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NEW HOUSING SITES Background 10.1 Most of the new sites allocated for housing in this Local Plan are dealt with in the chapter on City Expansion Areas and Key Sites. This chapter outlines the policies and development principles for new sites allocated for housing development on “infill” sites within the City and in other settlements in the Borough. The policies in this chapter should be read in conjunction with the framework for seeking planning obligations, as set out in current government guidance (PPG1 and Circular 1/97) and the Planning Obligations chapter of this Plan. CITY INFILL SITES

10.2 The starting point for the allocation of these sites was the City Infill Study. City Building on the Milton Keynes Expansion Study 1996, the Infill Study examined Infill Study (1999) undeveloped sites within the existing City boundary in order to provide an estimate of the capacity for additional housing development in the City, over and above MK Expansion Study existing commitments. (Llewelyn-Davies, 1996) 10.3 This approach is consistent with government planning guidance, which Milton Keynes Urban advises local authorities to fully assess the opportunities for housing development Capacity Study, within existing urban areas before allocating new ‘green-field’ sites for development. Entec, 2001 10.4 In excess of 300 sites were assessed against a standard set of criteria and then categorised according to how likely residential development might be. Site visits were carried out in respect of all sites identified in the report. The Study concluded that new infill sites in the City could potentially yield 930 dwellings. 10.5 Copies of the study were circulated to statutory consultees, mains service providers, neighbouring local authorities and local organisations, including town, parish and neighbourhood councils and residents’ associations. Taking into account comments received on both the methodology and individual sites, the estimate of infill capacity was reduced to 750 dwellings. This Local Plan 10.6 The Local Plan Vision includes encouraging sustainable lifestyles. Development in existing urban areas is more likely to be accessible by modes of transport other than the car and to improve the viability of local services and facilities. ‘Infill’ development will also help to secure a more efficient use of urban land and thus contribute to the Plan aim of minimising the amount of greenfield development.

10.7 The Local Plan allocates 8 sites, which could accommodate approximately 401 dwellings – about one third of the revised estimated infill capacity of the City. Housing development could be approved on other sites identified in the Study. Such proposals will be assessed against Policy H7 and other relevant Local Plan policies. 10.8 All the site capacity figures and developable area figures are estimates. The actual number of dwellings for each site could be higher or lower depending on site constraints and the density of development.

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BRADVILLE: ALTHORPE CRESCENT SITE MK9

10.9 The site is in several ownerships and is largely enclosed by residential properties on Bradwell Road, Althorpe Crescent and Kingsfold. It lies within a Housing Area in the Local Plan. Extending the site (e.g. to incorporate adjoining garden land) will be encouraged in order to maximise the potential development area. 10.10 The site abuts open space and footpath routes and development would provide an opportunity for their enhancement.

BRADVILLE: ALTHORPE CRESCENT SITE MK9 Site Area 0.74 ha; developable area - 0.59 ha Capacity 23 dwellings (at 31 dws per ha net) Key principles for development: (i) Proposals should allow for access to adjoining land, to avoid ‘land locking’ of other land suitable for development (ii) Proposals should include on-site public open space (iii) Road access to the site should be taken from Althorpe Crescent (iv) Dwellings should be orientated to present a front aspect to the public open space and footpath links, to provide surveillance of public spaces and routes (v) Financial contributions will be required towards the provision of on-site open space [e.g. play area] and footpath links / improvements.

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STANTONBURY: WEST OF REDBRIDGE SITE MK11

10.11 The site forms part of a playing field area in the ownership of Campus. 10.12 It is also designated as an archaeological notification site. A brief for the archaeological investigation (vii) can be obtained from the Council’s archaeologist. 10.13 Any proposal to reduce playing field space on the basis of surplus provision will have to be approved by the Department of Education and Employment. Moreover, Sport is now a statutory consultee in respect of any proposals affecting school playing fields.

