Development proposals will not be permitted if they adversely affect the key views shown on Map 4 accompanying this Plan and as described below and in the Green Infrastructure Plan and Viewpoints Report.

Viewpoint 1 

A point south of the water tower at the edge of the parish in Cockayne Hatley

This Viewpoint provides an example of the peaceful, open, large scale agricultural landscape visible from one of the highest points in Cockayne Hatley. It is typical of the views of large fields and big open skies.

Viewpoint 2 

A point 150m south of Viewpoint 1 

This Viewpoint, similar to Viewpoint 1, is another example of the large fields and big open skies of this landscape on the edge of the county and bordering on Cambridgeshire.

Viewpoint 3 

Adjacent to the bus shelter at the top of Village Road, Cockayne Hatley

This Viewpoint illustrates the remote rural environment of Cockayne Hatley which is highly valued by residents.

Viewpoint 4 

Approximately 175m to the east of the hamlet of Cockayne Hatley on the opposite side of the built environment to Viewpoint 3 

The view back into the hamlet also illustrates its remote rural location. Views to the south and east show the typical large fields and open skies to the north east of Central Bedfordshire.

Viewpoint 5 

To the east of Viewpoint 4, adjacent to the Clopton Way

This Viewpoint, to the east of Viewpoint 4 illustrates the open agricultural landscape between Cockayne Hatley and Wrestlingworth to the south. It also shows the agricultural nature of the landscape immediately surrounding the built environment of Cockayne Hatley.

Viewpoint 6 

On the western boundary of the parish looking east towards Eyeworth in the middle distance and the Royston Hills on the horizon

This Viewpoint illustrates the uninterrupted panoramic views between small villages in the immediate area of the parish.

Viewpoint 7 

On the western parish boundary, north of Wrestlingworth, looking south

This is a traditional arable view with Manor Farm, Wrestlingworth and Lousy Bush Nature Reserve in the foreground. As with Viewpoint 6 it is valued as an example of the uninterrupted panoramic views between small settlements in the immediate area of the parish.

Viewpoint 8 

At the highest point between Lousy Bush Nature Reserve and Water End, Wrestlingworth

The view is to the east towards the mediaeval core of Wrestlingworth. It is important as a rare view into the built environment of the village which is located in a hollow.

Viewpoint 9 

Near the crossroads at the southern end of Wrestlingworth and looking north

This viewpoint is important as it includes a rare example of ancient meadowland, unusual in this arable environment. The view includes three old pollarded elm trees and looks towards St Peter’s Church Wrestlingworth.

Viewpoint 10 

Looking south on the road between Wrestlingworth and Guilden Morden

This view illustrates the large open field and big sky aspects which surrounds the parish.

For more information, please visit the Wrestlingworth and Cockayne Hatley Neighbourhood Plan