Call for Sites Form

Form ID: 979

Land owner

No answer given

Yes

Land east of Woodfield Lane, Renhold

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Agricultural land used for arable/cultivation purposes

Agriculture / Woodland

Residential

Agriculture/Woodland

Residential

No

Housing

Nothing chosen

Approx 220

Family houses , Self-build/Custom build homes

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No answer given

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

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No answer given

Nothing chosen

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Suitable access is achievable

See drawing attached showing point of access from Woodfield Lane. It is also expected that the site could be access from the A421 roundabout in conjunction with other land.

Yes

No

No

No

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100

120

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It is anticipated that the land would form part of a larger development with land to the south which would come forward in stages over the plan period.

Any scheme at the site shall be accompanied by a sustainable urban drainage strategy to mitigate against any potential future flood risk and seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout both the construction and operational phases of the development. Renewable energy will be considered as part of the detailed design process of the proposed dwellings. The site lies within walking distance of Bedford, utilising the existing public rights of way network.

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Site not in accordance with the emerging development strategy

Exclude from further assessment

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? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access 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

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

? 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.

+ Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers less than 25% of the site.

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

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access 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.

+ The site adjoins 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.

x All or a majority of the site is best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

+ 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.

x The development will not meet identified 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.

? The site is within or adjoining a defined settlement policy area or within the built form of a small settlement.

xx A site accessibility score of 0 is recorded where 0 is more than 30 minutes’ walk.

x A site accessibility score of 4 is recorded where 4 is 21 – 30 minutes’ walk.

xx There is no public transport within 10 minutes’ walk to enable access to a major employer.

x Serious access constraint wider impacts

+ No capacity issues

The proposed access is onto Woodfield Lane, however this is very narrow and would be inadequate for a development of this size. A connection directly from the A421 roundabout is suggested and would be a better option, however this would be dependent on site 761 proceeding and require significant highway works. No significant traffic congestion in the area. There are bus stops within 150m where the 27 bus provides approx. 4 services to Bedford per day. There is no pavement on Woodfield Lane or any other pedestrian connectivity, so pedestrian access will need to be provided via the A421 roundabout access. There is no cycle access however the pavement on St Neots Road from the A421 roundabout could be upgraded to a shared path to provide a direct cycle link to Bedford. Access via the A421 roundabout would provide the best option, however this is dependent on approval of site 761 to proceed. Access via Woodfield Lane would not be suitable for a development of this size. The A421 roundabout access would also be necessary for pedestrian and cycle access. The pavement on St Neots Rd from the A421 roundabout towards Bedford could be upgraded to a shared path to provide a direct cycle link to Bedford.

Nothing chosen

no noise concerns

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.