Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 60689

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Gladman Developments

Representation Summary:

Land at Balsham Road, Linton (HELAA Site 40336)

Gladman are promoting this site. The site is capable of delivering approximately up to 65 dwellings, including up to 26 affordable homes, a programme of ecological and biological enhancement, and new green infrastructure and recreation routes. The site is suitable for development as it is sustainably located near to local services and facilities, within Flood Zone 1, well contained by existing landscape features and will not adversely impact any heritage assets. The site is an ideal opportunity to provide much needed market and affordable housing in Linton, alongside recreational green space, and wider economic benefits such as increased spending in local shops. The site is sustainably located within the settlement, with the secondary and infant schools, pharmacy, pub, newsagents, health centre and Co-op food store all being between 0.8-1.6km from the site, meaning that many will be accessible by foot. A bus stop is located in the centre of the village where buses to Cambridge and Haverhill are available.

Full text:

Land at Balsham Road, Linton
Gladman are promoting a site in Balsham Road, Linton. The site is 3.07 hectares and capable of delivering approximately up to 65 dwellings. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss the site with the Councils and the development it could deliver.
The site is capable of delivering up to 65 new homes, including up to 26 affordable homes, a programme of ecological and biological enhancement, and new green infrastructure and recreation routes. The site is suitable for development as it is sustainably located near to local services and facilities, within Flood Zone 1, well contained by existing landscape features and will not adversely impact any heritage assets. Measuring 3.07 hectares, the site is an ideal opportunity to provide much needed market and affordable housing in Linton, alongside recreational green space, and wider economic benefits such as increased spending in local shops.
The site is sustainably located within the settlement, with the secondary and infant schools, pharmacy, pub, newsagents, health centre and Co-op food store all being between 0.8-1.6km from the site, meaning that many will be accessible by foot. A bus stop is located in the centre of the village where buses to Cambridge and Haverhill are available.