Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchLand adjoining 49-51 Cambridge Road, Impington, Cambridge
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Pasture, horse grazing & scrubland
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S/5193/83/F New Access to Southern Parcel S/0566/95/O 2 Dwellings S/0565/95/O 2 Dwellings
Mixed
Market residential properties 2 and 3 bed terraced dwellings
Surrounded by existing development with good access to highway network
Of the 0.638ha available, we believe 55% could be developed for residential use. At a housing density of 35 houses per ha we are therefore proposing 12 dwellings
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There are two gated accesses from the public highway to both fields which are indicated by the blue arrows on the attached red line plan (A52702). These accesses would be improved as part of any development to come forward to meet highway standards.
The site is relatively flat, comprising two residential properties and an open field with trees along its boundaries. There are no other significant physical constraints on the site such as tree protection orders or public rights of way.
The site is within an area of low flood risk (Flood Zone 1).
New UK power network wayleave recently signed - copy attached. Work commenced w/c 4.03.2019 Mains water
Single Ownership
An opportunity to deliver a bespoke high quality residential scheme which meets with SCDC intent for sustainable development.
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2026
2028
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Land to the east of Scotland Road, Dry Drayton
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The majority of the land is in agricultural use. However, a small portion of the site abutting Scotland Road to the south-west is in business use.
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C/0572/60 - Application for residential purposes. Refused 21/9/1960.
Mixture
New garden village settlement, Park and Ride facility, and employment.
The proposal has the potential to address elements of regional growth requirements highlighted in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Area Review (CPIER) published in September 2018. This review was the product of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Commission and was produced for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. The Combined Authority is the Strategic Transport Planning Authority for the region and the landowner has discussed the proposal with officers from the Combined Authority who consider it a location that could be well served proposed Cambridge Area Metro (CAM). This would provide high quality and high capacity public transport access between the site and Cambridge, the science parks and the wider transport network.
The site is split in half, with 78.56 hectares allocated for residential development to the north (which is to connect with the proposed development west of Scotland Road). The remaining 54.7 hectares is allocated for employment and the proposed Park & Ride facility. Based on the above and a density of 40dph, the site could accommodate up to 2,350 dwellings.
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The site has existing access points along Scotland Road that benefit from a grade-separated access onto the A428
Land stability and geological investigations have not yet been undertaken
The site lies within Flood Zone 1 and presents minimal risk. The eastern portion of the site is located within the impact risk zone of the Madingley Wood SSSI. It is unknown as to whether protected species are present on-site. Any future planning application would be accompanied by a Phase 1 Ecology Assessment, which would assess the likelihood of protected species on-site. Should there be a likelihood of protected species on-site, the further surveys would be undertaken and mitigating measures would be proposed eg the provision of bat/bird boxes. A Registered Park and Garden is located within 500m from the site's eastern boundary. Any adverse impact on its setting and character would be minimised through appropriate landscaped buffers. Parts of the site are designated as Countryside Stewardship Management Areas The majority of the land is shown as Grade 2, with a small element of Grade 3, according to the Agricultural Land Classification Map. It is unknown as to whether the land is contaminated. Any future planning application would be accompanied by a Phase 1 Contamination Assessment, which would assess the likelihood of contamination and recommend mitigation measures (if necessary). Two public footpaths are located on the site. The first of these runs through the centre of the site, from Madingley Road to the north to Hardwick to the south (REF: 66/17). The other footpath branches off 66/17 to the west, and connects to the land west of Scotland Road (REF: 66/19). Such a network of Public Rights of Ways presents an opportunity to create a pedestrianised greenway and thus encourage future occupiers to access the surrounding countryside.
An electricity pylon and overhead power lines are located in the north-eastern portion of the site, and travel from the west to the north-east. Any proposed built development would be set back away from these utilities, with appropriate landscape buffering being incorporated. There would also be a requirement to increase/provide electricity, gas, drainage, sewerage and broadband services. The A428 runs adjacent and south of the site and provides a direct road access in an easterly direction to Cambridge, the A14 and M11 motorway. The A428 is a major transport route that links Cambridge to the A1 and is proposed to be improved between Cambridge and Milton Keynes by construction of an east/west expressway that will form part of the OXCAM arc initiative. The proposed Cambridge Area Metro (CAM) could complement the existing and improved transport corridor if integrated with existing and new development. The CAM will provide a high-quality, fast and reliable transport network that will transform transport connectivity across the Greater Cambridge region. The vision for the CAM is an expansive metro network that seamlessly connects Cambridge City Centre, key rail stations (Cambridge, Cambridge North and future Cambridge South), major city fringe employment sites and key ‘satellite’ growth areas, both within Cambridge and the wider region. The plans for the CAM will be set out in a Strategic Outline Business Case before progressing to the next stage of scheme development. The CAM along with these other transport infrastructure schemes could support a new settlement at this location.
