Arlesey Ward
Arlesey is identified as a Minor Service Centre in the emerging Core Strategy but one where significant growth is proposed.We estimate that Arlesey will need to make provision for at least 1,000 new homes up to 2026, over and above existing sites with planning permission.
A significant number of new jobs will also need to be created around the town.
SITES CONSULTED ON DURING THE SECOND ROUND OF ISSUES AND OPTIONS CONSULTATION.
2 additional sites/proposals have been submitted for consideration for potential development in Arlesey Click here to View Parish Map showing additional site submissions
For more information on site allocations in Arlesey click here.
To view all original documentation submitted by landowners in Arlesey please click here.
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: H328
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land to the rear of 196 & 197 Hitchin Road, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Residential development of approximately 300 dwellings.
Site Area (hectares): 2.33
Additional information submitted: Submission states that the site could be used for mixed use purposes.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed.
Ref Number: E12a
Submission type: Mixed Use Development
Site Name/Address: Land at Chase Farm, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Mixed use development
Site Area (hectares): 60.43
Additional information submitted: This is an extension to the original submission submitted under reference E12 during the first round of consultation.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed
Please note that additional information has been has been submitted by the developer / landowner.
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.18 sites in Arlesey (13 residential sites, 1 employment site and 4 sites for mixed use) 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 Arlesey click here.
To view all original documentation submitted by landowners in Arlesey please click here.
See below for a list of sites consulted on during the first round of consultation.
Ref Number: H020
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land rear of Nightingale Terrace, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Development of 30 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.57
Additional information submitted: Access via Nightingale Terrace
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed.
Ref Number: H048
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Gothic Farm, High Street, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Development of 90 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 3
Additional information submitted: This site could be developed in isolation or as part of a wider scheme for development between the High Street and the railway line. Land has been identified for a future relief road.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed.
Ref Number: H063
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Fairfields Farm and Kennels, Hitchin Road, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Development of 6-70 dwellings with potential for some employment development
Site Area (hectares): 2.86
Additional information submitted: 6 houses could be accommodated on the existing building footprint or 70 houses if the whole site were used.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed..
Ref Number: H064
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Field attached to Fairfields Farm, Hitchin Road, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Development of up to 30 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.79
Additional information submitted: 1 house could be accommodated on the existing building footprint or 30 houses if the whole site were used.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed.
Ref Number: H143
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Hitchin Road, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Development of approximately 400 dwellings with a country park
Site Area (hectares): 22.59
Additional information submitted: A Country Park around the Blue and Green Lagoons is proposed to be funded by residential development of this site. Around 400 dwellings are proposed on 11.4 hectares with the remainder of the site set aside as managed chalk grassland and the Country Park.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed.
Ref Number: H156a
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land off High Street, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Development of 20 (or 30) dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.45
Additional information submitted: This scheme proposes 20 detached family homes or 20 smaller family homes and 10 smaller units. A lager area of open space is proposed for the far western part of the site.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed..
Ref Number: H156b
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land off High Street, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Development of 14 (or 20) dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.71
Additional information submitted: This scheme proposes 14 detached family homes or 14 smaller family homes and 6 smaller units.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed.
Ref Number: H165
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land West of Cricketers Road, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Development of 128 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 3.51
Additional information submitted: This site is promoted as part of a wider mixed use scheme.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed.
Note: This site is in multiple ownership and may not have the support or agreement of all landowners. Consultation on all submitted sites is on a “without prejudice” basis and does not affect the rights of the landowner. The deliverability of development on this site will need further consideration.
Note: This site is in multiple ownership and may not have the support or agreement of all landowners. Consultation on all submitted sites is on a “without prejudice” basis and does not affect the rights of the landowner. The deliverability of development on this site will need further consideration.
Ref Number: H254
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land r/o Weavers Orchard, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Development of 8 dwellings or as part of a larger development
Site Area (hectares): 0.24
Additional information submitted: The site could provide 8 dwellings individually, but could also form part of a larger allocation with the land to the south and/or east. Access is proposed to be provided via land between nos. 5 and 7 Weavers Orchard through the demolition of a garage. A replacement garage is proposed.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed.
Ref Number: H257
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Portland Industrial Estate, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Development of 40-45 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.92
Additional information submitted: A barrier block will need to be constructed to screen the noise emanating from the railway. Contributions will be made towards off-site highway works and to provide a transport link from the site onto Hitchin Road between number 136 and 138.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed. The current Local Plan identifies this site as a Key Employment Site but planning permission was recently granted on appeal for residential development.
