Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchLand between Great Abington and north of Great Chesterford
184
Agricultural Land
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
See supporting Statement - Residential development 1,000 dwellings - market and affordable
See supporting statement - affordable housing, public transport improvements, cycle improvements, open space, habitat enhancement
1000
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Upgraded vehicular access from the A11 to serve the site.
See supporting statement and Landscape Visual Impact Assessment
Agricultural so offers limited habitats for protected species. Ecological assessment is required. Greenfield land, it is unlikely to be contaminated. Majority of the site within Flood Zone 1. The application will need to be subject to a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment and surface water drainage strategy. This proposal will not have an impact on the setting of listed buildings/character/conservation areas. Any development is subject to an appropriate archaeological survey.
Pressure on utilities caused by development will need to be reinforced and upgraded in a coordinated manner.
The site is linked to the deliver of the North Uttlesford Garden Community.
No
N/A
2025
2035
10
Land to the north west of Ely Road, Milton- nearest postcode is CB24 6AE
6.07
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Agriculture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Commercial development - roadside services and offices
As expanded upon in the supporting statement the development of this land will provide funds to allow the expansion and refurbishment of the College of West Anglia's facilities at Milton and help to offset significant shortfalls in funding.
20,000m2
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Vehicle access could be taken from the existing access from Ely Road, which will need to be altered if a petrol station is to form a part of the development.
See attached flood plan and supporting statement. FZ1 Lowest risk of flooding. Flood risk and drainage strategy will accompany an application for the development of the site due to the scale of the development. The Heritage factors are spatially separated from proposed development site.
Connections can be made to existing services; (including electricity, sewerage, gas, water and telecommunication). No constraints to site.
Single landowner, committed to promoting development of the site.
Site is attracting interest from promoters who are interested in delivering development in this location. Represents a sustainable location.
No
2021
2024
3
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The site is occupied by a range of brick and slate agricultual buildings in excess of 1000m2. The site is also occupied by a group of modern agricultual buildings. The remainder of the site is used for grazing associated with the livestock activities being undertaken from this site.
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Mixture of previously developed land and greenfield
Mixed development comprising B1 uses within the complex of fam buildings. Remainder of site - residential development (both market and affordable) and potential extension to existing primary school
The site will provide benefits to the local area in the form of a potential extension to the primary school, affordable housing, Locally Equipped Area of Play, re-use of buildings to provide office and research and development accommodation.
65 dwellings, circa 1000m2 of B1 uses
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The access to the site will need to be improved to facilitate development. The main access to the farmland and offices is separate from the private access serving Trinity Farmhouse.
Recent changes to the flood risk map for Swavesey have confirmed that the site being put forward is entirely within Flood Zone 1. There is no evidence that the site is at risk from surface water drainage, contamination, heritage or bio-diversity issues.
From initial research undertaken it would appear that the site can be served utilising existing infrastructure
The existing farm business will need to be relocated to other land holdings under the control of the landowner and to ensure that the entirety of the site can be developed in a coordinated manner.
The site is located within an attractive location within easy walking and cycling distance of local services and facilities, including local schools and the guided bus way.
No
No
2022
2024
2
N/A
Land to the east of Ely Road, Milton- nearest postcode is CB24 6DD
12.07
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Equestrian and agricultural use.
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development - Market and affordable housing - 170 dwellings
As expanded upon in the supporting statement the development of this land will provide funds to allow the expansion and refurbishment of the College of West Anglia's facilities at Milton and help to offset significant shortfalls in funding.
100
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Indicated on site map.
See attached flood plan. Any relevant heritage factors are spatially separated from the proposed site.
Connections can be made to existing services.
No constraints. Single landowner.
Significant community benefits.
No
N/A
2021
2024
3
N/A
Land to the east of Wilson's Lane - nearest postcode CB24 3DA
23
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Agriculture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Proposed residential development circa 400 dwellings, public open space, potential site for community facility.
