Question 2. Please submit any sites for employment and housing you wish to suggest for allocation in the Local Plan. Provide as much information and supporting evidence as possible.
Newton Hall Industrial Estate, Town Street, Newton
4.97
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Industrial
N/A
N/A
Previously developed land
Retirement living community with social and health services based around previous listed house(now offices) on existing industrial estate(previously developed land).
Benefits include removal of lorry traffic from village, use of shared facilities by local community, enables elderly persons to downsize to free-up larger properties for families. To provide better connectivity into village and facilities.
70 bed care home and approximately 100-120 smaller retirement dwellings and associated care and servicing facilities, including community hub.
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2 existing vehicular accesses
Newton Hall is Grade II listed. The lodge at Newton Hall is also Grade II listed.
Site is extremely well served by super broadband, fibre saving site, 300kw 3 phase power
Landowner has made the site available for development
Acute and growing need for elderly persons accommodation in the district. Site characteristics of existing buildings (some listed) appropriate use relating to retirement living proposal.
N/A
N/A
2021
2023
2
N/A
Platts Farm, 13 High Street, West WIckham, Cambridgeshire.
1.2
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Agricultural
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development
The proposed development would provide additional housing, adding to the range and type of housing available in the village. The proposal would also improve the appearance of the site by replacement of derelict modern farm buildings with an well-spaced housing scheme and the conversion of traditional barns. This would enhance the character and appearance of the West Wickham Conservation Area, of which the site forms part.
Approximately 7 dwellings
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Existing access off High Street. It is proposed to reposition the access slightly to improve visibility.
The landowner no longer requires the site for agricultural purposes. It is therefore available for development. No constraints have been identified to date which would prevent development coming forward in the short-term.
It is considered that the site would be attractive to the market. The site is located close to the centre of a rural village, which is within easy reach of Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Newmarket and Haverhill. The site offers an opportunity to create a spacious housing scheme.
No. The site is in single ownership and no other land is needed to bring forward development.
There is an unimplemented permission for one dwelling. This has not been built out as a comprehensive approach to the redevelopment of the land is proposed.
2020
2022
2
N/A
LAND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WILLINGHAM ROAD, OVER, CAMBRIDGE
1.94
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Agriculture / Livestock Grazing
N/A
RC/0140/59 - Erection of a bungalow - approved 3rd July 1959.
Greenfield
Residential development
The site is within walking distance of the village centre of Over, so will support the vitality of the village and local businesses.
Residential development of up to 43 units with associated open space and landscaping. This is based on a density of 30dph and adequate provision of open space.
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Vehicular access is already achieved off Willingham Road, although it will need to be upgraded to an adoptable standard.
Land stability is unknown and geological investigations are yet to be undertaken.
The land is within a waste water treatment works safeguarding area. The site is in Flood Zone 1 and thus is at a low risk of flooding. There is no known contamination on-site. Any future planning application would be accompanied by a Phase 1 Contamination Assessment, which would assess the likelihood of contamination and recommend mitigation measures (if necessary). It is unknown as to whether protected species are present on-site. Any future planning application would be accompanied by a Phase 1 Ecology Assessment, which would assess the likelihood of protected species being present on-site. Should there be a likelihood of protected species on-site, then further surveys would be undertaken and mitigation measures would be proposed e.g. the provision of bat/bird boxes.
The site has a mains water supply and other services can be connected from the public highway.
The landowner is keen to develop the site and has received enquiries.
The site adjoins the built environment of the village of Over and thus is in close proximity to key services and facilities e.g. Over County Primary School. Over also has relatively low land values in comparison to other areas of the District. All identified constraints are considered to be minor and/or easily overcome.
N/A
N/A
2021/2022
2022/2023
1
N/A
Land to the west of Malton Rd, Orwell, Royston, 52.133641, -0.006552
8.5
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The Site is in use for agricultural purposes
N/A
The Council's online planning records confirms that the Site has no relevant planning history.
Greenfield
The Site is relatively flat and extends to approximately 8.5ha (northern parcel extending to 2.0ha and southern parcel to 6.5ha). The Site is bound to the north by the rear gardens of properties off the High Street, to the east by Malton Road, to the south partially by hedgerow and to the west by established hedgerow and the rear gardens of properties off Lotfield Street and Pearmains Close. A drain separates the two parts of the Site. The Site is located in a relatively sustainable location on the south eastern edge of the village of Orwell. The No.75 bus service provides Orwell with a daily bus service (x5) (Monday-Friday) to Drummer Street Station, Cambridge, this service drops to a twice daily on a Saturday. The nearest rail connection is located approximately 3 miles to the south east of the Site at Shepreth, which provides hourly services (Monday-Sunday) to Cambridge and London Kings Cross. The Site provides a good opportunity for residential development with this including market and affordable housing.
The development would provide both market and affordable housing in Orwell. Development would also bring associated economic benefits, inter alia, part-time and fulltime equivalent (FTE) jobs.
Site A - up to 35 residential units; and Site B - up to 120 residential units. Total - up to 155 residential units
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Access to Site A would be either from the High Street requiring third party land or from Malton Road, across Site B.
The Site lies on the south eastern edge of the village of Orwell and it is therefore considered other utilities such as mains water supply, sewerage, gas, electricity and broadband are available. Further studies will need to be undertaken in respect of capacity of these utility services.
The Site has no physical constraints on its development.
As the Site has no significant constraints, the Site in our opinion will be attractive in the market.
N/A
N/A
Within the next 5 years
2021
1-2
N/A
Garden Buildings (multiple) Vegetable patch Occasional grazing
N/A
N/A
Site is partly developed for residential use, approximately 50% previously developed.
Mixed use of private homes, assisted living healthcare (resi).
This is a partly brownfield site (50%) within a predominantly residential area, surrounded by existing development and soon to be adjacent the Eddington development on its southern boundary. The site is within an urban environment and within a very sustainable location with vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access directly from the Huntingdon Road. Much of the built form in the vicinity of the site is of large detached dwellings along Huntingdon Road and within nearby Girton village. Huntingdon Road is on key routes with ease of access into and out of Cambridge. The site abuts the village development boundary of Girton and the site (being surrounded on three sides by built form (current and proposed) is appropriately located. The site does not serve a greenbelt purpose as it does not fulfil the five purposes of greenbelt designation. There is an acute need for care home/elderly persons accommodation in the district and to serve the local area. This site is ideally located within an urban area of large detached dwellings. The new joint local plan will need to contain a specific planning policy to accommodate retirement/elderly persons living. This site will help deliver that policy.
