Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchThe site is comprised of an existing very successful business park accessed from Denny End Road, with a large central office building and a further office and café building to the eastern edge of the site that houses several small units.
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Planning History: Reference: S/0349/14/FL Type: Full Planning Location: Stirling House, Denny End Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9PB Description: Alterations to convert four escape turrets into offices, and erection of external spiral staircases to each turret. Decision: Approved Decision Date: 04/04/2014 Reference: S/3165/17/VC Type: Removal or Variation of Condition Location: Stirling House, Denny End Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9PB Description: Variation of conditions 5 (Landscape Implementation) and 13 (Scheme of Ecological Enhancement) of planning permission S/0551/14/FL Decision: Refused Decision Date: 27/10/2017 Reference: S/0551/14/FL Type: Full Planning (Small Major) Location: R.E & F Parisi Trading as Paragon Holdings, Stirling House, Denny End Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9PB Description: Proposed offices, café/sandwich bar and gymnasium Decision; Approved Decision Date: 02/04/2015
Developed land
Proposed erection of three storey office building approximately 6,000 sqm; two storey office and nursery building of approximately 575 sqm; two storey office building approx. 1,000 sqm and associated parking
The proposed development would provide important units for start-up businesses, which would complement existing successful Cambridge Innovation Park. The provision of small laboratory spaces for start up businesses will enable businesses to invest and expand over time. It will create more employment opportunities and growth on a site that is already developed for businesses class use. The proposed building will be constructed to a high standard, using sustainable building technology. It is in a sustainable location, close to Cambridge with good access to the road network including the A10.
Two storey office building approximately 6,000 sqm. Two storey office and nursery of approximately 575 sqm. Two storey office building of approximately 1,000 sqm. Associated parking.
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Access is proposed to be via the existing point on the southern boundary of Denny End Road.
The site benefits from being relatively flat.
The site is located within a Flood Zone 1. May be a substantial lack of drainage infrastructure, particularly with regards to surface water drainage. A flood risk assessment should be required as part of the proposal.
The site has access to key utilities.
Subject to the creation of the new parking area and realignment of the access road as a first phase of development, the office buildings could then be developed.
The development will form part of an existing employment area in Waterbeach New Town at the Cambridge Innovation Park. The site is in a vicinity of a growth area and designated employment site, north of Denny End Road and east of the A10.
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2020
2022
2
Land to the north of St Neots Road, Hardwick
4.6
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Derelict scrubland
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None
Greenfield
Proposed technology innovation centre with ancillary facilities including car parking, landscaping. 2025: Proposed for commercial or residential use. Evidence of proximity to C2C busway. Economic study submitted.
The introduction of an employment site on the western side of Cambridge, that would provide significant benefits and provide additional incubator space for small start up businesses. It would bring considerable employment opportunities to this area and support the Cambourne to Cambridge growth corridor within the Cambridge Arc. The site would be well related in terms of accessibility to the surrounding settlements. Potential for the site to connect with the route of the C2C Rapid Transit Route which includes cycle and pedestrian access provision. Outside the greenbelt.
Circa 8,000 square metres of employment floorspace.
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The site has recently obtained S/2311/18/FL approved on 31st January 2019 for access into the site from St Neots Road to the south. This submission should be viewed in conjunction with this approved application, which demonstrates good vehicular access to the site. A full transport assessment would be prepared as part of any planning application. The site benefits from very good access onto St Neots Road to the south and the A428 to the north.
The site is flat. It benefits from being very well enclosed in the surrounding area, with the A428 and structural planting associated with the A428 provided a good physical boundary to the north and St Neots Road to the south.
In terms of flood risk, the site is not within a Flood Zone. The site is within low risk from surface water flooding. The site is not within a designated wildlife site or site of ecological importance. The site is not located within close proximity to any heritage assets. Preliminary assessments will be carried out prior to the submission of any planning application.
The site has good potential to connect to the utilities network. A utilities survey shall be carried out to demonstrate this.
The site is a sterile parcel of land which is ready to be redeveloped to deliver a high quality technology innovation park that would bring significant benefits to the area.
Outside the green belt: On the western side of Cambridge; Adjacent to existing settlements and on the edge of a new major housing allocation; Along the route of the C2C busway. The land owners are committed to the early delivery of the Innovation Centre on the site.
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End of 2020
2022
2 years
The site currently comprises of a well enclosed paddock. The site would come forward in conjunction with the redundant agricultural yard to the west of the site, which is under the ownership of the same landowners and has also been submitted as part of the Call for Sites.
