Public Consultation
Land off Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford
The Site
The site is approximately 1.08 hectares and is located immediately north-west of the Steppingley Road Allotments and north-east of Flitwick Leisure Centre. Please see the Site Plan above.
The site is accessed off Steppingley Road via a new road associated with the new care facility south of the site.
The site benefits from excellent connectivity, being just 0.8 miles from Milton Keynes Central Station, which provides frequent services to London Euston in around 40 minutes. It is also within walking distance of green spaces such as North and South Loughton Valley Park, Campbell Park, and Ouzel Valley Park, as well as key retail and leisure facilities like Midsummer Place Shopping Centre. The site is not statutory or locally listed nor is it within a conservation area. Additionally, the building is not recognised on the Milton Keynes New Town Heritage Register.
The immediate surroundings are evolving, with an increasing focus on residential-led development. The nearby Almere development (up to 17 storeys) and other large-scale buildings along Avebury Boulevard reflect the city's vision for a modern and sustainable urban living environment. The townscape context of Central Milton Keynes has changed significantly over the last 10 years with numerous tall building developments (in excess of 8 storeys) having been built, under construction or granted planning permission. This position is acknowledged in the emerging local plan which recognises the importance that height will play in the development of Central Milton Keynes.
The Proposals
The proposed development comprises 25 dwellings, designed by Osborne Architects on behalf of Snowdon Homes, in partnership with Flitwick Town Council. There will be a mix of two, three and four bedroom homes. The proposed development also includes vehicle and cycle parking (in accordance with Central Bedfordshire's Parking Standards), private amenity space, landscaping, and a sustainable drainage system.
Snowdon Homes intends to submit a request to Central Bedfordshire Council for pre-application advice imminently. The target submission date for the planning application is May / June 2025.
Once submitted, it will be possible to view the planning application on Central Bedfordshire Council's planning application search website, which can be accessed using the button below.
This consultation website is to allow for the proposed development details to be viewed and commented upon at a time convenient for you. If you have any comments for consideration, please use the feedback form below.
Snowdon Homes intends to submit a request to Central Bedfordshire Council for pre-application advice imminently. The target submission date for the planning application is May / June 2025.
Once submitted, it will be possible to view the planning application on Central Bedfordshire Council's planning application search website, which can be accessed using the button below.
Your feedback is important and will be considered as part of the consultation process. In accordance with GDPR, your views will not be passed to any third-party organisations and will only be used internally for the purposes of understanding your views on the proposals.
This consultation website is to allow for the proposed development details to be viewed and commented upon at a time convenient for you. If you have any comments for consideration, please use the feedback form below.
Snowdon Homes intends to submit a request to Central Bedfordshire Council for pre-application advice imminently. The target submission date for the planning application is May / June 2025.
Once submitted, it will be possible to view the planning application on Central Bedfordshire Council's planning application search website, which can be accessed using the button below.
This consultation website allows the proposed development details to be viewed and commented upon at a time convenient for you. If you have any comments for consideration, please use the feedback form below.
Your feedback is important and will be considered as part of the consultation process. In accordance with GDPR, your views will not be passed to any third-party organisations and will only be used internally for the purposes of understanding your views on the proposals.
Your feedback is important and will be considered as part of the consultation process. In accordance with GDPR, your views will not be passed to any third-party organisations and will only be used internally for the purposes of understanding your views on the proposals.
