Maulden
Maulden (main village) 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.
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.
6 additional sites/proposals (4 employment sites, 1 residential site and 1 site for mixed use) have been submitted for consideration for potential development in Maulden. Click here to View Parish Map showing additional site submissions
For more information on site allocations in Maulden click here.
To view all original documentation submitted by landowners in Maulden 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: H341
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Brookside Farm, New Road, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Site A - residential development of 5 dwellings.
Site B - residential development of 2 dwellings
Site C - residential development of 3 dwellings
Site B - residential development of 2 dwellings
Site C - residential development of 3 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.3
Additional information submitted: The proposal concentrates on site A and B with the possibility of developing on site C. The site is to be accessed from New Road.
District Council initial comments: Maulden 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 main settlement.
Ref Number: E79
Submission type: Mixed Use
Site Name/Address: The Old Orchard, Water End Road, Maulden
Submitted proposal: 2 detached homes and 4 business units
Number of jobs proposed: Unknown
Site Area (hectares): 0.88
Additional information submitted: A balancing pond is proposed to the rear and the orchard is proposed to be restored to become a wildlife area. The proposed dwellings will be sustainable eco-homes.
District Council initial comments: Maulden is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here, however this site is very removed from the main settlement of Maulden. This site is within the floodplain. In general, development should avoid the floodplain.
Ref Number: E83
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Site A, Silsoe Road, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Commercial development
Number of jobs proposed: Unknown
Site Area (hectares): 0.36
Additional information submitted:
District Council initial comments: Maulden 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 main settlement.
Ref Number: E84
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Site B, Silsoe Road, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Proposal for B1 office / B8 storage and distribution, leisure or non-residential institutions such as a medical centre.
Number of jobs proposed: Unknown
Site Area (hectares): 5.42
Additional information submitted:
District Council initial comments: Maulden 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 main settlement.
Ref Number: E85
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Site C, Silsoe Road, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Proposal for B1 office / B8 storage and distribution, leisure or non-residential institutions such as a medical centre.
Number of jobs proposed: Unknown
Site Area (hectares): 9.47
Additional information submitted:
District Council initial comments: Maulden 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 main settlement.
Ref Number: E88
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Site D Silsoe Road, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Development of B1 commercial/B8 storage and distribution use, leisure or non-residential institutions such as a health centre.
Number of jobs proposed: Unknown
Site Area (hectares): 3.59
Additional information submitted:
District Council initial comments: Maulden 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 main settlement.
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.21 sites in Maulden (20 residential sites and 1 employment site) 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 Maulden click here.
To view all original documentation submitted by landowners in Maulden please click here.
See below for a list of sites consulted on during the first round of consultation.
Ref Number: H050
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at The Brache, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Development of 90 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 3.27
Additional information submitted: Access would be taken from the Brache at the northern end of the site
District Council initial comments: Maulden 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: H051
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land off Sharp Close, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Development of 16-17 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.89
Additional information submitted: Access would be from Sharp Close. The southern part of the site would be used as an area of open space.
District Council initial comments: Hall End, Maulden is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H116
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Cobbitts Road, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Development of 40 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.23
Additional information submitted: The site has access from Cobbitts Road. A landscape buffer is proposed for the eastern boundary. Dwelling heights could include 3 storeys. The design is proposed to be based on Home Zone principles.
District Council initial comments: Maulden is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered heree.
Ref Number: H118
Submission type: Mixed Use
Site Name/Address: Land at L W Vass Ltd, Springfield Farm, Silsoe Road, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Development of 150 dwellings and employment use
Number of jobs proposed: Unknown
Site Area (hectares): 6.05
Additional information submitted: With the use of good open space features it is proposed that the character of the area can be retained and safeguarded.
District Council initial comments: Maulden 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: 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: H147
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land between 129A and 131 Clophill Road, Hall End, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Development of 30 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.1
Additional information submitted: Access is proposed to be provided through land to the east.
District Council initial comments: Hall End, Maulden is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here. This site is adjacent to a County Wildlife Site/SSSI.
Ref Number: H149
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land North of Clophill Road, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Development of 30+ dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.06
Additional information submitted: This proposal is for a cul-de-sac development. The proposal incorporates a children's play area.
