Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020

Derelict field

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Mostly greenfield and part brownfield

Residential development circa 28 homes

Market and affordable housing , Older persons housing , Custom or self build housing

Public open space

Much needed market and affordable homes and a new footpath along Chestnut Lane would benefit residents of the new and existing dwellings, as well as Hill View Farm shop.

Approximately 28 two storey residential dwellings including 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms as well as single storey bungalows. 40% affordable housing. 0.1 hectares of the site contains non-coniferous trees. This is highlighted in the attached OS map. After excluding this area, approximately 0.95 hectares remains that could provide 28 dwellings using a density of 30 dwellings per hectare.

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Yes (Please give details)

Existing vehicle access from Chestnut Lane at the north west site corner. It is possible to create new vehicular access along Chestnut Lane situated away from existing dwellings which are located immediately beyond the north west site boundary.

No

Site has level topography suitable for residential development.

Yes (Please give details)

Approximately 0.1 hectares of the site contains non-coniferous trees which is depicted on the OS map (see the area adjoining the south west site boundary). The site contains non-coniferous trees covering an area of 0.1 hectares. These trees could be retained and enhanced as a green space in the proposed scheme.

Site adjoins the built up area boundary and all utilities are available to connect into. Our research shows there does not appear to be any key utilities which cross the site.

Available now

The site is vacant and available and the landowners are willing to develop the site.

Site is being marketed

The site is situated as part of Kneesworth and less than 5 and 10 minutes drive from Royston and Meldreth train stations respectively. Bus stops on Chestnut Lane and Orchard Close are less than 5 and 10 minute walks from the site. These excellent links to public transport mean that the site is highly sustainable.

No

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Assuming the site secures an allocation in the emerging Greater Cambridge Local Plan following adoption in 2023 - an application could be progressed immediately and strat to deliver by 2024/25.

2025/26

1

No

No known constraints to development

Yes