Site ID: 883
Object
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 3530
Received: 05/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Matthew Aylen
There is a wide range of wildlife in this area, some of which is endangered.
Roads are too narrow to accomodate increased traffic and are already congested at peak times.
Damage to existing buildings due to increased traffic - including buildings of historical interest.
Countryside views lost forever
Serious impact on drainage - increased flooding
Infrastructure cannot accomodate the additional housing
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 3615
Received: 15/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Catherine Hill
I would support this with caution, if the Garden Community were to be sustainable and meet the aims it sets out in it's masterplan that would be something to celebrate. If it takes the pressure of building new houses in historical villages all the better. As previous resident off Welwyn Garden City I would endorse this kind of planning. As the South of Bedford has had Wixams I can see the fairness of a establishing a similar community in North Bedfordshire.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 3659
Received: 18/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Keith Turner
Part Will be built on brown field site Near by Air field could be developed for business so sustainable travel to work
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 3722
Received: 21/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Veronica Zwetsloot
I support this new development plan as it will partially be built on brown field locations and its close proximity to Bedford
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 3877
Received: 27/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Kate Abrahams
Largely brownfield site which doesn't encompass any other villages or hamlets and could have several exits out of it.
Development here would support Bedford town centre
Debatable issues with traffic into Bedford could be surmounted by guided busway and parkway schemes
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 4128
Received: 30/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs MARGARET TURNER
Alternative to Little Barford, Brownfield site development, Employment opportunity at Thurleigh Airfield, No flooding & no coalescence
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 4272
Received: 31/08/2021
Respondent: Staploe Parish Council
See my comments above
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 4503
Received: 31/08/2021
Respondent: Mrs Lucy Crawford
I support development of 70ha of this site which is brownfield land as an alternative if Little
Barford is deemed unsuitable. Problems with the A6 into Bedford need to be resolved to enable the development proposed for the 2030 plan and access to the new east west rail station in Bedford. A new settlement at Twinwoods would provide the infrastructure funding for this. Sustainable transport could be provided via a parkway station or guided busway. The area doesn't flood & there is no risk of coalescence. Development would support Bedford.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 4684
Received: 01/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Melvyn Chase
I have severe Parkinson’s and cannot type easily. Please duplicate all of Lucy Crawford’s responses for my views. Her email address is Lucy_crawford@hotmail.com and she lives at 33, Staploe PE19 5JA
In addition I would like to say that the problems on the A6 could be alleviated if there was a compulsory park and ride school bus for the private schools in Bedford.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 4771
Received: 01/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Tom Tagg
Twinwoods is suitable because it is a brownfield site. Development here could provide infrastructure funding to alleviate the issues on the A6. Eg. by providing a guided busway / park and ride bus for the private schools. The area doesn’t flood and would support Bedford town centre.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 4801
Received: 01/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Fletcher Giles
Twinwoods is suitable because it is a brownfield site. Development here could provide infrastructure funding to alleviate the issues on the A6. Eg. by providing a guided busway / park and ride bus for the private schools. The area doesn’t flood and would support Bedford town centre.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 4813
Received: 01/09/2021
Respondent: Mr paul giles
Twinwoods is suitable because it is a brownfield site. Development here could provide infrastructure funding to alleviate the issues on the A6. Eg. by providing a guided busway / park and ride bus for the private schools. The area doesn’t flood and would support Bedford town centre.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 4827
Received: 01/09/2021
Respondent: Miss Helen Leach
Twinwoods is suitable because it is a brownfield site. Development here could provide infrastructure funding to alleviate the issues on the A6. Eg. by providing a guided busway / park and ride bus for the private schools. The area doesn’t flood and would support Bedford town centre.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 4839
Received: 02/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Hayley Morphew
A suitable brownfield site, comprising poorer grade 3 agricultural land and therefore within the Government guidelines for development. The area does not flood as there are no major watercourses and it is distinct from other settlements so there would be no detrimental impact or loss of identity for existing settlements. A new settlement here could pave the way for improvements to the A6 via infrastructure funding. Resolving the A6 issue would provide an efficient means of accessing the proposed EWR station in Bedford.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 4959
Received: 02/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Gerardine Meola
This site includes brownfield land not open countryside.
Current highways issues A6/Manton land should not be an obstacle as:
Residents of north Bedford must be able to access new Bedford EWR hub,
this development could provide funding to resolve these highway issues,
which could include new park and ride and compulsory purchase of school land A6/Manton to enable better configuration of traffic movement.
Colworth was preferred choice previously and A6/Manton Lane was not an issue then - why suddenly now?
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 4969
Received: 02/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Anne Cattanach
This is a Brownfield site which would lend itself to development for housing. Whilst issues with road networks have been highlighted this is, in my opinion, no more so than other large sites which are proposed which are on grade 2 agricultural land.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 5028
Received: 02/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Kevin Morrall
This is a predominantly brownfield site of low grade land.
