Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchGarden
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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
2
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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
20
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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
3
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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.
No
N/A
2020
2021
1-2
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Camps Road, Bartlow, CB21 4PR and CB21 4PP
208
Agriculture - arable crops
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N/A
Greenfield
The intention would be to have a garden village well serviced by the future A1307 upgrade, to provide well designed quality houses of mixed tenure, in an attractive area for people to live, without impinging on the livelihoods of existing settlements. The development will include employment use, services and facilities appropriate to a self sustaining settlement.
The proposed settlement will provide a mix of tenure, allowing young and old affordable options, and the building of cohesive community spirit, supported by the appropriate employment use and associated services and facilities.
Assuming 55% of the total area can be developed at a density of 30 houses per hectare - 3,432 houses
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Proposed access would be from the A1307 upgrade which may run through the site if the southern route is chosen. The settlement would rely on a significant A1307 upgrade, thought likely over the coming 10 years.
There are trees within the site, which will assist the proposed development by helping to assimilate this development proposal into the existing landscape. Parts of the site along Dean Road and alongside the River Granta are within Flood Zones 2 and 3. This land will be used as public open space within the proposed development.
There are nearby facilities including a water main along Camps Road (Cambridge Water), an electricity line along Camps Road (Bury Grid) and Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC) to Bartlow. There is no sewerage or gas - these services will need to be provided to facilitate the development. Key utilities may need to be upgraded to facilitate the development.
Not in the Local Plan at the moment
The site does not impinge on an existing settlement. The site can provide a sustainable mixed development with residential, employment and associated services being provided.
No
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2025
2040
15
See mitigation points above.
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Emmanuel College Sports Ground, 15 Wilberforce Road, Cambridge
4
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Playing Field
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Greenfield
Residential development and community facility
The opportunity to deliver a substantial amount of market and affordable housing to help meet the needs of Cambridge; Locating residential development in a sustainable location. The site is located approximately 1.6km from Cambridge City Centre and is well placed for future residents to be able to walk and cycle, rather than travel by private car, to access higher-order services and facilities. In addition, the site benefits from being located within 500 metres of a bus stop, which is served regularly by services travelling to Cambridge City Centre, Cambourne, and various University of Cambridge institutions; A landowner who wishes to provide community facilities in order to promote social cohesion and positive impacts arising from development; Making efficient use of a site in a sustainable location; Supporting Cambridge’s economy, including local shops and services; and Enhancing biodiversity levels across the site through proposed planting and increasing natural capital.
Up to 60 dwellings. This is based on a layout which respects the setting of the listed building on-site and provides significant levels of public open space.
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Two points of access are proposed off Wilberforce Road.
Considering the site's extant use as a playing field, it is unlikely that the land is unstable.
The site is located in Flood Zone 1 and thus is at a low risk of flooding. Although the southern portion of the site has a slight risk of surface water flooding, any proposed development would ensure that the existing drainage system would be upgraded, therefore reducing the overall surface water flood risk on-site. Given the site's historical use as a playing field, it is unlikely that the land is contaminated. Nevertheless, 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). It is unknown as to whether protected species are present on-site, although given the site's historic use as a playing field it is considered unlikely. Any future planning application, however, would be accompanied by a Phase 1 Ecology Assessment, which would assess the likelihood of protected species being present on-site. Should there be a likelihood of protected species on-site, then further surveys would be undertaken and mitigation measures would be proposed e.g. the provision of bat/bird boxes. Nine trees on the site's western and northern borders are protected by Tree Preservation Orders. Any proposed development of the site would seek to retain these trees and situate new development a suitable distance away, in order to ensure that no harm comes to them. A Grade II listed building is located in the southeast corner of the site (Emmanuel College Sports Pavilion, including Groundsman's House and Stable). Any proposed development of the site would seek to secure the long-term future of these heritage assets through proposing a residential and/or community facility use. It should also be noted that a further Grade II listed building (9 Wilberforce Road) bounds the site to the east. The proposed development could respect the character and significance of this heritage asset through delivering a landscape buffer along the site's eastern boundary and setting back the built environment away from it.
The site does not currently have access to key utilities, other than the existing drainage network (although it is anticipated that this will need to be upgraded in order to facilitate the development).
The landowner is keen to the develop the site as soon as possible and is now taking an active role following the receipt of enquiries made.
Proximity to Cambridge City Centre; available in the short term; and all constraints are considered to be minor and/or easily overcome.
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2022/2023
2024/2025
2
See G - Suitability - Site features and constraints.
Market and local needs housing
Existing use - Arable farmland
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Greenfield. Market and Affordable housing to serve Bourn parish.
Market and affordable family dwellings to meet local needs adjoining existing residential development
Would meet identified need for affordable housing for Bourn parish over plan period. The landowner has been appraised before by SCDC looking for an affordable housing led site.
17
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1 access point (existing)
Site can be served by all listed services. Site is not crossed or adjacent to pipelines or pylons.
Site is available and deliverable
Site adjoins existing residential development and would access through existing development
No
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2021
2022
<2 years
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Mix of residential and arable and agricultural buildings
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Mixture
Holistic approach to the redevelopment of the site including farm buildings conversions to residential/commercial use, new family and smaller dwellings and elderly persons dwellings (for downsizers), local needs housing, new amenity space and wildlife habitat creation. High quality design appropriate to this location. Community involvement. Update: Flexible office space 105sqm, community cafe 52sqm.
The parish has a high proportion of elderly residents. The proposal is to seek to enable downsizing to free up larger dwellings for families and provide suitable mix of smaller houses and elderly persons residences. Proposal would help to deliver Council's housing strategy in terms of multi-generational development offer. The community is currently struggling to sustain its existing community facilities eg Parish Council, church, village hall, playground etc and moderate growth would help to achieve sustainability for the long term.
30 (need an idea of B1 floorspace in existing barns 3,000 sqft - 5,000 sqft)
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2 existing access points and 1 proposed
The site can be served by all the services listed. Site is not crossed or adjacent to pipelines or pylons.
Landowner has presented site for redevelopment but wishes to work closely with SCDC and PC to deliver a holistic proposal with local support.
An opportunity to deliver a bespoke high quality scheme which meets with SCDC intent for sustainable development serving local communities.
No
N/A
2021
2022
<2 years
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Paddock, scrub
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N/A
Greenfield
Residential development of up to ----- dwellings to include market and affordable dwellings to serve the needs of the parish over the plan period. Public open space and play area
A discrete site with excellent vehicular, cycle and pedestrian access at the centre of the village in the middle of a local footpath network which can be improved by the development.
16 Dwellings
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2 existing cul-de-sacs for access
All services able to serve site.
Greenfield site, excellent access, in single ownership
Site as centre of village surrounded by existing residential development
No
N/A
2021
2022
1-2 years
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