Cambridgeshire County Council as landowner supports the proposed allocation of Mansel Farm, Oakington (reference S/RRA/MF). The site is sustainably located and adjacent to the busway station. The constraints set out in the GCLP can be addressed and the site remains suitable, available and achievable for the allocation proposed.

It should be noted that at a density of 25dph (suitable for a rural context), the site could support around 35 dwellings. This would still allow for a landscape buffer whilst ensuring development relates well to Meadow Farm Close. The 'Housing Statistical Information Leaflet' for South Cambs indicates a need for 20 affordable dwellings in Oakington, and an allocation of 35 homes (as proposed by the County) could support a greater proportion of this need than an allocation for 20 homes (as is currently preferred).

Cambridgeshire County Council supports the allocation of land at Buckingway Business Park, Swavesey (reference S/RRA/BBP). The site is located adjacent to the existing business park and close to the strategic highway network, and would be suited for a variety of B-class uses. The constraints set out in the GCLP can be addressed and the site remains suitable, available and achievable. Access is to be achieved via the existing agricultural access from Anderson Road.

Requested Change
S/RRA/MF Land at Mansel Farm, Station Road, Oakington
• Site area of 1.4 hectares
• Capacity for approximately 35 homes
• Provision of pedestrian access towards the busway stop
• Provision of substantial landscape buffer on eastern boundary

S/RRA/BBP Land at Buckingway Business Park, Swavesey
• Site area of 2.1 Ha
• Suitable for Class B2 or Class B8 uses
• Development should include a detailed odour assessment related to the nearby Uttons Drove Water Recycling Centre
• Access to be via Anderson Road