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.
Emmanuel College Sports Ground, 15 Wilberforce Road, Cambridge
4
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Playing Field
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development and community facility
The opportunity to deliver a substantial amount of market and affordable housing to help meet the needs of Cambridge; Locating residential development in a sustainable location. The site is located approximately 1.6km from Cambridge City Centre and is well placed for future residents to be able to walk and cycle, rather than travel by private car, to access higher-order services and facilities. In addition, the site benefits from being located within 500 metres of a bus stop, which is served regularly by services travelling to Cambridge City Centre, Cambourne, and various University of Cambridge institutions; A landowner who wishes to provide community facilities in order to promote social cohesion and positive impacts arising from development; Making efficient use of a site in a sustainable location; Supporting Cambridge’s economy, including local shops and services; and Enhancing biodiversity levels across the site through proposed planting and increasing natural capital.
Up to 60 dwellings. This is based on a layout which respects the setting of the listed building on-site and provides significant levels of public open space.
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Two points of access are proposed off Wilberforce Road.
Considering the site's extant use as a playing field, it is unlikely that the land is unstable.
The site is located in Flood Zone 1 and thus is at a low risk of flooding. Although the southern portion of the site has a slight risk of surface water flooding, any proposed development would ensure that the existing drainage system would be upgraded, therefore reducing the overall surface water flood risk on-site. Given the site's historical use as a playing field, it is unlikely that the land is contaminated. Nevertheless, 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, although given the site's historic use as a playing field it is considered unlikely. Any future planning application, however, 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. Nine trees on the site's western and northern borders are protected by Tree Preservation Orders. Any proposed development of the site would seek to retain these trees and situate new development a suitable distance away, in order to ensure that no harm comes to them. A Grade II listed building is located in the southeast corner of the site (Emmanuel College Sports Pavilion, including Groundsman's House and Stable). Any proposed development of the site would seek to secure the long-term future of these heritage assets through proposing a residential and/or community facility use. It should also be noted that a further Grade II listed building (9 Wilberforce Road) bounds the site to the east. The proposed development could respect the character and significance of this heritage asset through delivering a landscape buffer along the site's eastern boundary and setting back the built environment away from it.
The site does not currently have access to key utilities, other than the existing drainage network (although it is anticipated that this will need to be upgraded in order to facilitate the development).
The landowner is keen to the develop the site as soon as possible and is now taking an active role following the receipt of enquiries made.
Proximity to Cambridge City Centre; available in the short term; and all constraints are considered to be minor and/or easily overcome.
N/A
N/A
2022/2023
2024/2025
2
See G - Suitability - Site features and constraints.
Equestrian Grazing
No answer given
1990 s Application was made and refused
Greenfield with farm buildings
No answer given
Additional and affordable housing, sustainable location
Up to ten units
No answer given
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From Water Lane, farm entrance, would need widening
No answer given
Small pond on the site
No answer given
All utilities present in Water Lane
Immediately deliverable
No
Unknown
Available Immediately
Within 2 Years
Small Agricultural Holding
In Use
s/0428/80/f s/0351/82/f s/1521/03/f s/1540/84/f s/0446/93/f s/0255/98/f s/1188/99/f s/0944/02/f S/0841/16/ld
Mixture
Affordable residential housing
Mixed housing for village first time buyers and local residents. Dwellings supporting recent investment in business infrastructure/science parks/hospital in the region.
Between 5 and 10 dwellings
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Access exists with no additional access required to enable development.
Mains Water supply, Mains Sewerage, Electricity Supply, Gas supply, Broadband Internet
Occupied now with a small agricultural holding but ready for development.
Shortage of affordable residential housing in the village and surrounding area.
None
No development in previous Local Plans
Jan 2020 approx
Jan 2021 approx
1
N/A
Land to the north east of Hurdledtich Road, Orwell
0.8
Agriculture
No
S/3190/15/OL - 49 dwellings directly to the south of the site - approved at appeal S/3870/18/RM - Reserved Matters scheme for 49 dwellings - approved.
Greenfield
Residential development for up 11 dwellings (dependant on density), open space and associated infrastructure.
The site could provide up to 11 dwellings.
The dwelling estimate is informed by a desk based review of constraints and the submitted Development Framework Plan.
Access would be via the approved residential scheme for 49 dwellings (directly to the south). An access along the northern boundary of the approved scheme has been retained by the land owner. See Framework Plan
An area of land adjacent to the stream along the eastern boundary is within Flood Zone 3. Development is not proposed in this area. Flood Zone indicated on the Framework Plan.
It is envisaged that any scheme would be served by the full range of utilities required to serve a residential development of this scale. The availability of infrastructure connections was confirmed by the planning process for the adjacent 49 dwelling scheme. 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.
The site is available for development now and could be delivered following the build out of the 49 dwelling scheme, to the south, which would provide the site access.
Davidsons Development Ltd are a housebuilder and are promoting the land, as such, the market attractiveness of the site has been demonstrated.
No (following the completion of the 49 dwellings scheme to the south)
N/A
2021 (subject to planning and completion of the adjacent approved scheme to the south)
2022
6-9 months
N/A
Old Highways Depot, Twenty Pence Lane, Cottenham, Cambridge
0.56
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B1
N/A
N/A
Mix of developed land and green field
New B1 office and storage facilities for landowners existing business to replace existing old and unsuitable accommodation on the site. Addition of new B1 business units for commercial lease.
