Policy information sourced from the Biggleswade Neighbourhood Plan
BSP1: Sustainable Development and Growth
- In addition to sites allocated in the Local Plan, sustainable development and growth is positively encouraged in the following locations, subject to meeting other policy requirements in this Neighbourhood Plan and taking account of flood risk:
- the defined town centre, in accordance with Policy BTC1;
- brownfield sites in existing built areas, in accordance with Policies BEM1 and/or BRD1;
- infill residential development for gaps in existing built frontages, in accordance with Policy BPD1;
- demolition and redevelopment of buildings, excluding listed buildings or conservation area buildings that contribute to the special architectural or historic interest of the area;
- sensitive refurbishment and suitable reuse of existing buildings, including historic buildings.
- Development leading to the loss of Biggleswade’s remaining agricultural land will only be supported where alternative sites, including brown field sites, cannot be identified.
For more information, please visit the Biggleswade Neighbourhood Plan