The low flood risk of this site means there is low risk of development having adverse effects on neighbouring areas.
Proximity to Bedford Town will support its regeneration.
Biodiversity commitments must be adhered to.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 5076
Received: 02/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Alex Chrusciak
Largescale allocations of this nature provide the best opportunity to create high quality and sustainable environments. There is already a footway / cycleway from the edge of this site to Clapham and beyond to Bedford which can be bolstered. This site provides a great opportunity to provide active travel options back into Bedford and all the services and facilities it provides.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 5151
Received: 03/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Graham Morphew
Location of this site makes it a good option due to proximity to Bedford.
Bedford shops and services will benefit
Good existing road network that could be improved to cope with additional traffic
Brownfield site - does not result in the loss of prime farmland / countryside
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 5280
Received: 03/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Kathryn Smith
Twinwoods site 883
Twinwoods is suitable because it is a brownfield site. Development here could provide infrastructure funding to alleviate the issues on the A6. Eg. by providing a guided busway / park and ride bus for the private schools. The area doesn’t flood
This development option would clearly support the regeneration of Bedford town centre
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 5446
Received: 03/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Fiona Middleton
This is a brownfield site and therefore should be considered over and above any other sites in the county as it is making suitable reuse of land to meet this housing demand and would retain the green and spacious feel of the surrounding countryside. Brownfield sites should be prioritised over greenfield agricultural land which houses many habitats and of course the country still has to eat! Also it is distinct from any other local villages.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 5566
Received: 06/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Julie Kilby
Twinwoods Site 883
We support development of 70ha of this site which is brownfield land as an alternative if Little Barford is deemed unsuitable. At 35dph this could provide 2450 homes which is sufficient to support option 2b with a new settlement if Little Barford was not an option. Brownfield sites should be used in preference to greenfield sites according to the NPPF. We recognise that there are problems with the A6 into Bedford but we believe these issues need to be resolved even with the development proposed for the 2030 plan and to enable residents from the north of Bedford to access the new east west rail. Therefore a new settlement of 2450 homes at Twinwoods would provide the infrastructure funding for this. Sustainable transport could be provided via a parkway station or guided busway and a park and ride bus for the private schools.
The area does not flood, and it is distinct from local villages so there is no risk of coalescence or loss of identity of existing settlements or villages. Development here would support Bedford town centre.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 5789
Received: 07/09/2021
Respondent: Miss Hannah Hambleton-Jewell
Twinwoods is suitable because it is a brownfield site. Development here could provide infrastructure funding to alleviate the issues on the A6. Eg. by providing a guided busway / park and ride bus for the private schools. The area doesn’t flood and would support Bedford town centre.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 5823
Received: 07/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Gillian Tagg
Twinwoods Site 883
I support development of 70ha of this site which is brownfield land as an alternative if Little Barford is deemed unsuitable. At 35dph this could provide 2,450 homes which is sufficient to support option 2b with a new settlement if Little Barford was not an option. Brownfield sites should be used in preference to greenfield sites according to the NPPF. I recognise that there are problems with the A6 into Bedford, but I believe these issues need to be resolved even with the development proposed for the 2030 plan and to enable residents from the north of Bedford to access the new east west rail. Therefore, a new settlement of 2,450 homes at Twinwoods would provide the infrastructure funding for this. Sustainable transport could be provided via a parkway station or guided busway and a park and ride bus for the private schools.
The area does not flood, and it is distinct from local villages so there is no risk of coalescence or loss of identity of existing settlements or villages. Development here would support Bedford town centre.
100-word summary Twinwoods site 883
Twinwoods is suitable because it is a brownfield site. Development here could provide infrastructure funding to alleviate the issues on the A6 e.g., by providing a guided busway / park and ride bus for the private schools. The area doesn’t flood and would support Bedford town centre.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 5875
Received: 08/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Norman Hoy
Twinwoods Site 883
We support development of 70ha of this site which is brownfield land as an alternative if Little Barford is deemed unsuitable. At 35dph this could provide 2450 homes which is sufficient to support option 2b with a new settlement if Little Barford was not an option. Brownfield sites should be used in preference to greenfield sites according to the NPPF. We recognise that there are problems with the A6 into Bedford but we believe these issues need to be resolved even with the development proposed for the 2030 plan and to enable residents from the north of Bedford to access the new east west rail. Therefore a new settlement of 2450 homes at Twinwoods would provide the infrastructure funding for this. Sustainable transport could be provided via a parkway station or guided busway and a park and ride bus for the private schools.
The area does not flood, and it is distinct from local villages so there is no risk of coalescence or loss of identity of existing settlements or villages. Development here would support Bedford town centre.