Employment opportunities in line with the Cottenham Neighbourhood Plan
Circa 1,500m2 employment floor area
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large, wide vehicular access onto highway
Existing site has power, water and drainage.
Tie required to successfully obtain planning consents and requisite funding to compete construction.
Location to Cambridge, transport networks and science / business parks
No
No
2021
2023
2
N/A
Car Dealership
No answer given
• Planning permission (Ref: 14/1082/FUL) was approved in September 2014, for an extension to existing showroom to provide additional vehicle display area. • In November 2006 planning permission (Ref: 06/0972/FUL) to reclad front and part sides of existing building and install new windows/glazing was approved. • Planning permission (Ref: C/00/1153) was approved in January 2001, for the change of use of garden to rear of 129 Histon Road to vehicular parking in association with motor dealership and creation of new window offices within parts department. • In December 2000 planning permission (Ref: C/00/1103) for a glazed extension to provide enlarged service reception, re‐cladding of workshop and rearrangement of parking layout was approved. • Planning permission (Ref: C/99/0646) was approved in November 1999 for the extension and new facades to car showroom, reroofing of existing showroom, reroofing and recladding of existing workshop, improvement including roofing to offices and re‐arrangement of parking layout. • In October 1971 planning permission (Ref: C/71/0147), was approved to shut one crossing and form new crossing to access road and build showroom onto workshop. • Planning permission (Ref: C/71/147A) was approved in May 1972 for the addition of new showroom and office. • In October 1965 planning permission (Ref: C/65/0384) was approved for the demolition of shop and extension to car park
Developed
78 dwellings with access to remain onto Histon Road.
Contributes to Cambridge’s housing need
78 Dwellings
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The site is located to the north west of Cambridge City Centre and is accessed off the B1049 (Histon Road).
No answer given
No answer given
No answer given
Site is not crossed by Pylons as for underground pipes this is unknown at this stage however, wont impact on the redevelopment of the site.
Site is currently in occupation but could be bought forward fairly quickly.
Site is in a extremely attractive location where residential development would be appropriate.
no
Site is allocated within adopted local plan.
Subject to the relocation of the existing use and gaining planning permission, development can commence quickly (1-5 years).
No answer given
No answer given
No answer given
Market and local needs housing
Existing use - Arable farmland
N/A
Greenfield. Market and Affordable housing to serve Bourn parish.
Market and affordable family dwellings to meet local needs adjoining existing residential development
Would meet identified need for affordable housing for Bourn parish over plan period. The landowner has been appraised before by SCDC looking for an affordable housing led site.
17
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1 access point (existing)
Site can be served by all listed services. Site is not crossed or adjacent to pipelines or pylons.
Site is available and deliverable
Site adjoins existing residential development and would access through existing development
No
N/A
2021
2022
<2 years
N/A
Mix of residential and arable and agricultural buildings
N/A
N/A
Mixture
Holistic approach to the redevelopment of the site including farm buildings conversions to residential/commercial use, new family and smaller dwellings and elderly persons dwellings (for downsizers), local needs housing, new amenity space and wildlife habitat creation. High quality design appropriate to this location. Community involvement. Update: Flexible office space 105sqm, community cafe 52sqm.
The parish has a high proportion of elderly residents. The proposal is to seek to enable downsizing to free up larger dwellings for families and provide suitable mix of smaller houses and elderly persons residences. Proposal would help to deliver Council's housing strategy in terms of multi-generational development offer. The community is currently struggling to sustain its existing community facilities eg Parish Council, church, village hall, playground etc and moderate growth would help to achieve sustainability for the long term.
30 (need an idea of B1 floorspace in existing barns 3,000 sqft - 5,000 sqft)
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2 existing access points and 1 proposed
The site can be served by all the services listed. Site is not crossed or adjacent to pipelines or pylons.
Landowner has presented site for redevelopment but wishes to work closely with SCDC and PC to deliver a holistic proposal with local support.
An opportunity to deliver a bespoke high quality scheme which meets with SCDC intent for sustainable development serving local communities.
No
N/A
2021
2022
<2 years
N/A
Paddock, scrub
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development of up to ----- dwellings to include market and affordable dwellings to serve the needs of the parish over the plan period. Public open space and play area
A discrete site with excellent vehicular, cycle and pedestrian access at the centre of the village in the middle of a local footpath network which can be improved by the development.
16 Dwellings
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2 existing cul-de-sacs for access
All services able to serve site.
Greenfield site, excellent access, in single ownership
Site as centre of village surrounded by existing residential development
No
N/A
2021
2022
1-2 years
N/A
Bedlam Farm, Milton Rd, Impington, Cambridge
2.24
Agriculture, Commercial B1 & B2, Residential (redundant)
N/A
C/0305/68/D 2 Cottages S/2188/89/O Farm Buildings S/0180/13/FL Conversion to B1/B2
Mixed
Demolition of redundant residential dwellings and redevelopment of site for commercial use.
Jobs for local community, Current buildings are in disrepair, Business expansion, Opportunities for businesses.
Of the 1.5ha available, we believe 65% could be developed for commercial use. This equates to 9,750 sq.m of B1a, B1c, B2 and B8 floorspace. Half of the site is already developed for commercial use.
