Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchLand to the west of Cambridge Road, Melbourn
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Agricultural
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Outline planning permission for the erection of up to 160 residential dwellings, including affordable housing provision, public open space and associated access, infrastructure and landscaping. All matters reserved except for access (Reference: S/2141/17/OL) Refused on prematurity and ecology grounds. Prematurity has been overcome following adoption of the Local Plan in October 2018. Further information has been provided to fully address ecology reason for refusal. Decision Appealed (Reference: APP/W0530/W/18/3209856)
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Residential development, including affordable housing provision, public open space and associated access, infrastructure and landscaping. 2025: Proposing up to 300 residential units across Phases 1 (120-160 units) and 2 (140 units), including affordable housing, public open space, infrastructure, and landscaping.
It is considered that the development proposals could deliver numerous tangible social, economic and environmental benefits to the local area, including: ● Delivery of affordable housing, including an element of build to rent. This would allow people to up scale and downsize subject to their needs over time whilst also meeting affordable housing need within the District; ● Locating residential development adjacent to one of the village’s largest employment sites, Melbourn Science Park. Melbourn Science Park has recently been granted permission for a substantial extension and provides a unique employment source which is of great importance to Melbourn and the surrounding area. The development would provide people with the opportunity of living and working in the same village and encourage sustainable modes of transport; ● The delivery of a 2km landscaped walking route which is easily accessible to current and future residents and employees of the village and creates a looped route at the eastern end of Melbourn. It will create a new recreation asset for the village and provide a walking opportunity for those that may have otherwise considered the need to travel to SSSIs for that activity, therefore protecting nearby SSSI’s from increased recreational pressure; and ● The delivery of a pedestrian route from the West of the site along ‘the Drift’ which links to Moat Lane. This will provide new residents with enhanced pedestrian connectivity to the adjacent Science Park and the Melbourn High Street, encouraging the use of sustainable modes of transport; and ● Supporting Melbourn’s economy, including local shops and services. The Economic Benefits Statement submitted with the outline application, found that there would also be a significant and positive impact upon Melbourn's economy with residents of the new development supporting existing local shops and services within the village. This benefit is recognised in the Delegation Report at page 30. As a result of the proposed development, approximately £248,000 per annum is expected to be spent at local shops and services, potentially supporting an additional three jobs.
Up to 300 residential units. This is based on applying an average density of 30 residential units per hectare, allowing for landscaping and open space.
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Two new vehicular and pedestrian accesses to the Site are proposed from Cambridge Road. In addition, a pedestrian way is proposed from the western corner of the Site to Moat Lane. All highways works required outside of the Planning Application site boundary will be located on adopted highways land. The Site will therefore be easily and safely accessible to both cars and non-car travel modes.
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An assessment for the provision of on-site utilities has been undertaken, focusing on gas, electricity, water and telecommunications provision. Through consultation with providers and assessing the existing infrastructure in the area, the report concluded that there is sufficient capacity within local networks and that suitable arrangements can be made to connect the Site to the necessary utilities.
The site is under option by Countryside Properties which allows for the development of the site immediately following the grant of a planning consent
The site is under option with a developer who intends to build following consent.
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2020
2026
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Land to the west of Cambridge Road, Melbourn
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Agricultural
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Outline planning permission for the erection of up to 160 residential dwellings, including affordable housing provision, public open space and associated access, infrastructure and landscaping. All matters reserved except for access (Reference: S/2141/17/OL) Refused on prematurity and ecology grounds. Prematurity has been overcome following adoption of the Local Plan in October 2018. Further information has been provided to fully address ecology reason for refusal. Decision Appealed (Reference: APP/W0530/W/18/3209856)
Greenfield
Residential development, including affordable housing provision, public open space and associated access, infrastructure and landscaping.
It is considered that the development proposals could deliver numerous tangible social, economic and environmental benefits to the local area, including: ● Delivery of affordable housing, including an element of build to rent. This would allow people to up scale and downsize subject to their needs over time whilst also meeting affordable housing need within the District; ● Locating residential development adjacent to one of the village’s largest employment sites, Melbourn Science Park. Melbourn Science Park has recently been granted permission for a substantial extension and provides a unique employment source which is of great importance to Melbourn and the surrounding area. The development would provide people with the opportunity of living and working in the same village and encourage sustainable modes of transport; ● The delivery of a 2km landscaped walking route which is easily accessible to current and future residents and employees of the village and creates a looped route at the eastern end of Melbourn. It will create a new recreation asset for the village and provide a walking opportunity for those that may have otherwise considered the need to travel to SSSIs for that activity, therefore protecting nearby SSSI’s from increased recreational pressure; ● The delivery of a pedestrian route from the West of the site along ‘the Drift’ which links to Moat Lane. This will provide new residents with enhanced pedestrian connectivity to the adjacent Science Park and the Melbourn High Street, encouraging the use of sustainable modes of transport; and ● Supporting Melbourn’s economy, including local shops and services. The Economic Benefits Statement submitted with the outline application, found that there would also be a significant and positive impact upon Melbourn's economy with residents of the new development supporting existing local shops and services within the village. This benefit is recognised in the Delegation Report at page 30. As a result of the proposed development, approximately £248,000 per annum is expected to be spent at local shops and services, potentially supporting an additional three jobs.
