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Land south of Wixams and west of A6
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Main vehicular access proposed from a new roundabout off the A6 to the east of the site. Emergency access from Bedford Road to the north. Pedestrian access – various points, please see submitted Vision Document.
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Assuming plan adoption in winter 2023, in line with the Council LDS (April 2020), we would anticipate commencement on site in 2025.
Please see enclosed Vision Document for response to this question.
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THIS SITE REQUIRES MORE DETAILED REVIEW DUE TO ITS SCALE AND POSITVE/NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON SURROUNDINGS. Main vehicular access proposed from a new roundabout off the A6 to the east of the site. Emergency access from Bedford Road to the north. Pedestrian access – various points. All accessibility considerations are thoroughly described in the Transport Assessment. The A6 would require investment in order to be provide for improved pedestrian and/or cycle access. There are bus stops on Luton Rd, less than 400m from the site. Stakeholder discussion with bus providers to provide new routes or extensions to serve the site. Wixams has a small cycle infrastructure network, which could potentially be expanded.
road noise from the A6
The site is suitable for allocation for residential development and open space. A masterplan and design code should be prepared to ensure that development accords with the South of Bedford strategic framework. Development will need to have regard to surrounding heritage assets. A Transport Assessment will be required and should particularly focus on multi user connections to existing networks and the surrounding areas. Green infrastructure and landscaping buffers between Wixams and Wilstead will be particularly important in this location. A site specific flood risk assessment will also be needed in order to consider all sources of flood risk. Site is proposed for allocation HOU15 Land South of Wixams.