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Sustainability Appraisal Report
Representation ID: 9757
Received: 27/07/2022
Respondent: De Merke Estates
Agent: Neame Sutton Limited
It is of concern that the Sustainability Appraisal has not considered the housing requirement in the context
of the unmet need across the neighbouring authorities in the Oxford to Cambridge Arc. The outcome of
the Duty to Cooperate process has the potential to significantly increase the housing requirement in
Bedford and as such, should be considered in the Sustainability Appraisal.
Object
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Housing & Employment land Availability Assessment and Site Assessment
Representation ID: 9758
Received: 27/07/2022
Respondent: De Merke Estates
Agent: Neame Sutton Limited
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
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Site Specific Representations – Land East of Green Lane, Clapham
5.1 This section addresses the promotion of the site at land east of Green Lane, Clapham. The accompanying
Vision Document, which summarises the technical assessment of the site, indicative masterplan and
access plans are included in Appendix A for reference.
5.2 The site was considered as part of a wider parcel of land (500 houses), as a reasonable alternative in the
Clapham Neighbourhood Plan Strategic Environmental Assessment (December 2020). The site has been
reduced to accommodate 100 dwellings on account of the progression of the East to West Railway (EWR)
route, which is indicated in the Key Diagram (Fig.12) of the Pre-Submission Plan.
The masterplan has been informed by De Merke Estates’ technical team, and future access to land northeast of Clapham (west of The Baulk) can be maintained across land in De Merke Estates’ landownership.
5.4 The proposed density is reflective of the local area and would provide approximately 100 homes, including affordable housing, making a valuable contribution to the housing requirement, in a sustainable location, further enhanced by the EWR, which is making significant progress.
5.5 There are no environmental constraints on the site and its development would ensure future access to land northeast of Clapham, as well as generate economic benefits:
• Construction jobs.
• Ongoing site maintenance jobs, including landscape and SUDS management.
• Increased spending in the local area.
• CIL contributions.
