A community petition has been launched in Clapham opposing plans for a 570-home development on open land between Highbury Grove and The Baulk, promoted by Hallam Land. Residents warn that the scheme, alongside a separate proposal for 500 homes at Milton Road, would add over 1,000 houses to the rural village, potentially overwhelming local roads, schools, healthcare services, and impacting air quality and biodiversity.
Hallam Land presented the development as a sustainable neighbourhood featuring a new village green, preservation of local heritage sites, biodiversity net gain, and sustainable drainage solutions. However, residents remain concerned about traffic congestion, infrastructure strain, and the developer's approach to resolving issues such as road bottlenecks and parking. The petition aims to demonstrate community opposition ahead of formal planning applications, with organisers encouraging individual objections to be submitted to Bedford Borough Council.
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