STANTONBURY: WEST OF REDBRIDGE SITE MK11 Site Area 2.73 ha; developable - 2.18 ha Capacity 85 dwellings (at 31 dws per ha net) Key principles for development: (i) The development should provide 30% affordable housing (ii) On-site public open space will be a requirement of any proposal (iii) A contribution may be sought in respect of a suitably equipped play area (iv) Dwellings should be orientated to present a front aspect to the public open space, to provide surveillance

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(v) Any proposal should address the ‘edge’ presented by the rear of properties 2-44 Redbridge. In particular, the opportunity should be taken to provide a layout, which affords greater security by ensuring that new dwellings back on to the gardens of existing dwellings on Redbridge (vi) Any development proposal should retain and protect the hedgerows on this site. They should not form garden boundaries but be included in public open space to enable appropriate management. The hedgerow on the western side of the sites will require a buffer of approximately 8-10 metres, from any development. (vii) Prior to the submission of any planning application for the site, a full desk top study which investigates the implications for the site’s archaeology from the redevelopment of the site, should be submitted and approved in writing by the Council’s archaeologist. This requirement also applies to the site of the relocated playing field. (viii) Relocation of the existing playing field within the Archaeological Notification Site to the south

STONY STRATFORD: LONDON ROAD SITE MK12

10.14 The site lies close to the town centre and fronts directly onto London Road, a main entrance route into . It lies within a Housing Area in the Local Plan. 10.15 York House and the houses beyond to Clarence Road will be considered for inclusion in the Stony Stratford Conservation Area when the boundary is next reviewed.

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10.16 A brief for the archaeological investigation (viii) can be obtained from the Council’s archaeologist. Any development scheme should give consideration to the conversion of the Hayes engineering workshops. The site may have potential for mixed-use development, comprising residential and small scale B1 commercial units.

STONY STRATFORD: LONDON ROAD SITE MK12 Site Area 0.87 ha; developable - 0.69 ha Capacity 45 dwellings (at 52 dws per ha net) Key principles for development: (i) The development should incorporate a frontage to London Road (ii) Development proposals should be sensitive to the adjacent listed building (York House) (iii) Development proposals should be compatible with the character of the conservation area and the existing built form. Design should reflect the local vernacular (iv) The trees covered by the TPO should be retained as an integral part of the development (v) Any development proposal should facilitate subsequent access to land to the rear of the site and to the rear of York House (vi) The submission of any planning application should be accompanied by a full appraisal of the site’s contamination together with proposed remediation measures (vii) A financial contribution will be required towards local community facilities (viii) Prior to or in association with any planning application for the site, a full desk top study which investigates the implications for the site’s archaeology from the redevelopment of the site, should be submitted and approved in writing by the Council’s archaeologist

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FENNY STRATFORD: FORMER RECKITT AND COLEMAN SITE, WATLING STREET SITE MK19

10.17 The site lies close to the commercial centre of . It fronts directly onto Watling Street, a main entrance route into Fenny Stratford and , and the Grand Union Canal. 10.18 The location of the site presents the opportunity for some form of ‘gateway’ development and to enhance the setting of the canal (see also Policy D3 Canalside Development). 10.19 The site lies between Watling Street and the Bedford-Bletchley railway line which may be upgraded as part of the proposed East-West Rail Project. Noise from these sources is likely to be an issue in the redevelopment of the site. Advice contained in PPG24: Planning and Noise will be relevant. Preliminary work will be required to establish ‘noise contours’ to determine the impact of noise on the site.

10.20 Given the site’s proximity to the Ouzel floodplain and the canal, advice contained in PPG25: Development and Flood Risk regarding development in areas liable to flooding or at risk of flooding will be relevant. Part of the site falls within the floodplain and this part of the site will not be suitable for development. However, this area does have the potential to provide public open space.

10.21 Due to the site’s former uses, contamination will be a significant consideration. Whilst it is understood that areas of the site have already been remediated, there will be a statutory requirement to decontaminate the remainder of the site as part of any development proposals. There is also the possibility that land, which has already been remediated, may have subsequently been re-contaminated by adjacent land uses.

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10.22 A sketch scheme has been drawn up to illustrate the policy principles. It shows how it might be possible to achieve a much higher capacity on the site (about 200 dwellings), using a mix of 2 and 3 storey, mainly terraced housing, apartments and flats.

