3.14

Object

Representation ID: 3546

Received: 08/08/2021

Respondent: Mr Mark Hilliard

The proposal for settlements in the east (e.g. Dennybrook) has a number of flaws. The local roads are not capable of supporting (even with engineering effort) the flows of traffic to St Neots, the A1, A421 and new E-W rail station. The Black Cat upgrade has not been designed to support Dennybrook. The planned improvements for the A1 will restrict local access with links being closed. St Neots is expanding and has not included the additional pressures on services. I am concerned that the new town will not be able to develop its own identity because of St Neots' proximity.

Object

Representation ID: 3593

Received: 14/08/2021

Respondent: Mrs Hayley Morphew

The Borough have presented four options (2a, 2b, 2c & 2d) in their summary document. There is one small statement saying that people can comment on the other 6 options or present their own solutions. It is not sufficiently clear that there are other options available.

Object

Representation ID: 3606

Received: 15/08/2021

Respondent: Mrs Leila Dodson

None of the 4 preferred options are great, but of them 2c is the lesser of evils. You need to stop shoe horning loads of houses into small villages and destroying their character. Build the houses near the new stations so that those who move here to use them are close to them.

Object

Representation ID: 3635

Received: 16/08/2021

Respondent: Great Barford Neighbourhood Plan Group

The original Pink, Yellow & Brown and the Brown is favoured by the transport model, but does not account for EWR with supporting new settlement at Little Barford. This development would then make the Pink & Brown / Option 2b the prime choice

Object

Representation ID: 3679

Received: 19/08/2021

Respondent: GB PC

Little Barford was not in the mix at previous consultation. Its potential for strategic support of EWR needs to be taken into account, and would favour option 2b

Object

Representation ID: 3755

Received: 23/08/2021

Respondent: Carlton and Chellington Parish Council

• Section 3.29 states: The main area where additional [traffic] mitigation is not identifiable is on the A6 approach to Bedford from the north.
• In the absence of currently deliverable railway stations at either [Colworth/Twinwoods] location which might make an impact, the capacity issues here are too great to allow further development on the A6 (north) corridor such as the new settlements proposed at Twinwoods and / or Colworth.
As there is obviously no capacity, or available mitigations for the A6 options 3-7 are not workable.

Object

Representation ID: 4084

Received: 30/08/2021

Respondent: Mr Paul Irish

Why are the seven options not listed in full to provide an open and clear view for residents to comment upon. Emerging preferences are those of the council, not individuals who should be given the details and opportunity to make their voices heard

Support

Representation ID: 4617

Received: 01/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Denis Ivins

adopt a ‘brownfield first’ approach to the spatial strategy and a focus on transport corridors, subject to the need to avoid
development intrusion on high quality agricultural land, open countryside, and rural communities as far as possible.

Object

Representation ID: 4756

Received: 01/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Francessa Frew

According to the UN-approved Biodiversity Intactness Index released in 2020, the UK is ranked an abysmal 218th out of 240 countries and indepedent territories i.e we lead the world in destroying the natural environment; we have an index of about 50% meaning we have retained only half of our original biodiversity. Wildlife populations too are plummeting; proposed developments such as the 10,000 houses at Wyboston all contribute this destruction.

Object

Representation ID: 4958

Received: 02/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Clare Allen

I am a resident in Staploe Road, Wyboston and wish to raise a strong objection to the building of the proposed housing in that area. There are several important environmental sites. The area across the road from my address is the home of the protected Brown Hare and the area behind towards the reservoir is home to the protected European Water Vole. This old, established stream contains fresh water clams and newts and my concern is that with all the building and new drainage required this would be blocked and would change the natural eco system of the area.

Support

Representation ID: 4962

Received: 02/09/2021

Respondent: Dean and Shelton Neighbourhood Planning Group

The following principles should apply to consideration of the Council’s preferred development options::-
• The plan should adopt a ‘brownfield first’ approach to the spatial strategy.
• The focus on transport corridors is supported, subject to the need to avoid development intrusion on high quality agricultural land, open countryside, and rural communities as far as possible
• Developments should be delivered in a way that maximises environmental protection and enhancement opportunities
• Full weight should be given to the views of parish councils and local residents

Object

Representation ID: 5110

Received: 03/09/2021

Respondent: Ms Ginny Ford

I object to options 2a , 2b and 2d - development in Southern and Eastern parishes would irreversibly alter the rural character and unique beautiful landscape setting of the Eastern Clay Vale villages (5E in the Landscape Character assessment)
Development here would contradict Landscape Assessment's Landscape management guidelines 5E.1.31 - 40 and Development Guidelines 5E.1.41-51 , eg conserving the open large scale setting of Cardington sheds, conserving the clear views and visual relationship with the Mid Greensand Ridge, conserving the dispersed pattern of settlements , preventing the merger of villages, and creating further green infrastructure.