70 bed care home and/or retirement dwellings or up to 10 family dwellings and open space
No answer given
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2 points of existing access (1 via Thorpe, and 1 via Bunkers Hill)
No answer given
No answer given
No answer given
All services and utilities available for connection
Vehicular access available now Greenfield site (50%) with no constraints
Very good and interest shown by developers
No
N/A
2020
2022
2
N/A
Agricultural buildings and amenity land associated with 39 Peirce Lane
Agricultural buildings and amenity land associated with 39 Peirce Lane
Based upon the information available on the South Cambridgeshire District Council website, the application site has no recorded planning history. A preapplication submission (Ref No. PRE/0241/18) was submitted in July 2018, a copy of which can be found at Appendix 2.
Mixture - Agricultural buildings and amenity land associated with 39 Peirce Lane, Fulbourn
Residential development of; amenity land to form two residential dwellings, demolition of a wooden agricultural building to provide one residential dwelling, conversion of an agricultural building (store) to provide one residential dwelling. Creating a total of four residential dwellings.
Additional housing provision within a sustainable location, providing access to all of the village amenities of Fulbourn.
4 - Please refer to pre-application Appendix 2.
No answer given
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The site is accessed directly from the Public Highway (Pierce Lane) As per the written response at Appendix 3, we have obtained quotations for a speed survey and traffic management plans which we intend to commission in the near future.
No answer given
As per the written response from a recent preapplication submission (Appendix 3), we will be instructing an Environmental Consultant to produce a Phase 1 Environmental Survey in the near future. Please see: Appendix 4 - Flood Risk Map Appendix 5 - DEFRA Magic Maps Preliminary Ecological Appraisal submitted 01/10/2019
No answer given
The site is NOT crossed or adjacent to any key utilities Mains electricity, water, drainage, gas and broadband are connected to 39 Pierce Lane. Connection to the site would be via Pierce Lane.
The site benefits from vacant possession and is has an unrestricted title. Please also refer to the response to the pre-app submission attached as Appendix 3.
The site is within a residential area, close to amenities. The site is within the affluent and popular village of Fulbourn, situated in a built up residential area and a sustainable location.
No
N/A
within 1 year
within 3 years
3
N/A
Paddock
N/A
S/0581/16/FL - Two proposed dwellings - approved S/2834/18/FL - Re-position of proposed two dwellings as per consent ref: S/0581/16/FL - approved These applications relate to the two dwellings under construction adjacent to the site.
Greenfield
Residential development, open space and associated infrastructure.
Public open space, enhanced landscaping, possible financial contributions. See attached promotional document for more information.
The dwelling estimate of up to 17 is informed by a suite of technical works highlighting site constraints.
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Vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access to the potential allocation will be gained directly from Long Lane, via the new access road that is being provided as part of the consented scheme (planning reference - S/0581/18/FUL) for two residential dwellings. See promotional document.
It is envisaged that any scheme would be served by the full range of utilities required to serve a residential development of this scale. At the planning application stage, technical work would confirm the capacity of local infrastructure and the applicant would work with providers to establish a robust solution to serve the scheme without having a detrimental impact on the existing community.
Landowner and promoter in discussions to progress site
Site is viable and available for residential development.
N/A
N/A
Within one year of obtaining planning permission.
One year from commencement of development.
1
N/A
Land north of Elbourn Way and The Limes, Bassingbourn
2.82
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Agricultural land, open land and drainage lagoon
N/A
N/A
Mixture
Residential development with open space.
Public Open Space
30-40 Dwellings
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See draft masterplan - access from Elbourn Way. This does involve additional third party land but heads of terms for an agreement are in place
See Planning Policy Overview and Analysis. Landscape and Visual Statement and Technical Note on Flood Risk The Below information has been extracted from the applicants Landscape and Visual statement: The site does not fall within or lie close to AONB or National Park landscape designations. 2.4 There are no registered historic parks and gardens within a 2km radius of the site. 2.5 The site does not fall within a Local Green Space as described in Policy NH/12 in the Local Plan. 2.6 The western half of the site at Bassingbourn falls within the Bassingbourn Conservation Area, which is subject to Policy NH/14 in the Local Plan.
See Planning Policy Overview and Analysis
The land is available as the access rights have been agreed in principle. Standard planning considerations will need to be further reviewed and mitigated where necessary.
Very attractive owing to the location of the site within the village and the desirability of the village given the transport links
Yes but solutions are agreed
Yes the site was proposed for a housing allocation within the early 1990's but was removed by the Examining Inspector
2021
2022
2
Yes the drainage lagoon can be removed and the drainage reconfigured within the site
Golf practice ground
Leisure as part of golf club
N/A
Previously developed
Residential development with open space and community facilities
Community building and Public open space
30-40 dwellings
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See draft masterplan
See Technical Note on Flood Risk and draft masterplan
See Technical Note on Flood Risk and Planning Policy Overview and Analysis
Electricity line would be undergrounded (if need be). Otherwise services are available from Oakington Road
No constraints
Very attractive owing to the location of the site within the village and the desirability of the village given the transport links
N/A
N/A
2021
2022
1
Yes through undergrounding the overhead electricity line which is not considered to act as a constraint to the viable delivery of the site
Garden
N/A
Permission 5 Sept 2016 Ref S/1663/16/FL Leisure complex, indoor swimming pool, cinema etc
Garden
70 bed care home and/or retirement living proposal of 15-20 properties off existing vehicular access
Site adjoins Kneesworth village and close to Bassingbourn. Proposal would enable downsizing opportunity for local elderly residents and/or care home requirements. Ease of access of major road.
70 bed care home and/or retirement living proposal of 15-20 properties.
No answer given
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Use of existing access off Ermine Street
No answer given
No answer given
No answer given
Site is well served by the key utilities
Landowner has made site available for development
Site has excellent vehicular access from main road. Site adjoins village boundary and is close to Bassingbourn.
N/A
N/A
2021
2023
2
N/A
Agricultural
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
New mixed-use settlement with associated infrastructure
Strategic scale development to deliver new homes and jobs to the highest sustainable standards, located with strategic improvements to transport infrastructure.
7,000
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The site enjoys a number of road frontages, with some existing smaller scale access points. As a strategic development, it will require access improvements, but there are no reasons why such access infrastructure upgrades could not take place as part of a coordinated development.
Existing green infrastructure and undulating site, but all can be readily accommodated within a masterplan.
Existing green infrastructure and undulating site, but all can be readily accommodated within a masterplan
As a strategic development proposal it will require upgrades to utilities. There are utilities available in the locality and there are no reasons presently evident that would prevent such utility upgrades to serve a large scale development.
