8.19

Object

Representation ID: 3819

Received: 26/08/2021

Respondent: Roxton Parish Council

RPC believes the existing encampment at Kelpie Marina adequately supports the demand for G&T pitches in the area around Roxton.

Support

Representation ID: 3868

Received: 27/08/2021

Respondent: Oakley Neighbourhood Planning Group

New sites should be located near suitable infrastructure – schools, transport etc.

Support

Representation ID: 7881

Received: 23/09/2021

Respondent: Central Bedfordshire Council

The approach of combining needs of travelling (Planning definition) and non-travelling G & T and TS is noted and considered appropriate. At Central Bedfordshire the approach has been to distinguish the two.

The number of G&T and TS pitches are also noted, with 22 pitches (G & T) and 8 pitches (TS) needed in early plan period up to 2025. Paragraph 8.23 suggests that the Council will be submitting new applications to meet all the needs for the Plan period. It is considered that some assurances are needed to ensure this early need is to be met, via an allocation within the plan to reflect this. It is also unclear as to why there should be no criteria-based policy to assess new planning applications for private pitches which will likely also come forward in the plan period.

I hope these comments are helpful in moving forward with the Bedford Local Plan 2040 and please feel free to contact us should you require clarification on any of the points we have made.