No answer given
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Single carriageway access indicated by the blue arrows on the attached red line plan (A52701) The access would be improved as part of any development to come forward to meet highway standards. As shown on the amended site plan (attached) there is an existing access which connects the site to the adopted highway network on Milton Road; the existing access is a private metalled road. There is already permission on site for Class B1 and B2 use. This proposal will be an extension of the existing uses on site.
The site is relatively flat, comprising commercial and agricultural buildings with trees along its boundaries. There are no other significant physical constraints on the site such as tree protection orders or public rights of way.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1. There is a drainage ditch which runs along the north western boundary of the site and a drainage ditch which bisects the site west to east.
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Electricity (single & 3 Phase) Mains water No mains sewerage
Single ownership
Opportunity to redevelop the site to provide high quality commercial buildings for existing or new local businesses.
N/A
N/A
2026
2029
3
N/A
Land at Wolfson Court, Clarkson Road, Cambridge
1
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Student accomodation and day nursery
N/A
N/A
Developed
Proposed redevelopment for new student accommodation or potential educational uses.
Ability of accommodating further student accommodation and or educational uses on the site. In such a location, demand for student accommodation remains strong and with the building constructed back in 1972 the College is looking to create new accommodation fit for the 21st century.
In the event that student accommodation comes forward as an option, the site could accommodate c. 400 units.
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There is an existing site access onto Clarkson Road which is perfectly adequate for the lawful uses on site which includes a nursery and student accommodation. The characteristics of such uses in terms of attracting vehicular traffic are different to other land uses
The site clearly has access to key facilities given it was constructed for student accommodation including a library and catering facilities. In the instance where any redevelopment would come forward for an expansion of the existing student or educational use, it may be the case that existing facilities may need upgrading but certainly it is envisaged that such (if required) upgrading should not prevent any intensification of use on the site.
The site is available now for development given that the College is the freehold owner and that current uses are capable of early termination in the event that he site is considered appropriate for redevelopment.
High, for student accommodation and or educational uses
No
N/R
Windfall site/2021
2023
2
N/A
Vacant greenfield land
N/A
Greenfield
Residential Development for approximately 5 -10 dwellings.
The site represents a sustainable location for residential development for market/affordable or College use.
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Site falls within designated Conservation Area but as such is not necessarily a constraint to development
Although there are no utilities currently at the site, these can be secured at a later stage.
The site represents a sustainable location for residential development for market/affordable or College use. There are a number of employment facilities both to the north and east of the site along Huntingdon Road and Grange Road, to the west of the site in West Cambridge and further into Cambridge City Centre. All of these employment opportunities are within walking and cycling distance of the site. Regular bus services run along Grange Road and Madingley Road to the south of the site into central Cambridge every 10 minutes and where there exists a large number of services and facilities.
The site lies within the West Cambridge Conservation Area
2023
2024
1
N/A
Land at Ambrose Way, Impington
8.72
Agriculture 2025: Agricultural Land / Buildings, Paddock / Scrub
N/A
An outline planning application for ‘approximately 10 acres’ of residential development at land to the rear of 96 Mill Lane, Impington was refused planning permission in July 1963 (Ref: C/0422/63). This application related to the northern parcel of land currently being promoted by MGH.
Greenfield
Residential development of 177 dwellings, open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure.
The site could provide new market and affordable housing in a district where there is a pressing and rising housing need. Any scheme would make provision for accessible open space, play space and landscaping to serve residents of the scheme and the wider community. Subject to compliance with CIL Regulations at the planning application stage any development may also need to provide planning appropriate obligations towards improving local infrastructure e.g. schools, GPs and community facilities.
The dwelling estimate is informed by the submitted Development Framework Plan and detailed technical work relating to: highways, drainage and heritage/archaeology. A desk based assessment has been made of other potential constraints to inform the Framework Plan.
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A new vehicular and pedestrian access off Ambrose Way can be provided to serve the proposed development. A pedestrian/cycle and emergency access only access can be provided utilising the existing track running east of Mill Lane. See Framework Plan and Highways Strategy Document.
No answer given
The southern parcel of land currently falls within Flood Zone 2 and Flood Zone 3. My client has commissioned a flooding and drainage consultant to review the potential flooding constraints associated with the development of the site. The work undertaken to date has confirmed that the area of the site currently affected by the flood zone designations can be reduced. The exact reduction in the area of the site affected the flood zone designations is still to be confirmed at this stage and is subject to a modelling exercise. On this basis the submitted Development Framework Plan acknowledges the presence of this current constraint. To inform the Council’s review of the site and demonstrate its sustainability and suitability, my client will make future submissions on this matter at a later date. My client is confident that there is a technical solution to this matter which would allow a development of 177 dwellings to come forward whilst not exposing residents of the site or existing residents of the village to an increased level of flood risk. 2025: Within the Cambridge Green Belt The submitted Heritage Appraisal confirms that there are no known heritage or archaeological constraints associated with the site. Current Flood Zone (subject to modelling work) indicated on the Framework Plan.
No answer given
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.
The site is available for development now and is under option by a housebuilder. Subject to achieving a site allocation in the Local Plan and all the necessary permissions development would be able to commence.
Martin Grant Homes Ltd are a housebuilder and are promoting the land, as such, the market attractiveness of the site has been demonstrated.
No
N/A
2021 (subject to achieving a site allocation and receiving all of the necessary permissions).
2025
4
N/A
Residential
N/R
N/R
Greenfield.
Proposed new housing (market and affordable) or possibly new student accomodation.
Addressing local housing needs including the demand for student accommodation.
