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Former Playing Field Land, Aircraft Research Association, Manton Lane, Manton Industrial Estate, BEDFORD MK41 7PF
Disused private playing field
Open Countryside
Industrial estate
Industrial estate (ARA main site)
Open Countryside
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B1, B2 and B8
7500sqm
A1
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The access to the site would be taken from Manton Lane in the south-west corner of the site, creating a new junction from the existing road where it turns into the ARA site.
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2025
This proposal would adhere to all policies relating to sustainable construction at the time of the application and the relevant building regulations at the time of construction. Given the early stages of this proposal, it is premature to set out a specific approach this proposal would take to respond to climate change at this point, however given the importance of climate change the landowner is committed to ensuring any future proposal on this site generates as minimal impact as possible on the environment. Measures to therefore respond to the climate emergency would therefore be reviewed if the site was allocated for development.
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Access directly onto Manton Lane. There is moderate traffic in the area and the size of this development could cause a small increase in congestion. The nearest bus stops are 900m away where the number 6 bus provides five services per hour between Bedford and Brickhill. There is a pavement on Manton Lane however it requires crossing the road to access it from the site. There is no specific cycle connectivity however there are some quiet roads nearby that can be used for cycle access. Create a clearly marked crossing point for pedestrians on Manton Lane to connect the site to the existing pavement on the opposite of Manton Lane.
aircraft research association and other industrial units in vicinity could result in unnacceptable noise levels
The site is within the urban area and is suitable for allocation for industrial, warehousing and distribution uses. The site will extend the existing employment area at Manton Lane and proposes uses which are compatible with the urban location. Development of the site should take into account that it is elevated so building heights should be limited. A transport assessment will be required to ensure connectivity and parking issues and access to strategic transport routes are appropriately considered. Site is proposed for allocation EMP2 Former playing field, ARA Manton Lane, Bedford.