Ampthill
Ampthill is identified as a Major Service Centre in the emerging Core Strategy.We estimate that Ampthill will need to make provision for 250-500 new homes up to 2026, over and above existing sites with planning permission.
New jobs will also need to be created around the town.
SITES CONSULTED ON DURING THE SECOND ROUND OF ISSUES AND OPTIONS CONSULTATION.
1 additional residential site has been submitted for consideration for potential development in Ampthill.
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For more information on additional site allocations in Ampthill click here.
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Please see below for a list of sites that were consulted on during the second round of consultation. Please scroll down for the list of sites that were consulted on during the first round of consultation.
Ref Number: H363
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land off Swaffield Close, Ampthill
Submitted proposal: Residential development of 50 dwellings.
Site Area (hectares): 1.41
Additional information submitted: Access is proposed to be from Swaffield Close. It is proposed that the site will form a no-through road. Pedestrian routes through to the parkland are proposed to be retained.
District Council initial comments: Ampthill is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Major Service Centre and as such is a focus for growth. This site is within the Conservation Area and therefore any new development would have to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the area.
SITES CONSULTED ON DURING THE FIRST ROUND OF ISSUES AND OPTIONS CONSULTATION.
The deadline for submitting comments for the first round of the consultation has also now passed.
13 sites in Ampthill (8 residential sites and 5 employment sites) were consulted on during the first round of issues and options consultation earlier this year.
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For more information on site allocations in Ampthill click here.
To view all original documentation submitted by landowners in Ampthill please click here.
See below for a list of sites consulted on during the first round of consultation.
Ref Number: H052
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land off Flitwick Road, Ampthill
Submitted proposal: Development of 150+ dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 4.94
Additional information submitted: The principle point of access would be on Flitwick Road, with a secondary access from Lammas Way.
District Council initial comments: Ampthill is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Major Service Centre and as such is a focus for growth. This site is not within the Green Belt and has the potential to be developed if needed.
Ref Number: H080
Submission type: Mixed Use
Site Name/Address: Reddings Wood, Ampthill Houghton Conquest
Submitted proposal: Development of 370 dwellings and light industrial /research & development use
Number of jobs proposed: Unknown
Site Area (hectares): 23.57
Additional information submitted: The proposal involves improving the current industrial site and providing housing on the adjacent redundant land.
District Council initial comments: This site is not adjacent to any settlement and residential development here is unlikely to fit with the approach of the Core Strategy.
Ref Number: H083
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Warren Farm (option 1), Abbey Lane, Ampthill
Submitted proposal: Development of approximately 270-360 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 8.71
Additional information submitted: A significant area of public open space in the form of woodland to the south of the site is included as part of the proposal. This woodland would be enhanced and public access created.
District Council initial comments: Ampthill is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Major Service Centre and as such is a focus for growth. The majority of this site is not within the Green Belt and has the potential to be developed if needed.
Ref Number: H084
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Warren Farm (option 2), Abbey Lane, Ampthill
Submitted proposal: Development of approximately 330-440 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 11.27
Additional information submitted: A significant area of public open space in the form of woodland to the south of the site is included as part of the proposal. This woodland would be enhanced and public access created.
District Council initial comments: Ampthill is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Major Service Centre and as such is a focus for growth. This site is not within the Green Belt and has the potential to be developed if needed.
Ref Number: H097
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Ampthill & District Community Rugby Club, Dillingham Park, Woburn Street, Ampthill
Submitted proposal: Development of 100-150 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 3.65
Additional information submitted: Mixed use development is a possibility.
District Council initial comments: Ampthill is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Major Service Centre and as such is a focus for growth. However, this site is within the Green Belt and development would be contrary to the emerging Core Strategy.
Ref Number: H121
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: The Grange, Flitwick Road, Ampthill
Submitted proposal: Development of 30-36 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.73
Additional information submitted: This scheme proposes to retain the mature tree belt to the front of the site.
