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.
Land to the North of Whittlesford Road, Newton, Cambridge
1
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Arable farmland bounded by field hedges including a small number of mature trees.
N/A
Planning Application Ref: S/1991/16/OL Main Location: Land to the north of, Whittlesford Road, Newton, CB22 7PH Full Description:Outline application for residential development with all matters reserved apart from access. Decision: Refused
Greenfield land
Proposed development for up to 25 new dwellings, including policy-compliant affordable housing provision.
Provision of a mix of market and affordable housing
approximately 30 dwellings
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Provision of a new vehicular and pedestrian access on Whittlesford Road.
(The site has a slightly sloping topography, falling away slightly to the south towards Whittlesford Road).
Implementation of a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal.
The site is readily available for development as it is vacant greenfield land.
There is market attractiveness of the site being on the settlement boundary in the rural village of Newton. The site does not encroach on the Cambridge Green Belt. Within the village of Newton there are a number of services such as a village pub, sports and social club, a church and other small businesses. There is a bus stop opposite the War Memorial that runs regularly to Cambridge, Fowlmere and Barley. The settlement is a short distance from larger settlements such as Harston which is located 2km from the site. Harston contains Harston & Newton Primary School, Doctors surgery, Post Office, Village Hall and other small businesses and facilities. In addition, Foxton is 2.5 km from the site and contains similar facilities such as a Primary School, small business and enterprises, a train station (that runs regularly to Cambridge and London Kings Cross) and some recreation facilities.
No
Reason 1) Newton is identified as an Infill Village in the Adopted Core Strategy DPD 2007, where Policy ST/7 states that development is normally limited to schemes of not more than 2 dwellings within the village framework. The proposal was rejected for a number of reasons: • Located outside the settlement boundary; • Poor services and facilities in Newton; • Lack of employment opportunities; • Poor local footpaths, cycle ways and public transport. Reason 2) Insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate the proposal would not increase the risk of flooding to the site and surrounding area. The proposal is therefore considered contrary to policy NE/11 of the Local Development Framework 2007.
Jan 2020
Mid 2022
1.5 years
There are no significant site preparation or infrastructure issues to overcome.
Agriculture and paddock
N/A
RC/0148/59 – Residential Purposes - Refused
Greenfield
Residential development for up to 145 dwellings and healthcare facilities.
Provision of a range of residential accommodation and new local healthcare facilities.
145 dwellings on a 8.4 hectares equates to 30 dwellings per hectare (dph) and accords with Local Plan Policy H/8.
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A new access is required from Royston Road
Flood Zone 1. The southern part of the site is at risk from surface water flooding which would need to be mitigated through design. Green Belt.
The site itself is not serviced, although there is residential development to the north and a business park complex to the west, opposite the site. Services are therefore expected to run in close proximity to the site and can be extended into the site as necessary. An overhead powerline crosses the southern part of the site.
The site is in agricultural/paddock use by the Landowners. There are no tenants or abnormal infrastructure requirements. Subject to planning, the site is available within the next 5 years.
It is expected that there would be considerable market interest given the location of the site.
No
N/A
2021
2024
3
Wedd Joinery, Granta Terrace, Stapleford, Cambridge
0.8
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Workshops
N/A
S/2201/00/F – Bulk storage building - approved S/0571/93/O – Residential Development – withdrawn S/0950/88/F – Portable building for office/assembly – approved S/1638/83/F – Removal of personal planning consent – approved S/1639/83/F – Used as small workshops for light industry – approved S/1066/75/F – Use of land for parking and loading - refused, allowed at appeal
Previously developed
Demolition of existing workshops and the erection of 25 dwellings
1) Removal of an employment use that has an adverse effect on residential amenity by virtue of noise and disturbance from plant and commercial traffic. 2) Opportunity to provide housing in a sustainable location. 3) Opportunity to enhance the local landscape.
25 dwellings on this site equates to 31 dwellings per hectare (dph) and accords with Local Plan Policy H/8 which seeks an average net density of 30 dph in Rural Centres like Stapleford.
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Vehicular access is available to the site via Granta Terrace. No additional access is required.
Most of the site is in Flood Zone 1 except the southern tip (currently a car park) which is within Flood Zone 2. The river beyond is in Flood Zone 3. The River Granta is a County Wildlife Site. The site is outside the conservation area and Green Belt. As the site is currently in industrial use, an appropriate review and assessment of any contamination risks will be required. All environmental constraints will require assessment. There are no indications at this stage that they could not be satisfactorily mitigated either through design or remediation.
The site is industrial use and is fully serviced. It is not crossed by or adjacent to any pipelines or pylons.
To enable the existing commercial operators to relocate.
It is expected that there would be considerable market interest.
No
N/A
2021
2022
1
N/A
Land to the north west of Ely Road, Milton- nearest postcode is CB24 6AE
6.07
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Agriculture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Commercial development - roadside services and offices
As expanded upon in the supporting statement the development of this land will provide funds to allow the expansion and refurbishment of the College of West Anglia's facilities at Milton and help to offset significant shortfalls in funding.
20,000m2
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Vehicle access could be taken from the existing access from Ely Road, which will need to be altered if a petrol station is to form a part of the development.
See attached flood plan and supporting statement. FZ1 Lowest risk of flooding. Flood risk and drainage strategy will accompany an application for the development of the site due to the scale of the development. The Heritage factors are spatially separated from proposed development site.
Connections can be made to existing services; (including electricity, sewerage, gas, water and telecommunication). No constraints to site.
Single landowner, committed to promoting development of the site.
Site is attracting interest from promoters who are interested in delivering development in this location. Represents a sustainable location.
No
2021
2024
3
N/A
Former GoCold building, Station Yard, High Street, Meldreth
0.55
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The application site is the former headquarters of GoCold Ltd, a wholesale distributor of ice creams. its is previously developed land and has unfettered use as B8-storage and distribution an B1-office accommodation. Currently the site is vacant and available for development.
B8-storage and distribution and B1-office accommodation.
