Cranfield
Cranfield is identified as a Minor Service Centre in the emerging Core Strategy.We estimate that Cranfield will need to make provision for 50-250 new homes up to 2026, over and above existing sites with planning permission.
New jobs may also need to be created in the area.
Consultation Report
Please find below links to the parish report and associated appendices. The parish reports are structured as follows:Main Section - Parish overview and site summaries
Appendix Sections 1 & 2 - Site survey additional comments and email representations
Appendix Sections 3 & 4 - Postal representations and a summary of postcodes
SITES CONSULTED ON DURING THE SECOND ROUND OF ISSUES AND OPTIONS CONSULTATION.
3 additional residential sites/proposals (2 residential sites and 1 employment site) have been submitted for consideration for potential development in Cranfield. Click here to View Parish Map showing additional site submissions
For more information on site allocations in Cranfield click here.
To view all original documentation submitted by landowners in Cranfield 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: H310
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Highridge, Woodend Road, Cranfield
Submitted proposal: Residential development of 6 executive dwellings.
Site Area (hectares): 2.08
Additional information submitted: N/A.
District Council initial comments: Cranfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H322
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Glebe Land, rear of The Cross Keys PH, High Street, Cranfield
Submitted proposal: Residential development of approximately 60 dwellings.
Site Area (hectares): 5.99
Additional information submitted: The northern part of the site (3.5 ha) is proposed for recreation and woodlands. The new woodland would extend the existing woodland. The area is large enough to provide formal sporting facilities.
District Council initial comments: Cranfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: E82
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Land west of University Way, and Wharley Lane, Wharley End, Cranfield
Submitted proposal: High quality business units potentially for research and development uses
Number of Jobs Proposed: Unknown
Site Area (hectares): 11.95
Additional information submitted: The submission highlights the potential to provide residential accommodation for lecturers as well as hotel accommodation a restaurant/bar and potentially an element of retail uses to support the activities on the campus.
District Council initial comments: Cranfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here. Cranfield University and Technology Park is an important location for high-tech, research and development industries.
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 Cranfield (10 residential sites and 3 sites for employment) were consulted on during the first round of issues and options consultation earlier this year.
Click here to View Parish Map
For more information on site allocations in Cranfield click here.
To view all original documentation submitted by landowners in Cranfield please click here.
See below for a list of sites consulted on during the first round of consultation.
Ref Number: H026
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Bedford Road, East End, Cranfield
Submitted proposal: Development of approximately 100 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 3.51
Additional information submitted: If all 3.8ha of this site were used for residential, around 100 homes could be built. However there is likely to be a need for woodland strips to the south and for open space. Some employment provision may also be needed and small live/work units. Affordable housing could be provided as well as bungalows for the elderly.
District Council initial comments: Cranfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H040
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land Rear of Central Garage, High Street, Cranfield
Submitted proposal: Development of 100 dwellings and doctors surgery
Site Area (hectares): 2.85
Additional information submitted: This site could provide around 100 homes together with a site for a new doctors surgery. The proposal is supported by the PCT and the existing doctors practice.
District Council initial comments: Cranfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H057
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Broad Green Farm, Bourne End Road, Cranfield
Submitted proposal: Development of 160+ dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 4.91
Additional information submitted: Access would be from Bourne End Road.
District Council initial comments: Cranfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H099
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land between Bourne End Road and Crawley Road, Cranfield
Submitted proposal: Development of approximately 200 dwellings.
Site Area (hectares): 9.23
Additional information submitted: Access would be from Bourne End Road. The site is well contained by defined physical features which could be enhanced.
District Council initial comments: Cranfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H104
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: 1 & 2 High Street, Cranfield
Submitted proposal: Development of 20-25 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.69
Additional information submitted: Development on this site would utilise established hedgerows and mature tree lines. Development would look to knit the residential areas of Lodge Road and Home Farm together.
District Council initial comments: Cranfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H105
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Cranfield Airfield, Cranfield University, Cranfield
Submitted proposal: Development of 425 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 16.55
Additional information submitted: Mixed use development is a possibility due to the size of the site. Modern methods of Construction (MMC) are proposed. It is anticipated that the development will be assessed against the 'Eco Home' scheme.
District Council initial comments: Cranfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H133
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Rear of High Street, Cranfield
Submitted proposal: Development of 25-35 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 2.25
Additional information submitted: The site could be developed for mixed uses including employment related activities particularly at the rear of the site. The wider area beyond the submission site provides opportunities for open space, woodland planting and more formal recreation.
District Council initial comments: Cranfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H180
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at East End Farm, Bedford Road, Cranfield
Submitted proposal: Development of 70 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 3.55
Additional information submitted: This submission proposes a lower density than 30 dwellings per hectare to be similar to surrounding densities in Cranfield. It is proposed that there may be scope to relocate the lower school onto this site. A mix of house types including bungalows and semi detached dwellings are proposed.
District Council initial comments: Cranfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H214
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Former Glasshouse Land, Lodge Road/Ailwyns Acre/Wood End, Cranfield
Submitted proposal: Development of 5-15 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.6
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Cranfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H274
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land South of Crawley Road, Cranfield
Submitted proposal: Development of approximately 400 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 22.21
Additional information submitted: The site affords the opportunity to provide for some strategic landscaping (possibly including woodland) particularly along the western boundary.
District Council initial comments: Cranfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: E02
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Land at Wharley Farm, College Road, Cranfield
Submitted proposal: B1 (Research & Development, Design & Office)
Number of jobs proposed: 5700
Site Area (hectares): 21.16
Additional information submitted: There are 4 vehicle access points onto the site. Indicative plan illustrates that a range of units could be provided, varying between 740sqm and 3,715sqm in floorspace, with green space integrated throughout and landscaped boundaries on all sides.
District Council initial comments: Cranfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here. Cranfield University and Technology Park is an important location for high-tech, research and development industries.
Ref Number: E26
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Stilliters Farm, off Moulsoe Road, Cranfield
Submitted proposal: B1 (Business)
Number of jobs proposed: 415 - 520
Site Area (hectares): 2.07
Additional information submitted: Proposal for large 2/3 storey (6048sqm) office building backing on to Cranfield Airfield. Approximately 200 parking spaces. Access from Moulsoe Road.
District Council initial comments: Cranfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here. Cranfield University and Technology Park is an important location for high-tech, research and development industries.
Ref Number: E41
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Cranfield Glebe, Land West of Cranfield Technology Park, Cranfield
Submitted proposal: B1 (Business)
Number of jobs proposed: Approximately 240 - 360
Site Area (hectares): 8.13
Additional information submitted: Total floorspace of 7000-7500sqm. Potential for live-work accommodation on part of the site. Access proposed from University Way and from unclassified roads to the west and south of the site. Landscaping around the boundary and surrounding the units.
District Council initial comments: Cranfield is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here. Cranfield University and Technology Park is an important location for high-tech, research and development industries.
To view existing allocations in Cranfield click here to visit the Mid Beds Interactive Local Plan.