Having regard to site character and size of site we are suggesting that the site has the potential to accommodate at least 25 new dwellings. The College has also suggested that he site could come forward as an alternative for new student rooms and in this context could accommodate say 50 new rooms and communal areas at this initial stage of investigation.
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The site possesses an existing access on to Madingley Road. There are two means of vehicular access to the site from Madingley Road, which is adopted public highway. The western-most access would be appropriate to serve as a vehicular access to the redevelopment, subject to potential slight widening (depending on vehicle tracking) that could be undertaken within the site. This widening would be so that a vehicle entering the site can wait at the site access clear of Madingley Road (including the footway) whilst a vehicle exits the site, and without the need to reverse onto Madingley Road. Some clearance of vegetation may be required to improve intervisibility to / from the site access, but it appears that the required visibility splay of at least 2.4m x 43m is available. The eastern-most access would not be appropriate to serve as a vehicular access to the redevelopment because of the vicinity to the signalised junction with Grange Road - although an existing access, it appears to have a low level of use. Vehicles wanting to turn right into the site (travelling from Madingley Road East) would need to give-way to eastbound traffic and in doing so are likely to block westbound traffic. The resulting queue would quickly extend back through the Madingley Road / Grange Road junction. Vehicles approaching the junction on Madingley Road (East) or Grange Road may not anticipate the potential for such queuing traffic if they have a green signal, and therefore may need to brake suddenly. The eastern-most access, however, would be an appropriate pedestrian and cycle access into the site. Closing this access to vehicular traffic would result in a reduction in the number of Madingley Road access points from an existing two accesses to only one access. This is considered a road safety benefit in itself, as there will be one less point of potential conflict between road users on Madingley Road, and even low an existing low level of use, it would remove the right turn safety issue raised above. The comments above are based on either a residential development in the order of 25 dwellings, or student accommodation in the order of 50 student rooms. Increasing these scales of development may invite further considerations about highway safety and the capacity of using the western-most access, and which would therefore need some further technical assessment. However for the purposes of this initial assessment of the site , we consider that the westernmost access following widening an improvement will allow further potential redevelopment opportunities for the site
Site is within Conservation Area with trees subject to protection. Building in NE corner is listed.
The site lies within the defined urban area of Cambridge and is a site which already contains 4 large residential properties and which possesses the normal access to the relevant utilities. On the basis that this site is surrounded by a substantial amount of development and all connected into the utilities it follows that there are no insurmountable issues that would prevent this site coming forward for development.
High placed on the market.
No
N/A
2021
2021
1
N/A
Greenfield
N/A
No relevant planning history
Greenfield
Residential development of approximately 100 dwellings with a residential marina.
The site presents as a logical place for new development, having regard to its location on the edge of Cambridge and in a location with development on both sides.
100 dwellings with a residential marina
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Vehicular access into and from the site would be sought from Fen Road, as shown on the accompanying Site Layout Plan.
There are no heritage assets on or in proximity to the site, although it is noted that the Fen Ditton Conservation Area runs along the River Cam to the south of the site. Clearly any new development would need to acknowledge this issue. There are no ecological or landscape designations on or in proximity to the site. The site does lie within Flood Zone 2, to the north of the site and Flood Zone 3 to the south of the site as it meets the River Cam. The site’s boundary is surrounded by tree and hedgerow although there are no trees scattered 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 are no known key utilities crossing the site.
High The site lies in a highly sustainable location on the edge of Cambridge in close proximity to both Cambridge North railway station, 0.95km walk from the site, which provides a regular service to London, Kings Lynn and Ely as well as the Guided Busway which provides a number of regular services to Huntingdon, St Ives and across Cambridge, 0.65km from the site. The site presents as a logical place for new development, having regard to its location on the edge of Cambridge and in a location with development on both sides.
None known.
In terms of policy, within the recently adopted Cambridge Local Plan (2018), the western part of the site (which falls within the administrative boundary of Cambridge City Council) is allocated under policy 54: Residential Moorings, allocation RM1 The site was also previously allocated in the 2006 Cambridge Local Plan for use as residential moorings. The extent of the allocation comprises 0.98 hectares.. Within the South Cambridgeshire Local Plan (2018) the eastern part of the site is allocated for residential moorings within the Special Policy Area policy H7. This part of the site is also subject to a Green Belt designation. Both policies support the development of a marina at the site.
2023
2025
2
N/A
Agricultural and current playing field
N/A
There is no recent planning history that is relevant in the context of the Grange Farm site other than confirming that the College has continued to promote the site in the last two reviews of the Cambridge Local Plan (2006 and 2018) and will seek to promote through the current review of a single Local Plan for both Councils.
Greenfield
The Grange Farm site provides the opportunity to secure some 750 dwellings including affordable housing together with all necessary open space, landscape, infrastructure etc
Address acute housing need for market and affordable housing in a highly sustainable location close to Cambridge centre.
c. 750 dwellings
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The main vehicular access to the Site is proposed from Clerk Maxwell Road, with an appropriate crossing of the West Cambridge to Coton cycle path.
Site is greenfield so will need to be served by new facilities/utilities
Site is in single ownership
High
No
N/A
2023/2024
2030/2031
7/8 years assuming two housebuilders
N/A
Vacant greenfield land
N/A
The site was promoted in the previous Call for Sites Consultation in 2011 for the most recently adopted Cambridge Local Plan (2018) where representations were put forward by the College questioning the logic of the inclusion of this area within Green Belt designation and suggesting that on the basis that the land was excluded from such designation, then it provides a real opportunity to secure new housing in a highly sustainable location.
