Clifton
Clifton is identified as a Large Village in the emerging Core Strategy.There are 39 Large and Small Villages and together these villages need to make provision for a total of 400 new homes up to 2026, over and above existing sites with planning permission. New small-scale rural employment sites may also be considered. The Core Strategy indicates that allocations will mainly be made in Large Villages and only exceptionally in Small Villages.
SITES CONSULTED ON DURING THE SECOND ROUND OF ISSUES AND OPTIONS CONSULTATION.
2 additional residential sites/proposals have been submitted for consideration for potential development in Clifton. Click here to View Parish Map showing additional site submissions
For more information on site allocations in Clifton click here.
To view all original documentation submitted by landowners in Clifton 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: H324
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land rear of 12-16 Hitchin Lane, Clifton
Submitted proposal: Residential development of 20 to 30 homes
Site Area (hectares): 0.31
Additional information submitted: Area submitted in previous round as part of larger proposal ref:H251
District Council initial comments: Clifton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H351
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Pedley Lane, Clifton
Submitted proposal: Residential development of 60 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.29
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Although in the parish of Clifton, this proposal would be an extension to the settlement of Shefford. Shefford is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
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.12 sites in Clifton (11 residential sites and 1 employment site) 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 Clifton click here.
To view all original documentation submitted by landowners in Clifton please click here.
See below for a list of sites consulted on during the first round of consultation.
Ref Number: H119
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: 33-35 Church Street, Clifton
Submitted proposal: Development of 1-9 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.27
Additional information submitted: This scheme proposes family dwellings.
District Council initial comments: Clifton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here. 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.
Ref Number: H136
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Stockbridge Road, Clifton
Submitted proposal: Development of 20-30 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.19
Additional information submitted: The site presents the opportunity to improve the entrance to the village. The site is a former gravel pit so is below adjoining land.
District Council initial comments: Clifton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H206
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Harbrook Farm, 32 New Road, Clifton
Submitted proposal: Development of 50 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.85
Additional information submitted: Land to the rear of number 32 New Road is proposed for high density residential development. The existing dwellings and out buildings are proposed for redevelopment or subdivision.
District Council initial comments: Clifton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H222
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land to the East of Hitchin Road, Shefford
Submitted proposal: Development of 120 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 3.83
Additional information submitted: The owners of this site also have ownership of the land to the east and north-east. This combined ownership could provide an opportunity to create community facilities alongside the residential development. These facilities could be in the form of a lining footpath up to Shefford Road and an area of public open space on land north of Shefford Road.
District Council initial comments: Shefford is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H223
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land South of Pedley Lane, Clifton
Submitted proposal: Development of 2 detached village houses
Site Area (hectares): 0.14
Additional information submitted: As part of this submission the owners would be prepared to consider a landscaping scheme in the adjacent field in order to visually enhance the countryside gap.
District Council initial comments: Clifton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H224
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Clifton Farm Yard, Church Street, Clifton
Submitted proposal: Eco-development of 6 terraced & 3 detached houses
Site Area (hectares): 0.56
Additional information submitted: This submission proposes an environmentally sustainable development by developing homes which meet the sustainable targets of the BRE Ecohomes and Z2 (zero energy, zero waste) specification. The homes would be super insulated and incorporate sustainable energy sources. There is the opportunity to use the land to the north east for a pond and landscaped area for wildlife habitat and community use. The scheme also proposes the growing of biomass to supply the development with heating.
District Council initial comments: Clifton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H235
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land off Shefford Road, Clifton
Submitted proposal: Development of 50 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.62
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Although in the parish of Clifton, this proposal would be an extension to Shefford. Shefford is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here. Part of this site is within the floodplain. In general, development should avoid the floodplain. This issue will need further consideration.
Ref Number: H251
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land to the West of Hitchin Lane and to the East of New Road, Clifton
Submitted proposal: Development of 235 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 8.91
Additional information submitted: The site could be developed in a phased manner or as a single entity. The residential content of the site will vary in character, tenure and style. The site is proposed to be accessed from Hitchin Way, Fairground Way and New Road. Existing hedgerows will be retained.
District Council initial comments: Clifton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here. A development of this size is unlikely to fit with the approach of the Core Strategy but part of the site might be considered. A very small part of this site is within the Conservation Area.
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: H261
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at New Road, Clifton
Submitted proposal: Development of 50 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.72
Additional information submitted: The residential development is proposed to provide a footpath through the site. A small children's play area is proposed as part of the development.
District Council initial comments: Clifton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H298
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land East of Hitchin Road, Shefford
Submitted proposal: Development of 230-266 dwellings and recreational facilities
Site Area (hectares): 15.9
Additional information submitted: The site is being promoted for development which will provide additional recreational facilities and open space for the public and Samuel Whitbread Community College. The residential element of the proposal represents 39% of the total area of land being promoted, with the recreational element representing the dominant use.
District Council initial comments: Although in the parish of Clifton, this proposal would be an extension to Shefford. Shefford is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H302
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land rear of 196 Shefford Road, Clifton
Submitted proposal: Development of 4 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.21
Additional information submitted: It is proposed that the site would support similar development to Michaelmas Green.
District Council initial comments: Although in the parish of Clifton, this proposal would be an extension to Shefford. Shefford is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: E40
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Wren Park, Hitchin Road, Shefford
Submitted proposal: B1 (Business) and B8 (Storage and Distribution)
Number of jobs proposed: Unknown
Site Area(hectares): 1.1
Additional information submitted: Small site of approximately 0.5 ha, proposed as an extension of an existing employment site which was turned down on appeal in 2005. Proposal is for approx 450 sqm of B1/B8 use. No layout is shown.
District Council initial comments: Clifton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
To view existing allocations in Clifton click here to visit the Mid Beds Interactive Local Plan.