Houghton Conquest
Houghton Conquest 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.
3 additional sites/proposals (3 residential sites) have been submitted for consideration for potential development in Houghton Conquest. Click here to View Parish Map showing additional site submissions
For more information on site allocations in Houghton Conquest click here.
To view all original documentation submitted by landowners in Houghton Conquest please click here.
Please see below for a list of sites currently being consulted on for 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: H308
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Former Hostel Site, Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest
Submitted proposal: Residential development of 155 (of which approximately 77 will fall within the boundary of Mid Beds District Council)
Site Area (hectares): 4.48
Additional information submitted: This site lies immediately to the west of The Wixams and it is proposed that it would form a complementary extension to this development.
District Council initial comments: This site is within the floodplain. In general, development should avoid the floodplain.
Ref Number: H350
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Mill Lane, Houghton Conquest
Submitted proposal: Residential development of 14 dwellings.
Site Area (hectares): 0.47
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Houghton Conquest is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H357
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Bury Leys Farm, London Lane, Houghton Conquest
Submitted proposal: Residential development of 3 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.14
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Houghton Conquest is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here. However, this site is far removed from the settlement of Houghton Conquest.
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 Houghton Conquest (9 residential sites, 2 employment sites and 1 site for mixed use.) 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 Houghton Conquest click here.
To view all original documentation submitted by landowners in Houghton Conquest please click here.
See below for a list of sites consulted on during the first round of consultation.
Ref Number: H060
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Hawhills Farm, London Lane, Houghton Conquest
Submitted proposal: Development of 20 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.66
Additional information submitted: This site comprises a redundant range of farm buildings would could be developed to form a residential courtyard scheme reflecting period farm buildings.
District Council initial comments: Houghton Conquest is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. However, this site is distant from the main settlement and facilities and residential development here is unlikely to fit with the approach of the Core Strategy.
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: H127
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Chapel End Farm, Chapel End, Houghton Conquest
Submitted proposal: Development of 150 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 9.54
Additional information submitted: Bungalows and some dwellings with adjoining workshops are considered a possibility.
District Council initial comments: Houghton Conquest is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here but a development of this size is unlikely to fit with the approach of the Core Strategy. The separation of this site from the main part of Houghton Conquest could raise sustainability issues.
Ref Number: H131
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Mill House, Mill Lane, Houghton Conquest
Submitted proposal: Development of 2 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.07
Additional information submitted: Proposal for 2 low energy, ecologically friendly homes to be constructed from local, natural materials.
District Council initial comments: Houghton Conquest is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H167
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Village Farm, Chapel End Road, Houghton Conquest
Submitted proposal: Development of 30 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.05
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Houghton Conquest is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H168
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest
Submitted proposal: Development of 52 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.95
Additional information submitted: The site is proposed to be accessed via Bedford Road by demolishing Nos. 50a and 52.
District Council initial comments: Houghton Conquest is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H182
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Hill Farm, Chapel End, Houghton Conquest
Submitted proposal: Development of 150 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 9.33
Additional information submitted: In its entirety the site could accommodate 275 dwellings. It is however recommended that due to access issues only 150 dwellings could be accommodated on the site. The remainder of the site is proposed to be utilised for open space and woodland.
District Council initial comments: Houghton Conquest 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.
Ref Number: H263
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Hill Farm, Chapel End, Houghton Conquest
Submitted proposal: Development of 150 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 9.33
Additional information submitted: The community woodland can be further enhanced as part of the Marston Vale Community Forest Project, continuing work that has already been achieved adjacent to the site. Additional tree planting and landscaping will also enable the footpath network to be extended. The proposal also includes a central public open space with children's play area.
District Council initial comments: Houghton Conquest 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.
Ref Number: H275
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: 'Camel' Land off Bedford Road (B530) West of Houghton Conquest
Submitted proposal: Development of 1,000 dwellings,
school and plantation
Site Area (hectares): 137.77
Additional information submitted: Due to its size, an element of open space, retail facilities and a site for a lower school would be provided on the site. Existing landscaping and hedging is proposed to be retained and enhanced. There would be an opportunity to link Footpath A8 with Footpath 1.
District Council initial comments: Houghton Conquest is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here. A development of this size would not fit with the approach of the Core Strategy but a small part of the site might be considered.
Ref Number: H278/E14
Submission type: Mixed Use
Site Name/Address: Housing Land South of The Wixams
Submitted proposal: Mixed use development of approximately 1,950 dwellings, employment, education, leisure and neighbourhoods uses.
Site Area (hectares): 127.73
Additional information submitted: This submission proposes an extension to The Wixams development. A woodland and country park is proposed to be located on the elevated southern and eastern ridgelines enabling the incorporation of informal and formal recreation and footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes. Small non B1-B8 employment providing jobs within education, retail and other community facilities, located around neighbourhood centre.
District Council initial comments: This site is a proposed southern extension to The Wixams. The adopted Development Brief for the Wixams included a southern expansion area on this site. The timing of such development will require consideration.
Ref Number: E16
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Quest Pit 'Nirah' site, Stewartby
Submitted proposal: A1 (Shops), A3 (Restaurants and Cafes), A5 (Hot Food Takeaways), B1 (Offices, Research and Development), C1 (Hotels), D1 (Non-Residential Institutions), D2 (Assembly and Leisure) & Sui Generis
Number of jobs proposed: 700 at Nirah plus 1500 at Sci Res Park
Site Area (hectares): 58.55
Additional information submitted: Development area of 58 ha. Details contained within planning application submitted to Bedfordshire County Council in December 2006 (Ref: BC CM 2006 32). Proposals include tropical biotope, water-based leisure venue, Research Institute and Science Research Park, hotels, cinema, restaurants, conference hall and exhibition centre.
District Council initial comments: This proposal has outline planning permission.
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 Houghton Conquest click here to visit the Mid Beds Interactive Local Plan.