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Application Type:Outline Application
Date Received:17 / 11 / 2022
Registration (Validation) Date:30 / 11 / 2022
Consultation Start Date:30 / 11 / 2022
Earliest Decision Date (Consultation Period Expires):13 / 03 / 2023
Target Date for Decision:01 / 03 / 2023
Location:Great Thickthorn Farm, Thickthorn Lane, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3NQ
Parish Name:Houghton Conquest
Conservation Area:Not available
Listed Building Grade:Not available
Environmental Assessment:Not available
Expected Decision Level:Not available
Description:Outline Application: Creation of a community café (use classes E(a) and E(b)), changing facilities (use class F2(c)). Erection of residential development for up to 42 dwellings (use class C3) and all associated development including vehicular access, pedestrian and cycle links, public open space, car parking, landscaping, drainage and associated works, following the demolition of existing buildings. All matters reserved except for access.
Case Officer:Stuart Kemp
Case Officer Tel:0300 300 5370
Case Officer Email:stuart.kemp@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Status:Decided
Agent:Mr R Love
Victoria House
199 Avebury Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 1AU
Press Date:09 / 12 / 2022
Site Notice Date:No date
NeighboursResponses Received: 0
and Representatives:In Favour: 0
Representation DetailsAgainst: 0
Comments: 0
Petitions Against: 0
Petitions For: 0
Officer Site Visit Date:28/02/2023
Committee Site Visit Date:No date
Committee Meeting Date:22 / 03 / 2023
Decision Level:Development Management Committee
Date Decision Made:22 / 03 / 2023
Date Decision Despatched:16 / 02 / 2024
Decision:Outline Application - Granted
Conditions or Reasons:View Conditions or Reasons
Informative Notes:
1 )The applicant is advised that the following should be taken into account for Condition 6: A SuDS maintenance and management plan will be required. Permeable block paving should be laid to CIRIA C768 'Guidance on the construction of SuDS' guidelines. This guidance also stipulates following Interlay guidance. The Council does not, and is not required to, adopt any SuDS feature. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the surface water drainage system, in its entirety, will be effectively maintained in the long-term. We therefore expect confirmation of the proposed arrangements for maintenance to be provided with the final detailed design, including the future maintenance and operational needs and the responsible bodies for undertaking maintenance (for all public and private drainage components). The final detailed design including proposed standards of operation, construction, structural integrity and ongoing maintenance must be compliant with the 'Non-statutory technical standards for sustainable drainage systems' (March 2015, Ref: PB14308), 'Central Bedfordshire Sustainable Drainage Guidance' (Adopted April 2014, Updated May 2015), and recognised best practise including the Ciria SuDS Manual (2016, C753). Land drainage Consent under the Land Drainage Act 1991 must be secured to discharge surface water to an existing watercourse/ditch, and details of this provided with the full detailed design. An easement should be provided on the developable side of the watercourse to allow for access for maintenance, this should be 9m but may depend on the maintenance requirements considered appropriate.The applicant is advised that the following should be taken into account for Condition 6: A SuDS maintenance and management plan will be required. Permeable block paving should be laid to CIRIA C768 'Guidance on the construction of SuDS' guidelines. This guidance also stipulates following Interlay guidance. The Council does not, and is not required to, adopt any SuDS feature. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the surface water drainage system, in its entirety, will be effectively maintained in the long-term. We therefore expect confirmation of the proposed arrangements for maintenance to be provided with the final detailed design, including the future maintenance and operational needs and the responsible bodies for undertaking maintenance (for all public and private drainage components). The final detailed design including proposed standards of operation, construction, structural integrity and ongoing maintenance must be compliant with the 'Non-statutory technical standards for sustainable drainage systems' (March 2015, Ref: PB14308), 'Central Bedfordshire Sustainable Drainage Guidance' (Adopted April 2014, Updated May 2015), and recognised best practise including the Ciria SuDS Manual (2016, C753). Land drainage Consent under the Land Drainage Act 1991 must be secured to discharge surface water to an existing watercourse/ditch, and details of this provided with the full detailed design. An easement should be provided on the developable side of the watercourse to allow for access for maintenance, this should be 9m but may depend on the maintenance requirements considered appropriate.
2 )The applicant and the developer are advised that this permission is subject to a legal obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.The applicant and the developer are advised that this permission is subject to a legal obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
3 )The applicant is advised to consider the careful use of parking courts in the reserved matters design of the scheme to avoid on-street parking.The applicant is advised to consider the careful use of parking courts in the reserved matters design of the scheme to avoid on-street parking.
4 )The applicant is advised to pay high regard to the permeability of the site in the reserved matters design to maximise cycling and walking connections to the wider development and country park, and to enable sustainable travel modes to the community café and facilities.The applicant is advised to pay high regard to the permeability of the site in the reserved matters design to maximise cycling and walking connections to the wider development and country park, and to enable sustainable travel modes to the community café and facilities.
Appeal Received Date:This case has no appeals against it
Planning Obligation Status:Not available

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