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There have been no historic planning applications on this site. The site adjacent to the west has been the subject of the following prior approval applications: S/2065/15/PB and S/3418/18/PA. A new farm access has also been approved under reference S/2890/17/FL to the west of the agricultural yard.
Greenfield
Proposed Erection of 12 dwellings on the Paddock area. This land would come forward in conjunction with the development of the redundant agricultural yard to the west, which has capacity for circa 16 dwellings. Therefore approximately 28 dwellings would be delivered in total.
The development could provide much needed housing within a sustainable location within a rural village in the district and represents a logical expansion to the village.
Up to 12 Residential Dwellings
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Access could be provided to the site via any development to the west at Fenny Lane farm (also submitted as part of this call for sites exercise under a separate submission) Access could come forward as part of development to the west and would be via Fenny Lane. Please refer to Illustrative Masterplan, prepared by Rachel Furze.
The site is flat.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1, Adjacent to the site, to the east is a drainage ditch, which is within a flood zone 3. This area is outside of the site edged red. It is also not within Meldreth Conservation Area which is approximately 0.20km from the site. No heritage assets will be affected by the proposals.
The site is in an appropriate location to have good access to key services within Meldreth. If any further information is required, the applicants are happy to provide details.
The site would be developed either as part of the development of the redundant agricultural yard to the west or as phase 2 of that development. The site is of a modest size and could be delivered quickly.
Please refer to the attached cover letter. The site benefits from being largely unconstrained in planning terms and is well enclosed from the open countryside to the north. Meldreth is an affluent settlement and the site is attractive to development partners.
No, the site is under the single ownership of Roger Hart Farms Ltd and they are fully committed to bringing the site forward for development.
No - this is the first time the land has been promoted.
2022-23
2024
1
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The site currently forms part of a former agricultural yard and redundant agricultural buildings. The south- east part of the site is used as private allotments, which would be re- located as part of the proposed development.
The site adjacent to the south of the agricultural yard has been the subject of the following prior approval applictions: S/2065/15/PB and S/3418/18/PA. A new farm access has also been approved under reference S/2890/17/FL to the wesr of the site.
The site consists of redundant agriculutral buildings and allotments.
Demolition of redundant agricultural buildings and erection of up to 16 market and affordable housing, to include the re- location of the allotments.
The development could provide much needed housing within a sustainable location within a rural village in the district. A housing need survey was undertaken in October 2017 and identified an additional 6 households in need of affordable housing, there is also a demand for private rented accommodation in the village.
Up to 16 residential units.
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There is an existing access into the site from Fenny Lane to the south, this would need to be widened as part of the proposals. Please refer to Site Access Plan, prepared by Ardent Consulting Engineers, which demonstrates suitable access and egress from the site. Please refer to site access plan and transport technical note, prepared by Ardent Consulting Engineers that accompanies this submission.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 and is not within Meldreth Conservation Area which is approximately 0.20km from the site. Full Ecological Surveys would be undertaken as part of any planning application.
The site benefits from good access to services and utilities. If any further information is required, the applicants are happy to provide details.
The site is of a modest size, which could be delivered quickly, without the need for substantial infrastructure to be provided.
Please refer to the attached cover letter. The site benefits from being unconstrained in planning terms. In addition the existing agricultural buildings represent a logical termination of the west side of the village. Meldreth is an affluent settlement and the site is very attractive to development partners.
No, the site is under the single ownership of Roger Hart Farms Ltd and they are fully committed to bringing the site forward for development.
No- this is the first time the land has been promoted.
2021
2022
6 months to 1 year
N/A
Land to the North of Kneesworth Road, to the west of West Way, Meldreth
1.62
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The site currently comprises of agricultural land.
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There is no site history on the site itself. In 2006 planning permission was approved on land immediately to the north- east of the application site for: Reference: S/2365/05/F Type: Full Planning Application Location: Whaddon Road (adj West Way) Meldreth Cambridgeshire Description: 24 Affordable Dwellings Decision: Approved Decision Date: 23-03-2006
Greenfield
Proposed Erection of circa 20 affordable/ key worker dwellings and re- provision of allotments. The landowner is promoting this site in conjunction with the proposed promotion of land at Fenny Lane Farm, Meldreth, which is also being promoted as part of the Call for Sites. If the land at Fenny Lane Farm was developed, this site would represent one option for the relocation of the allotments and the provision for affordable housing/key workers dwellings. This site would therefore only come forward if land at Fenny Lane Farm is also allocated.
