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Form ID: 941

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Please contact the agent: Suzi Green, Bidwells.

Yes

Land to the west of Bedfordshire Police Headquarters, Kempston 4.601 ha

Map 1233

Field

Playing field and residential homes

Woburn Road and land associated with the residential development to the west

Bedford Police Headquarters

new residential development

No

Housing

Nothing chosen

100 dwellings

Family houses , Flats

No answer given

40 dwellings per hectare (based on a net developable area of 50%)

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

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Nothing chosen

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Suitable access is achievable

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

Yes

No

No

No

100

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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.

4.68

Above

None

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 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.

+ 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

? 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.

xx Opportunity area for 3 or more ecosystem services covers more than 50% 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

+ 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.

x The proposal does not include and is not within 400m walking distance of a publicly accessible open space.

+ The proposal includes or is within 800m of a publicly accessible sports facility.

x The proposal is likely to have a negative effect on the landscape.

N/A in UAB

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.

+ 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 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

+ 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.

? Potential access requiring mitigation

? Potential capacity problem requiring mitigation

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.

Nothing chosen

only noise concerns would be police station itself

Site does not fall within the boundary of a MSA.

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.

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