The report recommends that the Executive adopt the development brief as technical guidance for development management purposes.

That the development brief for land at Biggleswade Road, Potton be adopted as technical guidance for development management purposes.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Sustainable Communities – Strategic Planning and Economic Development that set out the development brief for land at Biggleswade Road, Potton.  The development brief provided the background and policy context for the site and its allocation for residential development.  The brief also set out the aims for the development identifying the particular constraints and opportunities of the site and confirmed the range of technical work which any planning application would need to address, including a Section 106 Agreement covering community facilities. 

The recommendations from the Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 26 September 2012 that were tabled at the meeting. 

The Executive Member responded to questions regarding traffic congestion, parking issues, a new community hall and the percentage of properties being allocated as affordable dwellings.  It was noted that the brief would be updated to include reference to adequate parking space in accordance with Policy CS4, the Central Bedfordshire Parking Strategy and the Design Guide. 

Reason for decision:  To meet the housing requirements for Central Bedfordshire (North) for the period up to 2026 as set out in the Core Strategy and Development Management Development Plan Document (adopted November 2009).

RESOLVED

that the development brief for land at Biggleswade Road, Potton be adopted as technical guidance for development management purposes.