The site is currently in agricultural use. Delivery will be led by the planning process
The land owner is supported by a full professional team including residential agency
The College owns the entire land holding. There are no legal/land issues that would delay development of the site.
N/A
2028
2048
20
N/A
Land to the west and east of Duxford Road, Whittlesford (refer to accompanying plan ref: 17002_ID03_B)
109.8
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Agricultural land
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
A proposed sustainable residential-led mixed-use development with excellent sustainable connectivity to Cambridge and key employment centres, whilst stitching together the village's existing disparate built form through the provision of connected routes and high quality supporting community and social infrastructure. The proposals could deliver:- * c.1,200 new homes for sale and for rent, including 40% affordable, keyworker, older persons housing and/or a residential care home. * Primary and pre-primary education facilities. * Community, retail, leisure and medical facilities. * Accessible open space and recreation spaces and enhanced biodiversity gain. * Walking and cycling routes within and beyond site including safer links to railway station. * Enhanced social links between existing parts of village through provision of new services, facilities, jobs and open space..
The benefits that could arise from the proposed sustainable residential-led mixed-use comprehensive development are: * the stitching together of the village's existing disparate built form through the provision of connected routes and high quality supporting community and social infrastructure, and form a consolidated and integrated community; * to optimise the opportunities to provide growth in a sustainable location with good and enhanced accessibility to major centres of employment, both existing (Cambridge Science Park and NHS hospitals, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Wellcome Genome Campus and Stansted Airport) and proposed (further expansion of Biomedical Centre and NHS campus); * growth would enable the village to be self-sustaining in terms of its range of services and facilities, and create sufficient critical mass to support a wide range and mix of housing of various types and tenures. * the overall level of benefits would create a much wider range and greater level of benefits than could be delivered by smaller incremental developments scattered throughout the district. * there are exceptional circumstances to justify an amendment to the Green Belt to allow for development at Whittlesford to meet the need for homes and facilities in South Cambridgeshire to support local growth and minimise congestion. The location and presence of Whittlesford Parkway Station provides the opportunity to consolidate the existing settlements into a comprehensive sustainable community without compromising the essential functions of the Green Belt.
Circa 1,200 new homes
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Current access points for farm vehicles. The site is located to the south of Whittlesford Centre and fronts onto Duxford Road, which joins the A505 via a staggered priority junction. Direct vehicular access to the site can be achieved via Duxford Road, details subject to further design work. Secondary access can be provided via Royston Road.
Topographically the Site is a largely flat area, varying by no more than 15m in elevation over c.104ha, and sits at a level consistent with the adjacent roads and settlement to the west, north and south. The highest point is around c.38m AOD located along Duxford Road, from which the land slopes gently away, north and south, over the Site. There are no topographical conditions to prevent development.
The whole of the site lies within Flood Zone 1. There are no known issues relating to contamination that would be likely to affect development of the site. It is anticipated that a suitable engineered sustainable urban drainage design solution can be found to ensure no material changes to the existing hydrological regime (water quality/quantity) to both the River Cam and Middle Moor. There are no statutory designations of International /European value either at, or within 5km of the Site. An Extended Phase 1 Survey was carried out in July 2018 which identified habitats on site to be of low intrinsic value (local level or less) and dominated by arable/poor semi-improved grassland. This is likely to limit the value of species populations/assemblages likely to use the Site, to of only local-level value or less. There are no designated heritage assets within the Site boundaries, although there are several in the wider area including 57 Listed Buildings, 2 Scheduled Ancient Monuments and 1 Registered Park & Garden. Despite the presence of these designated heritage assets in the wider area, there are no 'in principle' archaeological or heritage constraints to the future development of the Site. New development will be sympathetic to the appearance and character of the existing village. Appropriate design and layout will ensure that designated heritage assets in the vicinity will not be adversely affected. The site is of sufficient size to provide a high quality framework of landscaping and green infrastructure, with spacious green buffers to protect and enhance designated heritage assets and their settings. Opportunities exist to deliver a net biodiversity gain to include: - New native tree/shrub/hedgerow planting to enhance the existing boundary network; - Creation of Lowland Meadows-equivalent grassland within informal greenspace, and other ‘wildflower mix’ grassland in formal greenspaces; - Creation of ponds; - Creation of wetland habitats along the River Cam floodplain; - Installation of durable, good-quality bird and bat boxes on or within the walls of new buildings; - Wildlife-sensitive lighting scheme with particular regard to foraging bats; - Appropriate design of SuDS features to increase biodiversity value; - Ongoing management of existing and newly created habitats in accordance with management plan; and - Creation of a circular ‘nature trail’ which includes a walk along part of the River Cam.
All main utilities are available locally but will need to be enhanced to facilitate development of the scale proposed.
Land is available now but in view of the potential scale and capacity of the potential development it would need to be phased over a 10-15 year period.
Market attractiveness would be high because of proximity to existing and potential employment opportunities, access to rail network, strategic road network and other modes of travel, attractive environment and overall level of sustainability. Demand for housing high in this location.
N/A
Not previously allocated
2-3 years following Local Plan allocation, ie c. 2024
2034 - 2039
10-15 years
N/A
Agriculture
N/A
C/0776/64- residential development on 2.7 acres refused 1/1/65 S/4482/17/FL –Erection of a new live/work unit revised access and associated infrastructure following demolition of existing barn WITHDRAWN 26/3/18
Greenfield
Residential Development with green open space
Housing to meet local needs for open market and affordable
20-30 houses with open space/recreation facilities.
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Access to main roads on High Street and Elsworth Road
Small area on NE boundary in flood zone 2+3. No development there and will form amenity/environmental area.
All mains services are located to the site in the main road.
The land is available and there are no constraints to development.
Attractive-Conington is a small thriving village with a popular public house. It has a regular bus service and good road connections to A14.
None known
N/A
2020-2021
2022-2023
2
N/A
Agriculture
N/A
Application ref. S/0096/17/OL The site has previously been the subject of a planning application and appeal for up to 95 dwellings. The appeal was dismissed as the inspector found that the environmental harm that would arise from the proposal due to landscape harm would be contrary to the development plan. However, Gladman does not consider that this conclusion precludes the site from any form of residential development and wishes to promote the site for a smaller, ribbon style development that would run parallel with Back Road and would therefore have a substantially lower landscape impact.
Greenfield
Residential development with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system.
Gladman would be willing to make CIL compliant contributions towards improvements to local infrastructure. The development could provide: market housing; affordable housing; construction employment; increased household expenditure in the local area, supporting local services and facilities; publicly accessible formal and informal open space; enhancements to biodiversity through new planting and delivery of green infrastructure.