Affordable housing, public open space, land for potential community facilities, new public footpath linkages
400
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It is proposed that vehicular access could be taken from the access to Northstowe, with and additional pedestrian link via Wilson's Road.
The site is relatively flat with no significant changes in level.
Connections can be made to existing infrastructure.
Dependent on the timely delivery of the access to the Northstowe development
No - subject to access being achieved from the proposed access to the Northstowe development
N/A
2024
2030
6
N/A
Land to the south west of St Michaels, Longstanton
5.3
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Agriculture
N/A
Greenfield
Residential - Market and affordable. Potential use of barn for community or office use.
Affordable housing, public open space, potential community facilities, new public footpath linkages
98 dwellings
It is proposed that access will be taken from St Michael's, albeit Longstanton Road provides viable alternative
Site is relatively flat with no significant changes in level.
Main impact is associated with the site adjoining the Longstanton Conservation Area. Particular care will need to be taken in both the design and layout of development. Any application for the development of the site will need to be accompanied by an archaeological assessment.
Connections can be made to existing infrastructure. There is no constraints from infrastructure to the proposed site.
Site is in a single ownership and there are no significant constraints associated with development
Wide-ranging benefits for the Social, Economic and Environmental factors of the area.
No
N/A
2023
2025
2
N/A
Land at Maarnford Farm, Hunts Road, Duxford CB22 4RE
1.54
Agricultural land
Not applicable
Not Applicable
Greenfield Land
Erection of approximately 60 dwellings to include access, public open space and landscaping
The benefits of the proposed development are wide-ranging and will promote the social, economic and environmental objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. The site is located adjacent to existing services and facilities and will seek to promote the delivery of housing and continued economic growth in the region.
The estimate of 60 dwellings has been derived from a master planning approach which incorporates a landscape edge and open space. 2025: minimum number of units 40 and maximum number of units 50
The illustrative masterplan allows for the existing telecommunications mast
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See Appendix B - access can be achieved from Hunts Road
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Telecommunications mast
The site is within the ownership of the promoter
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None known
Not applicable
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No answer given
Not applicable
Land to the south of the A14 Services, Swavesey CB23 4AA
17.35
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Currently used as a compound for the A14 improvement works
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Previously developed
Mixed use development comprising commercial and industrial uses (B1 and B8 uses)
Economic Objectives In terms of the economic objectives the proposal will unquestionably give rise to significant employment during the construction and operational phases of the development. Future occupiers of the scheme are likely to use local services and facilities within the new development and adjacent service area making a positive contribution to vitality and viability. In addition, the commercial and business provided on the site will bring long term economic opportunities. The benefits of this development will also spread off site in terms of servicing of the businesses and meeting the Combined Authority’s vision of doubling economic output over 25 years. If job growth and economic development do not occur – then many of the other aims of the Greater Cambridge Plan will not be realised. Social Objectives The social objectives of this scheme are the provision of businesses which will widen the employment bases and not be solely focussed on high-tech industries. This is of importance with the redevelopment of existing industrial sites within Cambridge for high-tech and research uses and the proposals to redevelop Marshalls Airport. Environmental Objectives The environmental objectives include the sustainability credentials of the site in terms of the redevelopment of previously developed land. The development of this site will need to be landscape led which will allow significant new habitats to be created and biodiversity enhancements. This will not only help to mitigate the visual impacts of the development but also enhance an agricultural landscape devoid of natural features. The creation of new habitats will be an important factor in offsetting the harm which the development will have to the character and openness of the area. This development will also allow the buildings to be designed to incorporate energy efficiency measures, including the use of solar panels and photovoltaic cells on the buildings. The parking areas will also be designed to allow for the introduction of electrical charging points.
