Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchBedlam Farm, Milton Rd, Impington, Cambridge
2.24
Agriculture, Commercial B1 & B2, Residential (redundant)
N/A
C/0305/68/D 2 Cottages S/2188/89/O Farm Buildings S/0180/13/FL Conversion to B1/B2
Mixed
Demolition of redundant residential dwellings and redevelopment of site for commercial use.
Jobs for local community, Current buildings are in disrepair, Business expansion, Opportunities for businesses.
Of the 1.5ha available, we believe 65% could be developed for commercial use. This equates to 9,750 sq.m of B1a, B1c, B2 and B8 floorspace. Half of the site is already developed for commercial use.
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Single carriageway access indicated by the blue arrows on the attached red line plan (A52701) The access would be improved as part of any development to come forward to meet highway standards. As shown on the amended site plan (attached) there is an existing access which connects the site to the adopted highway network on Milton Road; the existing access is a private metalled road. There is already permission on site for Class B1 and B2 use. This proposal will be an extension of the existing uses on site.
The site is relatively flat, comprising commercial and agricultural buildings 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 located within Flood Zone 1. There is a drainage ditch which runs along the north western boundary of the site and a drainage ditch which bisects the site west to east.
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Electricity (single & 3 Phase) Mains water No mains sewerage
Single ownership
Opportunity to redevelop the site to provide high quality commercial buildings for existing or new local businesses.
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2026
2029
3
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Land at Caxton (off St Peters Lane and Tates Field)
4.252
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Agricultural fields
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Greenfield
Residential - The site could accommodate a landscape design-led residential development of up to 75 residential units. This would include 40% affordable housing, landscaping, vehicular access and formal and informal open space. The final number can be formed through further design and stakeholder engagement.
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 Caxton and the local area; A landowner who wishes to work the community in order to shape a proposal which meets the needs of and can provide wider benefits to the village; Providing new development in an area that will see significant investment in transport infrastructure; Supporting Caxton’s economy, including local shops and services at a time when villages are seeing a reduction in services and facilities; Improving accessibility to the site by providing open space, play and recreation space that is accessible to residents throughout the village; Providing a broader range of housing within Caxton to add to the type, size and tenure of housing available in the village which will provide more options in terms of housing that is affordable and housing to meet the needs of the elderly which is becoming significantly underprovided for in Cambridgeshire; and Enhancing biodiversity levels across the site from its existing low ecology value.
The site could accommodate a landscape design-led residential development of up to 75 residential units. This would include 40% affordable housing, landscaping, vehicular access and formal and informal open space. The proposed number of dwellings is based on an average of 30 dwellings per hectare and includes provision for open space on the site. This can be revised through further design and stakeholder engagement.
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The proposed site accesses are shown on the enclosed red line boundary plan. One site access is off St Peter's Lane and one site access is off Tates Field.
The site is relatively flat, comprising 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 majority of the site is within an area of low flood risk (Flood Zone 1). A small part of the site along the northern boundary is within Flood Zones 2 and 3. This area will be used as public open space
The site does not currently have access to key utilities and provision will need to be made to facilitate development.
The applicant is supported by a professional team including residential development agents who are confident of the site's market attractiveness.
Single ownership
No previous planning history for the site.
2025 (subject to planning - site is available)
2027 (subject to planning - site is available)
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Agricultural field
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N/A
Greenfield
The site could accommodate a landscape design-led residential development of up to 15 residential units. This would include 40% affordable housing, landscaping, vehicular access and formal and informal open space.
Open space
15 dwellings ( based on approximately 30 dwellings per hectare and an appropriate provision of open space).
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The proposed site access is shown on the enclosed red line boundary plan off Tates Field
The site is relatively flat, comprising an open field with trees along its boundaries (except for its northern boundary). 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). The site is not within a Conservation Area nor does it feature any listed buildings.
The site does not currently have access to key utilities and provision will need to be made to facilitate development.
