Policy TC1S*
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3641
Received: 16/08/2021
Respondent: Great Barford Neighbourhood Plan Group
TC1S Any new shopping centres in Key Service Centres should be allocated through Neighbourhood Plans
TC1S Any new shopping centres in Key Service Centres should be allocated through Neighbourhood Plans
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3685
Received: 19/08/2021
Respondent: GB PC
TC1S infers new shopping local centres in Key Service Centres. Any required allocation should be made through local demand in the Neighbourhood Plan process
TC1S infers new shopping local centres in Key Service Centres. Any required allocation should be made through local demand in the Neighbourhood Plan process
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3785
Received: 25/08/2021
Respondent: Ken Cook
The classification for Wilstead as a Key Service Centre is wrong. Wilstead's facilities such as they are (possibly apart from the Chemist but that has restricted opening times) can just about cope with the population of Wilstead. Wilstead residents increasingly use services provided by Wixams and with the plans to provide a centre in Wixams that will increase. The location of Wilstead close to Wixams makes the classification of it to be a Key Service Centre totally inappropriate.
The classification for Wilstead as a Key Service Centre is wrong. Wilstead's facilities such as they are (possibly apart from the Chemist but that has restricted opening times) can just about cope with the population of Wilstead. Wilstead residents increasingly use services provided by Wixams and with the plans to provide a centre in Wixams that will increase. The location of Wilstead close to Wixams makes the classification of it to be a Key Service Centre totally inappropriate.
Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3824
Received: 26/08/2021
Respondent: Roxton Parish Council
RPC supports the policy as drafted.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3826
Received: 26/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Keith Blaxill
Great Barford is not a 'key service centre' in any reasonable understanding of that phrase. It is little more than a car-commuter village with very few established social facilities available locally, added to which are poor transport links largely because of the river. This designation is clearly an error.
Great Barford is not a 'key service centre' in any reasonable understanding of that phrase. It is little more than a car-commuter village with very few established social facilities available locally, added to which are poor transport links largely because of the river. This designation is clearly an error.
Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3862
Received: 27/08/2021
Respondent: Oakley Neighbourhood Planning Group
Council supports development in the Town Centre. Development in villages would result in an increase in private car use to access facilities (paragraph 8.13 Draft Sustainability Appraisal Report) and should be restricted to sites identified in Neighbourhood Plans.
Council supports development in the Town Centre. Development in villages would result in an increase in private car use to access facilities (paragraph 8.13 Draft Sustainability Appraisal Report) and should be restricted to sites identified in Neighbourhood Plans.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3876
Received: 27/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Linda Cook
My objection is to Wilstead being designated a Key Service Centre. Its services are limited and many Wilstead residents use the services provided by Wixams. Its location so close to a major provider of services makes this designation totally wrong
My objection is to Wilstead being designated a Key Service Centre. Its services are limited and many Wilstead residents use the services provided by Wixams. Its location so close to a major provider of services makes this designation totally wrong
Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4901
Received: 02/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Janet Goodland
It is not clear to me how the Interchange development (and perhaps the St Johns development) fit with this retail policy. The outlets there currently provide greater attraction than those in the town centre - how can retailers be attracted back when there is free parking and much greater choice at these locations.
It is not clear to me how the Interchange development (and perhaps the St Johns development) fit with this retail policy. The outlets there currently provide greater attraction than those in the town centre - how can retailers be attracted back when there is free parking and much greater choice at these locations.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 5213
Received: 03/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Jonathan Pelham
The Shortstown town centre boy diaries appear to either be absent or cover the entire built up area.
Shortstown centre around the Shorts building is in fact very diffuse and amounts to one row of shops in reality. It is more equivalent to a neighborhood centre rather than a town centre.
The Shortstown town centre boy diaries appear to either be absent or cover the entire built up area.
Shortstown centre around the Shorts building is in fact very diffuse and amounts to one row of shops in reality. It is more equivalent to a neighborhood centre rather than a town centre.
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 5283
Received: 03/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Clare Buddle
Neighbourhood centres should be identified to enhance and protect their status as part of the application of 20 Minute Neighbourhoods. Such a strategy could help support sustainable communities. Such allocation and poly recognition would add strenght to Policy TC1S, support substantiality and give certainty for all (for example residents, investors).
Neighbourhood centres should be identified to enhance and protect their status as part of the application of 20 Minute Neighbourhoods. Such a strategy could help support sustainable communities. Such allocation and poly recognition would add strenght to Policy TC1S, support substantiality and give certainty for all (for example residents, investors).
Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 5289
Received: 03/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Clare Buddle
“…required to locate…“ should be changed to “…required to locate first in Bedford town centre, then Kempston district centre and then the local centres.”
“If no suitable…” should be changed to “If no suitable sites are demonstrably available, edge of centre locations should be considered, but only where a justified, sustainable case can be demonstrated."
“…required to locate…“ should be changed to “…required to locate first in Bedford town centre, then Kempston district centre and then the local centres.”
“If no suitable…” should be changed to “If no suitable sites are demonstrably available, edge of centre locations should be considered, but only where a justified, sustainable case can be demonstrated."
Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 5307
Received: 03/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Alan Dickinson
I support all the TC policies
Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 5342
Received: 03/09/2021
Respondent: L&Q Estates Limited
Agent: Pegasus Group
These representations have been submitted by Pegasus Group on behalf of L&Q Estates. L&Q Estates is promoting land to the East of Wixams (Site ID: 3233).
At paragraph 5.8 Wixams new settlement is identified as a potential key service centre as over the course of the Plan period, the planned town centre is expected to be constructed. We support this designation as a key service centre which demonstrates the success of the Wixams development as a sustainable location.
These representations have been submitted by Pegasus Group on behalf of L&Q Estates. L&Q Estates is promoting land to the East of Wixams (Site ID: 3233).
At paragraph 5.8 Wixams new settlement is identified as a potential key service centre as over the course of the Plan period, the planned town centre is expected to be constructed. We support this designation as a key service centre which demonstrates the success of the Wixams development as a sustainable location. Wixams East is in close proximity to the service centre would also be developed with connections into the planned service centre ensuring its continued vitality and viability as well as providing other local amenities at Wixams East.
Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 7243
Received: 01/09/2021
Respondent: Martin Cavalier
Agent: Neame Sutton Limited
De Merke agrees with the Settlement Hierarchy and that Clapham considered a local centre and a key service centre. The Council has previously allocated 500 homes to the Parish and settlement of Clapham, recognising its locational sustainability
Support
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 7875
Received: 23/09/2021
Respondent: Central Bedfordshire Council
CBC supports BBC’s aims in ensuring the vitality of town centres, particularly on the back of the struggles many town centres faced during the lockdowns brought about by Covid-19.
In order to ensure the longevity of town centres and retail outlets, Policy TC1S* is considered to provide the necessary support for town centres by providing a hierarchical approach.