The proposed site is a potential location for the re- provision of allotments if the land at Fenny Lane Farm was developed. The allotments are currently private, but the applicants have said that they would be happy to open them up for public use as part of their re- location. The site would also have the potential to provide much needed affordable and key workers housing to meet the demand and would only come forward in conjunction with the land at Fenny Lane Farm (reference site 1 and appended to this submission)
Up to 20 key worker dwellings/affordable housing and allotments.
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There is an existing field access into the site from Kneesworth Road, which is in a suitable location to provide access into the site. Adequate visibility splays could be provided at this location to meet highway standards. Access could come forward as part of development to the south of the site and would be via Kneesworth Road.
There are no significant changes in ground level on the site.
The site is located within flood zone 1, it is not within close proximity of any heritage assets. The site is fully deliverable in this regard.
The site benefits from good access to key services in Meldreth. If any further information is required, the applicants are happy to provide details.
The site area is at 1.62 hectares and benefits from being unconstrained. It could be developed without the need for significant new infrastructure.
Please refer to the attached cover letter. The site benefits from being unconstrained in planning terms. Meldreth is an affluent settlement and the site is very attractive to development partners. Within Meldreth are key services such as a train station, employment opportunities, Post Office, Primary School, elderly care home and recreational facilities.
No, the site is under the single ownership of Roger Hart Farms Ltd and they are fully committed to bringing the site forward for development.
No - this is the first time the land has been promoted.
2021
2022
1
N/A
Land to the west of Fenny Lane Farm, Meldreth
0.44
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The site currently forms part of an agricultural field in arable use.
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The strip of land forming the north west boundary obtained planning permission in 2017 under reference S/2890/17/FL for a new farm access to Fenny Lane. Full details and the plans that accompanied this access have been appended to this submission. The site adjacent to the east of the site that forms part of the agricultural yard has been the subject of the following prior approval applications: S/2065/15/PB and S/3418/18/PA. The most recent gave permission for the prior notification approval for four the conversion of the barns to four dwellings.
Greenfield
Market and Affordable Housing
The development could provide much needed housing within a sustainable location within a rural village in the district. Please refer to accompanying cover letter for further detail.
Up to 12 residential units
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Access to the site could be obtained from the new access road that obtained planning permission in 2017 (when implemented) or via the existing farm access to the east. The site also benefits from direct access onto Fenny Lane.
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The site is located within Flood Zone 1 and is not within Meldreth Conservation Area. Full ecological surveys would be undertaken as part of any planning application.
The site benefits from good access to key services from Fenny Lane. If any further information is required, the applicants are happy to provide details.
The site is of a modest size, which could be delivered quickly, without the need for substantial infrastructure to be provided.
Please refer to the attached cover letter. The site benefits from being unconstrained in planning terms. Meldreth is an affluent settlement and the site is very attractive to development partners.
No, the site is under the single ownership of Roger Hart Farms Ltd and they are fully committed to bringing the site forward for development.
No - this is the first time the land has been promoted.
2022-23
2023-24
6 months - 1 year
N/A
Land north and south of A428, Croxton
142 --- 2025: 95.73
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Agricultural
N/A
No Relevant history
Greenfield
This land, perhaps together with land located to the north which falls within Huntingdonshire District Council, is being promoted as a potential location for a Garden Village. The proposed use of the site as a Garden Village 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. This submission has been informed by discussions held with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. A letter of support from the Mayor is attached (Appendix A) 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 by the proposed Cambridge Area Metro (CAM). By way of background information, a report titled “Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro Strategic Outline Business Case” has now been published which sets out the vision for the Metro to link Cambridge with St Neots to the west, Alconbury to the north west, Waterbeach to the north, and Mildenhall and Haverhill to the east. In total a metro system of some 142 km is envisaged with multiple stops provided along the route. A map of the key corridors proposed to be served by the Metro is attached to this submission (Appendix B). This emerging plans show the Metro link to St Neots would also serve the existing settlement of Cambourne. It would however also provide the opportunity to create a new Garden Village between Cambourne and St Neots in the general location set out within this submission. The Metro would provide a high quality and high capacity public transport access between this site and Cambridge, the science parks and the wider transport network. A new Garden Village settlement for around 1,750 to 4,000 new homes, employment land and accompanying land uses supported by new and existing infrastructure could be provided in this general area. To illustrate the general location of where this development could be located two maps are provided. Map 1 illustrates the land owned by R H Topham and Sons Ltd and which could be available for development (land edged red is within South Cambridgeshire, land edged blue is within Huntingdonshire). Map 2 simply identifies those available land parcels which fall within South Cambridgeshire and which are therefore of relevance to this Call for Sites process. We would however wish to note that at this stage, the focus needs to be on the general area rather than specific land parcels given the conceptual nature of these proposals.
