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Application Type:Outline Application
Date Received:03 / 07 / 2003
Registration (Validation) Date:03 / 07 / 2003
Consultation Start Date:03 / 07 / 2003
Earliest Decision Date (Consultation Period Expires):02 / 10 / 2014
Target Date for Decision:02 / 10 / 2003
Location:Land South Of, Potton Road, Biggleswade
Parish Name:Biggleswade
Conservation Area:Not available
Listed Building Grade:Not available
Environmental Assessment:Environmental Assessment Received
Expected Decision Level:Officer Delegated
Description:Outline: Residential development of approximately 1450 dwellings, construction of Eastern relief road, Local Centre, primary school, public open space, structural landscaping, infrastructure including surface water balancing facilities and associated works. Demolition of 128 Potton Road to facilitate vehicular access. (All matters reserved except means of access) - Granted 13 November 2006
Case Officer:Nikolas Smith
Case Officer Tel:07737 671137
Case Officer Email:nikolas.smith2@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Status:Decided
Agent:
3 Pioneer Court
Chivers Way
Histon
Cambridge
CB4 9PT
Press Date:No date
Site Notice Date:No date
NeighboursResponses Received: 23
and Representatives:In Favour: 2
Representation DetailsAgainst: 12
Comments: 8
Petitions Against: 0
Petitions For: 0
Officer Site Visit Date:No date
Committee Site Visit Date:No date
Committee Meeting Date:22 / 07 / 2009
Decision Level:Development Management Committee
Date Decision Made:13 / 11 / 2006
Date Decision Despatched:13 / 11 / 2006
Decision:Outline Application - Granted
Conditions or Reasons:View Conditions or Reasons
Informative Notes:
1 )With respect to noise emanating from construction activities the applicant is advised to approach Mid Beds District Council in whose area the work is to be carried out and agree the measures acceptable to it. However, it is for the applicant to decide whether to seek the Local Authority's formal consent by virtue of s61 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 for his proposed methods of work and to the steps he proposes in order to minimise noise. Not withstanding this the developer shall employ the best practicable means as defined in Section 72 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 to minimise noise and vibration resulting from his operations and shall have regard to BS 5228:1984 Code of Practice for Noise Control on Construction and Open Sites.With respect to noise emanating from construction activities the applicant is advised to approach Mid Beds District Council in whose area the work is to be carried out and agree the measures acceptable to it. However, it is for the applicant to decide whether to seek the Local Authority's formal consent by virtue of s61 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 for his proposed methods of work and to the steps he proposes in order to minimise noise. Not withstanding this the developer shall employ the best practicable means as defined in Section 72 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 to minimise noise and vibration resulting from his operations and shall have regard to BS 5228:1984 Code of Practice for Noise Control on Construction and Open Sites.
2 )This approval does not imply or convey any consent for the display of site hoardings and sale boards. The applicant is advised to seek the advice of the Local Planning Authority prior to the provision of signage and any unauthorised signs may be subject to legal proceeding.This approval does not imply or convey any consent for the display of site hoardings and sale boards. The applicant is advised to seek the advice of the Local Planning Authority prior to the provision of signage and any unauthorised signs may be subject to legal proceeding.
3 )The Local Planning Authority will require all the relevant conditions to be discharged prior to the commencement of development. Enforcement action will be taken against non-compliance and it will be also be considered that the development does not have planning permission.The Local Planning Authority will require all the relevant conditions to be discharged prior to the commencement of development. Enforcement action will be taken against non-compliance and it will be also be considered that the development does not have planning permission.
4 )The Fire and Rescue Service would strongly recommend and promote the use of residential sprinklers in all dwellings, but more particularly those that constitute a fire risk such as certain types of social housing.The Fire and Rescue Service would strongly recommend and promote the use of residential sprinklers in all dwellings, but more particularly those that constitute a fire risk such as certain types of social housing.
5 )The minimum standard for access in the development should wherever possible be exceeded to allow appliances to get as close to a scheme as possible. In addition, the use of traffic calming measures should be sympathetic to the needs of emergency vehicles so as not to slow response times to an unacceptable level.The minimum standard for access in the development should wherever possible be exceeded to allow appliances to get as close to a scheme as possible. In addition, the use of traffic calming measures should be sympathetic to the needs of emergency vehicles so as not to slow response times to an unacceptable level.
6 )The doors and window openings and their fittings catches and locks proposed to be installed in the residential and commercial buildings hereby approved shall be seeking to comply with the Specifications of the Secured by Design Standard.The doors and window openings and their fittings catches and locks proposed to be installed in the residential and commercial buildings hereby approved shall be seeking to comply with the Specifications of the Secured by Design Standard.