Support

Representation ID: 5210

Received: 03/09/2021

Respondent: Bedford Borough Council

If there are more houses built as outlined in Stewartby, Wixams, Shortstown and Wootton new childcare will be required to support households who work and to access children's Nursery Education Funding entitlement. Nurseries and preschools in Stewartby, Wixams, Shortstown and Wootton are able to meet demand for existing childcare needs but additional houses built will increase childcare needed for 0-5 year olds. Therefore land available for new nurseries and/or support from developers to extend existing childcare will be required

Object

Representation ID: 5397

Received: 03/09/2021

Respondent: Mrs Gwendalyn Selo Skingley

I support urban growth if you have the infrastructure in place, but your S106 agreements are so poor and you allow developers to espace them that this development is only going to harm the community

A6/A421 developments are against trunk roads that already struggle in traffic. One accident can leave people stuck for 2 hours between junctions. Better road, cycling infrastructure is needed.

We do not need more houses in / around Shortstown, Cardington, Wixams, but instead need these communities to settle and infrastructure gaps to be bridged

Object

Representation ID: 6997

Received: 16/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Robert Tusting

Staploe Parish Council believe that the summary leaflet sent round to all houses in the Borough is flawed in that it does not make it sufficiently clear that other options can be selected or proposed, it does not distinguish between Little Barford or Dennybrook and it doesn’t make it clear that the 2,500 homes at Dennybrook would be the first phase of a 10,500 home development. This is a fundamental flaw which we believe undermines the value of the responses to this consultation.

Object

Representation ID: 7213

Received: 17/09/2021

Respondent: Mr Peter Knight

I believe that the summary leaflet sent round to all houses in the Borough is flawed in that it does not make it sufficiently clear that other options can be selected or proposed, it does not distinguish between Little Barford or Dennybrook (site 977) and it doesn’t make it clear that the 2,500 homes at Dennybrook would be the first phase of a 10,800 home development. This is a fundamental flaw which we believe undermines the value of the responses to this consultation.

Support

Representation ID: 8585

Received: 27/09/2021

Respondent: Elstow Parish Council

The Parish Council has provided feedback to the specific development options, it is also very
mindful that the areas east of the A6 and south of the A421 are not truly reflected in terms of
their landscape value. Given their location, and proximity within the Greensand Ridge and
South Eastern River Valley. Whilst they are located near to transport links this must not be an
automatic assumption that they are suitable for substantial development. These areas in and
around Elstow deserve to be viewed and valued as unique and valuable in their rural setting
between the River Valley and Greensand Ridge.
An area such as this which includes copious amounts of ancient rural landscape includes many
important historical and natural features which are protected rightly so to enable them to be
preserved as they are of such a special heritage value. Items range from remains of medieval
field systems, villages, water courses and listed buildings and provide a beautiful contrast to,
the view from the Greensand Ridge. Naturally large scale development in these two sensitive
areas would irreversibly alter the rural character and unique landscape setting of the Eastern
Clay Vale villages (5E in the Landscape Character assessment).
Any such development within this area, would also clearly be in contradiction to the Landscape
Management Guidelines 5E.1.31 through to 5E.1.40 and Development Guidelines 5E.1.41-51.
These guiding principles set out conserving the open large scale setting of Cardington Airship
sheds, preserving the clear views and visual relationship with the Mid Greensand Ridge, as well
as conserving the dispersed pattern of settlements. Particular attention should be given to this
as an important factor to prevent the merger of villages and coalescence.
Elstow Parish Council feel this area should continue to provide an open, agricultural setting to
Bedford and contrast to the Greensand Ridge as stated in the landscape strategy for this area.
This reinforces the Parish Council’s selection of Option 2c as the preferred option as it seeks for
growth closer to new train stations. Thus preserving the unique character and rural nature of
the southern and eastern parishes like Elstow that would then be protected.

Object

Representation ID: 8944

Received: 01/10/2021

Respondent: Mr James Browning

I had understood that delivery had to be constant ie. approx. the same number per year. We believe it is important that there is no risk that the Borough could be perceived not to be delivering their housing targets thereby increasing the risk of speculative developments.