What is being promoted here is land suitable for the creation of a Garden Village. The land is being promoted following positive dialogue with the Combined Authority who consider that this land has potential to help deliver and then be served by the Cambridge Metro. The Mayor has described the Metro as “one of the most pioneering transport infrastructure projects seen in the UK”. It would offer transformational change to the local areas transport network and provide high quality, reliable and rapid sustainable transport connections throughout the region. This site not only provides the land upon which a new settlement could be created along the planned route of the Metro, thereby providing a highly sustainable location to meet the future development needs of the area, but by releasing value would contribute to the delivery and funding of the Metro. As well as the Metro, the area falls within the identified Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor. It is to be served by the improved A428 network (see improvement plan - Appendix C) and plans are being consulted upon to deliver the East West Rail which is to create a direct main line rail connection between Cambridge and Oxford. While the route of this rail connection is still to be determined, 5 potential options were presented in a recent consultation document, two of which, Routes B and E, would see a new station being created in the general vicinity of the A428 between St Neots and Cambourne. Significant transport improvements are already being delivered within this growth corridor and significant sustainable transport connections are also being actively pursued. These provide a unique opportunity to deliver a highly integrated, accessible and sustainable new community that would have substantial benefits for both existing and future residents.
The quantum and indeed the precise location space in square meters that can be accommodated: of growth is unknown at this time. A critical mass of development would be required to deliver the wide ranging benefits a proposal of this nature is capable of providing. We have estimated that an indicative quantum of development of 1,750 to 4,000 dwellings should be used as a general steer. The quantum of employment floor space needed would need to be informed by more detailed investigations, as would the quantum and mix of other supporting uses. The aspiration would clearly be to provide a wide range of supporting facilities to provide a settlement that has a degree of self-sufficiency, noting general garden community principles. 2025: It can accommodate up to 1500 units
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The land enjoys agricultural access points onto Toseland Road. New access points would be created to the existing A428 (which will become a local road) to enable a new settlement to access new east and west junctions of the improved road to provide access to Cambridge, St Neots and the wider highway network.
The site is yet to be the subject of detailed surveys but no physical constraints are known to exist. The land has been farmed for a significant period of time.
The site lies in flood zone 1 and is not therefore at risk from flooding. There are no known drainage or contamination constraints. There are no known heritage features on the land (although the site has not yet been the subject of any archaeological investigation). Land to the south of the A428 does contain heritage assets. A Registered Park and Garden known as Croxton Park is situated south of the A428 and beyond the site parameters. Part of Croxton Park is a deserted medieval village that has been designated as a Scheduled Monument. The impact of any development on the setting of these assets will need to be considered through the master planning process. Parts of the site north of the A428 that surround woodland are designated as High Spatial Priority areas by the Forestry Commission’s Woodland Priority Habitat Network. These areas abut deciduous woodland identified on Natural England’s Priority Habitat inventory. Parts of the site are situated within SSSI impact zones. The site is used for agriculture and categorised as grade 2 on the Agricultural Land Classification Map. The biodiversity value of the site has not yet been investigated but the land is managed farm land currently.
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There would be a requirement to provide utility connections. Future connections to these services have not yet been investigated but upgrades/new infrastructure would be required to serve a development of this scale.
Next 6-10 years or 10+ years. A development of this scale will need to be Local Plan led. 2025: the answer changed to 0-5 years
We consider that market interest in a Garden Village such as this would be strong given the local market conditions and the growth corridor status of the area.
No
N/A
2025
2035-40
10-15
The key "abnormal" cost will relate to the installation of infrastructure and specifically transport infrastructure. If the Cambridge Metro were to form part of the infrastructure to serve this development this project would be of regional significance and would be subject to separate funding. The development of sites such as this are in part being promoted to assist with this funding. The viability of the development will need to be the subject of further assessment in due course.
Agricultural
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Erection of up to 300 Residential Dwellings, provision of 1 hectare of land for Innovation Park (B1 use), with associated open space, woodland and landscaping
The development could provide much needed housing and employment growth, within a sustainable location. The site is within a key Rural Service Centre in the district that also benefits from being located outside of the Green Belt. Please refer to consultation document for further information.
Up to 300 residential dwellings and provision of approximately 1 hectare of land for B1 employment space. The exact quantum of employment space will be subject to further consideration. However, using the Employment Densities Guide (2010), prepared by Drivers Jonas Deloitte, it is estimated that the proposed development will create approximately 2,500 square metres of floor space.
