Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation

Object

Representation ID: 210091

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Historic England

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

The site lies within the Castle and Victoria Conservation Area, adjacent to the Central Conservation Area and fronting the river, the of the river opposite Jesus Green.
Although we have no objection to the principle of redevelopment on this site, this is a sensitive location with the potential to impact on the historic environment.
We welcome the preparation of the HIA.
While some of the recommendations of the HIA are included in the policy wording, reference should also be made to contextually appropriate materials, local context heights and also the addition of an archaeology criterion.

Support

Representation ID: 210092

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Historic England

There are no designated heritage assets within the site or nearby. No comments

Support

Representation ID: 210093

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Historic England

Whilst there are no designated heritage assets within the site, the site lies very close to the Trumpington Conservation Area. Any development of the site has the potential to impact the significance of the conservation Area through development within its setting.
We welcome the preparation of the HIA. We question paragraph 1.10 of the HIA – the site is not far removed from Cambridge but lies within the city limits. Maybe more accurate to say removed from the historic core.
Criterion 1 reflects the recommendations of the HIA.
We welcome paragraphs 3,1,54 and 3.1.55.

Object

Representation ID: 210094

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Historic England

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

The site is located within the Kite Conservation Area and close to other Conservation Areas (Central and Mill Road) as well as numerous listed buildings and Emmanuel College Registered Park and Garden. The site overlooks Parkers Piece.
We welcome the preparation of the HIA.
We welcome criterion a, b and c which relate to the historic environment.
The HIA recommends development is limited to around 4 residential storeys. This should be included in the policy.
Should criterion 3 refer to any other strategic viewpoints?

Object

Representation ID: 210095

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Historic England

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

There are no designated heritage assets within the site or nearby. We welcome the preparation of the HIA.
The HIA recommends that height is limited to 3-4 storeys. This should be specified in criterion g to add greater clarity regarding height.

Object

Representation ID: 210096

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Historic England

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

There are no designated heritage assets within the site or nearby. We welcome the preparation of the HIA.
The HIA recommends that height is limited to 3-4 storeys. This should be specified in criterion g to add greater clarity regarding height.

Support

Representation ID: 210097

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Historic England

There are no designated heritage assets within the site or nearby. We welcome the preparation of the HIA.
We welcome criterion c.

Comment

Representation ID: 210098

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Historic England

The site is located within the New Town and Glisson Conservation Area and close to a number of listed buildings including the grade I The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and the English Martyrs and Grade II* Wanstead House and numerous GII listings.
Any development of the site has the potential to impact upon the significance of these heritage assets through development within their settings.
We welcome the preparation of the HIA.
We welcome the criterion which reflect the HIA.

Object

Representation ID: 210099

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Historic England

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Whilst there are no designated heritage assets within the site, the site lies close to the Mill Road Conservation Area and St Matthews Church (GII listed).
Any development of the site has the potential to impact upon the significance of these heritage assets through development within their settings.
We welcome the preparation of the HIA.
The HIA recommends that height is limited to 3 storeys. This should be specified in criterion e to add greater clarity regarding height.

Object

Representation ID: 210100

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Historic England

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Whilst there are no designated heritage assets within the site, the site lies adjacent to the Kite Conservation Area and Christ Church (grade II).
Any development of the site has the potential to impact upon the significance of these heritage assets through development within their settings.
We welcome the preparation of the HIA.
Criterion 1a is quite vague in relation to building heights. Given the heritage sensitivity of the site, greater clarity is needed regarding building heights. The HIA recommends that ‘Development at a scale similar to the local prevailing building height and existing buildings on site should be appropriate. Site is not considered appropriate for tall landmark buildings’. This should be included in the policy