Number of dwellings to be confirmed
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Access can be achieved off Back Road.
Gladman accepted through the previous application and appeal that the proposed development of up to 95 dwellings would cause some harm to the protected roadside verge where it crosses the road edge, as a small section of the verge (less than 10m2) would need to be removed to accommodate access to the site. However, as noted in the appeal decision, the protected verge is not in good condition at this location and the Council agree that the loss of this part of the verge would be unlikely to result in major degradation of the protected roadside verge overall and that any habitat loss could be adequately compensated for by the proposed creation of new grassland nearby. In conclusion, the appeal inspector considered that the proposed development would significantly enhance biodiversity. The site has previously been the subject of a planning application and appeal for up to 95 dwellings. The appeal was dismissed as the inspector found that the environmental harm that would arise from the proposal due to landscape harm would be contrary to the development plan. However, Gladman does not consider that this conclusion precludes the site from any form of residential development and wishes to promote the site for a smaller, ribbon-style development that would run parallel with Back Road and would therefore have a substantially lower landscape impact.
Through the previous planning application, Anglian Water confirmed that foul drainage from this development is in catchment of Linton WRC that will have available capacity for these flows and that the sewerage system at present has available capacity for foul flows. A Utilities Statement submitted with the previous planning application has not highlighted any concerns with servicing the proposed development with new gas, water, electric or telecommunication connections.
There is a signed contract, in the form of a promotion agreement, between Gladman and the landowners to promote the land for residential development. The land could released as soon as planning permission is granted.
Based on our experience in the Cambridgeshire area, we would anticipate strong interest from housebuilders in this area. Gladman has well-established connections with both national and regional housebuilders.
No known constraints
N/A
First completions 2 years following grant of planning permission.
tbc
tbc
N/A
Land off Balsham Road, Linton
3.07
Agriculture
N/A
S/2650/17/OL The application was refused on 20th October 2017, for reasons concerning insufficient information with regard to highways and archaeology respectively. These reasons have since been addressed.
Greenfield
Residential development of up to 65 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system
Gladman would be willing to make CIL compliant contributions towards improvements to local infrastructure. The development could provide: market housing; affordable housing; construction employment; increased household expenditure in the local area, supporting local services and facilities; publicly accessible formal and informal open space; enhancements to biodiversity through new planting and delivery of green infrastructure.
65 Dwellings
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It has been demonstrated through planning application ref. S/2650/17/OL that access could be achieved off Balsham Road. The highways team at Cambridgeshire County Council has not raised any concerns with the proposed vehicular access and confirmed through pre-application discussions that the design for a simple T junction would be acceptable in principle. Attached email correspondence between CCC Highways and Iceni (May/June 2017). Attached Proposed Site Access Plan (ref. 17-T041-0 Rev. A).
The second of the reasons for refusal of the previous planning application (ref S/2650/17/OL) concerned insufficient information in respect of archaeology. The Historic Environment Team at Cambridgeshire County Council had recommended a geophysical survey be undertaken. Such a survey has been undertaken. Attached Archaeological Geophysical Survey.
Through the previous planning application, Anglian Water confirmed that foul drainage from this development is in catchment of Linton WRC that will have available capacity for these flows and that the sewerage system at present has available capacity for foul flows. A Utilities Statement submitted with the previous planning application has not highlighted any concerns with servicing the proposed development with new gas, water, electric or telecommunication connections. Attached consultee response from Anglian Water. The information below has been extracted from the concluding section of the applicants attached Utilities Statement. Initial investigations have not highlighted any concerns or engineering difficulties with servicing the proposed development with new gas, water, electric or telecommunication connections. New infrastructure and service connection costs are anticipated to be in line with those expected for a standard development of this scale. It should be noted that all Utility Providers have a licence obligation to ensure that any connections to the system comply with all relevant regulations, legislation and Engineering Recommendations so therefore do not have an adverse effect to the supply and quantity of supply to existing customers.
There is a signed contract, in the form of a promotion agreement, between Gladman and the landowners to promote the land for residential development. The land could released as soon as planning permission is granted.
Based on our experience in the Cambridgeshire area, we would anticipate strong interest from housebuilders in this area. Gladman has well-established connections with both national and regional housebuilders.
No
N/A
First completions 2 years following grant of outline planning permission.
4 years
2
N/A
Land off New Road, Melbourn
5.88
Plum orchard
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system.
Gladman would be willing to make CIL compliant contributions towards improvements to local infrastructure. The development could provide: market housing; affordable housing; construction employment; increased household expenditure in the local area, supporting local services and facilities; publicly accessible formal and informal open space; enhancements to biodiversity through new planting and delivery of green infrastructure.
Approximately 140 dwellings
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The site could be served via one or more access points off New Road.
Initial searches have not raised any concerns with regard to accessing key utilities and there are no pipelines or pylons crossing the site. A Utilities Appraisal would be included with any planning application, confirming how the site can be served by new gas, water, electric and telecommunication connections. A foul drainage analysis would also be undertaken to demonstrate how the site could be effectually drained and not cause any detriment to the existing public sewerage system.
There are agreed heads of terms for a promotion agreement between Gladman and the landowners to promote the land for residential development.
Based on our experience in the Cambridgeshire area, we would anticipate strong interest from housebuilders in this area. Gladman has well-established connections with both national and regional housebuilders.
N/A
N/A
First completions 2 years following grant of outline planning permission.
6 years
4
N/A
Land off Whitecroft Road, Meldreth, SG8 6LS
3.64
Paddock Land
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system
Gladman would be willing to make CIL compliant contributions towards improvements to local infrastructure. The development could provide: market housing; affordable housing; construction employment; increased household expenditure in the local area, supporting local services and facilities; publicly accessible formal and informal open space; enhancements to biodiversity through new planting and delivery of green infrastructure
Number of dwellings to be confirmed
No answer given
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Access would be taken off Whitecroft Road. It is envisaged improvements would be made to the access to facilitate the proposed residential development.
No answer given
Current mapping data shows the site may be affected by Flood Zone 3, however Gladman are undertaking further modelling work to investigate the full extent of how this may affect the land.
No answer given
All utilities are readily available. See attached utilities plan.
There are agreed heads of terms for a promotion agreement between Gladman and the landowners to promote the land for residential development.
Based on our experience in the Cambridgeshire area, we would anticipate strong interest from housebuilders in this area. Gladman has well-established connections with both national and regional housebuilders.
No known constraints
N/A
First completions 2 years following grant of outline planning permission
N/A
Land off Willingham Road, Willingham
4.82
Agriculture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system
Gladman would be willing to make CIL compliant contributions towards improvements to local infrastructure. The development could provide: market housing; affordable housing; construction employment; increased household expenditure in the local area, supporting local services and facilities; publicly accessible formal and informal open space; enhancements to biodiversity through new planting and delivery of green infrastructure.
