Message from the Developer’s Communication Department
I am writing on behalf of Redrow and Bellway, with regards to the site at Hill Farm, Sharnbrook, and to inform you of some infrastructure works which are being undertaken this week. We wanted to extend our apologies regarding the lack of communication surrounding the temporary traffic lights on Mill Road and provide you with information on the works.
As part of the due diligence investigations required as part of our planning application for Land at Hill Farm, Sharnbrook, we have now agreed with Bedford Borough Council highways and begun a series of work along Mill Road and Templars Way. These include trial holes which are being dug around the Hill Farm site to identify the precise location and depth of critical infrastructure.
To carry out these investigations accurately it is necessary that some invasive investigation is completed around the proposed Hill Farm site access points. As such, our appointed contractor, Lydon Contracting, will be completing these investigations this week, having obtained all necessary permits to undertake the work.
The works require short-term restrictions to traffic movement to ensure we are acting within the parameters of the agreed permits. To ensure the investigations are as minimally disruptive as possible, they will be taking place during the half-term school holiday this week.
The works itinerary is as follows:
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- 25.10.22 – undertake works within the highway on Templars Way
- 26.10.22 – undertake works within the highway on Templar Way and Mill Road, with limited works within the site.
- All works to be complete on 26.10.22.
We are committed to engaging with the local community throughout the planning process and apologise for the lack of communication in this instance. The dedicated Hill Farm project website has been updated accordingly to ensure that local residents can access information on these investigations and can be accessed here.