The landowner wants to develop the site as soon as feasibly possible.
Proximity to Cambridge and existing and emerging regional transport links; available in the short term; and all constraints are considered to be minor and/or easily overcome
There are existing business tenancies on site, but these are to be retained. A further point of access may need to be created off the A428 roundabout. A small parcel of land bounds the site and the roundabout, which is owned by Highways England. Therefore if access is to be added to the south-west corner of the site via the A428 roundabout, negotiations will need to be held with Highways England.
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2022/2023
2029/2030
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See "G-Suitability - site features and constraints"
Land to the west of Oakington Road, Dry Drayton
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Agriculture
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Greenfield
Residential development comprising carehome, retirement living and local needs housing e.g. Bungalows
The proposal has the potential to address elements of regional growth requirements highlighted in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Area Review (CPIER) published in September 2018. This review was the product of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Commission and was produced for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. The delivery of a care home, retirement living and local needs housing will assist in addressing the current shortfall in housing for an ageing population.
Based on a density of 40dph, the site could accommodate up to 1,000 dwellings and a 200-bed care home.
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The site has existing farm access points off Oakington Road. These will need to be upgraded in order to facilitate the development. Further points of access may need to be created.
Land stability and geological investigations have not yet been undertaken, although the land slopes downwards from the north-west to the south-east. Any proposed layout will therefore need to be sympathetic to the site's contours, in order to reduce any amenity issues e.g. overlooking. Landscape buffering will also assist in reducing the visual impact in terms of long views in to and out of the site.
The site lies within Flood Zone 1 and presents minimal risk. It is unknown as to whether protected species are present on-site. Any future planning application would be accompanied by a Phase 1 Ecology Assessment, which would assess the likelihood of protected species on-site. Should there be a likelihood of protected species on-site, the further surveys would be undertaken and mitigation measures would be proposed eg the provision of bat/bird boxes. Two Grade II listed buildings bound the site - Honey Hill Cottage and Crafts Hill Farm. Any proposed development of the site will ensure that the character and significance of these adjacent heritage assets is respected. This could be achieved through appropriate landscape buffering and setting back development a suitable distance away from the aforementioned heritage assets. It is unknown as to whether the land is contaminated. Any future planning application would be accompanied by a Phase 1 Contamination Assessment, which would assess the likelihood of contamination and recommend mitigation measures (if necessary). A footpath traverses the site from the west to the south-east (REF: 66/11). This presents an opportunity to create a pedestrianised greenway and thus encourage future occupiers to access the surrounding countryside.
There would be a requirement to increase/provide electricity, gas, drainage, sewerage and broadband services. The site is located in close proximity to the A14, which is currently in the process of being upgraded. Future occupiers of the site would therefore be able to take advantage of this and thus access higher order services in Cambridge.
The landowner wants to develop the site as soon as feasibly possible.
Proximity to Cambridge and existing and emerging regional transport links; available in the short term; and all constraints are considered to be minor and/or easily overcome
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2022/2023
2027/2028
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Newton Hall Industrial Estate, Town Street, Newton
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Industrial
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Previously developed land
Retirement living community with social and health services based around previous listed house(now offices) on existing industrial estate(previously developed land).
Benefits include removal of lorry traffic from village, use of shared facilities by local community, enables elderly persons to downsize to free-up larger properties for families. To provide better connectivity into village and facilities.
70 bed care home and approximately 100-120 smaller retirement dwellings and associated care and servicing facilities, including community hub.
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2 existing vehicular accesses
Newton Hall is Grade II listed. The lodge at Newton Hall is also Grade II listed.
Site is extremely well served by super broadband, fibre saving site, 300kw 3 phase power
Landowner has made the site available for development
Acute and growing need for elderly persons accommodation in the district. Site characteristics of existing buildings (some listed) appropriate use relating to retirement living proposal.