REFERENCE: SC/0287/66/O - ERECTIUON OF TWO DWELLINGS FOR EMPLOYEES REFERENCE: S/0185/92F - ERECTION OF A COLD STORE AND CHANGE OF USE FROM B2 TO B8 REFERENCE: S/1107/10 - EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS AND ERECTION OF SMOKING SHELTER REFERENCE: S/0138/75/F - EXTENSION TO YARD OFFICE TO PROIVDE CLOAKROOMS FOR MEN AND WOMEN REFERENCE: S/1194/13/DC - DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS 3 & 4 (LANDSCAPE SCHEME), 5 (BOUNDARY TREATMENT), 7 (SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE) 9 (POLLUTION CONTROL) AND 10 (LAND CONTAMINATION) OF PLANNING PERMISSION S/1107/10 REFRENCE: S/1699/14/FL - ALTERATIONS & EXTENSIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS TO FORM ADDITIONAL COLD STORAGE AND LOADING FACILITIES IN CONJUCTION WITH OVERALL SITE REORGANISATION (REVISED SCHEME S/1107/10) REFERENCE: S/1502/17/FL - DEMOLITION OF EXISTING FACTORY BUILDING AND OFFICE, AND CONSTRUCTION OF 22NO. DWELLINGS WITH ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING REFERENCE: S/0512/09/F - TEMPORARY COLD STORE REFERENCE: S/0512/09/F - COVERED LOADING BAY REFERENCE: S.0584/84/F - USE AS VEHICLE/PLANT WORKSHOP AND STORE TWO DIESEL STORAGE TANKS REFERENCE: S/0930/93/F - COLD STORE
Previously developed land.
Demolition of existing factory building and office, and construction of 27 dwellings.
The proposed scheme would result in the residential development of a brownfield site and would make the most efficient use of land, which is a diminishing resource. It would reduce pressure to bring forwards new housing on greenfield site outside of village frameworks where sites are frequently less sustainably located. The scheme would be constructed in a manner which meets the stringent current minimum sustainable construction methodologies as set out in the most recent building regulations, thereby reducing energy expenditure and minimising carbon emissions. The site is clearly sustainably located in relation to Meldreth and would discourage the use of the private car. Meldreth is a sustainable settlement with numerous service and facilities in walking distance and near others further afield readily accessible by sustainable means. The scheme would result in an improvement to the appearance of the site, though the removal of existing site buildings and the low-quality boundary finishes which presently appear incongruous in the street scene. Lastly, the proposal will be conforming use in relation to the adjacent residential neighbourhood. It would result in removing the no-conforming B8-storage and distribution use from the site and will reduce from the local highway network articulated lorries arriving and departing from the site to the benefits of residents of Meldreth and the surrounding areas. The present scheme would remove possible amenity issues crated by noise generation from the lawful existing use of the site at anti-social hours, which has been report to the authority.
At a housing density of 30 dph the site would be capable of delivering at least 27 units. Dwellings would comprise a combination of apartments, and semi and detached.
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Access would be via existing provision on High Street.
The site has been the subject of a battery of reports and surveys produced in support with application S/1502/17/FL which have been submitted to justify this Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment. These reports and surveys include but are not limited to, noise assessment, a surface water and drainage strategy, Phase I & II contamination reports, transport statement and tree survey arboricultural impact assessment. The above reports and surveys demonstrate that, subject top stated recommendations, residential development of the site would be acceptable.
Water, drainage and power.
The site is currently not is use and is under the control of a single land owner making it immediately available for development.
The site is not currently is use. It can be developed with immediate effect. The site is well related to Meldreth ad its amenities and facilities. The station at Meldreth is located adjacent to the site a\ns provides ready access to employment and leisure opportunities further afield.
No
N/A
2020
2022
2
The site would require the demolition of existing site building and remediation to remove suspected ground contamination.
Existing office space set within Innovation Park
N/A
The Park has devoloped over the past 30-40 years and most recently has seen the construction of the Maurice Wilkes building in the southern end of the Park.
Previously developed
Significnat new job growth in a modern office environment .
short term - demotion of some buildings and some 20, 000 sqm of new net floorspace long term - a further 15,000 sqm of new net floorspace
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The St Johns Innovation Park is a key employment site in that area now known as North East Cambridge (NEC) and it is the case that the College and its advisors have played an important and significant role in the various workshops that have taken place this year in respect of the future development of the Park and in the wider context of the NEC. A concept masterplan has been put forward by the College’s project team and has been considered in the context of the NEC Workshops and indeed is the subject of a pre-application enquiry which is currently with SCDC. It is the case that the site has currently two main existing vehicular accesses serving most of the Park with a direct access off Cowley Road for the Jeffreys Building. A number of pedestrian and cycleway access points exist around the site , the most recent of which has been constructed to access the Maurice Wilkes Building. In respect of the implications of new development , in the context whereby no new parking is coming forward then it is entirely appropriate that no changes are needed to the access points. However in view of the longer term proposals for the whole of the Park having regard to intensification of use, meaning the demolition of buildings and the erection of new buildings, then the College intend to re-assess access points to ensure that there is consistency and compatibility with NEC proposals for the wider area.
As an established employment site, the site has existing access to all the necessary utilities. Clearly as with any development coming forward within the NEC area, within which the Innovation Park sits, provision will need to be made for the upgrading of services commensurate with projected levels of growth. In terms of the crossing of the site by utilities, we are unaware of any constraints imposed by any utilities that would prevent development coming forward. Overhead pylons are evident on the southern fringe of the Park but these in any case cross over open land south and west of the Maurice Wilkes building.
2023
2040
15-20
N/A
Land at Whitefields, Hinton Way, Great Shelford
10
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Greenfield
There was a dilapidated dwelling located within the site, known as Whitefields, which is to be demolished this year due to health and safety concerns with regards to trespassing (LPA Ref: S/2921/18/PN).
The site has been the subject of a number of planning applications including a golf course club house (LPA Ref: S/2257/01/F) and a hotel (LPA Ref: S/1633/96/O, S/0778/97/RM, S/1883/99/O).
