Exhibition of new plans for Arlesey
An exhibition showing ‘indicative’ plans for the development East of
the High Street in Arlesey was held on the 8th and 9th September
2016 at the Youth Centre in Arlesey.
The plans show how the mix of housing, schools, retail space, cycle/
walking routes and green space could look once the development
goes ahead.
Visitors to the exhibition were encouraged to fill in questionnaires
and return them with comments by 26th September 2016.
Some notable comments from residents, to on the button, have
been that the plans show a good mix of housing and green space.
However the plans can interpreted as falling short in some crucial
areas. The employment area that was proposed in the adopted
masterplan has been removed from these new plans. At the exhibition
residents were told this is due to the location of a gas main in this
area, and that it was also prone to waterlogging. Some residents have
questioned “How can the plans, that were adopted by Central Beds
Council, be changed so drastically?”
When asked, Arlesey Town Council were due to discuss the plans at
a recent meeting, after this issue of on the button had gone to press.
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Telereal Trillium are the one of the largest property companies
in the UK and are handling the land to the eastern side of the High
Street. Eric Williamson of Telereal Trillium commented: “We have
created a development proposal that seeks to deliver the core aims of
the Masterplan Document, and is informed by the detailed technical
studies undertaken so far. We aim to deliver a new vibrant local centre
for Arlesey, together with new housing, facilities and infrastructure.”
Key points on the plan are:
• A new two form entry lower school
• A new local centre for new and existing residents
• A new GP surgery
• New employment opportunities centred around the local centre
• A community building
• Up to 1,000 new private and affordable homes
• A new link road
• A pedestrian and cycle bridge over the A507
• Integrated footpaths and safe cycle ways
• Public open space
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