Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 60692

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Gladman Developments

Representation Summary:

Land at Brook Road, Bassingbourn (HELAA Site 40342)

Gladman are promoting this site. The site is suitably and sustainably located adjacent to Bassingbourn, near to key facilities such as the Primary School, Village College and Sports Centre. The site would provide for a high-quality design led scheme of up to 80 homes, of which up to 32 would be affordable, within a green network of ecological enhancements.
The site offers a unique opportunity to create a naturalistic green corridor, improve biodiversity on site through wetland creation, hedgerow planting, native planting and provision of new bird nesting opportunities. Landscaping will be provided on site to ensure local character is retained and enhanced, whilst providing much needed market and affordable housing in Bassingbourn.

Full text:

Land at Brook Road, Bassingbourn
Gladman are promoting Land at Brook Road, Bassingbourn. The 6.46ha site is suitably and sustainably located adjacent to Bassingbourn, near to key facilities such as the Primary School, Village College and Sports Centre. The site would provide for a high-quality design led scheme of up to 80 homes, of which up to 32 would be affordable, within a green network of ecological enhancements.
The site offers a unique opportunity to create a naturalistic green corridor, improve biodiversity on site through wetland creation, hedgerow planting, native planting and provision of new bird nesting opportunities. Landscaping will be provided on site to ensure local character is retained and enhanced, whilst providing much needed market and affordable housing in Bassingbourn.