We have put together an interactive map to make it easier for residents to find out information about the main Wixams development and the associated developments which together make Wixams town.
Using the map you can:
- See the boundaries of the different political levels and identify which you live in.
- Identify some of the main planning applications for different parts of the town.
- View the four main villages of the original Wixams development.
- View the additional housing developments which are not part of the main estate.
- Identify the recent commercial developments and their planning applications.
The map was made using maps and information provided by developers and councils in planning applications etc. We have done our best to make sure the information is accurate, but please get in touch to report any issues or make suggestions to improve it.
Instructions
The map is very easy to use, simply enable one or more layers from the menu at a time and then you can pan, pinch and zoom to navigate around the map and see the boundaries for those layers. You can also tap to select a shape on the map to access more information including a description and links to external sites or planning applications.
Please note: the map is much easier to use on desktop rather than mobile.
The different layers available are:
- Parliamentary Constituencies – Wixams is in the Mid-Bedfordshire constituency and we have added neighbouring constituencies for clarity.
- Local Authorities – Wixams is split between Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire.
- Wards – Each local authority is split into ward, each with 1 or more councillor. We have included the ward which cover Wixams and details of the associated councillors.
- Civil Parishes – Wixams is split across 4 parishes, we have included them all plus Wilshamstead parish as it borders Wixams.
- Wixams Villages & Zones – The original Wixams main development is made up of 4 villages, the town centre, the station quarter and the employment zone.
- Other Residential Developments – This layer includes all new residential areas which neighbour the main Wixams application.
- Greenways and Open Spaces – Shows the greenways which separate the 4 villages of Wixams and the open spaces which have, or will have, sports and leisure facilities.
- Schools – Includes the currently open primary schools and the secondary school in Wixams.
- Pre-Wixams – Bedford Road in Wixams was the A6 prior to the building of the dual-carriageway. Along Bedford Road are a number of properties which were part of Wilstead so these, along with Dane Lane, have been highlighted.
- Commercial Developments – The new warehousing developments have been added to the map, including the Northern Expansion Area, an outline application which enabled the Aldi, B&M and Fuse developments.
Ordnance Survey Election Maps
The OS have an excellent site for viewing all democratic maps for the entire country: