Our landscape vision for Biggleswade East delivers strategic open space for both the new settlement and the wider Biggleswade community. At its heart is a new country park designed to enhance biodiversity and open up previously inaccessible, low-grade farmland. A strong landscape framework connects with the wider green infrastructure network, prevents coalescence with neighbouring villages, and screens sensitive views. The country park is complemented by a series of accessible open spaces, including allotments, playing fields, bridleways, village greens and informal landscapes. From every home, residents will be just a few steps away from nature. This was one of our core placemaking principles. We worked closely with the urban design team to ensure landscape reaches into the development itself. This approach subdivides neighbourhoods and brings nature close to homes. Tree-lined streets, small greens and play areas extend into even the more urban areas, offering diverse spaces for recreation, gathering and quiet reflection. Enhancements to existing spaces, such as Biggleswade Common and grassland habitats along the site’s northern boundary, are balanced by bold new interventions. Along the western edge, a linear park integrates a mosaic of wetlands, boardwalks, bridges and bird hides, developed in collaboration with the RSPB at Sandy. These spaces provide a mix of quiet wildlife zones and interactive areas for play and exploration. A comprehensive footpath and trail network links the development to Biggleswade town and its station, promoting healthy lifestyles and encouraging access to the countryside.