Site is available
The applicant is supported by a professional team including residential development agents who are confident of the site's market attractiveness.
Single Ownership
N/A
2023 (subject to planning - site is available)
2025 (subject to planning - site is available)
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Field - Disused hockey pitch
2003
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Greenfield
Residential development for approximately 25 dwellings, delivered in a manner to be respectful of the neighbouring properties and the Conservation Area. The land has not been used since 2003 and it is now appropriate for the land to be put to an efficient and beneficial use in this sustainable location. The land would be best suited for residential development, delivered in a manner to be respectful of the neighbouring properties and the Conservation Area.
Open space
Approximately 25 dwellings, subject to further design and consultation processes.
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The site access is to be taken off The Lawns which is indicated on the red line boundary plan
The site is designated as Protected Open Space under Policy 67 of the Cambridge City Local Plan (2018)’ a matter rolled-on from previous Local Plans and Supplementary Planning Documents stemming from a time that the land was used for sports. The site currently comprises a field; its last use was as a hockey pitch in 2003. The site is within Flood Zone 1 and is therefore in a low risk flood area, which makes the site sequentially preferable to land which feature higher risk flood zone areas. The site is within a Conservation Area and there are two Grade II listed buildings located approximately 250 metres to the east of the site (Emmanuel College Sports Pavilion and 9 Wilberforce Road).
The site comprises a disused hockey pitch and therefore connections will need to be made to access utilities. The site is surrounded by mostly residential development and it is therefore considered that access to utilities can be facilitated. The site is not crossed by a key utility such as a pipeline or by pylons.
The site was last used as a hockey pitch in 2003, but is no longer in use and is therefore available now.
The applicant is supported by a professional team including residential development agents who are confident of the site's market attractiveness.
Single ownership
There have not been any planning applications submitted on the site for residential development. The site was previously submitted and assessed as part of a wider site submission in the SCDC SHLAA (2013) and included the Lawn Tennis Club and Emmanuel College Sports Ground and was rejected as unsuitable (site reference: 182; 6.44 hectares).
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
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Agricultural fields
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Commercial / Residential development; to be determined through stakeholder engagement and Local Plan process.
It is considered that the development proposals could deliver numerous social, economic and environmental benefits to the local area, including: Locating new commercial development next to a well-established industrial estate. Or alternatively locating residential development, including affordable homes, within a sustainable settlement; 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 Over’s economy, including local shops and services; and 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 an significant increase to its natural capital.
The site could accommodate commercial development to complement the well-established Norman Way Industrial Estate. Alternatively the site could accommodate a landscape design-led residential development of around 150 residential units, subject to design and stakeholder engagement. This would include 40% affordable housing, landscaping, vehicular access and formal and informal open space.
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The proposed site access is shown on the enclosed red line boundary plan, off Longstanton Road
The site comprises an agricultural field and there are no trees on the site. There is a water tower adjacent to the site in the north eastern corner.
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 comprises agricultural fields and connections to utilities will therefore need to be made.
There is a short term Farm Business Tenancy on the site
The applicant is supported by a professional team including residential and commercial development agents who are confident of the site's market attractiveness.
Single ownership
No previous planning history for the site.
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
N/A
Agricultural field
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Commercial / Residential development
It is considered that the development proposals could deliver numerous social, economic and environmental benefits to the local area, including: Locating new commercial development next to a well-established industrial estate. Or alternatively locating residential development, including affordable homes, within a sustainable settlement; 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 Over’s economy, including local shops and services; and 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 an significant increase to its natural capital.
The site could accommodate commercial development to complement the well-established Norman Way Industrial Estate. Alternatively the site could accommodate a landscape design-led residential development of around 100 residential units, subject to design and stakeholder engagement. This would include 40% affordable housing, landscaping, vehicular access and formal and informal open space.
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The proposed site access is shown on the enclosed red line boundary plan, off Longstanton Road.
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 comprises an agricultural field and connections to utilities will therefore need to be made.