87,000m2
There are no physical or environmental or other limitations which would constrain the development of this site. Further detail is provided regarding the use of the site and details as to how the landscape impacts could be mitigated. Previously developed land This area of land should be considered as previously developed (brownfield land) and the Council should give weight to this fact in assessing the suitability of this site for development. The site also immediately adjoins an existing service area, with a business park located on the northern side of the A14. Landscape Impact The landscape impact of the proposed development has been considered, although it is acknowledged that a Landscape Visual Impact Assessment will need to be produced to demonstrate how the impacts of development can be appropriately addressed. The principal objective is that this scheme must be landscape led and it is clear that a considerable amount of the site will need to be allocated for landscaping and bio-diversity enhancements. This is of particular note due to the open nature and topography of the site which will require blocks of planting to break up development and create views into and out of the site
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Access It is envisaged that main point of vehicular access to the site would be via the existing access from Boxworth Road which has been designed for use by HGV’s. This in turn connects to the A14. An allocation of this magnitude could support enhancements to public transport, and a potential option is to provide shuttle bus from the site to link to the Guided Bus Route to the north of Swavesey assisting in providing a viable alternative to the private car to access this site. It is clear that further work will be required in conjunction with Cambridgeshire County Council and other bodies to agree measures to address the strategic transport impacts of this site.
Topography The site is generally level and open and landscaping will need to be used to mitigate the adverse impacts of development. The master planning of the site will need particular care to ensure that the constraints and opportunities associated with the site are taken into account. However, it is clear from initial work undertaken that the topography of the site is not an impediment to development.
Bio-diversity The site comprises previously developed land, and whilst it could be considered to be brownfield land, the development/infrastructure of the site is new and any bio-diversity interest at the site is likely to have been lost/reduced. However, the development of this site will allow for significant biodiversity enhancements to be achieved and new habitats created within and on the periphery of the site. Contaminated Land The site comprises previously developed land, although given that it has been developed recently, contamination at the site is unlikely to be an issue. Activities at the site are well managed and monitored and any spillages or environmental events would have been managed and mitigated. However, it is recognised that the site will need to be subject to an appropriate contamination assessment. Flood Risk and Drainage The entirety of the site is within Flood Zone 1. This allocation will need to be subject to a flood risk assessment and surface water drainage strategy to confirm that this site and the adjacent sites can be drained in a sustainable manner and will not increase flood risk downstream. It is also clear that there is sufficient land available to provide on-site mitigation and attenuation if required. Heritage An analysis of the constraints maps of the Council have revealed that this proposal will not have an impact on the setting of listed buildings or the character and appearance of any Conservation Areas. Development of the site for the compound is likely to have been subject to an archaeological investigation and any items/features of archaeological interest have been removed or destroyed during construction. As such we do not consider that an archaeological investigation would be required prior to the development of the site for employment uses.
The site fully serviced at the current time. It is recognised that this development may increase pressure on services and utilities and these will need to be reinforced and upgraded in a coordinated manner.
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Availability The entirety of the site is in the ownership of Robert Pearson who is committed to promoting it for a business park. The site will become available as soon as the A14 improvement work cease It is considered that this site represents a sustainable location, which will benefit from good transport links. The site is attracting interest from promoters who are interested in delivering development in this location. There are no known legal constraints which could delay or prohibit development. Deliverability The site is within the sole ownership of the landowner and it is considered that the development at the site could be delivered in its entirety within 10 years. The site is brownfield and there are there are no constraints at the site which could prohibit delivery within the time period. In fact, the allocation of this site will also help to address the pressing need for this type of facility within South Cambridgeshire whilst providing benefits to the wider area. Work undertaken to date has confirmed that the site is viable and deliverable.
Given the character, location and nature of the site we do not consider that there would be any issues associated with the viability or deliverability of the site.
