This policy has begun to consider the mix of homes that are needed across Greater Cambridge to support the area’s needs. The policy identifies some broad ranges as recommendations for housing mix, but encourages applicants to work collaboratively with a Registered Provider, the relevant Councils housing team, and the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning service, to discuss the final mix (market and affordable) for a new development ahead of the submission of a planning application. Marshall welcomes this approach.

– including student accommodation and purpose built Build to Rent (B2R) options for those working or studying at the university or in shorter term roles at the research hub or with businesses. There are also a range of affordable flats and houses to meet the needs of those on lower incomes. The range of units is also being developed to accommodate the needs of the middle earners who may not qualify for affordable housing options, but nonetheless require high quality but affordable options. The work is being been developed with a view to maximise internalisation (the number of people who live and work on site) as much as possible; as such there would be are a range of sizes of flats and houses to accommodate the diverse needs generated by the site and its local context.

The work that Marshall has undertaken so far on housing mix broadly aligns with this policy, but the deliverability and viability of these requirements may need to be reviewed as development proposals emerge.