FENNY STRATFORD; FORMER RECKITT AND COLEMAN SITE, WATLING STREET SITE MK19 Site Area 3.6 ha; 2.5ha developable excluding floodplain Capacity 115 units (Urban Capacity Study – 46 dws per ha net) Key principles of development are: (i) Development should incorporate appropriate built frontages to Watling Street, the Grand Union Canal and the River Ouzel. (i) The Victorian villa in the south west corner of the site, next to Watling Street and the Grand Union Canal, should be retained in any development proposals (ii) Development should retain views out of the site towards the Brickhills (iii) Proposals should provide pedestrian links with the canal towpath (iv) On-site public open space will be a requirement of any proposal including a suitably equipped play area (v) Vehicular access to the site should be taken from Watling Street. This should be located far enough away from the canal bridge to achieve adequate visibility splays (vi) The impact of development on the Aylesbury Street / Watling Street junction will need to be assessed as part of a transport assessment, to determine whether off-site highway works will be required. (vii) The submission of any planning application should be accompanied by a full appraisal of the site’s contamination together with proposed remediation measures. (viii) The scheme should incorporate measures to ensure that the effects of noise from the railway and Watling Street are mitigated to the Council’s satisfaction in accordance with the guidance contained in PPG24: Planning and Noise. (ix) The development should provide 30% affordable housing (x) Financial contributions will be sought towards improving public transport links with Bletchley and ; and towards improvements to the canalside environment and achieving linear park objectives on the adjoining linear park extension.

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BLETCHLEY: FORMER POLAR FORD SITE AND ADJOINING LAND, BUCKINGHAM ROAD / NEWTON ROAD. SITE MK20

10.23 The site lies in a prominent position at the junction of Buckingham Road and Newton Road. It comprises: the former Polar ford car showroom; the former Salvation Army Hall site and the existing CWS shop. Proposals should retain community use on part of the site and enhance local shopping facilities – though possibly in a reconfigured format – alongside new housing development. 10.24 Part of the site was previously used as a garage including the sale of petroleum. Therefore, contamination is likely to be a significant issue. The impact of road noise will require investigation in accordance with PPG24: Planning and Noise. Part of the site is covered by a tree preservation order.

10.25 A sketch scheme has been drawn up to illustrate the policy principles. It shows how it might be possible to achieve about 30 dwellings on the site using a mix of 2 storey, mainly terraced housing and flats over shops.

BLETCHLEY: FORMER POLAR FORD SITE AND ADJOINING LAND, BUCKINGHAM ROAD / NEWTON ROAD SITE MK20 Site Area: 0.25ha: 0.672 developable including adjacent sites Capacity: 16 dwellings (Urban Capacity Study, based on a site area of 0.25ha – 64 dws per ha net) Key principles of development are:

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(i) Development proposals should provide for ‘mixed-use’ development to include housing, retail development and community facilities (ii) The retail element of any development should be of a type and scale to serve the local needs of the surrounding residential area. (iii) Any development should incorporate an appropriate built frontage to Buckingham Road and Newton Road. (iv) Vehicular access should be taken from the Newton Road (v) The submission of any planning application should be accompanied by a full appraisal of the site’s contamination together with proposed remediation measures. (vi) The scheme should incorporate measures to ensure that the effects of noise from the adjacent main roads are mitigated to the Council’s satisfaction in accordance with the guidance contained in PPG24: Planning and Noise (vii) The siting and location of development should take into account all existing trees worthy of retention. (viii) Prior to the submission of any planning application for the site, a full desk top study which investigates the implications for the site’s archaeology from the redevelopment of the site, should be submitted and approved in writing by the Council’s archaeologist.

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FENNY STRATFORD: R/O PENN ROAD SITE MK21 Site Area 1.3ha; 0.9ha developable Capacity 30 dwellings (due to road capacity, at 33 dwellings per hectare net) Key principles of development are: (i) The development should provide 30% affordable housing (ii) The development should provide an area of open space / wildlife area (0.4ha) (iii) The planning application should be accompanied by a full appraisal of the site’s contamination together with proposed remediation measures (iv) The development should provide surface water attenuation (v) Dwellings should be orientated to present a front aspect to the public open space and canal, to provide surveillance of public spaces and routes, and should back on to 1-10 Penn Road to improve security of existing properties.