Greenfield
Residential Development for up to 5 dwellings.
Much needed new market housing (including affordable housing) in this sustainable location in a well-established location within the city, which has good public transport and cycling links into Cambridge City Centre.
5 Dwellings
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The topography of the site is flat.
The site lies within the Green Belt but is not subject to any other policy designations. The site is wholly located in Flood Zone 1; the least risk of flooding and where development should be directed. To the north of the site lies the Grade II Listed ‘Emmanuel College Sports Pavilion, including Groundsman’s House and Stable’, therefore any development coming forward on the site would look to preserve and enhance the heritage asset’s significance and siting. There are no ecological designations on or in proximity to the site. There is no known contamination at the site.
Although there are no utilities currently at the site, these can be secured at a later stage
High
N/A
2023
2024
1
N/A
Agricultural land/pasture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development for approximately 37 dwellings including affordable housing.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Balsham.. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits. The proposed development would support the existing services and facilities in Balsham.
The site could accommodate 37 dwellings, which is based on a density of 30 dwellings/hectare and reflects the edge of settlement location and character of village and surrounding area.
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There is an existing vehicular access to the site. The current access will need to be upgraded to accommodate the proposed development. An assessment of the access arrangements will need to be undertaken to demonstrate that a safe and suitable access can be provided for the proposed development.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. 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 include ecological enhancement measures. The Church of Holy Trinity (Grade I Listed Building) is located to the south west of the site. The access is within the Balsham Conservation Area. An assessment of the impact of development on the setting of these heritage assets will need to be undertaken. Overall, there are no significant constraints to development at the site.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and so new connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites in Balsham and elsewhere in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders.
No
N/A
2023
2024
1
N/A
Agricultural land/pasture
n/a
n/a
Greenfield
Residential development for approximately 9 dwellings
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Bassingbourn. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits. The proposed development would support the existing services and facilities in Bassingbourn.
The site could accommodate 9 dwellings, which is based on a density of 30 dwellings/hectare and reflects the edge of settlement location and character of village and surrounding area.
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There is an existing vehicular access to the site from North End. The current access will need to be upgraded to accommodate the proposed development. An assessment of the access arrangements will need to be undertaken to demonstrate that a safe and suitable access can be provided for the proposed development.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. The drainage ditches and pond adjacent to the site are within Flood Zone 3. All of the proposed dwellings would be located in Flood Zone 1. 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 include ecological enhancement measures. Bury Yard (a Scheduled Ancient Monument) is located to the north of the site. There are listed buildings on North End, including Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul (Grade I Listed Building) An assessment of the impact of development on these heritage assets will need to be undertaken.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and so new connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites in Bassingbourn and elsewhere in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders.
No
N/A
2023
2024
1
N/A
Agricultural land/pasture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development for approximately 42 dwellings, including affordable housing. The site could also include plots for self/custom-building housing.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Boxworth. South Cambridgeshire is a vanguard authority for self/custom-build housing. There are a significant number of people seeking self build plots, and that demand is not currently being met. There are limited opportunities for infill development within the settlement boundary, and as such a very limited amount of housing and affordable housing will have been provided in the village in recent years. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits.
The site could accommodate approximately 42 dwellings, which is based on a density of 30 dwellings/hectare and reflects the edge of settlement location and character of village and surrounding area.
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There is an existing vehicular access to the site from School Lane. The current access will need to be upgraded to accommodate the proposed development. An assessment of the access arrangements will need to be undertaken to demonstrate that a safe and suitable access can be provided for the proposed development.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. 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 include ecological enhancement measures. There are listed buildings within the vicinity of the site: Parish Church of St Peter (Grade II*); Church Farmhouse (Grade II); and, 6 School Lane (Grade II). An assessment of the impact of development on the setting of these heritage assets will need to be undertaken.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and so new connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites in Boxworth and elsewhere in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders. In addition, there is a limited supply of development sites in Boxworth, and the site is well related to Cambridge.
No
N/A
2023
2025
2
N/A
Agricultural land/pasture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development for approximately 42 dwellings including affordable housing. The site could also include plots for self/custom-building housing.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Croydon. South Cambridgeshire is a vanguard authority for self/custom-build housing. There are a significant number of people seeking self build plots, and that demand is not currently being met. There are limited opportunities for infill development within the settlement boundary, and as such a very limited amount of housing and affordable housing will have been provided in the village in recent years. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits.
The site could accommodate approximately 42 dwellings, which is based on a density of 30 dwellings/hectare and reflects the edge of settlement location and character of village and surrounding area.
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There is an existing farm access to the site from Church Lane. A new access will need to be provided to accommodate the proposed development. An assessment of the access arrangements will need to be undertaken to demonstrate that a safe and suitable access can be provided for the proposed development.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. 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 include ecological enhancement measures. A tree survey and arboricultural impact assessment will need to be undertaken of the trees and hedgerows at the site boundary. There are listed buildings located to the south of the site: Church of All Saints (Grade II*); and The Old Rectory (Grade II). An assessment of the impact of the proposed development on these heritage assets will need to be undertaken.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and so new connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders. In addition, there is a limited supply of development sites in Croydon.