Site access will be provided to the south of the site onto Balsham Road. The site has a long stretch along Balsham Road, which has good visibility in both directions. Please refer to Illustrative Masterplan that accompanies this submission.
The land slopes up northwards with Balsham Road set in the valley. The slope is not significant and will not impact upon deliverability of the site. Please refer to Topographical Features Plan.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 and is not at risk from flooding. The site is within arable use and is of low value in ecological terms. This submission is informed by a Landscape Visual Assessment. Further reports can be prepared if required in order to demonstrate deliverability.
The site is in an appropriate location to have good access to key services and Utilities within Linton. If any further information is required, the applicants are happy to provide details.
Countryside Properties are committed to the early delivery of the site, which can be delivered without the need for any significant infrastructure requirements.
The site is very attractive in development terms. Linton is an affluent settlement and Countryside Properties are fully committed to the early delivery of the site.
No
N/A
2022
2025
3
N/A
Land to the north of Main Street, Shudy Camps, CB21
1
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Agricultural
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
It is considered that the site could accommodate a landscape design-led residential development of up to 25 residential units. This would include 40% affordable housing, landscaping, vehicular and pedestrian access, formal and informal open space and the opportunity to deliver formal children's play space.
-The opportunity to deliver a substantial amount of affordable housing to help meet the needs of Shudy Camps and the wider District; - Enhancing biodiversity levels across the site. The site is currently agricultural land and can be considered to be of low ecological value. - The opportunity to deliver formal children's play space which would be accessible to new and existing residents of the village. There are currently no facilities of this nature available within the village or within walking distance; - In accordance with paragraph 68 of the NPPF, an opportunity to contribute to the Councils' requirement to accommodate at least 10% of their housing requirement on sites no larger than 1 hectare. - The site is located approximately 100m from bus stops, providing services to Haverhill and Audley End, encouraging new residents to use sustainable modes of transport to access services, facilities and existing transport infrastructure.
Up to 25 residential units. This is based on applying an average density of 30 dwellings per hectare which would be appropriate to the site's location and would allow for landscaping, necessary open space and the potential to deliver formal children's play space.
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The site does not have an existing vehicular access, however it is considered that an access could be provided off Main Street. A public right of way is located within the western corner of the site, running in a north easterly direction, and would be retained as part of any proposals.
The site slopes upwards towards the north, however it is considered that this would not be a significant constraint on development.
Existing infrastructure connections that currently serve the village can be readily extended.
The site is within single ownership and is being promoted by the landowner who has indicated that the site is available.
The landowner is also supported by residential agency, as part of their professional team, who are well embedded in the local market and have indicated that the site is attractive.
No
No
2025
2027
2
N/A
Land to the south west of Fishers Lane, Orwell
13
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Agricultural
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
It is considered that the site could accommodate a landscape design-led residential development of up to 250 residential units. This would include 40% affordable housing, landscaping, vehicular and pedestrian access and formal and informal open space. The open space could be configured in a manner to provide an extension to the Local Green Space which lies adjacent to the eastern boundary.
- The opportunity to deliver a substantial amount of affordable housing to help meet the needs of Orwell and the wider District; - Locating residential development within a sustainable location, in close proximity to the village store, post office, pub, primary school, employment opportunities and bus stops offering services to Cambridge, encouraging residents to walk and cycle, rather than travel by private car, to these facilities. The site is also located approximately 3.5km from Shepreth station, which is within cycling distance, encouraging residents to travel via sustainable modes using existing infrastructure; - The opportunity to deliver a substantial amount of open space that would be available to new and existing residents. The open space could be configured in a manner to provide an extension of the Local Green Space which lies adjacent to the site's eastern boundary. - Supporting Orwell’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.
Up to 250 residential units. This is based on applying an average density of 30 dwellings per hectare which would be appropriate to the site's location and would allow for substantial landscaping and open space.
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There is currently an informal vehicular access off Fishers Lane. It is considered that formal vehicular access/accesses could be achieved off Fishers Lane.
An area of Flood Zone 3 runs adjacent to the southern boundary of the site, with a small portion of this lying within the site boundary. It is considered that this would not be a constraint on development and could be incorporated into landscaping and open space provision.
Existing infrastructure connections that currently serve the village can be readily extended.
The site is within single ownership and is being promoted by the landowner who has indicated that the site is available.
The site is located on the edge of Orwell, a village which is considered to be attractive for future development, within close proximity to the range of existing services and facilities available. The landowner is also supported by residential agency, as part of their professional team, who are well embedded in the local market and have indicated that the site is attractive.
No
N/A
2020
2025
5
N/A