Previously Developed.
There is the potential for market and affordable housing as well as options that should consider specific proposals relating to other parts of the housing market sector which could include care homes and/or retirement village .
Housing. Retirement village
In May 2015 the College submitted the enclosed document to SCDC as part of a pre-application enquiry following the acknowledgement that the site was the subject of an extant consent for a major hotel development and golf course at that time., The consent has since lapsed but reflects the acceptability of principle of development of that site. The enclosed document looks at the promotion of the site for residential development and put forward a low density approach of 6 large dwellings set in spacious grounds and also a higher density approach whereby some 34 dwellings could come forward.
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Direct frontage to Hinton Way, vehicular access to the site can be gained from this road.
The topography of the site is relatively flat
the site containing a number of trees and landscape features as well as the remnants of the former large dwellings that was present on the site a number of years ago.
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Does the site have access to key utilities? Will provision need to be made or capacity created or reinforced to enable development (this includes mains water supply, mains sewerage, electricity supply, gas supply and broadband internet)? Is the site crossed or adjacent to a key utility such as a pipeline or by pylons? It is the case that a single large residential property existed on site until it was destroyed by fire and was obviously served by the major utilities at that time . Certainly the granting of the permission for the large hotel and golf course facility would have generated the need for the upgrading of facilities. In the light of the scale of residential development proposed we consider that existing facilities would need to be reinforced to address the new development.
The site is in the freehold ownership of the College and is immediately available for development.
Great Shelford is identified in the recently adopted South Cambridgeshire Local Plan (2018) as a Rural Centre, which is the highest tier of the settlement hierarchy. The village has a range of services and facilities including the post office, primary school, village shops and employment opportunities. Furthermore, the village has a railway station with regular train services running to Cambridge and London daily offering further employment opportunities and the facilities and services found in Cambridge.
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2023
2030 but dependant on use coming forward
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Agriculture
Greenfield
Residential Development for approximately 20 dwellings.
The site is a logical extension to the village, where there has been little growth over the past plan period
approx. 20 dwellings
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There is an agricultural access from Horningsea Road into the site. This will need to be improved to enable development.
The site is not subject to any other policy, landscape or ecological designations. There are no heritage assets on the site, although there are a number of Grade II Listed Buildings located along the High Street to the north of the site. The site lies entirely within Flood Zone 1; the least risk of flooding and where development should be directed.
At present the site does not have access to key utilities, but it is envisaged that due to its location key utilities could be sought for the site.
The site is a logical extension to the village, where there has been little growth over the past plan period. The village contains a number of services and facilities including public house, place of worship, employment facilities and public open space. Although there is no primary school within the village, Fen Ditton Community Primary School is located 1.57km from the southern boundary of the site and is easily accessed. There is a footpath and cycleway linking the village to the Primary School so this can be accessed using sustainable methods of transport. There is also a regular bus service from the High Street, approximately 300m from the north west of the site.
No
N/A
2023
2025
1
N/A
Agriculture
Greenfield
Residential Development for approximately 30 dwellings.
30 dwellings provided for an area much in need of new market housing (including affordable housing).
Residential Development for approximately 30 dwellings.
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Granham’s Road runs parallel to the east of the site, this is where access will be sought.
There are no ecological designations or heritage assets within the site, however, there are two Grade II Listed cottages directly east of the site opposite fronting Granham’s Road. The site lies entirely within Flood Zone 1; the least risk of flooding and where development should be directed. There are no known contamination risks at the site.
There are no key utilities at the site, these can be secured at a later stage.
Area much in need of new market housing (including affordable housing). There are a range of services and facilities within walking and cycling distance of the site including the post office, primary school, village shops and employment opportunities. Furthermore, Shelford Railway Station lies around 1km from the site. Regular train services run to Cambridge and London from the Station daily offering further employment opportunities and the facilities and services found in Cambridge. There are bus stops within Great Shelford, along High Green, which provide a regular bus service into Great Shelford and Cambridge. The site therefore provides a sustainable location where policy compliant affordable housing can be met.
There are no known legal/land ownership constraints on the site. The site lies within the Green Belt and is subject to a Countryside Enhancement Strategy within the Adopted Local Plan 2018 which cross references to Policy CSF/5 within the Southern Fringe Area Action Plan.
2023
2024
1
Agriculture
Greenfield
Residential development c 250 dwellings
Opportunity to secure much need new market housing (including affordable housing) in this sustainable location in one of the better served villages which has good public transport and cycling links into Cambridge.
Residential development c 250 dwellings
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The site also incorporates a large parcel of land which has a frontage to Hinton Way, through which any vehicular access would be sought to serve development on the site
There are no ecological designations or heritage assets within the site, however, there are two Grade II Listed cottages directly west of the site fronting Granham’s Road. The site lies entirely within Flood Zone 1; the least risk of flooding and where development should be directed. There is no known contamination at the site.
Whilst there are no key utilities at the site, these can be connected at a later stage.
Opportunity to secure much need new market housing (including affordable housing) in this sustainable location in one of the better served villages which has good public transport and cycling links into Cambridge. Great Shelford is identified in the recently adopted South Cambridgeshire Local Plan (2018) as a Rural Centre, which is the highest tier of the settlement hierarchy. There are a range of services and facilities within walking and cycling distance of the site including the post office, primary school, village shops and employment opportunities. Furthermore, Shelford Railway Station lies just under 1km from the western boundary of the site. Regular train services run to Cambridge and London from the Station daily offering further employment opportunities and the facilities and services found in Cambridge. There are bus stops within Great Shelford, along High Green, which provide a regular bus service into Great Shelford and Cambridge. The site therefore provides a sustainable location where policy compliant affordable housing can be met.
The site lies within the Green Belt and a section of the site fronting Granham’s Road is allocated as Open Space under policy SC/1: Allocation for Open Space (2:e) and is subject to a Countryside Enhancement 3 Strategy within the Adopted Local Plan 2018 which cross references to Policy CSF/5 within the Southern Fringe Area Action Plan.