Approximately 100 dwellings
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Access could be achieved off Willingham Road.
Initial searches have not raised any concerns with regard to accessing key utilities. An 11kV overhead electricity line crosses the site from west to east. A Utilities Appraisal would be included with any planning application, confirming how the site can be served by new gas, water, electric and telecommunication connections. A foul drainage analysis would also be undertaken to demonstrate how the site could be effectually drained and not cause any detriment to the existing public sewerage system.
There is a signed contract, in the form of promotion agreement, between Gladman and the landowners to promote the land for residential development. The land could be released as soon as planning permission is granted.
Based on our previous experience in the local area, we would anticipate strong interest from housebuilders in this area. Gladman has well-established connections with both national and regional housebuilders.
N/A
N/A
First competions 2 years following the grant of outline planning permission
5 years
3
N/A
Agricultural
N/A
On 5 January 1981 the eastern portion of the site was the subject of an application for residential development that was refused under reference S/1854/80/O. Given that nearly 40 years have passed since this decision and circumstances have changed significantly, it is not considered to be of particular relevance to the future development of the site. This is particularly because the proposed development of the site now fits with the Council's key planning objectives, as described below.
Greenfield
The proposed development is for approximately 225 dwellings including affordable dwellings, with open space, landscaping and access infrastructure. The proposed development could include plots for self-build/custom-build housing. It should also be noted that the landowner is developing The Vision Centre, which is located just 0.2km to the north west of the Mill Lane Site, and is an advanced manufacturing facility to produce cell therapy products for the UK and for export to the European Union. The cell therapy products include immune cell therapies for cancer which are in NIHR's Priority Portfolio and have received PIM designation as a Promising Innovative Medicine. The development of the Vision Centre will involve the creation of approximately 450 new jobs in phases over a couple of years, starting with the first phase this year. A key factor that will affect the pace at which personnel can be hired for these jobs will be the availability of housing nearby to the Vision Centre. Vision Centre employees will have to live nearby because producing and managing living cell products require unpredictable and varied hours (e.g. when a tissue is received for processing at any time). The jobs at the Vision Centre will be for a range of employees, from school leavers right through to PhDs, with a private apprenticeship programme planned. It should also be noted that the Mill Lane Site is located adjacent to existing residential areas that are extensive. The Mill Lane Site is also just on the edge of Sawston Village. The existing designation of the Mill Lane site as Green Belt is therefore out of context with these surroundings.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Sawston in a location that is adjacent to substantial existing residential development and is on the edge of Sawston village and commercial area and is well located to provide access to services and facilities within Sawston. The proposed development would support the existing services and facilities in Sawston including convenience stores, public houses and bus services. Sawston is surrounded by Green Belt and there are limited opportunities for infill development within the settlement boundary. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits. As previously set out the landowner is developing The Vision Centre, which is located just 0.2km to the north west of the Mill Lane Site, and is an advanced manufacturing facility to produce cell therapy products for the UK and for export to the European Union. Development of the Vision Centre will involve the creation of about 450 new jobs in phases over a couple of years, starting this year. Jobs would be created for a range of employees including school leavers, and a planned private apprenticeship programme, right through to PhD level. The pace at which the new jobs at the Vision Centre can be filled will be heavily affected by whether sufficient housing is available nearby. Vision Centre employees will have to live nearby because they will be producing and managing living cell products which often require unpredictable or varied hours (i.e. when a tissue is received for processing at any time). The employment opportunities that will be created by The Vision Centre will have a significant positive impact on the local economy of Sawston and wider economy of South Cambridgeshire.
The site could accommodate approximately 225 dwellings, which is based on a density of 30 dwellings per hectare. This reflects the site's location immediately adjacent to existing residential development and reflects the character of residential development within Sawston which extends to the east of the site.
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Standard assessments to determine detailed access arrangements would be undertaken at the technical design stage. We anticipate that access will be achieved via the existing residential development known as White Field Way, which is immediately adjacent to the site. Alternatively, access could be achieved directly from Mill Lane.
The site is located within flood zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flooding. The proposed development would include an appropriate drainage strategy to manage surface water drainage. An ecological assessment of the site will need to be undertaken, but it is unlikely that there will be any constraints to development, and the proposed development will seek to retain any ecological features on site and will include ecological enhancement measures. The existing tree planting that runs relatively centrally through the site would be retained as far as possible as part of the proposed development and replacement tree planting could also be incorporated if necessary. The site is not affected by any heritage assets. Overall, there are no constraints to development at the site.
Key utilities are available to the existing residential development that is located immediately adjacent to the Mill Lane Site and the wider urban area that extends to the east, so new connections to the site are available. The site is crossed by pylons at present but it is proposed that these would be grounded in order to enable development to come forward on the site.
The site is promoted by a landowner who is strongly in favour of bringing the site forward for development in order to support their development of the nearby Vision Centre. However, the site will need to be released from the Green Belt and allocated for development through the Greater Cambridge Local Plan process before it is available for development.
The landowner has previously received offers for the residential development of the site. It is therefore known that the site is attractive to the market. There has also been strong demand from developers and housebuilders for other sites in Sawston and elsewhere in villages close to Cambridge. It should also be noted that the site is located immediately adjacent to existing residential development and the wider settlement of Sawston extends to the east. Additionally, the landowner proposes that this site could provide residential accommodation associated with the 450 employment opportunities that they are creating at The Vision Centre. The demand for housing is this location will therefore be strong.
No
N/A
2020
2024
4
N/A
Land off Brook Road, Bassingbourn
6.46
Agriculture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system.
Gladman would be willing to make CIL compliant contributions towards improvements to local infrastructure. The development could provide: market housing; affordable housing; construction employment; increased household expenditure in the local area, supporting local services and facilities; publicly accessible formal and informal open space; enhancements to biodiversity through new planting and delivery of green infrastructure
Approximately 140 dwellings
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An initial access appraisal has established that the site could be served by a single access point from Brook Road.
There is a limited area of Flood Zone 3 associated with the watercourse along the eastern boundary of the site. Built form would be excluded from the designated flood zone.
A utilities appraisal would be included with any subsequent planning application confirming how the site can be served by new gas, water, electric and telecommunication connections. A foul drainage analysis would also be undertaken to demonstrate how the site could be effectually drained and not cause any detriment to the existing public sewerage system. A low voltage overhead power cable cross the site from the south-western corner to the south-eastern side. This could be rerouted underground.