No
N/A
2023
2024
1
N/A
Land north of Croxton Rectory, off A428 Eltisley
14
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Agricultural land/arable
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Proposed residential development for approximately 400 dwellings including affordable housing, self/custom-build plots, and residential care home with associated infrastructure. The proposed development could include a primary school, local centre, community facilities, open space and other green infrastructure. A new vehicular access onto the A428 would be provided. It is anticipated that development at this site would come forward once the proposed A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements have been delivered i.e. programmed to open in 2025/26.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for South Cambridgeshire. The proposed development would include new services and facilities, open space and other green infrastructure, and biodiversity enhancement measures.
The site could accommodate approximately 400 dwellings, which is based on a density of 30 dwellings/hectare.
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A new vehicular access of the A428 will be required. An assessment of the access arrangements will need to be undertaken to demonstrate that a safe and suitable access can be provided for the proposed development.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. 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 include ecological enhancement measures. A tree survey and arboricultural impact assessment of the site will need to be undertaken. It is likely that the existing trees and hedges at the site would mostly be retained, and additional landscape planting and green infrastructure would be provided as part of the proposed development. The site is not affected by any heritage assets.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and so new connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development. It is anticipated that development at this site would come forward once the proposed A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements have been delivered i.e. programmed to open in 2025/26.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites elsewhere in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders.
No
N/A
2026
2030
4
N/A
Land off Boxworth Road/West of The Drift, Elsworth
1.26
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Agricultural land
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development for approximately 27 dwellings, including affordable housing. The site could also include plots for self/custom-building housing.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Elsworth. The Council's 'Housing Statistical Information Leaflet' (December 2018) indicates that there are 10 households with a local connection to Elsworth that have an affordable housing need. The site is located within the settlement boundary of Elsworth, where there are limited opportunities for infill development. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits. The open space would also be available for use by residents of the village. The site is currently private and not accessible to the public. The proposed development would support the existing services and facilities in Elsworth including the primary school, community shop, public houses and bus services.
The site could accommodate approximately 27 dwellings, which is based on a density of 30 dwellings/hectare and reflects the edge of settlement location and character of village and surrounding area. The quantum of development may be lower once heritage and landscape/trees factors have been taken into account, and open space is provided on site.
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A new vehicular access will need to be created for the proposed development. An assessment of the access arrangements will need to be undertaken to demonstrate that a safe and suitable access can be provided for the proposed development.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. 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 include ecological enhancement measures. A tree survey and arboricultural impact assessment of the site will need to be undertaken because of the existing trees and hedgerows at the site boundary. It is likely that most of the trees and hedgerows could be retained within the proposed development, except to create a new highway access. The site is located within the Elsworth Conservation Area. There are listed buildings within the vicinity of the site, including Parish Church of Holy Trinity (Grade I) to the south of the site. An assessment of the impact of development on these heritage assets will need to be undertaken.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and so new connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites in Elsworth and elsewhere in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders.
N/A
N/A
2023
2024
1
N/A
Amenity land
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development for approximately 14 dwellings, with open space and green infrastructure, and vehicular access. The site could also include plots for self/custom-building housing.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Eltisley. There are limited opportunities for infill development within the settlement boundary because most of the village is designated as a Conservation Area and the village green is a Protected Village Amenity Area, and as such a very limited amount of housing and affordable housing will have been provided in the village in recent years. The proposed development could support the existing services and facilities in the village, including the school and public house. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits.
The site could accommodate approximately 14 dwellings based on a density of 30 dwellings/hectare. The quantum of development may need to be adjusted once the setting of the adjacent listed building and the trees at the site frontage have been taken into account.
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A new vehicular access site will need to be provided for the proposed development. An assessment of the access arrangements will need to be undertaken to demonstrate that a safe and suitable access can be provided for the proposed development.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. The proposed development would include an appropriate drainage strategy to manage surface water drainage. An ecological assessment of the sites will need to be undertaken, but it is unlikely that there will be any constraints to development, and the proposed developments will seek to retain any ecological features on site and include ecological enhancement measures. A tree survey and arboricultural impact assessment will need to be undertaken of the trees and hedgerows at the sites. The Parish Church of St John the Baptist and St Pandionia, a Grade II* Listed Building, is located to the east of the site. Eltisley Conservation Area is also located to the east of the site. An assessment of the impact of the proposed development on these heritage assets will need to be undertaken.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and so new connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders. The highway capacity of the A428 corridor should improve once the proposed A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements have been delivered, which will increase the market attractiveness of sites in this corridor including Eltisley.
No
N/A
2023
2024
1
N/A
Pasture land
n/a
n/a
Greenfield
Residential development of approximately 30 dwellings inclduing affordable dwellings and open space. The site could also include plots for self/custom-build housing.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Great Eversden. South Cambridgeshire is a vanguard authority for self/custom build housing. There are a significant number of people seeking self build plots, and that demand is not currently being met. There are limited opportunities for infill development within the settlement boundary, and as such a very limited amount of housing and affordable housing will have been provided in the village in recent years. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits. The proposed development would support the existing community and limited services and facilities within the village.
The site could accommodate 30 dwellings, which is based on a density of 30 dwellings/hectare and reflects the edge of settlement location.
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There is an existing vehicular access to the site from Chapel Road. The current access will need to be upgraded to accommodate the proposed development. An assessment of the access arrangements will need to be undertaken to demonstrate that a safe and suitable access can be provided for the proposed development.