2023
2034
5 assuming 50 dwellings delivered per year
Agriculture
Greenfield
Residential development of around 200 dwellings
opportunity to secure much need new market housing (including affordable housing) in this sustainable location in one of the better served villages which has good public transport and cycling links into Cambridge.
approx. 200
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To the north west and north east of the site is agricultural land. With a direct frontage to Hinton Way, vehicular access to the site can be gained from this road.
The topography of the site is relatively flat with a gentle slope towards the south east of the site.
The site lies within the Green Belt and is subject to a Countryside Enhancement Strategy within the Adopted Local Plan 2018 which cross references to Policy CSF/5 within the Southern Fringe Area Action Plan. The site is not subject to any other policy, ecological or landscape designations. The site lies entirely within Flood Zone 1; the least risk of flooding and where development should be directed. There are no heritage assets on or in proximity to the site.
As a greenfield site, the site currently does not have access to the key utilities but clearly these would be connected at a later stage.
Opportunity to secure much need new market housing (including affordable housing) in this sustainable location in one of the better served villages which has good public transport and cycling links into Cambridge. There are a range of services and facilities within walking and cycling distance of the site including the post office, primary school, village shops and employment opportunities. Furthermore, Shelford Railway Station lies close to the site. Regular train services run to Cambridge and London from the Station daily offering further employment opportunities and the facilities and services found in Cambridge. There are bus stops within proximity of the site, which provide a regular bus service into Great Shelford and Cambridge. The site therefore provides a sustainable location where policy compliant affordable housing can be met.
The site is not subject to any other policy, ecological or landscape designations.
The site is not subject to any other policy, ecological or landscape designations.
2023
2028
5
Agriculture
Greenfield
Residential development for approximately 20 dwellings.
Opportunity to secure much need new market housing (including affordable housing) in this location which has good public transport and cycling links into Cambridge.
up to 20 dwellings
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The southern boundary of the site is formed by Huntingdon Road, where vehicular access to the site would be taken from.
The site lies entirely within the Green Belt and outside the Girton Development Framework. The site is not subject to any other policy, ecological or landscape designations. The site lies entirely within Flood Zone 1; the least risk of flooding and where development should be directed. There are no heritage assets on the site, however, Girton College contains both Grade I and II Listed Buildings.
At present the site does not have access to key utilities, but it is envisaged that due to its location key utilities could be sought for the site.
Opportunity to secure much need new market housing (including affordable housing) in this location which has good public transport and cycling links into Cambridge.
2023
2024
1
N/A
Agriculture
No answer given
No answer given
Greenfield
63 dwellings.
Opportunity to secure much need new market housing (including affordable housing) in this sustainable location in one of the better served villages which has good public transport and cycling links into Cambridge
63 dwellings
No answer given
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The site is bounded to the east by the open frontage onto High Street.
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The site lies within the Green Belt and adjacent to the settlement framework. The eastern boundary of the site at the High Street is designated as ‘Important Countryside Frontage’. A section of the western side of the site lies within Flood Zone 2 and 3 with the eastern section of the site lying within Flood Zone 1. Any development proposals coming forward would look to alleviate any of the potential flooding issues at the site. The provision for public open space on the site would be located within the Flood Zone 3 section of the site to the west. Whilst the residential development proposals would be focussed within the section of the site which falls into Flood Zone 1; where residential development should be directed. There are no heritage assets within the site, however, there are two Grade II Listed Buildings within proximity of the site, 3 although there is existing residential development between the assets and the site. There are no ecological designations on or in proximity to the site. There is no known contamination at the site.
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Key utilities are not present at the site, these can be secured at a later stage.
Opportunity to secure much need new market housing (including affordable housing) in this sustainable location in one of the better served villages which has good public transport and cycling links into Cambridge
2023
2026
1
Land North of Whitwell Way, Coton, Cambridgeshire
5
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Agriculture
No answer given
No answer given
Greenfield
Residential development comprising market and affordable housing of 120 dwellings but open to options having regard to the need to assimilate development within the village.
Opportunity to secure much need new market housing (including affordable housing) in this sustainable location in one of the better served villages which has good public transport and cycling links into Cambridge
Residential development comprising market and affordable housing of 120 dwellings
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The site lies entirely within Flood Zone 1; the least risk of flooding and where development should be directed. There are no heritage assets on the site.
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Opportunity to secure much need new market housing (including affordable housing) in this sustainable location in one of the better served villages which has good public transport and cycling links into Cambridge.
2023
2025
2
Land to the west of Cambridge Road, Melbourn
13.4
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Agricultural
N/A
Outline planning permission for the erection of up to 160 residential dwellings, including affordable housing provision, public open space and associated access, infrastructure and landscaping. All matters reserved except for access (Reference: S/2141/17/OL) Refused on prematurity and ecology grounds. Prematurity has been overcome following adoption of the Local Plan in October 2018. Further information has been provided to fully address ecology reason for refusal. Decision Appealed (Reference: APP/W0530/W/18/3209856)
Greenfield
Residential development, including affordable housing provision, public open space and associated access, infrastructure and landscaping.
It is considered that the development proposals could deliver numerous tangible social, economic and environmental benefits to the local area, including: ● Delivery of affordable housing, including an element of build to rent. This would allow people to up scale and downsize subject to their needs over time whilst also meeting affordable housing need within the District; ● Locating residential development adjacent to one of the village’s largest employment sites, Melbourn Science Park. Melbourn Science Park has recently been granted permission for a substantial extension and provides a unique employment source which is of great importance to Melbourn and the surrounding area. The development would provide people with the opportunity of living and working in the same village and encourage sustainable modes of transport; ● The delivery of a 2km landscaped walking route which is easily accessible to current and future residents and employees of the village and creates a looped route at the eastern end of Melbourn. It will create a new recreation asset for the village and provide a walking opportunity for those that may have otherwise considered the need to travel to SSSIs for that activity, therefore protecting nearby SSSI’s from increased recreational pressure; and ● The delivery of a pedestrian route from the West of the site along ‘the Drift’ which links to Moat Lane. This will provide new residents with enhanced pedestrian connectivity to the adjacent Science Park and the Melbourn High Street, encouraging the use of sustainable modes of transport; and ● Supporting Melbourn’s economy, including local shops and services. The Economic Benefits Statement submitted with the outline application, found that there would also be a significant and positive impact upon Melbourn's economy with residents of the new development supporting existing local shops and services within the village. This benefit is recognised in the Delegation Report at page 30. As a result of the proposed development, approximately £248,000 per annum is expected to be spent at local shops and services, potentially supporting an additional three jobs.
