5.4
Object
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Representation ID: 3818
Received: 26/08/2021
Respondent: Roxton Parish Council
With respect to “managing the night-time economy to reduce disturbance”; RPC recognises while these policies are directed towards town centre developments, RPC is aware of two recent planning applications for commercial activities (app ref: 20/02961/MAF & app ref: 21/00869/M73A). Both applications would/could result in 24hrs commercial activities introducing noise and light pollution in a rural setting. Such applications should be controlled by condition to limit the disturbance they cause on neighbouring residential properties.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4172
Received: 30/08/2021
Respondent: Richard Baker
These are laudable suggestions, but the Council need a plan to reimagine what a town centre should be. People are citizens not just consumers. How can a town centre serve that purpose. It's not just about retail and shopping.
These are laudable suggestions, but the Council need a plan to reimagine what a town centre should be. People are citizens not just consumers. How can a town centre serve that purpose. It's not just about retail and shopping.
Support
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Representation ID: 4215
Received: 30/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Chris Bend
I agree with all the comments about how to regenerate the town centre.
I agree with all the comments about how to regenerate the town centre.
Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 5064
Received: 02/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Ian Nicholls
Many actions of the Borough appear to be in contradiction to these comments.
Many actions of the Borough appear to be in contradiction to these comments.
Support
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Representation ID: 6665
Received: 14/09/2021
Respondent: Stevington Parish Council
SPC largely supports the comments in 5.4 and is pleased that they are informing council’s polices (5.4). SPC Supports Policy (TC2), that new retail, leisure and office development should locate in town centres. However, the retail area in the Centre of Bedford is in desperate need of regeneration. SPC urge Council to ensure that all 4 themes objectives are given a high priority in town centre “uses” developments.
SPC is generally supportive of the Borough’s policies to help sustain and develop the town centre, although there would be value in integrating specific polices with the Infrastructure Delivery Plan. Ease of access and traffic congestion in and around town centre can often be a significant influence on where consumers choose to shop, improving both would make the town centre a more desirable destination.
Support
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Representation ID: 8513
Received: 02/09/2021
Respondent: Bedfordshire Police
BP welcome and support the statement in paragraph 5.4 that key issues for the town centre include
managing the night-time economy to reduce disturbance and make the area safer.