No answer given
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. 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 include ecological enhancement measures. There are a number of listed buildings within the vicinity of the site but it is considered that a suitable design could be achieved on site that would not result in harm to any nearby listed buildings. Overall, there are no constraints to development at the site.
No answer given
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and so new connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development. 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 will be available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites in the Eversden's and elsewhere in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders. In addition, there is a limited supply of development sites in the Eversden's, and the site is well related to Cambridge.
No
N/A
2023
2024
1
N/A
Pasture land
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development of approximately 30 dwellings including affordable dwellings and open space. The site could also include plots for self/custom-build housing.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Little Eversden. South Cambridgeshire is a vanguard authority for self/custom build housing. There are a significant number of people seeking self build plots, and that demand is not currently being met. There are limited opportunities for infill development within the settlement boundary, and as such a very limited amount of housing and affordable housing will have been provided in the village in recent years. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits. The proposed development would support the existing community and limited services and facilities within the village.
The site could accommodate 30 dwellings, which is based on a density of 30 dwellings/hectare and reflects the edge of settlement location.
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There is an existing vehicular access to the site from the High Street. The current access will need to be upgraded to accommodate the proposed development. An assessment of the access arrangements will need to be undertaken to demonstrate that a safe and suitable access can be provided for the proposed development.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. 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 include ecological enhancement measures. There are a number of listed buildings within the vicinity of the site but it is considered that a suitable design could be achieved on site that would not result in harm to any nearby listed buildings. Overall, there are no constraints to development at the site.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and so new connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development. 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 will be available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites in the Eversden's and elsewhere in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders. In addition, there is a limited supply of development sites in the Eversden's, and the site is well related to Cambridge.
N/A
N/A
2023
2024
1
N/A
Allotments and agricultural land
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
The proposed development is for approximately 150 dwellings including affordable dwellings, with open space and landscaping, and improvements to site access. The proposals could also incorporate re-provision of the existing allotments within the site. Additionally, the proposed development could include plots for self-build/custom-build housing.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Fen Ditton. Fen Ditton is surrounded by Green Belt, and there are limited opportunities for infill development within the settlement boundary. As such, a very limited amount of housing and affordable housing will have been provided in the village in recent years. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits. Proposals could also include for the re-provision of the existing allotments on site.
The site could accommodate 150 dwellings, which is based on a density of 30 dwellings/hectare and reflects the edge of settlement location and character of village and surrounding area.
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There is an existing vehicular access to the site from Horningsea Road. The current access will need to be upgraded to accommodate the proposed development. An assessment of the access arrangements will need to be undertaken to demonstrate that a safe and suitable access can be provided for the proposed development.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. 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 include ecological enhancement measures. The site is not affected by any heritage assets. Overall, there are no constraints to development at the site.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and so new connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development. 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 will be available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders. In addition, there is a limited supply of development sites in Fen Ditton, and the site is well related to Cambridge.
No
n/a
2023
2026
3
N/A
Land Northeast of More’s Meadow, Great Shelford, Cambridge
3
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Shrub land
N/A
A pre-app has been submitted to Scambs as an exception site PRE/0087/19.
Greenfield
The scheme as proposed is for an affordable housing led scheme affordable for 35 affordable homes (depending upon the final mix of dwellings) on their land at the end of More's Meadow, together with significant landscaping and open space provision and the relocation of the existing allotments. The allotments will can be accessed via The Hectare.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Great Shelford. Great Shelford is surrounded by the Green Belt, and there are limited opportunities for infill development within the settlement boundary, and as such a very limited amount of housing and affordable housing will have been provided in the village in recent years. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits. The proposed development would support the existing services and facilities in Great Shelford and nearby Trumpington, including convenience stores, public houses and bus services. The proposal is relatively low density and the proposed built form can be mitigated by extensive soft landscaping it is considered that these aspects would prevent unrestricted sprawl and prevent coalescence. The proposed development would not result in encroachment into the countryside as the new built form would be constructed near and seen against the backdrop of existing urban development and have a clear physical association with the existing built and engineered form towards and beyond the Site’s south east and northwest boundaries. The design concept is specifically designed to provide a bespoke design response to the site’s constraints ensuring that there is minimal intrusion on the visual amenity of the green belt. The landscape led masterplan aims create a series of interacting spaces: providing sustainable housing in a natural setting, enhancing opportunities for people to enjoy the landscape, and increasing biodiversity to achieve an overall ‘positive gain’ by respecting and enhancing the existing natural spaces. The railway forms a physical separation from the wider countryside with the noise of trains and an interruption to views. Nonetheless, from the centre of the Site there is an openness characteristic of the local landscape character with views towards arable fields and chalk hills nearby.
The site could accommodate approximately 35 dwellings. Based on the concept plan 25 dwellings are shown within a smaller site (currently subject to a pre-app). However, the site has the capacity for a greater number (35) based on 25 dph (a site area of 1.4 ha for the residential element.
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The access is via Morse's Meadow and it can be demonstrated that a safe access can be provided for the proposed development.