Up to 300 residential units. This is based on applying an average density of 30 residential units per hectare, allowing for landscaping and open space.
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Two new vehicular and pedestrian accesses to the Site are proposed from Cambridge Road. In addition, a pedestrian way is proposed from the western corner of the Site to Moat Lane. All highways works required outside of the Planning Application site boundary will be located on adopted highways land. The Site will therefore be easily and safely accessible to both cars and non-car travel modes.
An assessment for the provision of on-site utilities has been undertaken, focusing on gas, electricity, water and telecommunications provision. Through consultation with providers and assessing the existing infrastructure in the area, the report concluded that there is sufficient capacity within local networks and that suitable arrangements can be made to connect the Site to the necessary utilities.
The site is under option by Countryside Properties which allows for the development of the site immediately following the grant of a planning consent
The site is under option with a developer who intends to build following consent.
No
N/A
2020
2026
6
N/A
Land to the west of Cambridge Road, Melbourn
6.84
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Agricultural
N/A
Outline planning permission for the erection of up to 160 residential dwellings, including affordable housing provision, public open space and associated access, infrastructure and landscaping. All matters reserved except for access (Reference: S/2141/17/OL) Refused on prematurity and ecology grounds. Prematurity has been overcome following adoption of the Local Plan in October 2018. Further information has been provided to fully address ecology reason for refusal. Decision Appealed (Reference: APP/W0530/W/18/3209856)
Greenfield
Residential development, including affordable housing provision, public open space and associated access, infrastructure and landscaping.
It is considered that the development proposals could deliver numerous tangible social, economic and environmental benefits to the local area, including: ● Delivery of affordable housing, including an element of build to rent. This would allow people to up scale and downsize subject to their needs over time whilst also meeting affordable housing need within the District; ● Locating residential development adjacent to one of the village’s largest employment sites, Melbourn Science Park. Melbourn Science Park has recently been granted permission for a substantial extension and provides a unique employment source which is of great importance to Melbourn and the surrounding area. The development would provide people with the opportunity of living and working in the same village and encourage sustainable modes of transport; ● The delivery of a 2km landscaped walking route which is easily accessible to current and future residents and employees of the village and creates a looped route at the eastern end of Melbourn. It will create a new recreation asset for the village and provide a walking opportunity for those that may have otherwise considered the need to travel to SSSIs for that activity, therefore protecting nearby SSSI’s from increased recreational pressure; ● The delivery of a pedestrian route from the West of the site along ‘the Drift’ which links to Moat Lane. This will provide new residents with enhanced pedestrian connectivity to the adjacent Science Park and the Melbourn High Street, encouraging the use of sustainable modes of transport; and ● Supporting Melbourn’s economy, including local shops and services. The Economic Benefits Statement submitted with the outline application, found that there would also be a significant and positive impact upon Melbourn's economy with residents of the new development supporting existing local shops and services within the village. This benefit is recognised in the Delegation Report at page 30. As a result of the proposed development, approximately £248,000 per annum is expected to be spent at local shops and services, potentially supporting an additional three jobs.
160 residential units. This is based on applying an average density of 30 dwellings per hectare, allowing for landscaping and open space.
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Two new vehicular and pedestrian accesses to the Site are proposed from Cambridge Road. In addition, a pedestrian way is proposed from the western corner of the Site to Moat Lane. All highways works required outside of the Planning Application site boundary will be located on adopted highways land. The Site will therefore be easily and safely accessible to both cars and non-car travel modes.
An assessment for the provision of on-site utilities has been undertaken, focusing on gas, electricity, water and telecommunications provision. Through consultation with providers and assessing the existing infrastructure in the area, the report concluded that there is sufficient capacity within local networks and that suitable arrangements can be made to connect the Site to the necessary utilities.
The site is under option by Countryside Properties which allows for the development of the site immediately following the grant of a planning consent.
The site is under option with a developer who intends to build following consent.
No
N/A
2020
2023
3
N/A
Land to the west of the M11, north of Madingley Road and Cambridge Road and south of the A428, including land to the north of the A428, Madingley
210
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Predominantly agricultural fields
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
An opportunity exists to deliver a mixed-use development of a strategic scale, including a mix of uses across employment, residential, education, transport, etc. Trinity College wishes to engage with the Council and stakeholders to determine how the site could best support Cambridge and the significant investment in transport infrastructure.
The site provides an opportunity to deliver a strategic scale mixed use development within close proximity to Cambridge that supports its future growth and assists in achieving best value out of the significant investment in transport infrastructure in the area. A development of this nature and scale will inherently deliver numerous benefits to Cambridge and the surrounding area.
Strategic scale.
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There are currently several existing formal and informal accesses to the site of Madingley Road and Cambridge Road. These could be upgraded or new accesses delivered.
There is one Grade II Listed Building, Moor Barns Farmhouse, located within the south of the site. It is not considered that this represents a significant constraint to development of the site in whole or part.
It is considered that any existing connections which serve the area could be extended to serve the site. Given the potential scale of the proposals some further provision or capacity may have to be created for some key utilities and this would be determined through further investigations.
No existing uses that would prevent development from coming forward.
This submission followed input from residential and commercial agency who know of market interest in the site.
No
N/A
2027
2041
14
N/A
Land cornering M11 and Madingley Road, Cambridge
4.2
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Temporary construction access road and storage area.
