pre-submission) stage at the point this version is published…’. On the basis that BBC have not yet reached the Regulation 19 stage, the Council may need to consider looking beyond the current plan period (2040) should there be the introduction of new settlements, for example.
In addition, the Oxford-Cambridge Arc identifies a delivery period of 2050. BBC consider that the draft Local Plan aligns with the Arc in terms of growth and infrastructure, though the two are currently misaligned in terms of timescales. It may be feasible, for example, for a dispersal development strategy to be applied which would align better with the timescales identified within the current draft Local Plan, and therefore accord with policies 22 and 221 of the NPPF. However, large urban extensions and new settlements may need to look beyond 2050, and this would align better with the Arc.
100 word summary
I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore we do not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements Where new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options ie. Little Barford.
Bedford Borough Council are considering new settlements and their plan has not yet reached the regulation 19 stage so if they do consider new settlements they should be planning at least 30 years ahead according to the NPPF

Object

Representation ID: 6024

Received: 08/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Christina Farmer

I believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore we do not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements Where new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options ie. Little Barford.
The plan period may be dependent on how strategic growth is applied within the current draft Local Plan. It states within Paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy framework (NPPF) that ‘Strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption…’. However, the same paragraph goes on to state that ‘Where larger scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery.’ It should be pointed out that Paragraph 221 of Annex 1 to the NPPF notes that ‘For the purposes of the policy on larger-scale development in paragraph 22, this applies only to plans that have not reached Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (pre-submission) stage at the point this version is published…’. On the basis that BBC have not yet reached the Regulation 19 stage, the Council may need to consider looking beyond the current plan period (2040) should there be the introduction of new settlements, for example.
In addition, the Oxford-Cambridge Arc identifies a delivery period of 2050. BBC consider that the draft Local Plan aligns with the Arc in terms of growth and infrastructure, though the two are currently misaligned in terms of timescales. It may be feasible, for example, for a dispersal development strategy to be applied which would align better with the timescales identified within the current draft Local Plan, and therefore accord with policies 22 and 221 of the NPPF. However, large urban extensions and new settlements may need to look beyond 2050, and this would align better with the Arc.

Object

Representation ID: 6113

Received: 09/09/2021

Respondent: Jen Giles

Staploe Parish Council believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond and therefore we do not believe there should be too much dependence on large new settlements Where new settlements are to be built we believe they should be within walking distance of sustainable transport options ie. Little Barford.

The plan period may be dependent on how strategic growth is applied within the current draft Local Plan. It states within Paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy framework (NPPF) that ‘Strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption…’. However, the same paragraph goes on to state that ‘Where larger scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery.’ It should be pointed out that Paragraph 221 of Annex 1 to the NPPF notes that ‘For the purposes of the policy on larger-scale development in paragraph 22, this applies only to plans that have not reached Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (pre-submission) stage at the point this version is published…’. On the basis that BBC have not yet reached the Regulation 19 stage, the Council may need to consider looking beyond the current plan period (2040) should there be the introduction of new settlements, for example.

In addition, the Oxford-Cambridge Arc identifies a delivery period of 2050. BBC consider that the draft Local Plan aligns with the Arc in terms of growth and infrastructure, though the two are currently misaligned in terms of timescales. It may be feasible, for example, for a dispersal development strategy to be applied which would align better with the timescales identified within the current draft Local Plan, and therefore accord with policies 22 and 221 of the NPPF. However, large urban extensions and new settlements may need to look beyond 2050, and this would align better with the Arc.

Object

Representation ID: 6168

Received: 09/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sandie Tusting

Staploe Parish Council believe that dependence on new settlements is a risky strategy as they are inevitably built out towards the end of the plan period, and potentially beyond.
The plan period may be dependent on how strategic growth is applied within the current draft Local Plan. It states within Paragraph 22 of the National Planning Policy framework (NPPF) that ‘Strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption…’. However, the same paragraph goes on to state that ‘Where larger scale developments such as new settlements or significant extensions to existing villages and towns form part of the strategy for the area, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30 years), to take into account the likely timescale for delivery.’ It should be pointed out that Paragraph 221 of Annex 1 to the NPPF notes that ‘For the purposes of the policy on larger-scale development in paragraph 22, this applies only to plans that have not reached Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (pre-submission) stage at the point this version is published…’. On the basis that BBC have not yet reached the Regulation 19 stage, the Council may need to consider looking beyond the current plan period (2040) should there be the introduction of new settlements, for example.
In addition, the Oxford-Cambridge Arc identifies a delivery period of 2050. BBC consider that the draft Local Plan aligns with the Arc in terms of growth and infrastructure, though the two are currently misaligned in terms of timescales. It may be feasible, for example, for a dispersal development strategy to be applied which would align better with the timescales identified within the current draft Local Plan, and therefore accord with policies 22 and 221 of the NPPF. However, large urban extensions and new settlements may need to look beyond 2050, and this would align better with the Arc.