7 )The applicant is advised that no works associated with the construction of the vehicular access should be carried out within the confines of the public highway without prior consent, in writing, of the Bedfordshire County Council. Upon receipt of this Notice of Planning Approval, the applicant is advised to write to Bedfordshire County Council's Customer Contact Centre, 6th Floor County Hall, Bedford, MK42 9AP quoting the Planning Application number and supplying a copy of the Decision Notice and a copy of the approved plan. This will enable the necessary consent and procedures under Section 184 of the highways Act to be implemented. The applicant is also advised that if any of the works associated with the construction of the vehicular access affects or requires the removal and/or the relocation of any equipment, apparatus or structures (e.g. street name plates, bus stop signs or shelters, statutory authority equipment etc) then the applicant will be required to bear the cost of such removal or alteration.The applicant is advised that no works associated with the construction of the vehicular access should be carried out within the confines of the public highway without prior consent, in writing, of the Bedfordshire County Council. Upon receipt of this Notice of Planning Approval, the applicant is advised to write to Bedfordshire County Council's Customer Contact Centre, 6th Floor County Hall, Bedford, MK42 9AP quoting the Planning Application number and supplying a copy of the Decision Notice and a copy of the approved plan. This will enable the necessary consent and procedures under Section 184 of the highways Act to be implemented. The applicant is also advised that if any of the works associated with the construction of the vehicular access affects or requires the removal and/or the relocation of any equipment, apparatus or structures (e.g. street name plates, bus stop signs or shelters, statutory authority equipment etc) then the applicant will be required to bear the cost of such removal or alteration.
8 )The applicant is advised that no highway surface water drainage system designed as part of a new development, will be allowed to enter any existing highway surface water drainage system without the applicant providing evidence that the existing system has sufficient capacity to account for any highway run off generated by that development. Existing highway surface water drainage systems may be improved at the developers expense to account for extra surface water generated. Any improvements must be approved by the Development Planning and Control Group, Bedfordshire County Council. Further details can be obtained from the Engineering Policy and Planning Group, Bedfordshire County Council, County Hall, Bedford, MK42 9AP.The applicant is advised that no highway surface water drainage system designed as part of a new development, will be allowed to enter any existing highway surface water drainage system without the applicant providing evidence that the existing system has sufficient capacity to account for any highway run off generated by that development. Existing highway surface water drainage systems may be improved at the developers expense to account for extra surface water generated. Any improvements must be approved by the Development Planning and Control Group, Bedfordshire County Council. Further details can be obtained from the Engineering Policy and Planning Group, Bedfordshire County Council, County Hall, Bedford, MK42 9AP.
9 )The applicant is advised that the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 will apply to any works undertaken within the limits of the existing public highway. Further details can be obtained from the Bedfordshire County Council Consultants, The Babtie Group, PO Box 272, The Merton Centre, 45 St Peters Street, Bedford, MK40 2ZY.The applicant is advised that the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 will apply to any works undertaken within the limits of the existing public highway. Further details can be obtained from the Bedfordshire County Council Consultants, The Babtie Group, PO Box 272, The Merton Centre, 45 St Peters Street, Bedford, MK40 2ZY.
10 )The applicant is advised that photographs of the existing highway that is to be used for access and delivery of materials will be required by the Local Highway Authority. Any subsequent damage to the public highway resulting from the works as shown by the photographs, including damage caused by delivery vehicles to the works, will be made good to the satisfaction of the Local Highway Authority and at the expense of the applicant. Attention is drawn to Section 59 of the Highways Act 1980 in this respect.The applicant is advised that photographs of the existing highway that is to be used for access and delivery of materials will be required by the Local Highway Authority. Any subsequent damage to the public highway resulting from the works as shown by the photographs, including damage caused by delivery vehicles to the works, will be made good to the satisfaction of the Local Highway Authority and at the expense of the applicant. Attention is drawn to Section 59 of the Highways Act 1980 in this respect.
11 )The applicant is advised that the closure of existing access(es) shall include the reinstatement of the highway to include any footway, verge and kerbing in a manner to be agreed in writing with the Development Planning and Control Group, Bedfordshire County Council, County Hall, Bedford, MK42 9AP. No work shall be carried out within the confines of the public highway without prior consent. The applicant will also be expected to bear all costs involved in closing the access(es).The applicant is advised that the closure of existing access(es) shall include the reinstatement of the highway to include any footway, verge and kerbing in a manner to be agreed in writing with the Development Planning and Control Group, Bedfordshire County Council, County Hall, Bedford, MK42 9AP. No work shall be carried out within the confines of the public highway without prior consent. The applicant will also be expected to bear all costs involved in closing the access(es).
Appeal Received Date:This case has no appeals against it
Planning Obligation Status:Not available

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