North West Dunstable will provide up to 650 new high-quality mixed tenure homes, which are crucial to meet the demand for housing in and around the town where 26, 500 new homes are needed by 2026 (in the Luton, Dunstable, Houghton Regis and Leighton-Linslade areas).
We are seeking to create a new development which is distinctive and takes its cue from its unique natural and historical context. Adopting a similar approach to other Garden Suburbs, we have arranged the development concentrically around Maiden Bower and the intervening parkland, so that this important landscape feature is at the heart of the site. The road network will be aligned to provide glimpsed views of Maiden Bower, providing a subtle reminder of the historical significance of this archaeological feature. Our proposals are designed to form a natural extension to the existing town and include:
Residential Eastern Edge
The housing element of the scheme will be located to the East of the site, adjacent to the existing residential area. Homes will vary in size from one through to five bedroom houses, with a mixture of contemporary and traditional styles. It is envisaged that the housing will generally comprise two or three storey buildings to the East decreasing to only two stories as you move West.
Our proposals include a new local centre and the possibility of a new local shop(s) and other local facilities.
All of the proposed new houses will be no more than 400 metres from a bus stop and a new bus route will provide residents with easy access to the wider facilities on offer in the town.
A Health Impact Assessment is underway to ensure that the development complies with Bedfordshire Primary Health Care Trust’s Objectives for achieving Healthy Lifestyles.
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Rural Western Aspect
The western aspect of the development focuses on the Scheduled Ancient Monument of Maiden Bower and the provision of 8 hectares of formal open space and 20 hectares of managed publicly accessible parkland. Historically the land surrounding the Bower was chalk grassland. We intend to restore this important chalk grassland and to protect and manage Maiden Bower for future generations to enjoy.
Interpretation signage, to explain the archaeological and landscape significance of the area will also be provided.
Strategic landscaping and planting will wrap around the western edge of the new housing creating an essential buffer between the urban element to the East and rural areas to the West.
New linkages to recently provided cycleways and the preservation of public rights of way will enhance the connectivity of the site and promote the use of sustainable means of travel.
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