FENNY STRATFORD: LATHAMS, SIMPSON ROAD. SITE MK22

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FENNY STRATFORD: LATHAMS, SIMPSON ROAD, SITE MK22 Site Area 1.6ha Capacity 75 dwellings (at 47 dws per ha net). Key principles for development: (i) The development should provide 30% affordable housing (ii) Road access should not be opposite Locke View Lane and a second (emergency) road access is required (iii) The planning application should be accompanied by a full appraisal of the railway noise together with proposed remediation measures (iv) Financial contributions will be required towards improving disabled access to railway station and improvements to routes to local schools

STONY STRATFORD: STRATFORD HOUSE. SITE MK23

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STONY STRATFORD: STRATFORD HOUSE SITE MK23 Site Area 1.7ha; 0.76ha developable area exc. floodplain Capacity 12 dwellings (due to road capacity, at 16 dwellings per hectare net) Key principles for development: (i) Planning permission will not be granted until the Council has approved a development brief for the site. (ii) Preparation of the development brief will require assessments of the of impact of development on the listed buildings, conservation area, trees, archaeology, and of ground contamination and flood risk (iii) Road access to be taken from Horn Lane (iv) Financial contributions will be required to enable the restoration of the listed buildings on site (v) The development should provide an area of riverside public open space, together with footpath links to the town centre and the river. The development brief will determine the location of the public open space and footpath links.

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Background

10.26 The allocation of the sites involved a two-stage process, including See Rural Issues consultation with local councils. Firstly, all the rural settlements outside the City Paper, Annex A were examined for their level of services and public transport links, in order to determine the most sustainable locations for future development. The results of this analysis produced in order of merit, the 3 Key Settlements of , and Olney. 10.27 This approach was further refined by focusing most development in and around the two most sustainable settlements outside the City - Newport Pagnell and Woburn Sands. A smaller amount of development is proposed for Olney, due to its lower level of public transport links, employment opportunities and levels of services and facilities.

10.28 The second stage of the process involved assessing potential sites in and around the 3 settlements. Each site was assessed against 18 indicators of sustainability. Other Council departments and external service providers were consulted over future infrastructure requirements and constraints to development.

10.29 Proposals for limited additional housing development in the rural area has See Policy C4 and led to the need for additional secondary school places. A second campus for related text) Ousedale School, at Olney, will address this issue. The site put forward in the Plan (Site OY3, off Aspreys) will accommodate most of the new school, but some playing

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NEW HOUSING SITES field facilities (to be shared with the local community) are proposed on ‘Barnfield’ – an area of existing open space to the south of Site OY3. 10.30 Anglian Water have also advised the Council that the existing rural water supply mains infrastructure was not designed for significant growth and that off-site reinforcements will be necessary to serve the new development. Developers are advised to contact Anglian Water as early as possible with their proposals to agree phasing of the development, so that new infrastructure can be constructed in advance. 10.31 A total of 6 housing sites (which will accommodate approximately 508 dwellings) have been allocated for development in the 3 Key Settlements. (as at 1st April 2005) Most of the sites have an estimated capacity of less than 50 dwellings, but 1 site– at Nampak Woburn Sands – is large enough to require a development brief, based on the principles of development set out below.

10.32 New housing sites have also been identified at Bow Brickhill and . This follows support from the parish councils for some limited development and an assessment of potential sites.

10.33 In total, land for approximately 607 dwellings (as at 1st April 2005) has been allocated for housing development in the rest of the Borough outside the City. 10.34 All the site capacity figures are estimates. Actual numbers could be higher or lower, depending on detailed site constraints. This Local Plan 10.35 The Local Plan Vision encourages sustainable lifestyles. By locating a small amount of development in those settlements outside the City which enjoy the best levels of services and transport links, there is the opportunity for residents to use public transport instead of their car for some journeys. This strategy will also help local services in rural settlements to be supported and maintained. 10.36 The development principles for the new sites are intended to ensure that the new development does not adversely affect settlements, but where possible enhances their environment and the facilities available. This is consistent with Local Plan Aims relating to culture and equality.

NEWPORT PAGNELL

10.37 Additional development at Newport Pagnell may require the following:

• Financial contributions from developers to secure significant improvements to the water supply network. • New measures to deal with increased surface water run-off.