100 word summary Twinwoods site 883
Twinwoods is suitable because it is a brownfield site. Development here could provide infrastructure funding to alleviate the issues on the A6. Eg. by providing a guided busway / park and ride bus for the private schools. The area doesn’t flood and would support Bedford town centre.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 5892
Received: 08/09/2021
Respondent: Staploe Parish Council
Twinwoods Site 883
I support development of 70ha of this site which is brownfield land as an alternative if Little Barford is deemed unsuitable. At 35dph this could provide 2450 homes which is sufficient to support option 2b with a new settlement if Little Barford was not an option. Brownfield sites should be used in preference to greenfield sites according to the NPPF.
Acknowledge that there are problems with the A6 into Bedford but believe these issues should and need to be resolved even with the development proposed for the 2030 plan and to enable residents from the north of Bedford to access the new east west rail. Therefore a new settlement of 2450 homes at Twinwoods would provide the infrastructure funding for this. Plus this would be long term solution for Bedford and sustainable transport could be provided via a parkway station or guided busway and a park and ride bus for the public and private schools.
The area does not flood, and it is distinct from local villages so there is no risk of coalescence or loss of identity of existing settlements or villages. Development here would support Bedford town centre.
100 word summary Twinwoods site 883
Twinwoods is suitable because it is a brownfield site. Development here could provide infrastructure funding to alleviate the issues on the A6. Eg. by providing a guided busway / park and ride bus for the private schools. The area doesn’t flood and would support Bedford town centre.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 6017
Received: 08/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Larry Gooch
Twinwoods Site 883
We support development of 70ha of this site which is brownfield land as an alternative if Little Barford is deemed unsuitable. At 35dph this could provide 2450 homes which is sufficient to support option 2b with a new settlement if Little Barford was not an option. Brownfield sites should be used in preference to greenfield sites according to the NPPF. We recognise that there are problems with the A6 into Bedford but we believe these issues need to be resolved even with the development proposed for the 2030 plan and to enable residents from the north of Bedford to access the new east west rail. Therefore a new settlement of 2450 homes at Twinwoods would provide the infrastructure funding for this. Sustainable transport could be provided via a parkway station or guided busway and a park and ride bus for the private schools.
The area does not flood, and it is distinct from local villages so there is no risk of coalescence or loss of identity of existing settlements or villages. Development here would support Bedford town centre.
100 word summary Twinwoods site 883
Twinwoods is suitable because it is a brownfield site. Development here could provide infrastructure funding to alleviate the issues on the A6. Eg. by providing a guided busway / park and ride bus for the private schools. The area doesn’t flood and would support Bedford town centre.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 6236
Received: 09/09/2021
Respondent: Peter Coles
Twinwoods Site 883
We support development of 70ha of this site which is brownfield land as an alternative if Little Barford is deemed unsuitable. At 35dph this could provide 2450 homes which is sufficient to support option 2b with a new settlement if Little Barford was not an option. Brownfield sites should be used in preference to greenfield sites according to the NPPF. We recognise that there are problems with the A6 into Bedford but we believe these issues need to be resolved even with the development proposed for the 2030 plan and to enable residents from the north of Bedford to access the new east west rail. Therefore a new settlement of 2450 homes at Twinwoods would provide the infrastructure funding for this. Sustainable transport could be provided via a parkway station or guided busway.
The area does not flood, and it is distinct from local villages so there is no risk of coalescence or loss of identity of existing settlements or villages. Development here would support Bedford town centre.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 6338
Received: 10/09/2021
Respondent: Mr Paul Zwetsloot
Twinwoods Site 883
We support development of 70ha of this site which is brownfield land as an alternative if Little Barford is deemed unsuitable. At 35dph this could provide 2450 homes which is sufficient to support option 2b with a new settlement if Little Barford was not an option. Brownfield sites should be used in preference to greenfield sites according to the NPPF. We recognise that there are problems with the A6 into Bedford but we believe these issues need to be resolved even with the development proposed for the 2030 plan and to enable residents from the north of Bedford to access the new east west rail. Therefore a new settlement of 2450 homes at Twinwoods would provide the infrastructure funding for this. Sustainable transport could be provided via a parkway station or guided busway.
The area does not flood, and it is distinct from local villages so there is no risk of coalescence or loss of identity of existing settlements or villages. Development here would support Bedford town centre.
Support
Site Assessment Pro Formas
Representation ID: 6491
Received: 13/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Gail Browning
Twinwoods Site 883
We support development of 70ha of this site which is brownfield land as an alternative if Little Barford is deemed unsuitable. At 35dph this could provide 2450 homes which is sufficient to support option 2b with a new settlement if Little Barford was not an option. Brownfield sites should be used in preference to greenfield sites according to the NPPF. We recognise that there are problems with the A6 into Bedford but we believe these issues need to be resolved even with the development proposed for the 2030 plan and to enable residents from the north of Bedford to access the new east west rail. Therefore a new settlement of 2450 homes at Twinwoods would provide the infrastructure funding for this. Sustainable transport could be provided via a parkway station or guided busway and a park and ride bus for the private schools.
The area does not flood, and it is distinct from local villages so there is no risk of coalescence or loss of identity of existing settlements or villages. Development here would support Bedford town centre.