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Land to the west of Bedfordshire Police Headquarters, Kempston 4.601 ha
Field
Playing field and residential homes
Woburn Road and land associated with the residential development to the west
Bedford Police Headquarters
new residential development
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40 dwellings per hectare (based on a net developable area of 50%)
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An access point off Woburn Road was consented in May 2020 as part of a full planning application for a new police custody suite (application ref: 20/00278/MAF). The road which connects to this access is within the same ownership as the site being submitted. My client supports the use of this as a means of access to development on this site
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2023
The site would contribute towards ensuring that the housing needs of the area can be met within the urban area of Kempston, a highly sustainable location. The site is in walking distance of Woburn Road Industrial Estate which is a major employment area, a number of schools and services. The site is well served by public transport reducing the reliance on the car. Landscape enhancements, open space and SUDS would be included as part of a development scheme enhancing the existing value of the site including the creation of new habitats. Existing trees and landscaping features would be conserved and enhanced where possible. The development will be constructed to the highest standards with opportunities for the layout, building orientation and massing of the development, along with the landscaping, to be utilised to minimise energy consumption.
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The potential access point of the site is via Woburn Road. The closest bus stop located 700m from the site. The footway on Woburn Road is 1.5m and there is no provision for cyclists. A Transport Assessment (TA) will be required to identify the impact of traffic and for satisfactory facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists. Re-design or potential convert to signalise junction of the roundabout Woburn Road/Wolseley Road suggested to mitigate the increase of traffic in the area.
only noise concerns would be police station itself
The site is suitable for development for residential and open space uses. Whilst it is designated as an urban open space, the reasons for its designation can be retained alongside development and the delivery of publicly accessible green space will be a significant benefit to the area. A masterplan and design code should be prepared and submitted with the planning application to show how green space can be planned and networks retained / enhanced alongside development. Appropriate regard will also need to be given to the proximity of the Grade II listed Sailors Bridge Cottages. A Transport Assessment will be required and enhancements to pedestrian and cycle networks identified. Site is proposed for allocation HOU8 Land west of Police HQ, Woburn Rd, Kempston.