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Form ID: 945

Other (please specify)

Please contact the agent: Alistair Hoyle

Yes

Land at Stewartby Landfill Site 2.9 ha

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Existing hard standing and waste transfer station

Former landfill site, Veolia hazardous waste transfer station

Kimberley Sixth Form College and Stewartby Lake

Stewartby Brickworks

Former landfill site

Yes

Employment

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B2 / B8

12,000 m2

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Suitable access is achievable

The existing access to the site can be utilised to serve the development.

Yes

No

No

No

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2023

Solar panels will be included within the proposals to provide power generation Small scale wind power would also be considered

3.27

Above

None

Include in next stage of assessment

Site is available

Include in next stage of assessment

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.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

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

x The site is within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

x Protected species could be affected.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

+ The site is within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network and able to enhance the network.

++ Opportunity area for fewer than 3 ecosystem services.

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

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

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

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

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.

+ Proposal includes permanent economic and employment opportunities.

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

0 The proposal is likely to have a neutral effect on the landscape.

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 site is not on best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

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

? Part of a site is within flood zone 2 or 3 but the area proposed for development is in flood zone 1.

0 Residential development not proposed.

0 Residential development not proposed.

x The site is not within 800m of a facility where cultural or social activities can be accessed.

0 Neutral.

? Uncertain or insufficient information.

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

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

+ No access constraints

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

Access to the site is feasible from Green Lane. The site will be intensified in use and the traffic generated by the development may cause traffic levels over the level of railway crossing to increase greatly. The nearest rail stop is "Stewartby", 600m from the site. A shared footway/cycleway of approximately 3m in width on the east side of Green Lane is present from Kimberley College and continuing up to the level railway crossing, however does not connect to the site itself. A public footpath is also present on the east side of Green Lane. A Transport Assessment (TA) will be required to set out the traffic generation and identify mitigation measures as well as improvements to sustainable modes of transport including walking, cycling and the use of public transport. This will include extending pedestrian and cycle connectivity along Green Lane to the site access and/or providing a crossing to the footpath on the west side of Green Lane.

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Consideration to be given to stewartby brickworks development and any impact of the employement on NSP devlopment

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site is already used for waste management activities and therefore does not need a specific allocation for employment. Proposals will be considered against criteria based policies.

Form ID: 947

Other (please specify)

Please contact Agent: Alistair Hoyle, Axis PED Ltd

Yes

Land west of Wilstead Road, Elstow. 42 ha

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Unrestored Former clay workings

Council owned former landfill

Council owned former landfill

Care home

Railway line and aggregate railhead facility

No

Employment

Retail

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B2 / B8

120,000m2

Retail / commercial development adjacent to services to the north

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Suitable access is achievable

The existing access to the south east of the site could be utilised, FCC propose to include a new access off the roundabout to the north east of the site. Please see Figure 2 Parameters Plan.pdf in Attachments.

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No

No

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2029

Solar panels will be included within the proposals to provide power generation Small scale wind power would also be considered

38.32

Above

None

Include in next stage of assessment

Nothing chosen

Exclude from further assessment

+ The site is within or adjoining the urban area UAB.

+ 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.

x The site is within or adjoining a site of nature conservation importance

x Protected species could be affected.

? Uncertain or insufficient information

x The site is within a green infrastructure opportunity network but is likely to compromise the network.

+ 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 the urban area.

+ 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 proposal is likely to have a moderate beneficial effect upon the significance of heritage assets including Heritage Assets at Risk, or its optimum viable and sustainable use. , 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.

+ Proposal includes permanent economic and employment opportunities.

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.

+ The site is not on best and most versatile agricultural land as defined in the NPPF.

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

x The majority of the site is within flood zone 2.

0 Residential development not proposed.

0 Residential development not proposed.

x The site is not 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 the urban area.

+ 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.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

Access will be from Wilstead Rd at the south of the site, where the existing access is, as well as off the Wilstead Rd exit of the A6 roundabout in the NE of the site. Proposals also appear to include potential provision of a link road from the B530, across the rail line to the west of the site. Roads in the area, particularly the A6 and A421 show little if any traffic, however the scale of the site may contribute to future traffic issues. The 81 bus passes along Wilstead Rd serving Luton and Bedford once an hour, however it does not currently stop nearby. There is an existing, wide shared pedestrian and cycle path running along Wilstead Rd, however it is on the opposite side of the road from the development. Futher assessment may be required of suitability of future potential accesses and the impact on future traffic congestion, considering the scale of the development. New link road proposed as part of the development. Install a bus stop near the site entrance for the existing bus service which passes through to be able to serve the site. Install pedestrian crossings to allow access from the site to the existing pedestrian and cycle path on Wilstead Rd.

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proposal is retail and should not be insurmountable for any nearby NSP depending on use class

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site is excluded from further assessment at Stage 2. The site requires significant remediation and is not currently available.

Form ID: 1333

Other (please specify)

agent

Yes

Land to the east and west Home Road, to the north of Wood End Lane and Ibbett Close, Gibraltar Corner, Bedford. The land consists of two parcels either side of Home Road as shown on the attached location plan.