No answer given
N/A
2022
2032
10
No answer given
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Land to the north east of Gog Magog Way Stapleford - nearest postcode CB22 5BQ
14.03
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Agriculture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development, open space, new access from Gog Magog Way, strategic landscaping and pedestrian and cycle links to the proposed public transport corridor on the north and north eastern site boundary
Economic Objectives In terms of the economic objectives the proposal will unquestionably give rise to significant employment during the construction and operational phases of the development. Future occupiers of the scheme are likely to use local services and facilities within the new development making a positive contribution to vitality and viability. In addition, the community uses provided on and the adjoining site will bring long term economic opportunities. Another particular economic benefit is the provision of social housing. The benefits of this development will also spread off site in terms of public transport enhancement and servicing of the proposed dwellings and businesses. Social Objectives The social objectives of this scheme are the provision of circa 200 dwellings. The proposal will look to contribute towards the provision of the public transport corridor and the enhancement of pedestrian and cycle links. The provision of circa 200 dwellings will help the Council to achieve a deliverable five-year housing land supply and allow a full range of houses, including bungalows, flats, sheltered housing to the meet the needs of families, young couples, single people and retirees. Bungalows and sheltered housing are particularly suited to the ageing population and those with limited mobility. The provision of circa 80 affordable dwellings will unquestionably make a positive contribution to housing affordability. The provision of 80 dwellings will also help meet the objectives of paragraph 59 of the NPPF. The development will also allow for the contributions or works towards the enhancement of primary and secondary schools and improvements to public transport which will not only meet the needs of the development but the wider area of South Cambridgeshire. Environmental Objectives The Environmental Objectives include the sustainability credentials of the site in terms of access to local services and facilities, which will be provided as a consequence of this development. The planned onsite and offsite enhancements to cycling, bus and pedestrian infrastructure will help to meet the environmental objectives. In terms of cycling it must be recognised that this site is within close proximity to Addenbrookes and Astra Zenica, with the provision of appropriate infrastructure, including the proposed public transport corridor allowing a modal shift from the private car. This site is a clear example of a site where consideration should be given to car-free developments or a residential/schemes with very low parking standards in suitable, The development of this site will need to be landscape led which will allow significant new habitats to be created and biodiversity enhancements. This will not only help to mitigate the visual impacts of the development but also enhance an agricultural landscape devoid of natural features. The creation of new habitats will be an important factor in offsetting the harm which the development will have to the character and appearance of the Green Belt.
200 dwellings, significant part of the site will comprise open space and strategic landscaping
Landscape Impact The landscape impact of the proposed development has been considered, although it is acknowledged that a Landscape Visual Impact Assessment will need to be produced to demonstrate how the impacts of development can be appropriately addressed. The principal objective is that this scheme must be landscape led and it is clear that a considerable amount of the site will need to be allocated for landscaping, public open space and bio-diversity enhancements. The intention is to provide significant landscaping and open space in the more elevated north eastern part of the site, level with the extent of development at Chalk Hill to the south east of the site. In addition, blocks of planting will be used to break up development and create views into and out of the site.
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A new access will be created from Gog Magog Way. An allocation of this magnitude will support significant enhancements to public transport, and all dwellings can be within 400m of the proposed transport hubs and bus stops. The enhancement of these services could also improve the accessibility of existing towns and villages, with the existing populations of these settlements being too low to justify either the expansion of or the provision of new services. The entire scheme will allow the opportunities for contributions to be sought towards the proposed public transport corridors and the hubs at Stapleford and Great Shelford. Allied to this, contributions will also be required towards improvements to both cycle and pedestrian link, in particular the route to Addenbrookes and Astra Zenica. The actual form of the development will also need to be designed to give priority to pedestrians and cyclists, including landscaped and attractive off-road routes. It is clear that further work will be required in conjunction with Cambridgeshire County Council and other bodies to agree measures to address the strategic transport impacts of this site.
The site is gently undulating and open and landscaping will need to be used to mitigate the adverse impact of development, particularly in the more elevated north eastern part of the site. The master planning of the site will need particular care to ensure that the constraints and opportunities associated with the site are taken into account. However, it is clear from initial work undertaken that the topography of the site is not an impediment to development.