District Council initial comments: Hall End, Maulden is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here. This site is adjacent to a County Wildlife Site/SSSI.
Ref Number: H172
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land to the West of Maulden
Submitted proposal: Development of 53 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 2.3
Additional information submitted: The site is proposed for primarily detached, family dwellings.
District Council initial comments: Maulden is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here. However, this site is within the Green Belt and development would be contrary to the emerging Core Strategy.
Ref Number: H173
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land to the North West of Maulden
Submitted proposal: Development of 42 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.39
Additional information submitted: Access is proposed to be off Kings Road.
District Council initial comments: Maulden is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here. However, this site is within the Green Belt and development would be contrary to the emerging Core Strategy.
Ref Number: H178
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Silsoe Road. Maulden
Submitted proposal: Development of 8-10 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.39
Additional information submitted: A density lower than 30 dwellings per hectare is proposed so that it is similar in density to the surrounding area. The scheme is proposed to include a range of house types and sizes.
District Council initial comments: Maulden is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H193
Submission type: Mixed Use
Site Name/Address: Land off Clophill Road, Hall End, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Development of 20 dwellings, retention of timber yard and lorry park with new retail or employment use.
Number of jobs proposed: Unknown
Site Area (hectares): 6.52
Additional information submitted: Only a proportion of this site is proposed for development. The remainder of the land is proposed to remain in agricultural use.
District Council initial comments: Hall End, Maulden is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H204
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at the rear of 123b to 129 Clophill Road, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Development of 18 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.12
Additional information submitted: Number 129 Clophill Road would need to be demolished in order to provide access to the site.
District Council initial comments: Hall End, Maulden is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H218
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Moor Lane, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Development of 60 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.96
Additional information submitted: This development would remove a commercial use from a predominately residential area.
District Council initial comments: Maulden is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H221
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land adjoining Kingsbrook, Limbersey Lane, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Development of 100 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 3.82
Additional information submitted: An additional 25 dwellings could be delivered on this site if adjacent land became available.
District Council initial comments: Maulden 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: H225
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Water End Road, off A50, Water End, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Development of 4 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.94
Additional information submitted: This submission promotes a low density residential development of large detached dwellings.
District Council initial comments: Maulden is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H230
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Longview Farm, Silsoe Road, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Development of up to 29 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.15
Additional information submitted: This development proposes a large, centrally located public open space. The envisaged scheme provides a mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced housing.
District Council initial comments: Maulden is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H233
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land to South Side of Clophill Road, Silsoe
Submitted proposal: Residential - number of dwellings not specified
Site Area (hectares): 2.65
Additional information submitted: It is proposed that this site would be best suited to a residential scheme but it would be possible to accommodate live-work units. It is proposed that the site will gain access from two points off Clophill Road. Parking is to be accommodated off-street. This site is put forward for a development of a broad range of housing types with large private gardens and significant areas of public open space.
District Council initial comments: Maulden is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H279
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Site A, Silsoe Road, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Residential - number of dwellings not specified
Site Area (hectares): 0.36
Additional information submitted: Access would be taken from Silsoe Road
District Council initial comments: Maulden is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H280
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Site B, Silsoe Road, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Residential - number of dwellings not specified
Site Area (hectares): 5.42
Additional information submitted: This site may provide an opportunity for employment development. Design principles could achieve Eco Standard Good.
District Council initial comments: Maulden 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. The separation of this site from the main part of Maulden could raise sustainability issues.
Ref Number: H281
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Site C, Water End Road, Maulden
Submitted proposal: Residential - number of dwellings not specified
Site Area (hectares): 9.47
Additional information submitted: This site may provide an opportunity for employment development. Design principles could achieve Eco Standard Good.
District Council initial comments: Maulden 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. The separation of this site from the main part of Maulden could raise sustainability issues.
Ref Number: E18
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Land adjacent to 29 Clophill Road, Maulden
Submitted proposal: B1 (Office) and A1 (Shops)
Number of jobs proposed: Approximately 100 - 150
Site Area (hectares): 1.82
Additional information submitted: Indicative plan shows 9 blocks for possible B1, B2 and B8 and mixture of unit sizes. Access from existing employment site.
District Council initial comments: Maulden is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
To view existing allocations in Maulden click here to visit the Mid Beds Interactive Local Plan.