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Agricultural

To the north the eastern parcel site is adjacent to Kempston Nurseries and Green End Road. The western parcel adjoins agricultural land, beyond, which are the residential dwellings of Kempston House, Ramsey Cottage and The Old Groom’s Cottage, all of which are well screened from the site.

The eastern of the two fields adjoins the existing development boundary for Gibraltar Corner and Ibbett Close. The western of the two fields adjoins Wood End Lane and benefits from direct access onto the road.

The eastern of the two fields adjoins a treelined boundary, beyond which, is area of open scrubland, between the site and the A428. The western of the two parcels, adjoins Home Road to the east.

The western of the two fields adjoins Button’s Ramsey wood. The eastern of the two fields adjoins Home Road and benefits from direct access onto the road.

No

Housing

All other types

up to 425

Family houses , Self-build/Custom build homes , Older people housing , Flats

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20 dph

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

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Provision for public open space and community hub area to be integrated as part of the development. The site previously had a draft allocation for residential development as part of the Local Plan 2030.

Proposed community hub area, which may include a number of uses along with a substantial area of public open space.

Suitable access is achievable

The development consists of two separate parcels and access can be obtained from both Home Road and Wood End Lane. Please refer to site location plan. Further information will be provided on the Vision Document being prepared in response to the Issues and Options Consultation.

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No

No

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2027

Axis Land Partnerships are fully committed to tackling climate change. A Vision Document is in the process of being prepared, which will accompany our response to the Issues and Options Consultation. This document will provide further detail on how the proposal will tackle climate change. It is intended that the development will respond to the Sustainable Development Goals as adopted by the United Nations in 2015. The proposed development will seek to promote the following:  Walking and cycling as an integral part of the development and improve links from Gibraltar Corner to the John Bunyan trail, which dissects the north- west of the site.  Integration of Sustainable Urban Drainage as an important part of the development site.  Provision for substantial public open space, community hub area to provide a facility for both existing and future residents.  Delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain on the site.  Integration of energy efficiency measures of a high standard into all new dwellings together with electric charging points where required. In addition to the above, as will be set out in the Vision Document, the site benefits from being located in a sustainable location in close proximity to Kempston, Bedford and Wootton. It has the ability to provide very good access to both urban areas and the countryside.

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Above

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Include in next stage of assessment

Site is available , Site is likely to be achievable

Include in next stage of assessment

? The site is within or adjoining 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.

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

+ 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

xx Protected species recorded on the site

? Uncertain or insufficient information

+ The site is within or adjoining the green infrastructure opportunity network and able to enhance the network.

+ 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.

+ 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

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

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.

+ The proposal includes or is within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space that includes an equipped children’s play area of at least 200m2 .

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.

? 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.

+ The proposal is for or includes a community use or is likely to promote community collaboration and social interaction eg cultural, social, leisure and sporting uses.

+ 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.

+ 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

+ The site is within 10 minutes’ walk of a bus stop with a regular bus service (at least hourly) which enables travel 8am-6pm Monday to Friday to a major employer or it is possible to walk to a major employer within 10 minutes.

+ No access constraints

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

Site includes both Bedford Borough Council Site ID 342, 343. The site locations are around 3 miles south-west of Bedford town centre. Access to the sites is feasible from Home Road. Traffic generation from the potential residential development would generate an increase in traffic movements in Home Road, Green End Road, Ridge Road and on the junction of Home Road/Ridge Road. The closest bust stop is approximately 330m from north the site in Ridge Road. There are no public rights of way or formal cycleways way serving the site. A Transport Assessment (TA) will be required to identify the impact of traffic in Ridge Road as well as at the Home Road/Ridge Road junction. Potential signalisation of the Home Road/Ridge Road give way junction may required. Development of the footway across Home Road in the frontage of the site required as well as creation of a pedestrian access via Ibbett Close. The site is located on the western side of Home Road at Gibraltar which is in between Kempston Church End and Wootton. The site is approximately 3.2 miles west of Bedford town centre. The proposed development will be accessed via Home Road which has a 30mph speed limit. The proposed access is approximately 225m walking distance from the nearest bus stop on Ridge Road. The footway width is 1.2m with 0.5m verge on the access side of the carriageway for a part of the site and for the rest of the site there is no public rights of way. There is no formal cycleways way serving the site. The proposal would need to ensure a footway is constructed linking the proposed access with the existing footway roughly 20m to the south in order to access public transportation facilities.

Nothing chosen

no noise concerns

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

The site is proposed for allocation in the Local Plan for residential development in combination with Site 636 - HOU13 Land at Gibraltar Corner. Allocation principles include: - preparation of a masterplan - development for residential and open space - delivery of a section of the Bedford to Milton Keynes Waterway Park - contribution towards and delivery of planting for the Forest of Marston Vale - Transport assessment, sustainable transport connections and mobility hub - site specific flood risk assessment - consideration of heritage assets including opportunity to preserve important example area of ridge and furrow - 2.4ha serviced site for a 2FE primary school Education The site in conjunction with Site 636, is large enough to provide a school.

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