160 residential units. This is based on applying an average density of 30 dwellings per hectare, allowing for landscaping and open space.
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Two new vehicular and pedestrian accesses to the Site are proposed from Cambridge Road. In addition, a pedestrian way is proposed from the western corner of the Site to Moat Lane. All highways works required outside of the Planning Application site boundary will be located on adopted highways land. The Site will therefore be easily and safely accessible to both cars and non-car travel modes.
An assessment for the provision of on-site utilities has been undertaken, focusing on gas, electricity, water and telecommunications provision. Through consultation with providers and assessing the existing infrastructure in the area, the report concluded that there is sufficient capacity within local networks and that suitable arrangements can be made to connect the Site to the necessary utilities.
The site is under option by Countryside Properties which allows for the development of the site immediately following the grant of a planning consent.
The site is under option with a developer who intends to build following consent.
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2020
2023
3
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Land to the west of the M11, north of Madingley Road and Cambridge Road and south of the A428, including land to the north of the A428, Madingley
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Predominantly agricultural fields
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Greenfield
An opportunity exists to deliver a mixed-use development of a strategic scale, including a mix of uses across employment, residential, education, transport, etc. Trinity College wishes to engage with the Council and stakeholders to determine how the site could best support Cambridge and the significant investment in transport infrastructure.
The site provides an opportunity to deliver a strategic scale mixed use development within close proximity to Cambridge that supports its future growth and assists in achieving best value out of the significant investment in transport infrastructure in the area. A development of this nature and scale will inherently deliver numerous benefits to Cambridge and the surrounding area.
Strategic scale.
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There are currently several existing formal and informal accesses to the site of Madingley Road and Cambridge Road. These could be upgraded or new accesses delivered.
There is one Grade II Listed Building, Moor Barns Farmhouse, located within the south of the site. It is not considered that this represents a significant constraint to development of the site in whole or part.
It is considered that any existing connections which serve the area could be extended to serve the site. Given the potential scale of the proposals some further provision or capacity may have to be created for some key utilities and this would be determined through further investigations.
No existing uses that would prevent development from coming forward.
This submission followed input from residential and commercial agency who know of market interest in the site.
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2027
2041
14
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Agricultural fields
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Greenfield
It is considered that the site could accommodate a landscape design-led residential development of up to 90 residential units. This would include 40% affordable housing, landscaping, vehicular and pedestrian access and formal and informal open space.
● The opportunity to deliver a substantial amount of affordable housing to help meet the needs of Gamlingay and the wider District; ● Locating residential development within one of the District’s largest and most sustainable villages. The site is located approximately 500m from the village centre and is well placed for future residents to be able to walk and cycle, rather than travel by private car, to these facilities; ● A landowner who wishes to work with the community to help shape a proposal which meets the needs of and can provide wider benefits to the village; ● Supporting Gamlingay’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 90 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 and necessary open space.
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There is currently no formal vehicular access to the site. However, it is considered that a vehicular access could be achieved via Mill Street.
Existing infrastructure connections that currently serve the village can be readily extended. Power lines run across the site from the south western corner in a north easterly direction, as shown on the site location, however are not considered to be a constraint on development.
The site is within the ownership of Trinity College and promoted by them for development.
Trinity College is supported by a professional team, including residential agency, who are well embedded in the local market and consider that the site is attractive.
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2025
2028
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Agricultural fields
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Greenfield
It is considered that the site could accommodate a landscape design-led residential development of up to 30 residential units. This would include 40% affordable housing, landscaping, vehicular and pedestrian access and formal and informal open space.
● The opportunity to deliver a substantial amount of affordable housing to help meet the needs of Gamlingay and the wider District; ● 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; ● Locating residential development within one of the District’s largest and most sustainable villages. The site is located approximately 500m from the village centre and is well placed for future residents to be able to walk and cycle, rather than travel by private car, to these facilities; ● A landowner who wishes to work the community to help shape a proposal which meets the needs of and can provide wider benefits to the village; ● Supporting Gamlingay’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 proposals also seek to deliver a substantial landscape/ecology buffer along the southern boundary on land that is within the ownership of the landowner.