N/A
13/0279/FUL - Temporary use as access road into the North West Cambridge site during construction. The temporary use is for a period of 10 years. The development comprises the laying out of the road, a surfaced vehicle turning and inspection area, a pedestrian link for site operatives, a storage area, a security kiosk and barrier and drainage.
Mixture. The site was greenfield land however the temporary use of the site during the construction of North West Cambridge has significantly changed its character.
The site is capable of accommodating a number of different uses such us residential, employment, education, hotel, etc. The final decision would be determined through the local plan process and stakeholder engagement. Any development proposals would incorporate a significant amount of landscaping/open space to respond to the site's context.
Proximity to mix of existing uses. Making use of existing sustainable transport infrastructure. Provides an opportunity to determine a planned edge to Cambridge up to the M11.
Assuming 40% of the site is used for landscaping and ecology, up to 75 residential units, based on applying a density of 30 dwellings per hectare or up to 10,000m2 of B use class floorspace.
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There is formal vehicular access to the site from Madingley Road.
The site is located in an urban environment where utilities connections will be readily available. Any existing connections could be extended to serve the site.
The site is currently in use as a temporary car park that has permission until 2023.
This submission followed input from residential and commercial agency who know of market interest in the site.
No
N/A
2026
2030
4
N/A
Agricultural fields
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
It is considered that the site could accommodate a landscape design-led residential development of up to 90 residential units. This would include 40% affordable housing, landscaping, vehicular and pedestrian access and formal and informal open space.
● The opportunity to deliver a substantial amount of affordable housing to help meet the needs of Gamlingay and the wider District; ● Locating residential development within one of the District’s largest and most sustainable villages. The site is located approximately 500m from the village centre and is well placed for future residents to be able to walk and cycle, rather than travel by private car, to these facilities; ● A landowner who wishes to work with the community to help shape a proposal which meets the needs of and can provide wider benefits to the village; ● Supporting Gamlingay’s economy, including local shops and services; and ● Enhancing biodiversity levels across the site. The site is predominantly agricultural land and can currently be considered to be of low ecological value.
Up to 90 residential units. This is based on applying an average density of 30 dwellings per hectare which would be appropriate to the site's location and would allow for landscaping and necessary open space.
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There is currently no formal vehicular access to the site. However, it is considered that a vehicular access could be achieved via Mill Street.
Existing infrastructure connections that currently serve the village can be readily extended. Power lines run across the site from the south western corner in a north easterly direction, as shown on the site location, however are not considered to be a constraint on development.
The site is within the ownership of Trinity College and promoted by them for development.
Trinity College is supported by a professional team, including residential agency, who are well embedded in the local market and consider that the site is attractive.
No
N/A
2025
2028
3
N/A
Agriculture, undeveloped greenfield.
Greenfield
Residential Development for approximately 18 dwellings.
Opportunity to secure much need new market housing (including affordable housing) in this sustainable location in one of the better served villages which has good public transport and cycling links into Cambridge
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There is currently no access into the site, this will need to be created to enable development.
A northern section of the site lies within the Green Belt, however, the south of the site is not subject to a Green Belt designation. The site presently lies adjacent to the Coton Development Framework. The site is not subject to any ecological or landscape designations, although Madingley Woods SSSI does lie within 2km proximity of the site. The site lies entirely within Flood Zone 1; the least risk of flooding and where development should be directed. There are no heritage assets on the site, there are some Grade I and II Listed Buildings located along the High Street, although existing residential built development lies between the site and these assets. The Grade I Registered Parks and Gardens (the American Military Cemetery) lies within 2km to the north of the site.
Although the site currently does not have access to key utilities, these can be secured at a later stage. No known contamination exists at the site.
Opportunity to secure much need new market housing (including affordable housing) in this sustainable location in one of the better served villages which has good public transport and cycling links into Cambridge
2023
2024
Agricultural Land
N/A
No relevant historic planning applications.
Greenfield
Residential for 50 dwellings (21 affordable and 29 private).
The site presents a sustainable location providing the opportunity for a range of property types and sizes, as demonstrated on the accompanying Indicative Site Layout Plan. There is also the opportunity to retain and enhance the boundary treatments and other landscaping features where possible.
50 dwellings (21 affordable and 29 private).
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Any forthcoming application would be accompanied by a Transport Statement, including plans showing visibility splays in accordance with Highways requirements.
Any forthcoming application would be accompanied by a Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy. A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal would also be undertaken and accompany any forthcoming application.
There is an easement which crosses the site, this is shown on the Site Layout Plan with a buffer either side.
The site presents a sustainable location providing the opportunity for a range of property types and sizes, as demonstrated on the accompanying Indicative Site Layout Plan. There is also the opportunity to retain and enhance the boundary treatments and other landscaping features where possible.
None known.
No
2023
2024
1
N/A
Fishers Lane, Orwell, Royston, Cambridgeshire
1.32
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Rough, un-managed grassland with encroaching scrub.
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
The proposed residential development is for the erection of up to 26 dwellings with new access via Cambridge Road (A603) associated landscaping and drainage. Additional car and cycle parking is also proposed within the south west corner of the site to serve the existing employer Volec.
The proposed development of the site will deliver much needed additional housing within the district in addition has the potential to provide additional car and cycle parking to an existing employment site within the rural economy. The additional homes within the village will also contribute to its sustainability through new residents using local services and spending within the local economy. The scheme will also bring opportunities for biodiversity enhancement.
Up to 26 residential units
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An existing access is provided via Cambridge Road (A603), however this is overgrown and represents more of a gateway. Improvements would be required to ensure the development could be accessed appropriately from the highway by way of a T Junction with the correct visibility splays to ensure safety. This is location to the north west of the site. An access appraisal has been carried out in regard to the site and has found that access from the A603 is preferred however this involves a third party landowner and wider highway improvements are required.
