Ampthill
The following sites have been selected for allocation in Ampthill:| New Policy Reference | Issues and Options Policy Reference | Site Address | Summary of Proposal |
| HA4 | H052 & H083 | Land West of Abbey Lane | Residential development providing a minimum of 410 dwellings and recreational open space |
| HA5 | N/A | Land North of Church Street | 40 dwellings and a long stay car park (this site has been granted planning permission) |
| EA3 | E64 | Land at Doolittle Mill (Phase 2) | 1.02 hectares of B1 employment land |
| EA4 | E68 | Land at Doolittle Mill (Phase 1) | 5.2 hectares of B1, B2 and B8 employment land |
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Please see below full policy text for Ampthill.
Ampthill
Ampthill is one of the two largest towns in the western part of Central Bedfordshire (North) area, and acts as an important service and employment centre in its local area. The town centre has recently been improved and redeveloped with the location of a supermarket and new shops. At present there is no need for any significant additions to the shopping facilities in the town.The town will build on its role as a Major Service Centre. To achieve this additional housing, employment and services will be provided during the plan period. New allocations are made for an additional 250-500 new homes and 5-10 ha of new employment land. Any development will be provided outside the sensitive gap between Ampthill and Flitwick to prevent coalescence of the two towns. Further housing development will be provided on the Safeguarded Land to the south of Ampthill, north of the A507, and additional employment will be provided by the expansion of existing employment facilities.
Policy HA4 - Land west of Abbey Lane, Ampthill
Site Reference: H052 & H083
Site Area: 13.65 ha
Land west of Abbey Lane, Ampthill, as identified on the Proposals Map, is allocated for residential development providing a minimum of 410 dwellings.
In addition to general policy requirements in the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD and appropriate contributions to infrastructure provision in the Planning Obligations SPD, development on this site will be subject to the following:
In addition to general policy requirements in the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD and appropriate contributions to infrastructure provision in the Planning Obligations SPD, development on this site will be subject to the following:
- The production of a Development Brief to guide development;
- Preparation of a Transport Assessment to help identify the impact of the development on the highway network. This assessment should specifically include the impact on the A507 roundabout and town centre, and to assist in identifying and addressing any off-site transport improvements;
- Provision of adequate open space to mitigate impacts of visitor pressure on the nearby Cooper’s Hill SSSI and Flitwick Moor SSSI.
- Provision of a ‘green corridor’ alongside the A507 providing substantial landscaping and opportunities for countryside recreation; and
- Provision of suitable links to the town centre; nearby sporting facilities; Redbourne Upper School and Community College; the network of paths serving the adjoining countryside; and the proposed country park along the A507; and
- Provision of a non-vehicular connection between the development and the employment site at Doolittle Mill and Yard.
Policy HA5 - Land North of Church Street, Ampthill
Site Reference: N/A
Site Area: 1.29 ha
Land North of Church Street, Ampthill, as identified on the Proposals Map, is allocated for a residential development of 40 dwellings and a public car park in accordance with its approved planning permission.
Policy EA3 - Land at Doolittle Mill (Phase 2), Ampthill
Site Reference: E64
Site Area: 1.02 ha
Land at Doolittle Mill (Phase 2), Ampthill, as identified on the Proposals Map, is allocated for B1 employment development and will serve as an extension to existing office development within Doolittle Mill.
In addition to general policy requirements in the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD and appropriate contributions to infrastructure provision in thePlanning Obligations SPD, development on this site will be subject to the following:
In addition to general policy requirements in the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD and appropriate contributions to infrastructure provision in thePlanning Obligations SPD, development on this site will be subject to the following:
- Should be developed for flexible B1 units and consistent with existing office development at Doolittle Mill; and
- Preparation of a Transport Assessment to help identify the impact of the development on the highway network. This assessment should specifically include the impact on the Doolittle and One-O-One roundabouts, and help identify and address any off-site transport improvements.
Policy EA4 - Land at Doolittle Mill (Phase 1), Ampthill
Site Reference: E68
Site Area: 5.2 ha
Land at Doolittle Mill (Phase 1), Ampthill, as identified on the Proposals Map is allocated for B1, B2 and B8 employment development.
In addition to general policy requirements in the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD and appropriate contributions to infrastructure provision in the Planning Obligations SPD, development on this site will be subject to the following:
In addition to general policy requirements in the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD and appropriate contributions to infrastructure provision in the Planning Obligations SPD, development on this site will be subject to the following:
- Provision of an acceptable access to the A507; and
- Preparation of a Transport Assessment to help identify the impact of the development on the highway network. This assessment should specifically include the impact on the Doolittle and One-O-One roundabouts, and help identify and address any off-site transport improvements.
