Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchThe site comprises agricultural land.
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Reference: SC/0340/72/O Description: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Refused 05-07-1972 Reference: SC/0339/71/O Description: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Refused 02-08-1971 Reference: SC/0033/69/O Description: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Refused 10-03-1969
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Residential development of circa 17 dwellings and associated infrastructure. The design and layout of the development would respect the surrounding character of the area with regards to appearance and scale.
The development would offer a number of affordable housing units and market housing units which would contribute towards meeting local housing local needs. The development would also bring new residents into the village which will help to support the vitality of local infrastructure, including public transport, schools etc. This will ensure the ongoing sustainability of the village. The development presents the opportunity to create new public open space in the village in the form of a village green, alongside an opportunity to enhance the ecological value of the site. Through pre-application discussions it is now also proposed that a village shop is included in the development proposals. This will provide a much needed service for the village and will aid in the future sustainability of the Guilden Morden.
17 dwellings. This number has been settled on following pre-application discussions with South Cambridgeshire District Council in relation to this site. 17 dwellings will ensure that the rural context of Guilden Morden is respected and will allow for a large area of open space on the site offered as a village green.
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There is not an existing access which connects to the public highway. It is anticipated that access to the site will be achievable off the High Street.
Detailed topographical work will be undertaken at application stage. However, the site is flat with no significant level changes, and therefore it is not anticipated that levels will cause problems for this site.
The site is located within Flood Risk Zone 1 which has a 1 in 1,000 annual probability of river flooding. This is the lowest risk flood zone. There are no known contamination risks on the site. There are no local wildlife or historical designations on the site and there are no listed buildings on the site. 3no. grade 2 listed buildings are located to the north of the site (i.e. 32 Church Street) but it is considered that development on this site will not adversely affect these buildings. An appropriate heritage assessment would be undertaken at any future planning application stage. The site is not located within the Green Belt.
The site is adjacent to a residential area which is served by a a full range of utilities. As such, it is anticipated that the development will be able to connect to the necessary infrastructure. A utilities assessment would be carried out at application stage to confirm this. There are no known pipelines or pylons that affect the site.
The site has been put forward for development by the landowner. The landowner has already undertaken pre-application discussions in relation to the site with the Council which explicitly shows an interest in developing the site and its immediate availability.
The site is located in a sustainable location in a desirable area of South Cambridgeshire outside of the designated Green Belt. The site is being promoted by a land promoter who purchased the site due to its development potential.
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Land at Town Farm and land to the south-west of Town Farm, Guilden Morden
41.898 Update 2026: 4.07
The northern half of the site comprises agricultural buildings. The southern half of the site comprises agricultural land.
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Application ref: S/0191/98/F Description: Change of Use to Riding School Approved 25th June 1998 Application ref: S/1175/01/F Description: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Commercial Use (Classes B1 and B8) Refused 10th August 2001 Application ref: S/2145/11 Description: Prior Notification for the Erection of General Purpose Agricultural Store Approved 1th November 2011 Application ref: :S/3075/17/PN Description: Prior Agricultural Notification – Erection of Agricultural building Approved 6th October 2017
A mixture of greenfield and agricultural buildings.
Residential development of up to 30 dwellings and associated infrastructure on the developable area of the site (4.308ha) which has been annotated in hatching on the site location plan. The design and layout of the development would respect the surrounding character of the area with regards to appearance and scale. Update 2026: 5-10 dwellings
The development would offer a number of affordable housing units and market housing units which would contribute towards meeting local housing local needs. The development would also bring new residents into the village which will help to support the vitality of local infrastructure, including shops, public transport, schools etc. This will ensure the ongoing sustainability of the village. The development presents the opportunity to create new public open space, alongside an opportunity to enhance the ecological value of the site
Up to 30 dwellings. This number has been settled on following consideration of the site access and the scale of development that this can handle. As such, the developable area of the site has been marked with red hatching on the site location plan covering 4.308ha. The remainder of the site in the ownership of the landowner is also included. Update 2026: 5-10 dwellings
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Access to the site currently exists via Town Farm Close. Improvements will be required to this access to enable it to serve residential development.
Detailed topographical work will be undertaken at application stage. However, the site is flat with no significant level changes, and therefore it is not anticipated that levels will cause problems for this site.
The majority of the site is located within Flood Risk Zone 1 which has a 1 in 1,000 annual probability of river flooding. This is the lowest risk flood zone. A drain runs along the Western boundary of the site. There are no known contamination risks to the site. There are no historic designations on site. Grade II listed Swan House is located to the north of the site. The site is not located within the Green Belt. A few public rights of way run through or adjacent to the site.
The site is adjacent to a residential area which is served by a a full range of utilities. As such, it is anticipated that the development will be able to connect to the necessary infrastructure. A utilities assessment would be carried out at application stage to confirm this. There are no known pipelines or pylons that affect the site.
The site has been put forward for development by the landowner.
The site is located in a sustainable location in a desirable area of South Cambridgeshire outside of the designated Green Belt. The site is being promoted by a land promoter who purchased the site due to its development potential.
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