The site is generally level.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1. A preliminary ecological assessment has identified that the site is likely to support small numbers of breeding birds. Trees have been identified as having moderate bat roost suitability and the site may be used by commuting and foraging bats. There is no evidence to suggest any environmental constraints would preclude development taking place on this site. Additional ecological surveys need to be carried out at the site to determine the presence of species and inform relevant mitigation methods.
The site does not have gas services at present but does have a water main to the north but this does not provide for the prospective development land. A foul water main is also present within nearby Hillside Road but is not indicated within the site on any record drawings. A high voltage electricity line crosses the site to the north corner and high voltage cables cross the site from the north western side running north east. Some additional surveys will be required to determine the presence of any additional utilities at the site.
Providing suitable access is provided to the site it could become available in the next 5 years for development.
There is considerable market attractiveness in the site given it's size and location.
No - there are no legal or land ownership constraints that might prohibit or delay development.
N/A
2021
2022
1
N/A
Farmland
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development
Much needed market and affordable homes
Approximately 300 dwellings
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Access could be provided from either Long Road or Barton Road
Site has topography suitable for residential development
The western edge of the site is at risk from surface water flooding. No development will be proposed in the area at risk of surface water flooding
The site adjoins the existing built-up area for Comberton. It is, therefore, anticipated that the site has good connections to existing infrastructure. There are power cable/phone lines running down the Long Road site boundary. Existing utilities will be incorporated in to scheme designs
The site is vacant and available
The site is under option to a developer who is committed to developing the site without delay.
No known constraints
N/A
Assuming the site secures an allocation in the emerging Greater Cambridge Local Plan following adoption in 2023 an application could be progressed immediately and could start to deliver 2024/25.
2029/30
5
No known constraints to development
Agricultural fields
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
It is considered that the site could accommodate a landscape design-led residential development of up to 30 residential units. This would include 40% affordable housing, landscaping, vehicular and pedestrian access and formal and informal open space.
● The opportunity to deliver a substantial amount of affordable housing to help meet the needs of Gamlingay and the wider District; ● In accordance with paragraph 68 of the NPPF, an opportunity to contribute to the Councils' requirement to accommodate at least 10% of their housing requirement on sites no larger than 1 hectare; ● Locating residential development within one of the District’s largest and most sustainable villages. The site is located approximately 500m from the village centre and is well placed for future residents to be able to walk and cycle, rather than travel by private car, to these facilities; ● A landowner who wishes to work the community to help shape a proposal which meets the needs of and can provide wider benefits to the village; ● Supporting Gamlingay’s economy, including local shops and services; and ● Enhancing biodiversity levels across the site. The site is predominantly agricultural land and can currently be considered to be of low ecological value. The proposals also seek to deliver a substantial landscape/ecology buffer along the southern boundary on land that is within the ownership of the landowner.
Up to 30 residential units. This is based on applying an average density of 30 dwellings per hectare which would be appropriate to the site's location and would allow for landscaping and necessary open space.
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There is currently an informal vehicular access off West Road into the site. It is considered that this would have to be upgraded or a new access provided off West Road.
Existing infrastructure connections that currently serve the village can be readily extended.
The site is within the ownership of Trinity College and promoted by them for development.
Trinity College is supported by a professional team, including residential agency, who are well embedded in the local market and consider that the site is attractive.
No
N/A
2023
2025
2
N/A
Pasture
N/A
Not on the site being promoted. Consent exist on land immediately to the north as set out in the representation
Greenfield
Enclosed illustrative plan shows some 35 new dwellings including market and affordable housing together with open space
Provision of market and affordable housing to assist in providing new homes in the village.
c. 35 new dwellings
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Access permitted under S/0460/17/FL See enclosed site plan for consent granted
Site falls within Conservation Area designation but that should not prevent development coming forward in this location - see representation With planning permission having been granted for that part of the Conservation Area in the above application, the settlement boundary should be extended to include the promoted site. We consider this to be a logical 3 extension to permission granted. The land is well defined by well treed boundaries and the scale and nature of proposed development as shown in the accompanying plan is entirely appropriate in our view having regard to the minimal impact on the surrounding area given the substantial landscaping that exists on the field boundaries and which is planned to be retained as part of any new housing scheme
Provision can be made to link up with existing utilities given existing and proposed new development granted planning permission immediately to the north.
Willing landowner and no know technical constraints
High
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n/r
2023
2023
1
LAND BETWEEN NEW ROAD & WATER LANE, MELBOURN
4.5
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Agricultural land
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Erection of 90 dwellings (approx.) to include an appropriate provision of affordable housing, associated access, public open space and landscaping
Allocation of the site would represent a logical extension to Melbourn.
90 dwellings
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via Water Lane
Slopes slightly in a SW direction towards Water Lane
Connections can be made to existing services.
The site is within the control of the promoter - See accompanying Planning Statement
Very good
None Know
N/A
2020
2025
5
N/A
Land at Bush Close, Comberton, cambridgeshire
4.85
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Agricultural
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development of circa 120 homes, public open space, access, landscaping and associated infrastructure
The site would deliver much needed housing and affordable housing and public open space in an area very well related to existing facilities
The net density of the site development would be approximately 35 dwellings per hectare on the basis of a total of 120 homes plus 1 hectare of public open space
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The site has been reviewed from a highways network perspective and the Hopkins Homes’ proposal would create a safe adopted highway access through to Long Road. The site has good access to the strategic road network with both the M11 and A428 within 3km. The Site fronts a Byway Open to All Traffic along the eastern boundary (Byway No.7 Comberton); such a highway, whilst being unmade, provides legal right of access for all modes of transport in the same vein as a fully maintained highway, but is lacking in full physical infrastructure. It is proposed to gain access from the existing Byway which will be upgraded to create an estate road to meet the required standards of the County Council as Highway Authority. The first 104m of the Byway has been made up to form a standard estate road with a single footway, street lighting/ drainage associated with the development 'Thornbury'; a further unmade length of byway (approximately 86m) exists between the metalled carriageway and the site northern boundary. For the avoidance of doubt, the entirety of this road is part of the site submission proposal. As the entire approach road forms part of the public highway, there is no legal impediment to creating an extension and upgrading of the metalled carriageway, footway, street lighting and drainage for the intervening currently unmade length of byway. Thus, the Site will properly cater for pedestrians/ cyclists and vehicular traffic associated with the potential development in an entirely safe and conventional manner i.e. 5.0 - 5.5m carriageway and 1.8m footway Refer to attached plans and Supplementary Statement.