There is a signed contract, in the form of promotion agreement, between Gladman and the landowners to promote the land for residential development. The land could be released as soon as planning permission is granted.
Based on our experience in the Cambridgeshire area, we would anticipate strong interest from housebuilders in this area. Gladman has well-established connections with both national and regional housebuilders.
N/A
N/A
First completions 2 years following the grant of outline planning permission.
6 year years
4
N/A
Land south of Back Road
7.3
Agriculture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system
Gladman would be willing to make CIL compliant contributions towards improvements to local infrastructure. The development could provide: market housing; affordable housing; construction employment; increased household expenditure in the local area, supporting local services and facilities; publicly accessible formal and informal open space; enhancements to biodiversity through new planting and delivery of green infrastructure.
Up to 100 dwellings, subject to detailed technical work
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The site has an existing agricultural access. Vehicular access would be created off Back Road.
Please refer to separate site submission.
A utilities appraisal would be included with any subsequent planning application confirming how the site can be served by new gas, water, electric and telecommunication connections. A foul drainage analysis would also be undertaken to demonstrate how the site could be effectually drained and not cause any detriment to the existing public sewerage system.
There are agreed heads of terms for a promotion agreement between Gladman and the landowners to promote the land for residential development.
Based on our experience in the Cambridgeshire area, we would anticipate strong interest from housebuilders in this area. Gladman has well-established connections with both national and regional housebuilders.
N/A
N/A
First completions 2 years following grant of outline palnning permission.
5 years
3
N/A
Grange Farm, Huntingdon Rd, Girton, Cambridge
6.276
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Agriculture, Farm Buildings, Telecommunication Mast
Buildings redundant use. Grading, packing, storage for agricultural produce
C/0490/54/ Farm Building extension 1954 C/0043/52/ Water Tower 1952 S/522/01/PNT Telecommunication Mast S/0095/05/F Telecommunication Mast S/0360/01/F 2001 Removal of condition S/0062/02/F 2002 Removal of condition S/1661/97/F Telecommunications Mast S/660/97/F Telecommunications Mast
Mixed
Commercial Redevelopment
Jobs for local community Current buildings are in disrepair Business expansion Opportunities for businesses
Of the 6.276ha available, we believe 65% could be developed for commercial use. This equates to 40,794 sqm of potential B1a, B1c, B2 and B8 floorspace.
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Washpit Lane, Girton New farm track (A14 upgrade) This is indicated by the blue arrow on the attached red line plan (B15632) The access would be improved as part of any development to come forward to meet highway standards.
The site is relatively flat, comprising agricultural buildings and an open fields with trees along its southern and eastern boundaries. There are no other significant physical constraints on the site such as tree protection orders or public rights of way.
According to the Environment Agency Flood Risk Maps, the majority of the site is located within Flood Zone 1 and north end of the site is located in Flood Zone 2. However, given the new A14 infrastructure it is likely that the flood risk/drainage issues have been dealt with by the implementation of the new roads.
Electricity Mains water
Single ownership
The site is well positioned next to the A14 providing excellent transport links with a dedicated pedestrian and cycle to the village of Girton. The opportunity to redevelop the site to provide high quality commercial buildings for new or existing local business.
N/A
N/A
2026
2029
3
N/A
Foot-golf centre
in use as foot-golf centre
S/2103/01/F - use of site as Golf Practice Centre
Mixture
Residential (including affordable housing) and / or, specialist housing and / or employment, together with associated open space and recreational use.
See supporting statement
up to 90 dwellings and / or specialist residential accommodation / and or employment space
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The site benefits from an existing vehicular site access.
The answer to the first question is 'yes'. the 'no' answer refers to the question re pipelines and pylons
Site in single ownership with no long term lease
If available as an allocated site it would be highly attractive for development
No
N/A
3 years after allocation
8 years after allocation
5
See supporting statement
Agricultural Land
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development of approximately 40 dwellings.
Please refer to covering letter. Demand for new housing and employment growth in the area is not diminishing and, a review of current Local Plans will need to acknowledge continuing market demand for new houses and jobs close to Cambridge.
Approximately 40 dwellings (32 dph of net developable area).
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Access to and from the site could be sought from the current access along Beach Road, it is acknowledged that the access will need to be improved to accommodate the residential development at the site. A Highways Statement would accompany any further planning applications, should the site be allocated.
The topography of the site is relatively flat. There are no known contamination issues at the site.
There are no heritage assets on or in close proximity to the site. The also wholly lies within Flood Zone 1; the least risk of flooding and where development should be directed. Along the site boundary there lies a number of trees and hedgerow. There is an redundant orchard plantation of trees within the site.
Although the site does not currently have access to key utilities, these can be secured at a later stage, should the site be allocated and a planning application come forward. There is a mains water supply to Mayfield, the residential property outside the site’s boundary fronting Beach Road. There exists electricity pylons which cross the site from the south west to the site’s eastern boundary, crossing Beach Road. There are three poles, one in proximity of Beach Road, one in the middle of the site and one on the south western boundary of the site.
There are a total of 14 landowners, all of whom support the promotion of the site.
Demand for new housing and employment growth in the area is not diminishing and, a review of current Local Plans will need to acknowledge continuing market demand for new houses and jobs close to Cambridge.
N/A
N/A
2023
2025
1-2
N/A
Arable
N/A
N/A
Greenfield land with agricultural uses and buildings
Residential and open space
Improvements to public footpaths. Master plan provides the opportunity to accommodate community facilities.
Up to 50 dwellings based on open space requirements, village densities and responding to opportunities and constraints of site.
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Station Road
As confirmed by the Environment Agency’s flood map (Environment Agency, 2019) the site is located within Flood Zone 1 and therefore has a low probability of flooding. The majority of the site has a very low risk of surface water flooding. The northern part of the site has a low risk and a small patch in the south has a low-medium risk, as confirmed by the Environment Agency’s maps. The layout and drainage strategy for any scheme that comes forward on the site will reflect the localised areas of surface water flooding. There are no SSSI’s or Scheduled Ancient Monuments on or adjacent to the site (DEFRA, 2019). There are two grade II listed cottages in close vicinity to the site; 18 station road (Historic England, 2019a) and 22 Station Road (Historic England, 2019b). The Grade I listed Church of St Laurence is located 150m south of the site. The southern part of the site is within the Conservation Area (South Cambridgeshire District Council Inset Map 35). The site lies within the Green Belt and would require removal from this policy designation through the Local Plan process prior to it being allocated for residential development.
Services available in Station Road.
Site has to go through Local Plan process to be released from Green Belt.
Very due to the train station and good sales values in the local area.