Most of the site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. This is reflected in the layout plans, whereby the small area of the site that falls within Flood Zone 2 is identified for open space provision. The proposed development would include an appropriate drainage strategy to manage surface water drainage. An ecological assessment of the site has been undertaken by SLR, and there are no constraints to development, and the proposed development will seek to retain any ecological features on site and include ecological enhancement measures within the landscape strategy. An archaeological assessment of the site will need to be undertaken. The site is not affected by any other heritage assets. There are no constraints to development to at the site. An assessment provided by SLR confirms that the habitats within the site are typical of an urban fringe agricultural land and is unlikely to be considered to be more than local biodiversity interest.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and uses and so connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development. The scheme will comprise affordable housing and could qualify as an exception site. However, for a further development the site will need to be released from the Green Belt and allocated for development through the Greater Cambridge Local Plan process before it will be available for development.
As a community-led housing project, the Trustees have also undertaken a Public Exhibition on the 20th June 2018. This revealed string support for the proposed development of affordable housing, with 67% in favour of schemes between 10 and 20 dwellings and 25% in favour of 21+. The Cambridgeshire Acre was commissioned to carry out a Housing Needs Survey in No 2016 by the Parish Council, with a survey completed in March 2017. The survey was carried out to support the emerging Great Shelford. A total of 97 households were identified as being in need of affordable housing who either live in, or have a local connection to, Great Shelford, comprising 58no. 1 bed, 27no. 2 bed, 11no. 3 bed and 1 no. 4 bed. The preferred mix and tenure will need to be agreed with Scambs. The Annual Monitoring Report refers to provision of 530 homes between 2017/18 and 2021/22, in relation to Trumpington Meadows of this total 232 will be affordable, and one of the criticism within the previous pre-app response was that these would meet local need. This will need to be addressed, but the scheme is a separate entity to Great Shelford, and also provides for the needs, at least in part, for Cambridge City.
No
N/A
2021
2023
2
N/A
Land to the Southeast of Cambridge Road, Foxton
3.52
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Agricultural land
N/A
Reference:SC/0216/53/ Type: Full Planning Application Location: Adj Transport Cafã, Main Road Foxton, Cambridgeshire Description: ERECTION OF DETACHED HOUSES Decision: Refused Decision Date: 07-10-1953 Reference:SC/0069/62/ Type: Full Planning Application Location: A10 Foxton Cambridgeshire Description: OUTLINE FOR DETACHED BUNGALOW AND GARAGE Decision: Refused Decision Date: 02-07-1962
Greenfield
Station car park and offices
Provision of station car parking to help commuting into both Cambridge and London and alleviate car parking elsewhere in the locality. Provision of employment space to meet need in a highly sustainable location adjacent to a railway station.
Approximately 175 car parking spaces (and cycle parking spaces) could be provided to serve the station, on approximately 1ha of the site. The remaining 2.52ha could be developed out for employment of approximately 12,500sqm GEA floorspace, assuming half the site remaining site are is built on. Detailed design work will be required to be able to establish this.
No existing access to Cambridge Road, although there is potential to improve the access to the petrol station on the southside of the site or create a new access point. A transport assessment/survey will be prepared to accompany any planning application at the site.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 and therefore not at risk of flooding. Additional surveys to address any environmental constraints would form part of any planning application at the site.
The site is in an appropriate location to have good access to key services within Foxton. If any further information is required, the applicants are happy to provide details.
The site is of a modest size and could be developed quickly given there is a demand for a car park to the nearby railway station.
High levels of market interest likely.
No constraints
N/A
2023
2025
2
Scrub land
N/A
Reference: S/0175/09/O Type: Outline Planning Application Location: Land To The South-east Of St Georges Court Impington Description: Affordable Housing Decision: Refused Decision Date: 14-05-2009 Reference: S/0273/07/O Type: Outline Planning Application Location: St George's Court Land Adj. Impington Cambridgeshire Description: Affordable Housing Decision: Withdrawn Decision Date: 30-03-2007 Reference: S/1767/07/O Type: Outline Planning Application Location: St Georges Court Land Adj. Impington Cambridgeshire Description: Affordable housing Decision: Refused Decision Date: 06-06-2008
Greenfield
The proposed development is for 9 dwellings with open space and landscaping, and improvements to the site access.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Impington. Impington is surrounded by the Green Belt, and there are limited opportunities for infill development within the settlement boundary, and as such a very limited amount of housing and affordable housing will have been provided in the village in recent years. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits. The woodland to the rear of the site would be retained as part of the proposed development. The proposed development would support the existing services and facilities in Histon including convenience stores, public houses and bus services, and provide much needed affordable housing.
The site could accommodate approximately 9 dwellings which reflects the edge of settlement, the neighbouring woodland and other uses, and the current Green Belt location. This could include singe and one and a half storey dwellings to minimise the impact on the greenbelt.
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There is an existing vehicular access to the site from Milton Road, via St George's Court. The site owner also owns nos. 1,5 and 7 St George's Court. No. 7 can be demolished if required to provide a means of access although it needs to be determined if this is necessary.
The application site is situated to the south east of the gardens of dwellings in St Georges Court, just off Milton Lane Impington. To the north east of the application site are the rear gardens of the dwellings of St Andrew's Way. A track along the south west boundary defines the physical limits of the site.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. 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 include ecological enhancement measures. The site is not affected by any heritage assets. Overall, there are no constraints to development at the site.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and so new connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development. The site will need to be released from the Green Belt and allocated for development through the Greater Cambridge Local Plan process, which has informed the assessment of when the site would actually be available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites in Impington and elsewhere in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders. In addition, there is a limited supply of development sites in Histon, and the site is well related to Cambridge.
No
N/A
2021
2022
1
N/A