Policy information sourced from the Houghton Regis Neighbourhood Plan
I1: Infrastructure for new development
Development proposals must, through Section 106 agreements, Community Infrastructure Levy or other mechanisms, provide for timely delivery of essential infrastructure needs arising from the scheme which may include:
- Community facilities, health and education facilities,
- site access and any additional road capacity, car parking and public transport provision,
- new infrastructure to ensure the development is accessible by foot, cycle and people with mobility impairment and connections to link with existing walking and cycling routes,
- provision of convenient access to the middle of the town by foot,
- any additional capacity in local services in particular health and schools,
- formal sports facilities, recreational open space and amenity open space,
- future maintenance of open spaces, hard and soft landscaping and other public areas and facilities,
- appropriate and adequate lighting; and
- suitable capacity in local infrastructure including power supply, sewerage and drainage.
For more information, please visit the Houghton Regis Neighbourhood Plan