District Council initial comments: Ampthill is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Major Service Centre and as such is a focus for growth. However, this site is within the Green Belt and development would be contrary to the emerging Core Strategy.
Ref Number: H122
Submission type: Mixed Use
Site Name/Address: Land to the East of Ampthill
Submitted proposal: Mixed use development of 350-450 dwellings with employment, educational and recreational facilities
Number of jobs proposed: Unknown
Site Area (hectares): 34.34
Additional information submitted: The site has the potential to provide for a number of uses including residential, employment, recreational and educational. The opportunity is recognised to provide a relief road to alleviate and improve the functioning of the town centre.
District Council initial comments: Ampthill is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a major Service Centre and as such is a focus for growth. However, this site is within the Green Belt and development would be contrary to the emerging Core Strategy.
Ref Number: H203
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land off Church Street, between St Andrews Close & Gas House Lane, Ampthill
Submitted proposal: Development of 40 dwellings and long stay car park
Site Area (hectares): 1.29
Additional information submitted: This submission includes a proposal for 4 one bedroom, shared equity apartments, 8 two bedroom, shared equity apartments, 15 three bedroom houses, 9 four bedroom houses and 4 five bedroom houses. The proposed long stay public car park is situated behind the proposed residential development.
District Council initial comments: Ampthill is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Major Service Centre and as such is a focus for growth. This site is adjacent to a County Wildlife Site.
Ref Number: E19
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Land at Little Park Farm, Ampthill & adj to A507, Ampthill
Submitted proposal: B1 (Business), B2 (General Industrial) and B8 (Storage or Distribution)
Number of jobs proposed: 150 - 200
Site Area (hectares): 7.98
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Further employment development could consolidate Ampthill's role as a major Service Centre. However, this site is within the Green Belt and development would be contrary to the emerging Core Strategy.
Ref Number: E29
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Little Park Farm, Ampthill
Submitted proposal: D2 (leisure)
Number of jobs proposed: Unknown
Site Area: 1.27
Additional information submitted: Proposal for indoor tennis centre use class D2
District Council initial comments: Further employment development could consolidate Ampthill's role as a major Service Centre. However, this site is within the Green Belt and development would be contrary to the emerging Core Strategy.
Ref Number: E64
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Doolittle Mill Phase 2, Land at Doolittle Mill, Ampthill
Submitted proposal: B1 (Business)
Number of jobs proposed: Unknown
Site Area (hectares): 5.23
Additional information submitted: Indicative plan shows 8 units for B1 use. Unit sizes would be of a similar size to the Doolittle Mill units. Access through the Doolittle Mill development.
District Council initial comments: Further employment development could consolidate Ampthill's role as a major Service Centre. A small area of this site is within the floodplain. In general the development should avoid the floodplain. This issue will need further consideration.
Ref Number: E68
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Doolittle Mill Phase 1, Land at Doolittle Mill, Ampthill
Submitted proposal: B1 business use
Number of jobs proposed: Unknown
Site Area (hectares): 3.92
Additional information submitted: Indicative plan shows 11 units for B1 use. Office units proposed to be larger than the existing Doolittle Mill units, and reflect the units of the Ampthill Business Park. Access through the Doolittle Mill development. Landscaping to the north and east.
District Council initial comments: Further employment development could consolidate Ampthill's role as a major Service Centre.
Ref Number: E71
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Reddings Wood, Ampthill Houghton Conquest
Submitted proposal: B1 (Light Industry and Research and Development)
Number of jobs proposed: Unknown
Site Area (hectares): 23.57
Additional information submitted: Office, factory and storage areas required. Seek improvement of existing accommodation on site.
District Council initial comments: Reddings Wood is well located to Ampthill and is identified as a Key Employment Site. The continued use of this site for employment uses would fit with the emerging Core Strategy.
To view existing allocations in Ampthill click here to visit the Mid Beds Interactive Local Plan.