There is a short term Farm Business Tenancy on the site
The applicant is supported by a professional team including residential and commercial development agents who are confident of the site's market attractiveness.
Single ownership
No previous planning history for the site.
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
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Parcel A: Agricultural / woodland Parcel B: Scrub / fields
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Permission S/2476/03/O dated 30/09/2005 (part of the site overlaps with the planning application boundary for this application)
Greenfield
Parcel A: Residential development of between 465-655 dwellings - based on an average of 25-35 dph and taking into account an estimated area for open space, infrastructure etc. Parcel B: Potential area for school extension (if required)
Please refer to the enclosed Papworth Village Assessment for full details of potential benefits (including potential school extension, transport improvements etc.)
465-655 dwellings - based on an average of 25-35 dph and taking into account an estimated area for open space, infrastructure etc.
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Access to Parcel A can be achieved either via an access point already demarcated at the bypass roundabout between the A1198 and the B1040, or via Ermine Street South, as shown on the enclosed Strategy Plan.
Part of the site along the western boundary of Parcel A is within Flood Risk Zones 2 and 3, and the middle of Parcel B is within Flood Risk Zones 2 and 3 (area proposed for potential school grounds expansion). Part of Parcel A is within a Conservation Area.
An overhead electricity line crosses the southern portion of the site.
Site is available
The applicant is supported by a professional team including residential development agents who are confident of the site's market attractiveness. The Summersfield scheme in Papworth Everard has now been built out which is adjacent to Parcel A.
Part of the site is affected by a S106 Agreement dated 29 September 2005 for planning application S/2476/03/O
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2027 (subject to planning and the adoption of the Joint Local Plan - site is available)
2037 (subject to planning and build out rates)
N/A
Land to the West of Stirling Way, Papworth Everard (Parcel C)
13
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Agricultural field and hospital car park
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The following planning history is relevant for the car park on the north western portion of the site: S/1214/07/F (10/04/2008) for the change of use of land for form a new hospital car park S/0040/10/F (23/08/2010) for the variation of condition 1 of planning permission S/1214/07/F to extend the approved date of 30/06/12 to 31/03/15 to coincide with Papworth Hospitals Proposed (and approved) move to Addenbrookes Hospital Campus S/0293/15/VC (01/04/2015) for the variation of condition 1 of application S/0040/10/F to extend temporary use of land as a hospital car park until 31 March 2020 No planning application have been submitted on the rest of the site
Greenfield (partially brownfield where the Hospital car park is located in the north western corner)
Commercial development comprising an extension to the existing Papworth Business Park. Floorspace to be determined.
Supporting Papworth Everard's economy, including local shops and services at a time when villages are seeing a reduction in services and facilities, and providing alternative employment at a time when Papworth Hospital is moving to Cambridge.
The commercial floorspace is to be determined at a later stage based on market demand
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Access to the site can be achieved via Stirling Way along the western boundary of the site
The site is entirely within flood risk zone 1, making it sequentially preferable to sites within higher risk flood zones. The site comprises an agricultural field and is not within the green belt. There are no trees or public rights of way. The site is not within a Conservation Area nor does it feature any listed buildings or other heritage assets.
The site does not currently have access to key utilities and provision will need to be made to facilitate development.
The site is available
Papworth Business Park has proven to be successful and most of the units are currently let. There is a strong demand for business floorspace in the area. Permission was recently granted on 6 November 2019 (S/2525/18/FL) for a new commercial building (B1 use) at Papworth Business Park which reaffirms market interest in the area.
Single ownership (please refer to enclosed land ownership map)
N/A
2023 (subject to planning - the site is available)
2025 (subject to planning - the site is available)
N/A
Vacant scrub land
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Subject to application reference number: S/0556/12/FL This application was made by a previous land owner and was refused based on the site's location outside the settlement boundary, impact on character, the lack of ecological assessment and access issues. These issues are addressed in this form, covering letter and the accompanying reports/plans.
