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Land at Templars Way, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, MK44 1PU 2.5 ha

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Scrubland

Agricultural Land & Residential Development

Templars Way & Agricultural Land

Agricultural Land & Residential Development

East Midlands Mainline Railway & Pastureland

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Housing

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Family houses , Older people housing , Flats , Other

Residential Care Home (C2)

High Density The accompanying masterplans show how the site could be laid out, with a residential care home fronting Templars Way and Terraced/Semi Detached dwellings forming the rest of the site.

Market housing - Owner occupied , Market housing - Private rented housing , Affordable Housing - Affordable rent , Affordable Housing - Shared ownership

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Suitable access is achievable

The site benefits from two existing access points as shown on the accompanying location plan. The site benefits from access into Sharnbrook from the A6 to the north, this will mean that traffic accessing the site shall not have to do so through Sharnbrook High Street which is considered a constricted route through the centre of the village.

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Late 2024 – Mid 2025. It is expected that a development of this scale could be built out in a single phase within the first 5 years of the plan period. The site will contribute significantly to the need for older person’s housing in the area and contribute to the local housing need for Sharnbrook.

Any scheme at the site shall be accompanied by a sustainable urban drainage strategy and seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout development. Renewable energy will be considered as part of the design process of the proposed dwellings and care home.

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Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

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x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ The site is not within or adjoining the air quality management area.

+ The site is not within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

x Protected species could be affected.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

0 The site is not within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network or the impact of the proposal is neutral.

xx Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers more than 50% of the site.

0 No renewable energy generation scheme included and efficiency standards that meet normal standards.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

x The proposal has the potential to cause harm to heritage assets. This harm may range from low to high. There may be options to avoid, reduce or mitigate this harm and where sites have not been ruled out altogether for other reasons, further assessment will be undertaken to more fully explore impacts on significance and options for harm reduction and mitigation. This further assessment may ultimately lead to the conclusion that the site should not be allocated.

0 Proposal is not employment related.

0 Proposal does not include a main town centre use.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility

? It is uncertain what effect the proposal is likely to have on the landscape / more information is required.

x The site is separated from a defined settlement policy area or the built form of a small settlement.

x The site is not previously developed land as defined in the NPPF.

? The classification of the site is not known or it is not clear whether is classified as grade 3a or 3b.

+ The site is not located in a source protection zone.

+ The site is within flood zone 1 (areas that have been shown to be at less than 0.1% chance of flooding in any year).

+ The site is likely to provide a mix of housing and include affordable housing.

+ The development will meet identified housing needs eg elderly, care, travellers.

+ The site is within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

+ The development is likely to increase public surveillance or increase activity.

x The site is not within or adjoining the urban area or a defined settlement policy area, or within the built form of a small settlement

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk.

+ A site accessibility score of 6 is recorded where 6 is 11 – 20 minutes’ walk

x The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with an infrequent bus service (less frequent than hourly each day) which enables travel 8am6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer.

+ No access constraints

+ No capacity issues

The site is located on the northwest side of Templars Way, in the village of Sharnbrook approximately 8.2 miles north of Bedford town centre. There is no significant traffic congestion in the area. The nearest bus stop facilities are located on Station Road towards the village of Sharnbrook, approximately 510m away. The site lies in a rural setting with two vehicular access points off Templars Way, which is a 30mph speed limit road. The footway outside the site is of a limited width (of approximately 1m) up to the railway bridge. There are no specific provisions made for cyclists although they can use the carriageway. An optimum position of access needs to be chosen so that the visibility splays can be achieved on both sides. It is recommended that an extension to the bus service is sought to improve accessibility for pedestrians. Highway improvements are required for pedestrians, cyclist and also for public transport. A Transport Assessment is needed to identify the impact of the development on the highway.

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Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.