Clophill
The following sites have been selected for allocation in Clophill:| New Policy Reference | Issues and Options Policy Reference | Site Address | Summary of Proposal |
| HA17 | H157 | Land Adjacent to Castle Hill Court | Residential development providing a minimum of 10 dwellings |
| HA18 | H042 | Land Rear of 122-124 High Street | Residential development providing about 6 dwellings |
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Please see below for full policy text for Clophill.
Clophill
Clophill is identified as a Large Village. The settlement provides a relatively good range of services and facilities for its residents and benefits from good road access to Ampthill, Flitwick and Bedford.The village is considered to be a suitable location for the allocation of a small number of new dwellings.
Policy HA17 - Land adjacent to Castle Hill Court
Site Reference: H157
Site Area: 0.36 ha
Land adjacent to Castle Hill Court, Clophill, as identified on the Proposals Map, is allocated for residential development providing a minimum of 10 dwellings.
In addition to the general policy requirements in the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD and appropriate contributions to infrastructure provision in the Planning Obligations SPD, development on this site will be subject to the following:
In addition to the general policy requirements in the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD and appropriate contributions to infrastructure provision in the Planning Obligations SPD, development on this site will be subject to the following:
- Control of surface water drainage to ensure that there is no increase in run-off into surrounding water courses.
Policy HA18 - Land rear of 122-124 High Street, Clophill
Issues and Options Reference: H042
Area: 0.36 ha
Land rear of 122-124 High Street, Clophill, as identified on the Proposals Map, is allocated for residential development providing about 6 dwellings.
In addition to the general policy requirements in the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD and appropriate contributions to infrastructure provision in the Planning Obligations SPD, development on this site will be subject to the following:
In addition to the general policy requirements in the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD and appropriate contributions to infrastructure provision in the Planning Obligations SPD, development on this site will be subject to the following:
- The design and layout of development will respect the setting of the adjacent Grade II Listed Building, the Conservation Area and the linear character of the settlement.
- Development must demonstrate sensitivity to the surrounding landscape and features, with particular regard to the Flit River Valley and Cainhoe Castle Ancient Monument.

