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Land east of Water Lane, north of the A421, Renhold
Agriculture
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A421
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Water Lane and grounds of Howbury Hall
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Mix of B1, B2, B8 and EV charging - please see accompanying statement
800,000 sqft (74,300 sqm)
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The site would be accessed from and upgraded roundabout at the A41 slip road junction
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2024
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The promoter suggests the site would be accessed from and upgraded roundabout at the A421 slip road junction. Also potential access point to the east of the site on Water End, where there already is a dirt road. Some congestion issues in the vicinity. Part of the southern perimeter has a footway that is wider than 1m, no footways along Water End. No cycle connectivity in the vicinity. The closest bus stop is 300m North on Green End, offering bus line 27 with 1 bus per hour. The double roundabout just south of the site has some congestion issues at peak times and could benefit upgrading to support this development if it proceeds. Part of the southern perimeter has a footway that is wider than 1m. This footway could be extended north on Water End. River Great Ouse to the south of the site has a cycling route. This could be connected to the site offering significant benefits, but likely at a substantial cost.
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The site is suitable for allocation for employment development in combination with Site 764. Allocation principles include: - preparation of a masterplan, - development for employment, - landscape considerations given proximity to Renhold Green End and this site being a gateway location, - Transport assessment and sustainable transport connections, - site specific flood risk assessment, - consideration of heritage assets. Site is proposed for allocation EMP6 Land at Water End and St Neots Road.
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Land north of St Neots Road and south of the A421
Agriculture
A421
Quarry
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A421 junction
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B1, B2 and B8
47,250 sqm
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The site would be accessed from St Neots Road.
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2024
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Access onto St Neots Road directly opposite an unnamed road. No significant traffic congestion congestion in the area. Nearest bus stop is over 1km away and provides approx 4 services a day to Bedford. However, the 905 Bedford- Cambridge passes the site on a half hourly basis so a new stop could be formed for this. There is an adequate pavement outside the site on St Neots Road which leads into Bedford. There are no cycle facilities however the pavement is wide and if designated as a shared path could provide a useful cycle link from the site into Bedford. Create a new bus stop on St Neots Road to make the site accessible from the 905 Bedford-Cambridge bus. Connect to the existing pavement outside the site on St Neots Road. Consider redesignating/upgrading the pavement on St Neots Road from the site to the outskirts of Bedford as a shared path to create a direct cycle link.
close proximity to bypass
The site is suitable for allocation for employment development in combination with Site 761. Allocation principles include: - preparation of a masterplan, - development for employment, - landscape considerations given proximity to Renhold Green End and this site being a gateway location, - Transport assessment and sustainable transport connections, - site specific flood risk assessment, - consideration of heritage assets. Site is proposed for allocation EMP6 Land at Water End and St Neots Road.
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Land to the west of Howbury Hall / east of Asgard Drive, Renhold. Option A 300 homes. 19.7 ha.
Agricultural
Agricultural
St Neots Road
Howbury Hall Parkland
Residential Asgard Dr.
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New Primary School.
A 2.3 Hectare site is included for a new primary school
The site would be accessed from St Neots Road. An access plan and accompanying report prepared by TPA consultants is attached.
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2024
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The site would be accessed from St Neots Road to the south of the site, however will require construction of approx 300m long access road. Alternatively, access may be possible from Asgard Drive and/or Thor Drive, however these are residential roads without footways and with 5.3m wide carriageways. There is a segregated cycle path directly to the west of the site. The closest bus stop is 450m West of the site on Norse Road, with lines 27 and 5, offering 3 buses per hour overall. Asgard Drive and Thor Drive are designed to accommodate an estimated 300 residential units so an upgrade may be necessary to accommodate the extra traffic generated, although there are two routes on Asgard Drive that could potentially accommodate the traffic which would help with flow and capacity. Footway connectivity to St Neots Road would be required and may require improvement along St Neots Road itself. Size of the development would definitely warrant an additional bus stop closer to the site.
no noise concerns
The site has been excluded from further assessment at Stage 1 because its location is not in accordance with the development strategy.