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NEWPORT PAGNELL: POLICE STATION HOUSES, HIGH STREET. SITE NP1 STREET

10.38 The site is close to the town centre and would be suitable for older persons housing, but this will depend on the results of the topographical survey referred to in (iv) below. 10.39 The topographical survey is required because the site lies within the floodplain - a small part is known to have flooded in April 1998. Although the limited extent of flooding is unlikely to represent a significant risk to property, the Environment Agency requires this to be confirmed by means of a detailed survey of ground levels.

NEWPORT PAGNELL: POLICE STATION HOUSES, HIGH STREET SITE NP1 Site Area 0.39ha (excluding police station building and forecourt) Capacity 15 dwellings (at 40 dws per ha net) Key principles of development are: (i) The police station building should be retained for community use (ii) The development should be suitable for occupation by older persons providing this use is not incompatible with the results of the topographical study

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(iii) The development should incorporate alterations to the existing access and its junction with the High Street (iv) Any planning application will need to be accompanied by a topographical survey of the site.

NEWPORT PAGNELL: TAYLORS MUSTARD FACTORY, UNION STREET. SITE NP2

10.40 The site is within the town centre and could be particularly suitable for young / single people.

10.41 It lies within an archaeological notification site. A brief for the archaeological investigation (i) can be obtained from the Council’s archaeologist.

10.42 The traffic calming feature (iii) is required to reduce traffic speeds and improve pedestrian safety along Union Street. It could be a road narrows or some other device approved by the Council’s Engineering and Design officers.

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NEWPORT PAGNELL: TAYLORS MUSTARD FACTORY, UNION STREET SITE NP2 Site Area 0.16 ha Capacity 6 dws (conversion of existing buildings – 35 dws per ha net) Key principles of development are: (i) Prior to the submission of any planning application for the site, a full desk top study which investigates the implications for the site’s archaeology from the redevelopment of the site, should be submitted and approved in writing by the Council’s archaeologist (ii) The development should consist of one or two bedroom properties (iii) Proposals should include a traffic calming feature in Union Street immediately west of the site.

NEWPORT PAGNELL: FORMER RENNY LODGE HOSPITAL, LONDON ROAD. SITE NP4

10.43 This site is shown in the previous Local Plan as a proposed employment site, with part of the land required for a new road link to the bypass. Part of the link road on the southern part of NP4 and to the south east of the site has already been New Plan needed to implemented. The proposal was originally part of a scheme for the grade separation show this site of the A509/ London Road junction and has been considerably modified in this Plan. It is justified by the traffic generated by the employment development to the east of

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NEW HOUSING SITES the site as well as the housing allocation on this site. Consequently development on NP4 to date and surrounding sites have already contributed to construction of the link road. The revised proposals are intended to achieve a better relationship between new development and existing housing on London Road, and to secure the completion of the link road between the bypass and Road.

NEWPORT PAGNELL: FORMER RENNY LODGE HOSPITAL, LONDON ROAD SITE NP4 Site Area 3.35ha Capacity 142 dws (at 42 dws per ha net) Key principles of development are: (i) No dwellings should be occupied on the remaining undeveloped part of the site until the link road is completed (ii) The balance of the cost of the link road should be met by the developer (iii) The development should incorporate a frontage to London Road (iv) The scheme should ensure adequate protection for the mature trees on site and should retain the existing boundary brick walls and mature hedgerows (v) A new footway and cycle path should be provided through the development between the new link road and London Road (vi) The scheme should incorporate measures to ensure that the effects of traffic noise from London Road, the link road and adjoining industrial areas, are mitigated to the Council’s satisfaction in accordance with the guidance contained in PPG 24: Planning and Noise (vii) The development should provide 30% affordable housing.

WOBURN SANDS

10.44 Additional development at Woburn Sands may require the following:

• Financial contributions from developers to secure local improvements to the water supply network. • New measures to deal with increased surface water run-off.

