Meppershall
Meppershall 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.
4 additional residential sites/proposals have been submitted for consideration for potential development in Meppershall. Click here to View Parish Map showing additional site submissions
For more information on site allocations in Meppershall click here.
To view all original documentation submitted by landowners in Meppershall 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: H315
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at 32 Shefford Road, Meppershall
Submitted proposal: Residential development of 30+ dwellings.
Site Area (hectares): 1.36
Additional information submitted: The submission states that the site could be developed for a mix of housing and employment. Type of housing to reflect village needs.
District Council initial comments: Meppershall is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H318
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land rear of 30 Shefford Road, Meppershall
Submitted proposal: Residetial Development
Site Area (hectares): 0.9
Additional information submitted: Neighbours have also submitted the other half of the field (Ref: H315)
District Council initial comments: Meppershall is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H327
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Campton Field, western fringe of Campton village
Submitted proposal: Residential development of 90+ dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 3.47
Additional information submitted: The submissions document states that mixed development is possible. Natural screening to the west is proposed to soften the visual impact.
District Council initial comments: Campton 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. A development of this scale is unlikely to fit with the approach of the Core Strategy. This site is within the floodplain. In general, development should avoid the floodplain.
Ref Number: H352
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Rear of Meppershall Post Office, 6 High Street, Meppershall
Submitted proposal: Residential development of approximately 8 dwellings.
Site Area (hectares): 0.15
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Meppershall is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered 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.14 residential sites in Meppershall 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 Meppershall click here.
To view all original documentation submitted by landowners in Meppershall please click here.
See below for a list of sites consulted on during the first round of consultation.
Ref Number: H008
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at "The Mow" Hoo Road, Meppershall
Submitted proposal: Development of 18 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.69
Additional information submitted: Approximately 18 dwellings are proposed with access from Hoo Road.
District Council initial comments: Meppershall is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H011
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Church View Nurseries, Shillington Road, Meppershall
Submitted proposal: Residential - Number of dwellings negotiable
Site Area (hectares): 0.26
Additional information submitted: The number of homes provided is open to negotiation with the Council.
District Council initial comments: Meppershall is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H016
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: 13 Shefford Road, Meppershall
Submitted proposal: Development of 18+ dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.31
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Meppershall is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H034
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Bury Nurseries, 100 High Street, Meppershall
Submitted proposal: Development of 55 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.78
Additional information submitted: This development would be similar to Gregory's Close nearby.
District Council initial comments: Meppershall is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H035
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land r/o 82 High Street & Beaumaris, High Street, Meppershall
Submitted proposal: Development of 7-10 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.32
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Meppershall is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H045
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: New Close Nurseries, Fildyke Road, Meppershall
Submitted proposal: Residential - number of dwellings not specified
Site Area (hectares): 0.71
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Meppershall is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H069
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Shillington Road, Meppershall
Submitted proposal: Development of 3-4 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.2
Additional information submitted: The proposal is for 3-4 detached houses of 1.5-2 storeys set on wide frontage plots to retain views through to the church. Land immediately south of this site is in the same ownership and could be retained as a meadow or offered to the church as a possible church car park.
District Council initial comments: Meppershall 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: H070
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Stondon Road Nurseries, Stondon Road, Meppershall
Submitted proposal: Development of 15 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.45
Additional information submitted: The site could provide around 15 dwellings. Smaller, lower dwellings could be provided around the edge of the site.
District Council initial comments: Meppershall is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H074
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: School of Equitation, Rear of 37 Fildyke Road, Meppershall
Number of houses proposed: Development of 3-9 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.37
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Meppershall is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H125
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: New Close Nursery, Fildyke Road, Meppershall
Number of houses proposed: Development of up to 15 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.6
Additional information submitted: The site is currently in a derelict condition.
District Council initial comments: Meppershall is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H174
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land behind Meppershall Village Hall, High Street, Meppershall
Number of houses proposed: Development of 68 dwellings, cemetery, GP surgery, community hall and playing fields.
Site Area (hectares): 6.7
Additional information submitted: It is proposed that the community centre would replace the existing village hall. There is scope within the scheme for a new replacement primary school when required.
District Council initial comments: Meppershall is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here. This site covers an existing playing field which is designated as Important Open Space.
Ref Number: H189
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Bury Farm, Meppershall Shefford Meppershall
Number of houses proposed: Development of 35 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.43
Additional information submitted: It has been put forward that in its entirety this site could deliver approximately 42 dwellings. It is however suggested that an appropriate scheme would involve a significant landscape buffer strip to the west limiting reducing the potential dwelling numbers to 35. It is proposed that this scheme would include a significant proportion of affordable housing including dwellings for the elderly and first time buyers.
District Council initial comments: Meppershall is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H191
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Shefford Road, Meppershall
Number of houses proposed: Development of 24 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.82
Additional information submitted: It is proposed that this scheme would include a significant proportion of affordable housing including dwellings for the elderly and first time buyers.
District Council initial comments: Meppershall is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
Ref Number: H249
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land to the East of Coneygate, Meppershall
Number of houses proposed: Development of approximately 15 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.37
Additional information submitted: A mix of dwelling types is proposed. Access is to be taken from Coneygate.
District Council initial comments: Meppershall is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Large Village. Smaller scale development would be considered here.
To view existing allocations in Meppershall click here to visit the Mid Beds Interactive Local Plan.