Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchLAND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WILLINGHAM ROAD, OVER, CAMBRIDGE
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Agriculture Land/ Livestock Grazing
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RC/0140/59 - Erection of a bungalow - approved 3rd July 1959.
Greenfield
Residential development
The site is within walking distance of the village centre of Over, so will support the vitality of the village and local businesses.
Residential development of up to 43 units with associated open space and landscaping. This is based on a density of 30dph and adequate provision of open space. 2025 update: Residential development of up to 38 units.
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Vehicular access is already achieved off Willingham Road, although it will need to be upgraded to an adoptable standard.
Land stability is unknown and geological investigations are yet to be undertaken.
The land is within a waste water treatment works safeguarding area. The site is in Flood Zone 1 and thus is at a low risk of flooding. There is no known contamination on-site. 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. Any future planning application 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.
The site has access to key utilities
The site has a mains water supply and other services can be connected from the public highway.
The landowner is keen to develop the site and has received enquiries.
The site adjoins the built environment of the village of Over and thus is in close proximity to key services and facilities e.g. Over County Primary School. Over also has relatively low land values in comparison to other areas of the District. All identified constraints are considered to be minor and/or easily overcome.
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