Ref Number: H277
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land adjacent to Fairfield Park, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Development of 16 dwellings
Site Area: 4.77
Additional information submitted: It is proposed that residential development would be restricted to the area of previously developed land in the north-east with informal open space and a pocket park proposed across the balance of the site. A newly constructed retention pond is located to the north west of the site. The development of this site would offer the opportunity to enable the delivery of a section of the proposed new footpath/cycleway link along the eastern site boundary.
District Council initial comments: Fairfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Small Village. Allocations will only be considered here if there is an exceptional need for development.
Ref Number: H282
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Hitchin Road Industrial Estate, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Development of 55-75 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.63
Additional information submitted: This site has been promoted for residential redevelopment but it is recognised that a mixed use development could be possible if it is felt that the site should be retained for employment.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed. The Local Plan identifies this site as a Key Employment Site.
Ref Number: H293
Submission type: Mixed Use
Site Name/Address: West and East to High Street, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Development of up to 1000 houses with community facilities, retail and relief road
Site Area (hectares): 39.61
Additional information submitted: A relief road is proposed in conjunction with development to lessen the traffic using the High Street.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed.
Ref Number: H307
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Old Oak Industrial Estate, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Development of 33-41 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.05
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed. The current Local Plan identifies this site as a Key Employment Site.
Ref Number: E01
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Land at Arlesey Landfill Site, Arlesey
Submitted proposal : B2 (General Industrial) & B8 (Storage or Distribution)
Number of jobs proposed: 175-250
Site Area (hectares): 3.54
Additional information submitted: 2 parcels of land submitted. Parcel 1 as a proposed extension to existing employment site to the east, and use for further storage purposes. Parcel 2 to accommodate 20 new industrial units, ranging between 250sqm and 415sqm in footprint, with associated service areas/car parking and boundary landscaping on all sides. Access from Mill Lane to the north. Access between parcels 1 and 2 by utilising existing track.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified as a Minor Service Centre in the emerging Core Strategy but one where significant development is proposed. A very small area to the north of this site is within the floodplain. In general, development should avoid the floodplain.
Ref Number: E12
Submission type: Mixed Use
Site Name/Address: Land at Chase Farm, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: B1 (Offices and Light Industrial)
Number of jobs proposed: 480
Site Area (hectares): 23.35
Additional information submitted: Mixed use adjacent to residential. Small B1 units approx 150sqm at either end of residential, 17 units in south and 19 in north. Residential area 13.21ha between 397 and 529. Access at Church End. New relief road between High Street and Stotfold Rd, football pitches and club house.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified as a Minor Service Centre in the emerging Core Strategy but one where significant development is proposed.
Ref Number: H227/E35
Submission type: Mixed Use
Site Name/Address: Land West of the High Street, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: 650 homes, elderly accommodation, retail (supermarket) and employment (B1 Office) development.
Number of jobs proposed: Approx 100
Site Area (hectares): 21.14
Additional information submitted: It is proposed that any development of this site should also include a relief road to lessen traffic running through the High Street. The retail use would be centrally located and accessed via the relief road. There is also potential for the site to include a new GP surgery.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed.
Note: This site is in multiple ownership and may not have the support or agreement of all landowners. Consultation on all submitted sites is on a “without prejudice” basis and does not affect the rights of the landowner. The deliverability of development on this site will need further consideration.
Note: This site is in multiple ownership and may not have the support or agreement of all landowners. Consultation on all submitted sites is on a “without prejudice” basis and does not affect the rights of the landowner. The deliverability of development on this site will need further consideration.
Ref Number: H003/E27
Submission type: Mixed Use
Site Name/Address: Land West of High Street/South of Chase Hill Road, Arlesey
Submitted proposal: Development to provide 32 dwellings and B1 business use generating approximately 100 jobs
Number of jobs proposed: 100
Site Area (hectares): 3.22
Additional information submitted: Access would be from the High Street. A mixed-use development is proposed, providing around 100 jobs, 32 homes and open space. The part of the site adjacent to the railway line could be used for public open space or employment uses.
District Council initial comments: Arlesey is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre but one where significant growth is proposed. Part of this site is within a County Wildlife Site. A small part of this site is within the floodplain. In general, development should avoid the floodplain. This issue will need further consideration.
To view existing allocations in Arlesey click here to visit the Mid Beds Interactive Local Plan.