MK45 Land, Silsoe Road, Maulden

The site extends to approximately 4.51 hectares (11. 15 acres) in its entirety and is being offered subject to outline planning with all matters reserved apart from access for 49 dwellings. The western part of the site does not form part of the allocation but is included sale as amenity land and for the provision of on-site surface water mitigation. The developable area of the site is 2.37 hectares providing a density of 20.6 dwellings per hectare. The land has previously been used as agricultural land and the developable area is categorised as Flood Zone 1 (low risk of flooding). However, the western part of the site is categorised as being susceptible to surface water flood risk. The proposed development makes provision for an attenuation pond within this part of the site.

The site is situated to the south-east of the desirable village of Maulden, Central Bedfordshire. The village of Maulden is located just off the A507 between Ampthill (2.3 miles) and Clophill (1.7 miles). The village provides a range of local shops and amenities including, convenience store and several pubs and restaurants.