N/A
N/A
2023
2025
2.5
N/A
Land at Mill Lane and Long Lane, Linton, CB21 4NL
16.83
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Agricultural
Not developed
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development
Market and affordable housing and associated Public Open Space.
85-90 units - Site subject to a current technical appraisal
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Access available via Hadstock Road or Long Lane to the southern parcel and via Mill Lane to the northern parcel. Junction improvements to the A1307 are likely to be required.
Further investigation required to confirm absence of these constraints.
Flood zone 2/3 in northern section of parcel north of A1307.
Site has access to utilities. Requires further investigation as to whether provision will need to be made or capacity created.
Landowner is actively seeking to bring the site forward for development with Taylor Wimpey.
Linton as a location is an area of significant interest to Taylor Wimpey.
N/A
N/A
0-5 years
tbc
2-3 years following consent
The infrastructure costs involved with junction improvements to the A1307 will need further investigation.
Agricultural field
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development - The site could accommodate a landscape design-led residential development for around 20 residential units; the final number can be determined through further design and stakeholder engagement. This would include 40% affordable housing, landscaping, vehicular access and formal and informal open space. A landscape buffer along the southern boundary of the site is proposed as part of the proposed development which will provide screening from the A505.
It is considered that the development proposals could deliver numerous social, economic and environmental benefits to the local area, including: The opportunity to deliver affordable housing to help meet the needs of Whittlesford and the local area; A landowner who wishes to work with the community in order to shape a proposal which meets the needs of and can provide wider benefits to the village; Supporting Whittlesford and Duxford’s economy, including local shops and services; Enhancing biodiversity levels across the site. The site is predominantly agricultural land and can currently be considered to be of low ecological value. The development would see a significant increase to its natural capital; Improving accessibility to the site by providing open space, play and recreation space that is accessible to residents throughout the village; and Creating a place where the community is not reliant on the private car by improving pedestrian and cycle access to Whittlesford Parkway to travel by train, rather than the private car.
The site can accommodate around 20 dwellings with provision for open space, landscaping and the site access. This is based on an average density of 30 dwellings per hectare with an appropriate amount of space set aside for open space and recreation provision. 20 dwellings were proposed under the previous application on a smaller site area and this number of dwellings was found to be an acceptable density.
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The site comprises an agricultural field and there are no trees on the site.
The site is within flood zone 1 (low risk). The site is not within a Conservation Area, nor are there any listed building or other heritage assets on the site. The site is not within the Green Belt.
Available now.
The site was previously subject to an outline planning application for up to 20 dwellings, for which Budworth Development Limited were the developer with an option agreement for the site. The applicant is supported by a professional team including residential development agents who are confident of the site's market attractiveness.
Single Ownership
An outline application for up to 35 dwellings was withdrawn on 6 July 2017 (S/3560/16/OL). Outline planning permission for up to 20 dwellings was refused on 3 November 2017 (S/2777/17/OL). An appeal for this application was submitted and refused on 29 August 2018.
2023 (subject to planning and local plan adoption - site is available)
2025 (subject to planning and local plan adoption - site is available)
2 years subject to planning
The previous reasons for refusal for the appeal on the site could be overcome as the submitted red line boundary has been extended to include the entire site. Sufficient provision can therefore be made for open space and recreation space.
Land at Pitt Dene Farm, Elsworth. X:530484, Y:264988
354
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Agriculture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
The site is capable of providing land for a strategic residential-led, mixed-use development incorporating an appropriate mix of supporting uses, such as community and social infrastructure, to assist in delivering the future development needs of the District.
Development of the site could make a significant contribution to future development needs for market and affordable housing in the District. Development could provide for specialist need housing, such as age restricted or elderly care. Social and community infrastructure provided with a strategic development would be available for use by the wider local community and benefit the local area. This could include sports facilities, community facilities, school, healthcare, public open space. A strategic scale development of this nature would also be able to provide enhancements to public transport and connectivity for the benefit of the wider community.
Any proposed development would be subject to masterplan evolution through close engagement with the District Council, local community and stakeholders to ensure that development proposals respond to specific needs and growth requirements and ambitions of the District.
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The site has several direct access points and frontage to Meadow Drift, Conington Road and direct access to Rogues Lane.
The site has a varied and gently undulating topography. The site has the ability to accommodate land forming and land level changes within the site are not considered to constrain development of the site
Development of the scale proposed would require associated utilities infrastructure to be provided
The promoter of the site is the freehold owner and there are no third party leases or other restrictions on the land being available now
The focus of Allocation in the Combined Authority region is understandably now concerned with allocating sites around Cambridge and building on activity in and around Huntingdon and at St Ives, where land is proposed for Allocation within the northern arc of the ring road. This concentration of sites will take advantages of existing areas of growth, but this emphasis also lacks diversity and suggests an agglomeration in specific areas. As an alternative, we believe that housebuilders will welcome sites not coalesced together and this site will offer an opportunity to build a varied housing stock in a sub-regional setting. The site has the potential to deliver a New Garden Town, being in one ownership and thus there is a fair prospect of A New Garden Town being deliverable if Allocated. The intention should be, if Allocated, that the site will provide enough land to meet housing needs across an extended timescale of approx. 20 years. The extent of the holding is of a size where placemaking will be a key component. Housebuilders actively seek sites of this size where the scale permits the development of a community over time and where a new settlement starts to be built that can develop into a new town. As happened with Milton Keynes, the existing villages will require sensitive incorporation into the New Garden Town and major PLC housebuilders have the resources and experience to do this. 2. It is recognised that a development of this scale would need to make significant contributions towards infrastructure delivery to enhance off site infrastructure, primarily highways, but not limited exclusively to this. A residential development of some size will be required to ensure both deliverability and viability and there will be a need for support facilities, such as Policy compliant levels of Affordable dwellings and dwellings to house rural workers and a site of this size will be more than capable of delivering these facilities. 3. There are no specific planning designations in relation to the Site within the adopted SCDC Local Plan (2018). The site falls outside of any defined settlement, known as the ‘Development Framework’ under Policy S/7 of the adopted Local Plan. This policy resists development outside of the Development Framework area, save for allocations within Neighbourhood Plans and other uses suitable for countryside locations. Notwithstanding this, the preparation of a new Local Plan will require the consideration of future development needs for the District and the Greater Cambridge area, and the allocation of available land to meet this need, which may include land outside of defined settlement boundaries. Hence, we contend that the priority for growth in jobs and housing in the region suggests to us that a spread of sites should be considered for Allocation and that there is in the hierarchy of housing development and clear desire to see sites in regional centres, but also that there is a place for more rural settlements to provide for much needed housing, too. The smaller parcel of approx. 30 Hectares comprising two agricultural fields abutting the northern edge of the settlement of Elsworth 1. This parcel, If Allocated, will allow for a modest extension over time to the village of Elsworth. We suggest that initially, the first phase be modest and the Local Authority working with the community decide when it is appropriate to provide any further extension, most like in the latter stages of the Plan period. Thereby, not introducing too much additional housing stock into an existing village setting all at one time. 2. An extension limited in size and in timing to a village should satisfy interest from local house builders, who struggle to find sites and often suffer at the hands of more competitive PLC housebuilders. Not only could there be a policy to favour a local builder, but it might be welcomed by the community if there is a brief to encourage self-build at site. Typically, the injection of a limited number of new build dwellings offers an opportunity for localised community benefits and we should expect this to be one of the planning considerations 3. Given the aging population across the UK, we recommend that the site also be explored for assisted or Senior Living. Not only will this fill a housing need but will also provide local employment of full or part time basis which could be met in whole or part by local residents and thereby reduce commuting to work traffic.
