Potton
Potton is identified as a Minor Service Centre in the emerging Core Strategy.We estimate that Potton 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 around the town.
SITES CONSULTED ON DURING THE SECOND ROUND OF ISSUES AND OPTIONS CONSULTATION.
8 additional sites/proposals (7 residential sites and 1 site for employment) have been submitted for consideration for potential development in Potton. Click here to View Parish Map showing additional site submissions
For more information on site allocations in Potton click here.
To view all original documentation submitted by landowners in Potton 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: H321
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land to South of Sandy Road, Potton (behind & to side of Potton cemetery)
Submitted proposal: Residential development of approximately 60+ dwellings.
Site Area (hectares): 2.23
Additional information submitted: Possibility for a mix of uses on the site. Access from Sandy Roa
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H323
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: The Everton Road Site, Everton Road, Potton
Submitted proposal: Residential development of approximately 80 dwellings.
Site Area (hectares): 2.17
Additional information submitted: A mix of housing types is proposed including the possibility of some flats.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H325
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: The Sheepwalk Site, rear of Sheepwalk Close, Bury Hill, Potton, Sandy
Submitted proposal: Residential development of approximately 12-16 homes
Site Area (hectares): 1.15
Additional information submitted: The principle point of access would be on Flitwick Road, with a secondary access from Lammas Way.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here. This site is within the floodplain. In general, development should avoid the floodplain.
Ref Number: H326
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Gamlingay Road, Potton
Submitted proposal: Residential development
Site Area (hectares): 6.33
Additional information submitted: Vehicular access from Gamlingay Road. The site could also be considered for mixed use.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here. This site is within the floodplain. In general, development should avoid the floodplain.
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: H354
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at 68 Biggleswade Road, Potton
Submitted proposal: Residential development of between 60-80 dwellings.
Site Area (hectares): 2.18
Additional information submitted: The submission states that the site may be suitable for mixed use development particularly in conjunction with other proposed sites directly adjacent. It would also be possible to incorporate additional land to provided more comprehensive community and recreational facilities.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H356
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land to the South of 'The Paddocks', Potton
Submitted proposal: Development of housing proposed
Site Area (hectares): 1.55
Additional information submitted: Site proposed for residential with the potential for mixed use.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H358
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land adjacent to Westbury Homes Development, Bedford Road, Potton
Submitted proposal: Medium to high density housing.
Site Area (hectares): 3.47
Additional information submitted: A mix of housing types is proposed. Extension to boundaries of site H260 which was consulted on during the first phase.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: E80
Submission type: Employment
Site Name/Address: Land South of Sandy Road, Potton ( behind and adjacent to cemetery)
Submitted proposal: Development of a haulage yard to provide 20 jobs
Number of Jobs Proposed: 20
Site Area (hectares): 2.23
Additional information submitted: There would not necessarily need to be a building on the site but an office and vehicle servicing unit would be beneficial.
District Council initial comments: Potton 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.16 sites in Potton (13 residential sites and 3 employment sites) 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 Potton click here.
To view all original documentation submitted by landowners in Potton please click here.
See below for a list of sites consulted on during the first round of consultation.
Ref Number: H010
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Bury Hill, Potton
Submitted proposal: Development of 70+ dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 2.22
Additional information submitted: Access would be taken from Bury Hill. A 7m wide undeveloped strip will be retained alongside Potton Brook.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here. This site is within the floodplain. In general, development should avoid the floodplain. This issue will need further consideration.
Ref Number: H021
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: 64 Biggleswade Road, Potton
Submitted proposal: Development of 30+ dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H022
Submission type: Housing
Address: Drew's Land Site, Sandy Road, Potton
Submitted proposal: Residential - number of dwellings not specified
Site Area (hectares): 2.59
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H054
Submission type: Mixed Use
Site Name/Address: Land off Everton Road, Potton
Submitted proposal: Development of 100 dwellings, 19 B1 business units and community facilities
Site Area (hectares): 9.62
Additional information submitted: The proposal includes housing and employment provision, together with a "care village" comprising a nursing home and bungalows for the elderly, two separate community buildings, a garden and craft centre and a country park to the north-east of the site. Primary access would be from Everton Road with a new road linking Everton Road to Mill Lane.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H075
Submission type: Mixed Use
Site Name/Address: Land South of Horne Lane, Potton
Submitted proposal: Development of 120 to 160 dwellings, B1 employment and community facilities.
Number of jobs proposed: Unknown
Site Area (hectares): 5.31
Additional information submitted: A mix of housing and employment (offices and light industrial uses) are proposed, together with a community facility, possibly in the form of a 200-300 seat hall. Access would be taken from Sheepwalk Close. A comprehensive development would be possible with the site immediately to the west. This would provide a link road from Bury Hill to Biggleswade Road.
District Council initial comments: Potton 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: H089
Submission type: Mixed Use
Site Name/Address: Jay Farm, Myers Road, Potton
Submitted proposal: Development of up to 216 dwellings with employment use, and cultural hub
Number of jobs proposed: Unknown
Site Area (hectares): 7.29
Additional information submitted: Latest scheme submitted includes, mixed housing, live work dwellings, studio apartments, public open space and arts centre/theatre, and light industrial use.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H111
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: 35 Mill Lane, Potton
Submitted proposal: Development of 1-2 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.04
Additional information submitted: The site is suitable for 1 property or possibly 2 semi-detached properties.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H199
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land at Biggleswade Road, Potton
Submitted proposal: Development of 67 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 2.22
Additional information submitted: It is suggested this proposal would offer the opportunity, with either the site in isolation or in conjunction with the adjoining land, for a structured landscape scheme which would enhance the views from the south and east. It is proposed that the development would make best use of renewable energy features. The development would incorporate a range of properties.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H237
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Sutton Mill Road, Potton
Submitted proposal: Residential - number of dwellings not specified
Site Area (hectares): 1.96
Additional information submitted: It is proposed that the south facing sloping nature of the site would allow solar power to be incorporated within the scheme.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H238
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Everton Road, Potton
Submitted proposal: Residential - number of dwellings not specified
Site Area (hectares): 0.77
Additional information submitted: A mix of house types is proposed.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H239
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Deepdale, Potton
Submitted proposal: Development of 40 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 16.72
Additional information submitted: A low density development is proposed.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here. This site is partly within a County Wildlife Site. The separation of this site from the main part of Potton could raise sustainability issues.
Ref Number: H266
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land rear of Everton Road, Potton
Submitted proposal: Development of 39 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 1.33
Additional information submitted: There may be scope for live/work units to be incorporated into the development. It is proposed that development would make best use of renewable energy features.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H267
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land rear of Everton Road, Potton
Submitted proposal: Development of 141 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 4.82
Additional information submitted: Access to the site would be taken from the east. There may be scope for live/work units to be incorporated into the development.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H290
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land adj Westbury Homes Development, Old Bedford Road, Potton
Submitted proposal: Residential - number of dwellings not specified
Site Area (hectares): 1.89
Additional information submitted: Access would be from Old Bedford Road. Design is proposed to be similar to the adjacent new development. A medium to high density is proposed.
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H296
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: Land adj. 119 Everton Road, Potton
Submitted proposal: Development of 11 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 0.4
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
Ref Number: H297
Submission type: Housing
Site Name/Address: 6-8 Sutton Road, Potton
Submitted proposal: Development of 250-300 dwellings
Site Area (hectares): 8.07
Additional information submitted: N/A
District Council initial comments: Potton is identified in the emerging Core Strategy as a Minor Service Centre. Some growth would be expected here.
To view existing allocations in Potton click here to visit the Mid Beds Interactive Local Plan.