The Site is in EA Zone 1 and has been assessed for contamination etc. There are no technical impediments to its allocation for development.
The site has been assessed for utilities and these are available.
The site is under option to Hopkins Homes Ltd which is currently delivering approximately 800 homes per annum throughout East Anglia. The company is building on all its sites where planning permission has been granted. This means that the delay to the delivery of development is the planning process. The Company would commence the development promptly upon the grant of planning permission.
Very good
No
N/A
2020
2023
3
Agricultural/amenity land
Not applicable
See supporting statement
Greenfield
Erection of approximately 30 dwellings and associated development
The benefits of the proposed development are wide-ranging and will promote the social, economic and environmental objectives of the NPPF. The site is located in a highly sustainable location, adjacent to the existing development framework for Ickleton and existing services and facilities as well as being accessible to Cambridge and Saffron Walden. Development at the site would promote the delivery of housing and continued economic growth in the region.
approx. 30 dwellings
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It is considered that access would be taken off Coploe Road, as the access point off Grange Road is constrained by the position of the motorway bridge and restricted access off a layby. Coploe Road is straight at the point of access and there would be suitable visibility to the east and west.
The site is flat with no significant changes in levels. This means that development would not be prevented in whole or part.
The site comprises agricultural/amenity land and may have some biodiversity interest. Any planning application would be subject to an ecological survey and additional protected species surveys, if deemed necessary. The site comprises agricultural/amenity land, which is unlikely to be subject to contamination. Part of the site is in Flood Zone 3, and this small portion of the site could be excluded from the area subject to built development. Any planning application would be accompanied by an archaeological assessment, but there is no reason to believe that this could limit or prevent development at the site. The site comprises agricultural land which is clearly demarcated by boundaries and residential development. The site would offer a natural extension to the built form of Ickleton and would have limited impact on the character and setting of the wider area. Planting/landscaping and open paces could seek to mitigate any impact on the wider countryside. The M11 motorway lies to the west of the site and any development would need to undertake an assessment of noise impact on future occupiers. There is some distance between the site and the motorway and sufficient space for mitigation measures, such as acoustic fending, if required. There are not any trees of particular merit at the site and none are subject to a Tree Preservation Order.
The site is located adjacent to the existing development framework for Ickleton and it is considered that connections could be made to existing services - including electricity, gas, sewerage, telecommunications and water.
The site is within the ownership of the promoter.
We consider that Ickleton is an attractive place to live and has a buoyant housing market. As such, we consider that a developer could easily be found to deliver the site. We are not aware of any legal constraints which could delay or prohibit development.
We are not aware of any legal constraints which could delay or prohibit development.
Not applicable
2020
2025
5
Not applicable
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Garden curtilage
N/A
See supporting statement
Greenfield
Erection of approximately five dwellings to include access and landscaping.
The benefits of the proposed development are wide-ranging and will promote the social, economic and environmental objectives of the NPPF. The site is located in a highly sustainable location, adjacent to the existing development framework for Great Shelford and existing services and facilities as well as being highly accessible to Cambridge. Development at the site would promote the delivery of housing and continued economic growth in the region.
approx. 5 Dwellings
Access to/from the site would be taken off Cabbage Moor, to the south-west of 6, Cabbage Moor. The road serves a caravan park and several dwellings and is subject to a number of vehicular and pedestrian movements. Cabbage Moor is an un-adopted road.
The site is flat with no significant changes in levels. This means that development would not be prevented in whole or part.
Flood risk and drainage: The site is in Flood Zone 1, which is at the lowest risk of flooding. As such, residential development is appropriate in this location. Any planning application would be accompanied by a Drainage Strategy which would outline how surface and foul water would be managed. Green Belt: The site is not located in the Green Belt, which lies to the east. The site is well screened by boundary vegetation on all sides. Given that the site is dominated by built development, it is not considered that development at the site would impact on the setting of the Green Belt. Heritage: The site is not located adjacent to any heritage assets, including listed buildings or conservation areas, which could restrict the scope and extent of development at the site. Any development at the site may need to be accompanied by an archaeological assessment, but there is no reason to believe that this could limit or prevent development at the site.
The site is located adjacent to the existing development framework for Great Shelford and it is considered that connections could be made to existing services – including electricity, gas, sewerage, telecommunications and water.
The site is within the ownership of the promoter.
The site is located in a highly sustainable location, adjacent to the existing development framework for Great Shelford and existing services and facilities as well as being highly accessible to Cambridge. Development at the site would promote the delivery of housing and continued economic growth in the region.
N/A
N/A
2020
2025
5
N/A
Land at Dairy Farm (Site 2), Boxworth End, Swavesey
18
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Agricultural
N/A
S/1531/FL- Conversion of barns to single dwelling, including replacement of more modern structure, new driveway to Dairy Farm House and change of use of land to garden and associated infrastructure - Approved 02/11/2015 S/3391/16/OL - Outline application for demolition of farm buildings and erection of up to 90 dwellings - Refused 11/05/2017 Appeal Dismissed 16 March 2018
A mixture
Residential development and public open space
Housing to meet the needs of the local population
Up to 150 dwellings
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There is an existing access to the current barns on site (as shown on the site location plan; this would be upgraded as part of any planning application)
The north-western edge of the site is located within Flood Zone 3, this could be mitigated through the design of public open space/SUDs
The land is available and there are no constraints to development
Highly Attractive - Swavesey is a sought after, well connected village on the guided busway and has both a primary and secondary school. There have been a number of enquires from agents and developers
None Known
N/A
2021 (dependant upon allocation)
2026
5