WOBURN SANDS: NAMPAK (AND ADJOINING LAND), STATION ROAD SITE WS1

10.45 A Development Brief for the Nampak site was adopted as Supplementary Planning Guidance in May 2004. 10.46 Key principle (iv) refers to the need to retain employment use on part of the site. One of the reasons why Woburn Sands fared well in the original sustainability

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NEW HOUSING SITES assessment is because there is some large scale employment in the town, reducing the need for future residents to commute to work out of the settlement. 10.47 The total loss of employment from this site would adversely affect Woburn Sands’ status as a location for sustainable development and could also have a detrimental impact on the town centre. The retention of employment on part of the site will allow the benefits of its location adjacent the East / West Rail Link to be maximised, in line with government advice in PPG13: Transport.

10.48 The Council shares the concern expressed by local people about the impacts of the development on the highway network and the A5130/A421 roundabout to the north west of Woburn Sands, in particular. Criterion (ix) seeks measures to overcome these concerns. 10.49 Responses to the Deposit Plan and the draft brief mentioned the wildlife value of the Nampak site, particularly along the bund. The site also lies adjacent to the railway wildlife corridor and directly east of a site that may have wildlife value. Criteria (xv) and (xvi) contain measures to address these issues.

10.50 Although the land to the west is currently designated as open countryside and has wildlife value, the redevelopment of the Nampak site should not close off the possibilities of future access to the site. The development brief for the site provides for a low key access (for the occasional maintenance vehicle) which should combine with the pedestrian link on the western boundary.

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WOBURN SANDS: NAMPAK (AND ADJOINING LAND), STATION ROAD SITE WS1 Site Area 14.73ha – housing (6.7ha), employment (6.8ha), community facilities (0.5ha), existing lakes (0.7ha) Capacity 270dws (at 40dws per ha net) Key principles of development are: (i) Development should not commence until a development brief for the site has been approved by the Council as supplementary planning guidance. (ii) The submission of any planning application should be accompanied by a full appraisal of the site’s contamination together with proposed remediation measures (iii) The scheme should incorporate a landscape and open space strategy which will include the retention of the lakes and surrounding landscaping (iv) Employment use should be retained on part of the site (6.8ha) (v) The redevelopment of part of the site for housing should not commence until plans for the future of the whole of the site (including the former Mayer Parry site adjacent to the station) have been approved by the Council (vi) Any proposal for the full or partial redevelopment of the site should enhance the area around Woburn Sands station, improve the facilities for bus passengers including increased service frequencies, and make provision for a car parking and a drop off area for rail passengers (vii) The housing development should include a local play area and a financial contribution towards the upgrading of off-site recreation space, depending on an analysis of the deficiencies in existing local provision. (viii) The Council will seek the retention of the Sports and Social Club and financial contributions towards its improvement / enlargement to enable its use as a town hall with community facilities. (ix) The development should provide 30% affordable housing (x) Any proposal for the full or partial redevelopment of the site should be accompanied by a Transport Assessment. This should include any measures required to offset possible adverse highway impacts and show two road accesses to the site - to be achieved by a through route serving both the employment and residential areas (xi) Housing proposals should include areas of differing density within the site to create diversity of built form and to ensure compatibility with the character, appearance and density of the surrounding area (xii) The development should enhance the existing residential frontage along Station Road by selective retention of the existing Victorian properties and ensuring that any new dwellings along this frontage are sensitively designed to fit in with them

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(xiii) Footways and cycle routes should run both east/west and north/south through the site, connecting with adjoining areas of the town. (xiv) The scheme should incorporate measures to ensure that the effects of noise from the railway and any adjoining employment uses are mitigated to the Council’s satisfaction in accordance with the guidance contained in PPG 24: Planning and Noise. (xv) Redevelopment proposals should include an ecological survey of the existing lakes on the site, the surrounding landscaping and the bund to the south of the site. The council will require selective retention of the bund, where justified by the ecological survey. (xvi) Redevelopment proposals should take account of the wildlife value of the adjacent clay pits site to the west and include appropriate mitigation measures to reduce the impacts of redevelopment on that site.

