Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020

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Question 42. Where should we site new development? Rank the options below 1 6 (1 - Most Preferred 6 - Least Preferred)We do not wish to comment on the ranking of options, as inevitably a blend of solutions will be required, which can only be determined through detailed analysis of those options and the benefits and impacts. For expansion of Addenbrooke’s and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, this is likely to require policies supporting densification of the existing campus (both built and subject to extant consents under CBC Phase 1 and 2), and a review of Green Belt land adjoining the campus for future expansion (see CUHP 2050 vision). For housing, this will almost certainly require a blended strategy, but with a need to consider Green Belt review to ensure housing is sited in the most sustainable locations, whilst protecting the most important Green Belt locations from development.

The pressure on land remains high and the need to make the most efficient use of land within and adjoining the existing Campus is supported. CUH plans to bring forward a new children’s hospital, there are plans for a new cancer hospital and we have medium term plans to build a new hospital (Addenbrooke’s 3) on the CBC Phase 1 and Phase 2 land, which has received seed funding from central government. All of these works would see us densify the existing campus, over and above the existing built development at Addenbrooke’s and potentially intensifying activity for clinical uses on the CBC Phase 1 and Phase 2 land. We will wish to explore with planning and urban design teams how to achieve this, to facilitate major reinvestment in our hospital, and ensure that Local Plan policies provide a positive framework to bring forward these proposals and to secure the requisite funding from Government.

The pressure on land remains high and the need to make the most efficient use of land within and adjoining the existing Campus is supported. CUH plans to bring forward a new children’s hospital, there are plans for a new cancer hospital and we have medium term plans to build a new hospital on the CBC Phase 1 and Phase 2 land, which has received seed funding from central government. All of these works will see us densify the existing campus (on land outside of the Green Belt), over and above the existing built development at Addenbrooke’s, whilst potentially intensifying activity for clinical uses on the CBC Phase 1 and Phase 2 land. We will wish to explore with planning and urban design teams how to achieve this, to facilitate major reinvestment in our hospital, and ensure that Local Plan policies provide a positive framework to bring forward these proposals and to secure the requisite funding from Government.

CUH does not feel that it is appropriate for us to comment on the specifics of the development strategy, but we wish to highlight two key points: 1. Any expansion to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (including Addenbrooke’s) in the medium to long term would need to be proximate to the existing campus. This is being considered as part of the CUHP led work on the 2050 vision, due for publication by summer 2020, which may require a further Green Belt review in areas close to the existing campus. 2. As part of our housing case, we are advocating siting housing in accessible locations to the hospital, by walking, cycling and public transport (maximum journey time of 40-50 minutes). We believe that the most sustainable travel patterns, with associated benefits for air quality, congestion and quality of life, could be achieved through an appropriate review of the Green Belt boundaries, as part of a blended development strategy. This could include development on the edge of Cambridge and adjoining villages well served by public transport

CUH does not feel that it is appropriate for us to comment on the specifics of the development strategy, but we wish to highlight two key points: 1. Any expansion to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (including Addenbrooke’s) in the medium to long term would need to be proximate to the existing campus. This is being considered as part of the CUHP led work on the 2050 vision, due for publication by summer 2020, which may require a further Green Belt review in areas close to the existing campus. 2. As part of our housing case, we are advocating siting housing in accessible locations to the hospital, by walking, cycling and public transport (maximum journey time of 40-50 minutes). We believe that the most sustainable travel patterns, with associated benefits for air quality, congestion and quality of life, could be achieved through an appropriate review of the Green Belt boundaries, as part of a blended development strategy. This could include development on the edge of Cambridge and adjoining villages well served by public transport. This could include new settlements, if appropriate.

Siting development along transport corridors is supported, provided that the modes of transport along those corridors is increased to facilitate cycling, walking and public transport links to the hospital.