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2021
2023
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Garden Buildings (multiple) Vegetable patch Occasional grazing
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Site is partly developed for residential use, approximately 50% previously developed.
Mixed use of private homes, assisted living healthcare (resi).
This is a partly brownfield site (50%) within a predominantly residential area, surrounded by existing development and soon to be adjacent the Eddington development on its southern boundary. The site is within an urban environment and within a very sustainable location with vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access directly from the Huntingdon Road. Much of the built form in the vicinity of the site is of large detached dwellings along Huntingdon Road and within nearby Girton village. Huntingdon Road is on key routes with ease of access into and out of Cambridge. The site abuts the village development boundary of Girton and the site (being surrounded on three sides by built form (current and proposed) is appropriately located. The site does not serve a greenbelt purpose as it does not fulfil the five purposes of greenbelt designation. There is an acute need for care home/elderly persons accommodation in the district and to serve the local area. This site is ideally located within an urban area of large detached dwellings. The new joint local plan will need to contain a specific planning policy to accommodate retirement/elderly persons living. This site will help deliver that policy.
70 bed care home and/or retirement dwellings or up to 10 family dwellings and open space
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2 points of existing access (1 via Thorpe, and 1 via Bunkers Hill)
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All services and utilities available for connection
Vehicular access available now Greenfield site (50%) with no constraints
Very good and interest shown by developers
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2020
2022
2
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Garden
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Permission 5 Sept 2016 Ref S/1663/16/FL Leisure complex, indoor swimming pool, cinema etc
Garden
70 bed care home and/or retirement living proposal of 15-20 properties off existing vehicular access
Site adjoins Kneesworth village and close to Bassingbourn. Proposal would enable downsizing opportunity for local elderly residents and/or care home requirements. Ease of access of major road.
70 bed care home and/or retirement living proposal of 15-20 properties.
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Use of existing access off Ermine Street
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Site is well served by the key utilities
Landowner has made site available for development
Site has excellent vehicular access from main road. Site adjoins village boundary and is close to Bassingbourn.
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2021
2023
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Agricultural
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Greenfield
New mixed-use settlement with associated infrastructure
Strategic scale development to deliver new homes and jobs to the highest sustainable standards, located with strategic improvements to transport infrastructure.
7,000
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The site enjoys a number of road frontages, with some existing smaller scale access points. As a strategic development, it will require access improvements, but there are no reasons why such access infrastructure upgrades could not take place as part of a coordinated development.
Existing green infrastructure and undulating site, but all can be readily accommodated within a masterplan.
Existing green infrastructure and undulating site, but all can be readily accommodated within a masterplan
As a strategic development proposal it will require upgrades to utilities. There are utilities available in the locality and there are no reasons presently evident that would prevent such utility upgrades to serve a large scale development.
The site is currently in agricultural use. Delivery will be led by the planning process
The land owner is supported by a full professional team including residential agency
The College owns the entire land holding. There are no legal/land issues that would delay development of the site.
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2028
2048
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Grange Farm, Huntingdon Rd, Girton, Cambridge
6.276
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Agriculture, Farm Buildings, Telecommunication Mast
Buildings redundant use. Grading, packing, storage for agricultural produce
C/0490/54/ Farm Building extension 1954 C/0043/52/ Water Tower 1952 S/522/01/PNT Telecommunication Mast S/0095/05/F Telecommunication Mast S/0360/01/F 2001 Removal of condition S/0062/02/F 2002 Removal of condition S/1661/97/F Telecommunications Mast S/660/97/F Telecommunications Mast
Mixed
Commercial Redevelopment
Jobs for local community Current buildings are in disrepair Business expansion Opportunities for businesses
Of the 6.276ha available, we believe 65% could be developed for commercial use. This equates to 40,794 sqm of potential B1a, B1c, B2 and B8 floorspace.
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Washpit Lane, Girton New farm track (A14 upgrade) This is indicated by the blue arrow on the attached red line plan (B15632) The access would be improved as part of any development to come forward to meet highway standards.
The site is relatively flat, comprising agricultural buildings and an open fields with trees along its southern and eastern boundaries. There are no other significant physical constraints on the site such as tree protection orders or public rights of way.
According to the Environment Agency Flood Risk Maps, the majority of the site is located within Flood Zone 1 and north end of the site is located in Flood Zone 2. However, given the new A14 infrastructure it is likely that the flood risk/drainage issues have been dealt with by the implementation of the new roads.