OLNEY

10.51 Additional development at Olney may require the following:

• The upgrading of Olney Sewage Treatment Works by Anglian Water. • Financial contributions from developers to secure improvements to the water supply network. • Development to the west of the town may need to provide a new surface water drainage system. OLNEY: LAND NORTH OF ASPREYS SITE OY2

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OLNEY: NORTH OF ASPREYS SITE OY2 Site Area 1.6ha Capacity 48 dws (at 30dws per ha net) Key principles of development are: (i) Road access to the site should be taken from Aspreys (ii) A contribution towards the cost of the link road should be provided by the developer as agreed subsequent to a Transport Assessment for the site. (iii) A footway and cycle path should be provided through the development to Aspreys and the Yardley Road (iv) The development should provide 30% affordable housing (v) The development should make financial contributions towards the upgrading of secondary schools in the area (vi) The development should make provision towards an improved bus service for the town (vii) Extensive planting should be provided along the north west boundary of the site OLNEY: LAND OFF AUSTEN AVENUE SITE OY4

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OLNEY: LAND OFF AUSTEN AVENUE SITE OY4 Site Area 0.68ha (excluding the youth centre land) Capacity 26 dws (at 35dws per ha net) Key principles of development are: (i) There should be one point of vehicular access from Austen Avenue, with an emergency vehicle access onto East Street (ii) A footpath and cycle link should be provided through the development to East Street and to Austen Avenue (iii) The scheme should make financial contributions towards the upgrading of secondary schools in the area (iv) The scheme should make financial contributions towards new or improved leisure / recreation and community facilities in the town (v) There should be boundary planting along the western edge of the access road (vi) A financial contribution should be made towards traffic calming at the Austen Avenue/East Street junction (vii) The development should provide 30% affordable housing.

HANSLOPE

10.52 Additional development at Hanslope may require the following:

• Improvements to the Hanslope Sewage Treatment Works, which is currently operating close to capacity. Housing development may need to be phased in order to allow the provision of new facilities by Anglian Water prior to completion. • Significant reinforcements to the existing water mains, which are working to capacity. • Measures to deal with increased surface water run off

HANSLOPE: CUCKOO HILL FARM, ROAD. SITE HP1

10.53 A Public Right of Way runs across the site and may need to be diverted as a result of the site’s development.

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HANSLOPE: CUCKOO HILL FARM, CASTLETHORPE ROAD SITE HP1 Site Area 0.93ha Capacity 30dws (at 30dws per ha net) Key principles of development are: (i) The development should incorporate a frontage to Castlethorpe Road (ii) The development should provide 30% affordable housing and a mix of dwelling types and sizes (iii) The scheme should make financial contributions towards the upgrading of schools in the area (iv) The development should contribute towards the provision of new or improved local community facilities in consultation with Hanslope Parish Council.

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HANSLOPE: LAND ADJACENT OLD VICARAGE, PARK ROAD. SITE HP5

HANSLOPE: LAND ADJACENT OLD VICARAGE, PARK ROAD SITE HP5 Site Area 0. 4ha Capacity 15dws (30 dws per ha net) Key principles of development are: (i) Prior to the submission of any planning application for the site, a full desk top study which investigates the implications for the site’s archaeology from the redevelopment of the site, should be submitted and approved in writing by the Council’s archaeologist (ii) The trees covered by tree preservation orders to the front and rear of the site should be retained as part of any new development (iii) The hedgerow along the north east boundary of the site should be protected as part of any development. (iv) The development should provide 30% affordable housing and a mix of dwelling types and sizes (v) The scheme should make financial contributions towards the upgrading of schools in the area

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NEW HOUSING SITES

BOW BRICKHILL

10.54 Additional development at Bow Brickhill may require the following:

• Phasing of development to allow time for improvements to be carried out by Anglian Water to the Cotton Valley Sewage Treatment Works, which serve the village. • Reinforcements to the water supply network.

BOW BRICKHILL: BLIND POND FARM, WOBURN SANDS RD. SITE BB1

BOW BRICKHILL: BLIND POND FARM, WOBURN SANDS RD SITE BB1 Site Area 1.03ha Capacity 25dws (at 27dws per ha net) Key principles of development are: (i) Vehicular access to the site should be provided by means of a new junction from Woburn Sands Road (ii) A “village entry feature” should be situated immediately adjacent to the existing bungalow access (iii) The development should incorporate a mix of house types and should provide 30% affordable housing (iv) The development should make financial contributions towards an improved bus service for the village (v) Extensive planting should be provided along the eastern and northern boundaries of the site

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