Greenfield
It is proposed that the site be developed for a sensitive residential development, as shown on the accompanying indicative masterplan. The proposed development would address the access concerns with the previously refused application with one point of access off Heath Road. The development would respect the need for a buffer to the existing development to the west. The eastern part of the site would remain open to provide an area of informal open space in which ecological enhancements (and mitigation as required) could be accommodated as well as maintaining an area of separation to Dennis Green. The design and layout of the development would respect the surrounding character of the area with regards to scale and appearance. The size of the developable area would be under 1 hectare meaning if the site were not required for market housing, it could come forward as an entry level exception site in the future.
The development of the site, which benefits from an existing footpath connection to the village, would provide much needed housing on a well located, vacant site on the edge of a sustainable settlement. The development would provide a positive frontage to Heath Road, enhancing the visual appearance of the village on the approach from the west. Whilst it is recognised that there is some local feeling that the site is of ecological value, the accompanying Preliminary Ecological Appraisal has assessed that the site is of limited ecological value. The development, with the provision of informal open space and landscaping, including native species, therefore provides an opportunity to enhance the ecological value of the site.
Approximately 28 dwellings
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The site is currently accessed off Heath Road in the south west corner, immediately adjacent to a neighbouring property. It is proposed that this access point would be closed and a new single point of access created further to the north. The final location of any access would have regard to visibility requirements, which can be adequately met along the site frontage. There is scope for an additional footpath access to be created onto Green Acres to maximise connectivity. As noted earlier, any proposal would avoid more than one new access on to Heath Road, which formed part of a reason for refusal on a previous application.
The site is flat with no significant level changes to inhibit development.
As noted earlier, it has been suggested locally that the site is of ecological value. Therefore, to inform the site promotion, the owner has commissioned a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (enclosed). This concludes that the development of the site would not affect any designated sites and that any ecological harm can be mitigated. There is a small drainage ditch which follows the boundary with Green Acres. The Environment Agency Flood Map shows that this area has no associated flood risk. The site does not form part of a Conservation Area and is not subject to any heritage designations. The nearest heritage asset is a listed building south of Heath Road, which lies beyond the residential dwellings which sit in the south west corner of the promoted site. Given the lack of inter-visibility and relationship between the site and the listing building, the development proposal set out on the accompanying concept plan would not cause any harm to the character or setting of the listed building. There are no known contamination constraints associated with the site, although contamination is unlikely given that there has been no previous use of the site. See Phase 1 Ecological Assessment.
The site is adjacent to a residential area which is served by a a full range of utilities into which the development can be connected. There are no known pipelines or pylons that affect the site.
The site is vacant and under control of a site promoter who is making the site available for development.
The site is in a very marketable location. The site provides an opportunity for a mix of dwelling types and sizes to meet the needs of South Cambridgeshire.
No. The site is owned by a single company who are promoting the site for development.
The site has not been previously allocated. As referenced earlier, the site was subject to a refused application in 2012, reference S/0556/12/FL
2021
2021
1 (Based on assumed date for allocation in the Plan)
N/A
Paddocks, used for horse grazing, and an established commercial property (which is included only since its access would be shared with any further commercial development on the property)
n/a
n/a
Greenfield
B1 Business Use
Employment; land for Cambridge 'start-up' businesses to locate/re-locate to, or expand and develop their services, close to Cambridge University, existing commercial Parks, and Cambridge City facilities
approx. 8000 sqm ( in addition to the existing commercial building)
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The site has an established commercial use vehicular access to/from the public highway
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The site has an established commercial use, with utility services, on land owned by the first landowner applicant
The land is held with vacant possession and with an established commercial use on part of the land and with an established commercial use access.
The site has good access to nearby Cambridge, and as a site with an established access and, being nearby to Barton and Comberton, is ideally sited to attract businesses seeking to expand or relocate within the Cambridge Science industries and their service professional firms.
No
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2021
2025
4
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