Goldington Road, Bedford
Land south of Goldington Road, Bedford
Consultation Now Closed
Consultation Now Closed
Who
Newcrest Estates Limited has submitted an application for the development of land to the south of Goldington Road, Bedford.
Summary
Planning application 20/00076/MAO was submitted at the beginning of 2020 and is currently being considered by Bedford Borough Council.
The application seeks outline planning permission for the demolition of all existing buildings, followed by the development of the land for employment purposes. It will include up to 21,500sqm of floorspace to provide offices, light industrial, general industrial and warehouse uses.
The proposal includes alterations to the access, parking provision and also the creation of a landscaped area alongside the river.
Background
The proposal offers an important opportunity to provide a new employment focus within Bedford. It will support the town's economic development, generating in region of 600 new employment opportunities. While recent employment developments in Bedford have focused on largescale 'regional' distribution warehouses, it is intended that the proposal at Goldington Road would cater for a more localised market, with a mix of smaller units available on a freehold basis. They would offer an opportunity for local businesses to own their own premises.
The development at Goldington Road will provide an element of employment provision to the east of the Bedford. It capitalises on the accessibility of the site and balances the recent developments to the western side of Bedford. It will consolidate and enhance the existing commercial uses along this eastern approach to Bedford.
The scheme also includes positive landscape and biodiversity enhancements to the river valley, creating a high quality environment and delivering increased opportunities for public access. It will enable future links to create an extended riverside walk along the Ouse from Bedford town centre to the east, reflecting with the Council's aspirations for this area.
Key Points
The application seeks outline planning permission only
A total of 2,500sqm of employment floorspace will be developed in phases
The proposal will deliver in the region of 600 new jobs
It will meet an identified need for more employment floorspace in the Borough
The development provides space for smaller, local businesses rather than large regional warehouses
The scheme includes landscape and wildlife enhancements
An area alongside the river will provide better opportunities for public access and riverside walks
Although outside the defined 'boundary', the site is contained by existing buildings
Improvements will be provided to the site's accessibility, benefiting the surrounding area as well.
Document Download
Full details of the proposal can be found in the documents below:
List of Documents available to download
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