Question 6

Yes, completely

Any opportunity to use taller buildings (or other noise barriers) to block A14 noise for existing North Cambridge communities would be great. Since the new road opened, traffic noise is more noticable.

Neutral

I understand that it's important to have some multi storey buildings. But it'd also be nice to have some more traditional looking Cambridge terraced housing in the area too. I don't see any properties like that in your plans at all, and without that, it feels like the area would completely lose that special picturesque tradition of Cambridge.

Not at all

Building height will impact the rural outlook of neighbouring Fen Ditton - not in keeping with the area.

Mostly yes

Will there be any simple 2/3 story residential houses? Or will all houses be blocks of flats? I think it would be good to have more 2-story homes if possible.

Not at all

The number of storeys of all buildings should be no greater than 6.

Not at all

Too high rise. No community, little light.

Mostly not

No answer given

Yes, completely

Excellent

Yes, completely

No answer given

Mostly not

Height of the developments seems far too high compared to the surrounding area and is likely to be overpowering. 4-5 storeys should be the limit for the whole development

Not at all

The vision of a beautiful area that fosters community wellbeing is completely undermined by the intention to create high density, high rise accommodation. I'm also concerned - since the development of the new 'brick box' hotel seems to show a complete lack of desire to build in sympathy with the current local environment. How will current residents be allowed to play a part in ensuring that this kind of ugly addition doesn't become the new normal?

Not at all

The proposed buildings are far too high. These buildings will be totally out of keeping with the wider character of our beautiful city. The building density is far too high. I understand the need to address climate change. However, this must be balanced against the quality of life for the residents of these buildings and the strain on local services and the central city. Cambridge is not a high-rise urban metropolis and should not be turned into one. The idea that 18000 new residents will not attract new vehicles to the area is clearly a total fantasy. It is obvious that not all of these residents will be capable of cycling into the city centre! It is hard to resist the idea that these new buildings are intended to provide homes for people commuting into London from Cambridge North. Is it the strategy that Cambridge become a London sleeper town? That does not seem desirable to me.

Mostly yes

It is refreshing to see Cambridge building up rather than out. The perimeter building should be designed in a way to block the noise of the A14 from the rest of the area. However I would hope that the buildings nearer the road aren't just kept for more affordable housing, as the noise pollution would deem them less desirable.

Yes, completely

I think it is entirely correct that we adopt more high-rise accommodation/offices in this area. Cambridge North already has one such building.

Mostly yes

I want to see the maximum number of people use Cambridge North station. The higher the apartments close to the station the better, because if people live close to it then they will be much more likely to use the railway. It must be remembered that Cambridge South station, a major employment centre as well as the hospital, will be open by the time that these apartments are built.

Not at all

Physical commercial space is not going to be in demand going forwards which also means there will be less low paid jobs servicing those spaces e.g. shop work etc. It's not at all clear who will want to live in those houses by the time they are complete as the higher skilled workers will either want cars to exploit job opportunities or larger houses to work from home

Mostly not

House density - too many as forces most of houses to be flats Building heights. don't think we need 11 storey buildings to also stand overlooking the Fens like Ely Cathedral

Mostly not

Comparing heights of the buildings in your plan with famous historic Cambridge landmarks such as Kings College Chapel, the Cambridge University library and Ely Cathedral is not relevant to this development as the buildings on this development will be much less attractive architecture than any of these based on the current document provided.A hanger on an airport site is justifiable and already in existence and accepted by the residents. Building new high levels buildings to exploit as much revenue as possible is another matter. The city's and neighbouring roads are already overcrowded and will be more with the density of population proposed. Once again, if this so called brown field site means relocating the Anglian Water treatment plant then a large area of green fields will be destroyed as a result.

Mostly not

I think the building heights are too tall. It will look like the development between Addenbrookes Hospital

Mostly yes

No answer given

Mostly yes

I think 13 storeys is a bit high and would prefer a more a uniform approach to building heights, with say 8 storeys throughout, like you see in places like Paris or Barcelona.

Mostly yes

The classic formula - it becomes boring by repetition. Eddington is ugly from a distance but creates within itself calm quarters. No cliches please such as higher rise corner buildings. Work to the principle of higher density development adding treble the open space for parks,woodland & water to that occupied by homes. Allotments & some gardens and NO CAR SPACES!!! Car free zones should be the leading determinant of dwelling & landscaping design.

Mostly yes

Careful with the word sustainable. As to public transport in the future - "free electric shuttle buses" will be the norm. The higher the buildings the more space for allotments,parks,outdoor leisure,woodland and open water. No token contributions please " meaning that more people can lead their daily lives without using the car, and reducing the amount of land we need to develop elsewhere in Greater Cambridge." Create a living experience where car ownership is replaced by other options such as "hire" & "share". Exceptions for disability.Shared services of high standard.Residents societies possible.

Not at all

THIRTEEN stories ??!!?? You have to be joking. The majority of Cambridge is two-storey, and so it should remain. The places where higher building heights have been permitted, such as near the railway station and North of Milton Road are ABSOLUTELY HIDEOUS - and will become the inner-city ghettos of the future.

Mostly yes

I think it is important to maximise the use of brown field sites near the city centre

Not at all

13 storeys is much too high. 8 storeys is too high, and even 4 and 5 storey blocks of flats are too high, unless there are only a few of them and they are interspersed with lower buildings. High buildings create unpleasant wind tunnels, and make areas really impersonal. A balance of flats and houses seems to me to be a more pleasant option.

Not at all

That height does not fit in with the rest of the area. Building cramped flats next to standard 2 storey houses?

Mostly not

No answer given

Not at all

There are no 4 storey buildings in the area let alone 13?!

Mostly yes

General density of 6, 7, 8 storeys definitely the way forward but not sure about necessity of 13 storeys for 'visual focus' - doesn't help that much with density, and not much evidence that developer mixed use can create the architectural quality that merits that height, or that planning control can ensure it is of quality - see absolute debacle of the Marque on Hills road - a disaster in a landmark spot. Cambridge needs good quality density as around station, not questionable towers. 'Landmarking' should be provided by high quality public buildings - potentially with big height? 13 storey arts centre I could get behind - see Tate Modern?