Bio-diversity The majority of the site is used for intensive agricultural production and would appear to offer limited habitats for protected species. An ecological assessment will be required, and the biodiversity enhancements provided in relation to this site will need to acknowledge the findings of this assessment. It is clear that the development of this site will have the potential to enhance both site- specific biodiversity and the wider area. Contaminated Land The majority of the site comprises greenfield land which is unlikely to be contaminated. However, it is recognised that the site will need to be subject to an appropriate contamination assessment. Flood Risk and Drainage The entirety of the site is within Flood Zone 1. This allocation will need to be subject to a flood risk assessment and surface water drainage strategy to confirm that this site and the adjacent sites can be drained in a sustainable manner and will not increase flood risk downstream. It is also clear that there is sufficient land available to provide on-site mitigation and attenuation if required. Heritage An analysis of the constraints maps of the Council have revealed that this proposal will not have an impact on the setting of listed buildings or the character and appearance of any Conservation Areas. Any development will need to be subject to an appropriate archaeological assessment to confirm the archaeological interest of this site and propose appropriate mitigation if required.
The site has access to key utilities. provision will be made and the necessary reinforcements undertaken to ensure that all of the houses are connected to the listed key utilities.
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The entirety of the site is in the ownership of Ann Johnson who is committed to promoting it for residential development. It is considered that this site represents a sustainable location, which will benefit from good public transport links allowing a modal shift from the private car. The site is attracting interest from promoters who are interested in delivering development in this location. There are no known legal constraints which could delay or prohibit development.
The site is within the sole ownership of the landowner and it is considered that the development at the site could be delivered in its entirety within 5 years. The site is greenfield and there are there are no constraints at the site which could prohibit delivery within the time period. In fact, the allocation of this site will also help to address the pressing need for development within South Cambridgeshire whilst providing benefits to the wider area. Work undertaken to date has confirmed that the site is viable and deliverable.
There are no known legal constraints which could delay or prohibit development.
N/A
2022
2026
4
N/A
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Land to the north east of Gog Magog Way - nearest postcode CB22 5BQ
14.03
Agriculture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development, including new access to Gog Magog Way, open space and strategic landscaping and pedestrian and cycle links to the proposed public transport corridor located on the north and north eastern site boundaries. 2025: The site is capable of delivering 300-400 homes
Economic Objectives In terms of the economic objectives the proposal will unquestionably give rise to significant employment during the construction and operational phases of the development. Future occupiers of the scheme are likely to use local services and facilities within the new development making a positive contribution to vitality and viability. In addition, the community uses provided on and the adjoining site will bring long term economic opportunities. Another particular economic benefit is the provision of social housing. The benefits of this development will also spread off site in terms of public transport enhancement and servicing of the proposed dwellings and businesses. Social Objectives The social objectives of this scheme are the provision of circa 200 dwellings. The proposal will look to contribute towards the provision of the public transport corridor and the enhancement of pedestrian and cycle links. The provision of circa 200 dwellings will help the Council to achieve a deliverable five-year housing land supply and allow a full range of houses, including bungalows, flats, sheltered housing to the meet the needs of families, young couples, single people and retirees. Bungalows and sheltered housing are particularly suited to the ageing population and those with limited mobility. The provision of circa 80 affordable dwellings will unquestionably make a positive contribution to housing affordability. The provision of 80 dwellings will also help meet the objectives of paragraph 59 of the NPPF. The development will also allow for the contributions or works towards the enhancement of primary and secondary schools and improvements to public transport which will not only meet the needs of the development but the wider area of South Cambridgeshire. Environmental Objectives The Environmental Objectives include the sustainability credentials of the site in terms of access to local services and facilities, which will be provided as a consequence of this development. The planned onsite and offsite enhancements to cycling, bus and pedestrian infrastructure will help to meet the environmental objectives. In terms of cycling it must be recognised that this site is within close proximity to Addenbrookes and Astra Zenica, with the provision of appropriate infrastructure, including the proposed public transport corridor allowing a modal shift from the private car. This site is a clear example of a site where consideration should be given to car-free developments or a residential/schemes with very low parking standards in suitable, The development of this site will need to be landscape led which will allow significant new habitats to be created and biodiversity enhancements. This will not only help to mitigate the visual impacts of the development but also enhance an agricultural landscape devoid of natural features. The creation of new habitats will be an important factor in offsetting the harm which the development will have to the character and appearance of the Green Belt.