No
N/A
Subject to Local Plan Process
Subject to Local Plan Process
c.8-10 years
N/A
Land at Pitt Dene Farm, Meadow Drift, Elsworth. X:531408, Y:264083
30
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Agriculture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
The site is capable of providing land for a residential-led development incorporating an appropriate mix of supporting uses, such as community and social infrastructure, to assist in delivering the future development needs of the District.
Development of the site could provide additional market and affordable housing to assist in meeting the District's future housing need. Development could provide for specialist need housing, such as age restricted or elderly care. Social and community infrastructure provided with a strategic development would be available for use by the wider local community and benefit the local area. This could include sports facilities, community facilities, school, healthcare, public open space. A strategic scale development of this nature would also be able to provide enhancements to public transport and connectivity for the benefit of the wider community.
Any proposed development would be subject to masterplan evolution through close engagement with the District Council, local community and stakeholders to ensure that development proposals respond to specific needs and growth requirements and ambitions of the District.
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The site has direct access and frontage to Meadow Drift
The site has a gentle slope from approximately 35m AOD to 20m AOD from north west to south east across a distance of approximately 600m. The site has the ability to accommodate land forming and the level change is not considered to constrain development of the site.
Development of the scale proposed would require associated utilities infrastructure to be provided.
The promoter of the site is the freehold owner and there are no third party leases or other restrictions on the land being available now.
1. The focus of Allocation in the Combined Authority region is understandably now concerned with allocating sites around Cambridge and building on activity in and around Huntingdon and at St Ives, where land is proposed for Allocation within the northern arc of the ring road. This concentration of sites will take advantages of existing areas of growth, but this emphasis also lacks diversity and suggests an agglomeration in specific areas. As an alternative, we believe that housebuilders will welcome sites not coalesced together and this site will offer an opportunity to build a varied housing stock in a sub-regional setting. The site has the potential to deliver a New Garden Town, being in one ownership and thus there is a fair prospect of A New Garden Town being deliverable if Allocated. The intention should be, if Allocated, that the site will provide enough land to meet housing needs across an extended timescale of approx. 20 years. The extent of the holding is of a size where placemaking will be a key component. Housebuilders actively seek sites of this size where the scale permits the development of a community over time and where a new settlement starts to be built that can develop into a new town. As happened with Milton Keynes, the existing villages will require sensitive incorporation into the New Garden Town and major PLC housebuilders have the resources and experience to do this. 2. It is recognised that a development of this scale would need to make significant contributions towards infrastructure delivery to enhance off site infrastructure, primarily highways, but not limited exclusively to this. A residential development of some size will be required to ensure both deliverability and viability and there will be a need for support facilities, such as Policy compliant levels of Affordable dwellings and dwellings to house rural workers and a site of this size will be more than capable of delivering these facilities. 3. There are no specific planning designations in relation to the Site within the adopted SCDC Local Plan (2018). The site falls outside of any defined settlement, known as the ‘Development Framework’ under Policy S/7 of the adopted Local Plan. This policy resists development outside of the Development Framework area, save for allocations within Neighbourhood Plans and other uses suitable for countryside locations. Notwithstanding this, the preparation of a new Local Plan will require the consideration of future development needs for the District and the Greater Cambridge area, and the allocation of available land to meet this need, which may include land outside of defined settlement boundaries. Hence, we contend that the priority for growth in jobs and housing in the region suggests to us that a spread of sites should be considered for Allocation and that there is in the hierarchy of housing development and clear desire to see sites in regional centres, but also that there is a place for more rural settlements to provide for much needed housing, too. The smaller parcel of approx. 30 Hectares comprising two agricultural fields abutting the northern edge of the settlement of Elsworth 1. This parcel, If Allocated, will allow for a modest extension over time to the village of Elsworth. We suggest that initially, the first phase be modest and the Local Authority working with the community decide when it is appropriate to provide any further extension, most like in the latter stages of the Plan period. Thereby, not introducing too much additional housing stock into an existing village setting all at one time. 2. An extension limited in size and in timing to a village should satisfy interest from local house builders, who struggle to find sites and often suffer at the hands of more competitive PLC housebuilders. Not only could there be a policy to favour a local builder, but it might be welcomed by the community if there is a brief to encourage self-build at site. Typically, the injection of a limited number of new build dwellings offers an opportunity for localised community benefits and we should expect this to be one of the planning considerations 3. Given the aging population across the UK, we recommend that the site also be explored for assisted or Senior Living. Not only will this fill a housing need but will also provide local employment of full or part time basis which could be met in whole or part by local residents and thereby reduce commuting to work traffic.
No
N/A
Subject to Local Plan process
subject to Local Plan process
c.5 years
N/A
Land between Great Abington and north of Great Chesterford
184
Agricultural Land
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
See supporting Statement - Residential development 1,000 dwellings - market and affordable
See supporting statement - affordable housing, public transport improvements, cycle improvements, open space, habitat enhancement
1000
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Upgraded vehicular access from the A11 to serve the site.
See supporting statement and Landscape Visual Impact Assessment
Agricultural so offers limited habitats for protected species. Ecological assessment is required. Greenfield land, it is unlikely to be contaminated. Majority of the site within Flood Zone 1. The application will need to be subject to a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment and surface water drainage strategy. This proposal will not have an impact on the setting of listed buildings/character/conservation areas. Any development is subject to an appropriate archaeological survey.
Pressure on utilities caused by development will need to be reinforced and upgraded in a coordinated manner.
The site is linked to the deliver of the North Uttlesford Garden Community.
No
N/A
2025
2035
10