3.8

Object

Representation ID: 3629

Received: 16/08/2021

Respondent: Great Barford Neighbourhood Plan Group

Bedford has lost most (all?) major employers since the 1970s, we need to attract the big name back

Object

Representation ID: 3673

Received: 19/08/2021

Respondent: GB PC

Historic major employers have been lost from Bedford urban area since the 1970s, the trend needs reversing by making sites attractive for the long term, with supporting infrastructure, communications and transport networks

Object

Representation ID: 3921

Received: 28/08/2021

Respondent: Mrs MARGARET TURNER

It is important that employment growth is located around the transport corridors. These need to be where there is good access to public transport - trains or buses or is easily accessible by walking and cycling.

Object

Representation ID: 4006

Received: 29/08/2021

Respondent: Mr Keith Turner

It is important that employment growth is located around the transport corridors. These need to be where there is good access to public transport - trains or buses or is easily accessible by walking and cycling and not using motor vehicles!

Object

Representation ID: 4257

Received: 30/08/2021

Respondent: Mr Fletcher Giles

It is important that employment growth is located around the transport corridors. These need to be where there is good access to public transport - trains or buses or is easily accessible by walking and cycling

Object

Representation ID: 4343

Received: 31/08/2021

Respondent: Miss Helen Leach

It is important that employment growth is located around the transport corridors. These need to be where there is good access to public transport - trains or buses or is easily accessible by walking and cycling.

Object

Representation ID: 4409

Received: 31/08/2021

Respondent: Wayside Farm Park Resident's Association

With the increase in working from home and the advances in robotics, particularly in the field of logistics/warehousing, there will probably be NO requirement for any expansion of this nature.

Object

Representation ID: 4479

Received: 31/08/2021

Respondent: Mrs Lucy Crawford

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis I believe that this should be provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area.

Object

Representation ID: 4549

Received: 01/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Kathryn Smith

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis it makes more sense that this should be provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area not a rural development with little or no transport infrastructure.

Object

Representation ID: 4646

Received: 01/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Melvyn Chase

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis I believe that this should be provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area.

Object

Representation ID: 4703

Received: 01/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Joshua Zwetsloot

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis we believe that this should be provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area.

Object

Representation ID: 4719

Received: 01/09/2021

Respondent: Barton Willmore

St Modwen Logistics consider that sites identified as Protect and Enhance, and in particular brownfield sites such as Thurleigh Airfield, should be identified and prioritised as a location for employment growth in the Local Plan 2040. Taking account of the ELS (please see separate comments), Thurleigh Airfield has significant potential for growth and St Modwen Logistics respectfully request that this is taken into account in the Local Plan 2040.

Object

Representation ID: 4752

Received: 01/09/2021

Respondent: Mr David Rawlins

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis I believe that this should be provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area.

Support

Representation ID: 5163

Received: 03/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Chris Giles

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis we believe that this should be provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area.

Support

Representation ID: 5186

Received: 03/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Ian Francis

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of
public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis I believe that this should be
provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area.

Object

Representation ID: 5362

Received: 03/09/2021

Respondent: Ms Jackie Brand

The plan does not state what the strategy will be for the council be doing to attract businesses to the area and create jobs. A strategy on this needs to be included. Allocating land for employment will only prove useful if businesses set up here. As Bedford will be on the East West Arc, this should attract more businesses.
The plan needs to state what locations will the employment land be on or the principles for deciding on locations of employment sites. It would make sense if there was land on transport links, eg off A421 and near train stations.

Object

Representation ID: 5450

Received: 03/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Derek Armitage

There is no clear requirement for the additional 28ha of employment land delivered by Option 2d due to the increase in home working and the already significant proposed employment provision with Option 2a - 2c.
Wholesale re-appraisal of employment land requirements needs to be undertaken in 2022-2023 when the quantum and regularity of people returning to office environments is properly understood.

Object

Representation ID: 5498

Received: 06/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Stuart Ledwich

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis we believe that this should be provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area.

Object

Representation ID: 5595

Received: 06/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Julie Kilby

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis we believe that this should be provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area.

Object

Representation ID: 5615

Received: 07/09/2021

Respondent: Brian Currie Ltd

Agent: Aragon Land and Planning

The options for growth identified as 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d seek new settlements at Wyboston and or Little Barford. In conjunction the EEH transport study provides a framework across the region for transport growth. The strategy at 3.22in the employment study identifies that freight and logistics needs continue to be met. In conjunction with the East West rail link, the dualling of the A421 within this eastern area which will see considerable growth and further opportunities for growth. The Employment Study at para 9.6 recognises the importance of this new infrastructure. However it needs to consider that some employment uses are not well suited on business parks and can be better provided away from residential areas. It is also important in a borough which has significant rural area that employment allocations on or near rural settlements, as well as being sustainable do represent a useful supply for a balanced portfolio of employment sites.

Support

Representation ID: 5646

Received: 07/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Phillip Yockney

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis we believe that this should be provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area.

Support

Representation ID: 5697

Received: 07/09/2021

Respondent: Miss amber scally

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis we believe that this should be provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area.

Object

Representation ID: 5727

Received: 07/09/2021

Respondent: Odell Parish Council

In relation to employment, Odell Parish Council observes that the 2040 Plan has forecast that 8000 new jobs are required within the plan period and that 3 new business sites will be developed with 123ha allocated for commercial and industrial growth. Whilst the location of these three sites is yet to be determined they should be sited on brown field land if at all possible.

Object

Representation ID: 5795

Received: 07/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Gillian Tagg

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis I believe that this should be provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area.

Object

Representation ID: 5857

Received: 08/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Norman Hoy

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis we believe that this should be provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area.

Object

Representation ID: 5978

Received: 08/09/2021

Respondent: Staploe Parish Council

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis we believe that this should be provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area and NOT Dennybrook.

Object

Representation ID: 6026

Received: 08/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Christina Farmer

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis we believe that this should be provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area.

Object

Representation ID: 6116

Received: 09/09/2021

Respondent: Jen Giles

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis we believe that this should be provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area.

Support

Representation ID: 6170

Received: 09/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sandie Tusting

Employment growth should be centred around the transport corridors and where there are sustainable modes of public transport and other sustainable choices such as walking or cycling. On this basis we believe that this should be provided adjacent to Bedford / Kempston urban area.

Object

Representation ID: 6185

Received: 09/09/2021

Respondent: Bedfordia Developments Ltd and Bedfordshire Charitable Trust Ltd

Agent: DLP Planning Limited

Paragraph 3.8 (Level of Employment Growth) – Comment
2.20 The Council’s conclusions in the Employment Land Topic Paper to take account of the limited opportunities for high density office development and the majority of demand from within lower density business parks are generally supported.
2.21 It is recognised that the Council’s requirement for a minimum additional allocation of 123ha employment land represents an ambitious target and takes account of relatively limited existing supply. However, the approach to identify the overall land required cannot be considered sound without undertaking more detailed analysis of the potential jobs growth and floorspace needs associated with testing a wider range of jobs forecasts.