Up to 30 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 and necessary open space.
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There is currently an informal vehicular access off West Road into the site. It is considered that this would have to be upgraded or a new access provided off West Road.
Existing infrastructure connections that currently serve the village can be readily extended.
The site is within the ownership of Trinity College and promoted by them for development.
Trinity College is supported by a professional team, including residential agency, who are well embedded in the local market and consider that the site is attractive.
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2023
2025
2
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Land south of Hattons Road, east of Home Farm Drive and north of School Lane, Longstanton CB24
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Agricultural fields
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Greenfield
It is considered that the site could accommodate a landscape design-led residential development of 120 residential units. This would include 40% affordable housing, landscaping, vehicular and pedestrian access and formal and informal open space. Approximately 5.9 ha of the site would be open space.
● The opportunity to deliver a substantial amount of affordable housing to help meet the needs of Longstanton and the wider District, including the potential to possibly deliver an element of custom and self-build; ● Locating residential development located in a sustainable location, within close proximity to existing and proposed services, facilities, infrastructure and employment opportunities. The site is located approximately 150m from the village High Street, located adjacent to allocations for employment development and an extension to the recreation ground and is well within cycling distance of the Longstanton Park and Ride. The site is therefore well placed for future residents to be able to walk and cycle, rather than travel by private car, to various facilities; ● 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; ● Delivery of a substantial amount of open space which would be accessible to new and existing residents and would provide connectivity with the allocated recreation ground extension; ● Supporting Longstanton’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. ● A footpath link can also be created to the south to the existing footway on School Lane and the Citi5/5A/5C bus stop around 100m from the south eastern boundary of the site. This would provide the potential new residents with safe pedestrian access from within the site and encourage the uptake of active travel and public transport.
Up to 120 residential units. This is based on applying an average density which would be appropriate to the site's location and would allow for substantial landscaping and open space (approx. 5.9 ha).
As shown on the concept masterplan, a significant buffer can be delivered along Longstanton Brook as the eastern half of the site is proposed as open space.
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There is currently no formal vehicular access to the site. It is considered that an access could be achieved off Hatton's Road.
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The eastern half of the site lies within Flood Zones 2 and 3. It is considered that this can be overcome by locating development within the western half of the site which is located within Flood Zone 1. The eastern half of the site could be used as open space and landscaping.
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Existing infrastructure connections that currently serve the village can be readily extended.
The site is within the ownership of Peterhouse and promoted by them for development.
Peterhouse is supported by a professional team, including residential agency, who are well embedded in the local market and consider that the site is attractive.
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2026
2030
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Land between A428 and St Neots Road, Hardwick
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Derelict scrubland
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S/2409/16/OL - 3 No. rental B1 & B8 use class units, with associated onsite car parking provision;
Greenfield
Proposed technology innovation centre with ancillary facilities including car parking and landscaping. 2025: Suitable for commercial or residential use. Evidence of proximity to C2C busway. Economic study submitted.
Outside the Greenbelt. The introduction of an employment site on the western side of Cambridge. 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 busway which includes cycle and pedestrian access provision.
2000 sq metres of employment floorspace
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There is enough scope along the southern boundary of the site to accommodate a suitable vehicular access point into the site and the site benefits from good visibility along St Neots Road. Pedestrian and cycle links can be made at points which are convenient for local residents.
The site is relatively flat
In terms of flood risk, the site is not within a Flood Zone. The site is not within a designated wildlife site or site of ecological importance. The historic use of the site for the storage of construction material and equipment is unlikely to have caused any significant contamination. The site is not located within close proximity to any heritage assets. Surface water flood mitigation measures will be included for any development. Preliminary assessments will be carried out prior to the submission of any planning application.
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The site is located adjacent to existing dwellings and a petrol filling station. Good access is available to existing Utilities. 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 delivery 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. Paragon Land and Estates are committed to the early development of the site and have the funding available to develop the site.
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End of 2020
2022
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Land at Beach Road, Cottenham (Phase A)
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70 units (Phase A).
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Land at Beach Road, Cottenham (Phase A and B)
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70 Units Phase A 100 Units Phase B TOTAL - 170 Units
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Agree - The proposed Local Plan period up to 2040 is considered appropriate and to accord with the requirements set out within the NPPF for local authorities to identify a sufficient supply and mix of sites between years 1-15 of the plan (paragraph 67).
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