Land East of the M1, North West of Broughton Road, Salford, MK17 8BU Data via plota.co.uk
Description
Outline application (means of access from Broughton Road and Broughton Grounds Lane to be considered, with all other matters of access, layout, scale, appearance and landscaping reserved) for a cross-boundary mixed-use urban extension proposing up to 3,500 dwellings (2,750 in Milton Keynes and 750 in Central Bedfordshire) across market, affordable, and self/custom-build housing; mixed-use employment areas; Retirement and specialised housing; early years, primary, and secondary schools; and mixed use neighbourhood and local centres and community facilities. Development includes a multi-modal transport hub, active travel routes and public transport infrastructure, highways improvements (including works to the M1 motorway bridges and a new active travel bridge), the diversion of watercourses and associated works including sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), utilities, ground remodelling, earthworks and demolition of existing structures, with the creation of green spaces including sports pitches, play areas, structural landscaping and habitat creation. An EIA application. Data via plota.co.uk
Central Bedfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #62 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).