It is considered that the site has a capacity of circa 200 dwellings. Whilst this 14.03 hectare site could conceivably accommodate more than a 200 dwellings, utilising a density of 30 dwellings per hectare, the level of built development to open space is at a ratio of 49:51. This is in recognition of the principal objective that this scheme must be landscape led. It is clear that a considerable amount of the site will need to be allocated for landscaping, public open space and bio-diversity enhancements. A significant amount of landscaping will be planted on the elevated part of the site, which will be level with the extent of development at Chalk Hill.
The landscape impact of the proposed development has been considered, although it is acknowledged that a Landscape Visual Impact Assessment will need to be produced to demonstrate how the impacts of development can be appropriately addressed. The principal objective is that this scheme must be landscape led and it is clear that a considerable amount of the site will need to be allocated for landscaping, public open space and bio-diversity enhancements. The intention is to provide significant landscaping and open space in the more elevated north eastern part of the site, level with the extent of development at Chalk Hill to the south east of the site. In addition, blocks of planting will be used to break up development and create views into and out of the site.
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Vehicular access will be from Gog Magog Way. An allocation of this magnitude will support significant enhancements to public transport, and all dwellings can be within 400m of the proposed transport hubs and bus stops. The enhancement of these services could also improve the accessibility of existing towns and villages, with the existing populations of these settlements being too low to justify either the expansion of or the provision of new services. The entire scheme will allow the opportunities for contributions to be sought towards the proposed public transport corridors and the hubs at Stapleford and Great Shelford. Allied to this, contributions will also be required towards improvements to both cycle and pedestrian links, in particular the route to Addenbrookes and Astra Zenica. The actual form of the development will also need to be designed to give priority to pedestrians and cyclists, including landscaped and attractive off-road routes. It is clear that further work will be required in conjunction with Cambridgeshire County Council and other bodies to agree measures to address the strategic transport impacts of this site.
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Bio-diversity The majority of the site is used for intensive agricultural production and would appear to offer limited habitats for protected species. An ecological assessment will be required, and the biodiversity enhancements provided in relation to this site will need to acknowledge the findings of this assessment. It is clear that the development of this site will have the potential to enhance both site- specific biodiversity and the wider area. Contaminated Land The majority of the site comprises greenfield land which is unlikely to be contaminated. However, it is recognised that the site will need to be subject to an appropriate contamination assessment. Flood Risk and Drainage The entirety of the site is within Flood Zone 1. This allocation will need to be subject to a flood risk assessment and surface water drainage strategy to confirm that this site and the adjacent sites can be drained in a sustainable manner and will not increase flood risk downstream. It is also clear that there is sufficient land available to provide on-site mitigation and attenuation if required. Heritage An analysis of the constraints maps of the Council have revealed that this proposal will not have an impact on the setting of listed buildings or the character and appearance of any Conservation Areas. Any development will need to be subject to an appropriate archaeological assessment to confirm the archaeological interest of this site and propose appropriate mitigation if required.
Yes -these will be upgraded where necessary
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The entirety of the site is in the ownership of Ann Johnson who are committed to promoting it for residential development. It is considered that this site represents a sustainable location, which will benefit from good public transport links allowing a modal shift from the private car. The site is attracting interest from promoters who are interested in delivering development in this location. There are no known legal constraints which could delay or prohibit development
The site is within the sole ownership of the landowner and it is considered that the development at the site could be delivered in its entirety within 5 years. The site is greenfield and there are there are no constraints at the site which could prohibit delivery within the time period. In fact, the allocation of this site will also help to address the pressing need for development within South Cambridgeshire whilst providing benefits to the wider area. Work undertaken to date has confirmed that the site is viable and deliverable.
There are no known legal constraints which could delay or prohibit development.
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2022
2026
4
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