The site is located South of The Lane and West of the A1 (not directly adjacent) in the village of Wyboston. Access points are not provided in the application, however, The Lane is the most likely candidate. The width of The Lane at this section is varied and approximately 5.4 - 5.7m and there is no footway outside the site. However a good quality footway is present on the opposite side of site albeit is less than the standard minimum of 2m in width. There is no cycle lane or quietway in the vicinity and although the roads in the area are generally low traffic, The Lane sometimes sees some congestion due to it's connection to the A1. The closest bus stop is approximately 200m from the site with 905 connecting Cambridge and Bedford stopping twice per hour and monthly W9 and W10 services. The application does not state proposed use, however, the previous assessment cites 150 dwellings. If this is the case, the generated traffic would potentially have a significant impact on the local road network, particularly at the A1 junction and approach. Although the number of dwellings is not indicated on the application, a TA would be needed to assess the overall impact on the local highway network, in particular the junction with the A1. Improvement of pedestrian and cycle access would be needed - provision of a crossing to the footpath on the opposite side and a designated cycle path or on street markings.
