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Draft North East Cambridge Area Action Plan

Representation ID: 55970

Received: 05/10/2020

Respondent: Hawkswren Ltd

Agent: Carter Jonas

Representation Summary:

Figure 21 shows proposed building heights and Figure 23 shows proposed densities for the
different development parcels within the AAP area. The development parcel that includes the
Barr Tech site indicates building heights of 4 to 5 storeys and a maximum of 6 storeys, and a
density of 225 dwellings per hectare. In contrast the adjacent development parcels show taller
building heights and higher densities, but there is no evidence provided to explain the differing
building heights or densities. For example, the development parcels to the west, north and south
show building heights of between 5 to 6 storeys and 6 to 8 storeys (maximums of 8 to 10 storeys)
and densities of between 260 and 300 dwellings per hectare. It is requested that the building
heights and densities for the development parcel that includes the Barr Tech site are increased to
be consistent with adjacent parcels; a building height of 6 to 8 storeys and a density of 300
dwellings per hectare would be appropriate. The development parcel that includes the Barr Tech
site is located within close proximity to a proposed mobility hub, it would be accessible by
walking, cycling and public transport including Cambridge Guided Busway and Cambridge North
Station, and it would be well related to the proposed District Centre. The location and future
accessibility of the Barr Tech site supports additional development at this parcel in the form of
taller buildings.

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