Electricity Mains water
Single ownership
The site is well positioned next to the A14 providing excellent transport links with a dedicated pedestrian and cycle to the village of Girton. The opportunity to redevelop the site to provide high quality commercial buildings for new or existing local business.
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2026
2029
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Agricultural field
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Greenfield
Residential development - The site could accommodate a landscape design-led residential development for around 20 residential units; the final number can be determined through further design and stakeholder engagement. This would include 40% affordable housing, landscaping, vehicular access and formal and informal open space. A landscape buffer along the southern boundary of the site is proposed as part of the proposed development which will provide screening from the A505.
It is considered that the development proposals could deliver numerous social, economic and environmental benefits to the local area, including: The opportunity to deliver affordable housing to help meet the needs of Whittlesford and the local area; A landowner who wishes to work with the community in order to shape a proposal which meets the needs of and can provide wider benefits to the village; Supporting Whittlesford and Duxford’s economy, including local shops and services; Enhancing biodiversity levels across the site. The site is predominantly agricultural land and can currently be considered to be of low ecological value. The development would see a significant increase to its natural capital; Improving accessibility to the site by providing open space, play and recreation space that is accessible to residents throughout the village; and Creating a place where the community is not reliant on the private car by improving pedestrian and cycle access to Whittlesford Parkway to travel by train, rather than the private car.
The site can accommodate around 20 dwellings with provision for open space, landscaping and the site access. This is based on an average density of 30 dwellings per hectare with an appropriate amount of space set aside for open space and recreation provision. 20 dwellings were proposed under the previous application on a smaller site area and this number of dwellings was found to be an acceptable density.
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The site comprises an agricultural field and there are no trees on the site.
The site is within flood zone 1 (low risk). The site is not within a Conservation Area, nor are there any listed building or other heritage assets on the site. The site is not within the Green Belt.
Available now.
The site was previously subject to an outline planning application for up to 20 dwellings, for which Budworth Development Limited were the developer with an option agreement for the site. The applicant is supported by a professional team including residential development agents who are confident of the site's market attractiveness.
Single Ownership
An outline application for up to 35 dwellings was withdrawn on 6 July 2017 (S/3560/16/OL). Outline planning permission for up to 20 dwellings was refused on 3 November 2017 (S/2777/17/OL). An appeal for this application was submitted and refused on 29 August 2018.
2023 (subject to planning and local plan adoption - site is available)
2025 (subject to planning and local plan adoption - site is available)
2 years subject to planning
The previous reasons for refusal for the appeal on the site could be overcome as the submitted red line boundary has been extended to include the entire site. Sufficient provision can therefore be made for open space and recreation space.
Grass Paddock
Not developed
PRE/0277/17 18/05/2017 Applied
Greenfield
A small development of 12 houses with a mix of tenure, to provide housing for young and old in the village of Bartlow, some of which may be employees.
Bartlow desperately needs housing for young, and older people who wish to downsize. An HNS demonstrates need for four units. The village of Bartlow is a small hamlet of 45 households with an excellent community spirit, a local pub and a lovingly cared for church, But the village has become simply unaffordable for young to stay in the community (5 sales in 3 years between £300k and £1m), and for the older generation to downsize and stay in their location of choice. A recent Housing Needs Survey undertaken by Cambridge Acre demonstrated an 81% acceptance of the need for further development, and the need already for 4 affordable properties (2 x 1 bed, 1 x 2 bed, 1 x 3 bed) and 7 households said their housing was not adequate. Discussions have taken place with some providers. The Estate is keen to develop a well designed and sympathetically located development of mixed tenure housing which could include open market, shared equity, and affordable to rent housing. This is viewed by the village as desirable by the vast majority, as evidenced by the HNS, and the minutes of a previous Parish Council Meeting 15/09/2016. As a result of the HNS carried out in the spring/summer of 2018, a further meeting was held to discuss the results of the survey in June 2018, and only 3 households were not wholly supportive of the project.
5/6 Affordable 6/7 Open Market
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An access way has been surveyed and accepted by Cambridge Highways Authority. Already on map and please see attached supporting information.
A separate bio disc system would be required. No gas Electricity FTTP Broadband Water - private borehole or mains extension required
No constraint to development
Site is yet to be marketed. Site is located adjoining a nursery school where each function would be supportive of the other.
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2020
2021
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