Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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Sports field, club house, fitness suite and groundsman's bungalow
Mixture
Provision of a modern sports stadium with artificial pitch(s), associated clubhouse, changing rooms, fitness suite and accommodation for employees. The design may incorporate an element of student accommodation.
Access to modern sports facilities
Numbers will depend upon design of the facility and would be secondary to the Sports Stadium requirements.
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Existing access point onto Grange Road
Unaware of any utilities crossing the site
Any development is dependent on funding and working closely with University of Cambridge Sport.
Central Cambridge location close to other University sports facilities
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2024
2025
2
Predominantly agricultural
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N/A 2025: Mixture
Our vision is for a new community to the north of Cambourne, that is linked to, and complements the existing town. The new community would also be linked to Cambridge via a Park and Ride / Metro station / transport hub in close proximity to the A428 junction. The new community would comprise a number of linked mixed use local centres providing social, leisure and cultural uses (potentially including a new music venue); retail and employment spaces; primary and secondary education provision; and significant accessible green space.
Key benefits are the provision of housing and employment, appropriately located Park and Ride / Metro in the A428 corridor providing sustainable links to Cambridge; the potential for large gains in self-containment, reducing the need to travel to Cambridge; the provision of shared leisure, community, cultural and retail uses that would provide significant benefits to existing Cambourne residents.
About 10,000 homes, and potential for 40,000 sqm employment (to be confirmed) 2025: 4500 - 10000 residential units, 120000 - 200000 sqm employment floorspace
See attached draft Development Framework, SK09. Existing access points would be augmented with new access onto the A428 junction, including provision for Park and Ride / Metro / transport hub, with Cambourne and Cambridge. This would provide significant mitigation of existing traffic in addition to reducing new traffic.
There are some parts of the site where development would be limited by environmental considerations. Desktop constraints and initial studies have informed the Development Framework attached and associated site capacity assessment. There are opportunities to enhance habitats associated with the Elsworth Wood SSSI and the RSPB Farm as part of the strategic open space.
To be confirmed separately - see attached WSP statement
The site is currently farmed, but could become available immediately, subject to planning consents and lead-in times.
Very attractive
None known
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2022
2055
33
A development of this size will be able to provide significant contributions towards strategic infrastructure, including provision for Park and Ride / Metro / transport hub, and would also be able to attract significant government investment / loans.
Football club and associated uses
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Erection of club office and shop following demolition of old premises (15/0165/FUL) Approved 24th April 2015 Single Storey rear extensions to hospitality suites behind the main stand (14/0670/FUL) Approved 25th June 2014 Alterations and extensions to create a 10,000 capacity all seater Football stadium; proposals to include change of use of allotment land; demolition of existing north stand, south terrace and supporters club; relocation of playing surface; erection of new north and south stands; and additional car parking and landscaping (C/99/0492). Approved 19 June 2001
Previously developed land
The proposals to date have involved the proposed redevelopment of the existing Abbey Stadium and the surrounding land to include a completely new stadium, 368 dwellings in a series of apartment buildings, ranging in height from four to eight storeys, and offices on the ground floor of one of the blocks of c 2,133 sqm GIA. An alternative option to is relocate onto a new site and comprehensively develop the existing site with greater numbers of new housing
The long term security of the Football Club is secured in circumstances where redevelopment of the existing site secures a new stadium on site. Such proposals bring forward new housing and an opportunity to secure more jobs on the site An option to relocate the Football Club onto an alternative site should also secure its future whilst new delivering new facilities on that site, as well as bring bringing new jobs and more housing forward on the Newmarket Road site which therefore becomes available for development
The proposals to date have involved the proposed redevelopment of the existing Abbey Stadium and the surrounding land to include a completely new stadium, 368 dwellings in a series of apartment buildings, ranging in height from four to eight storeys, and offices on the ground floor of one of the blocks of c 2,133 sqm GIA. No details are provided in the event that the whole Newmarket Road site becomes available for development in the event that a relocation site can be secured although it must be assumed that it would be greater in numbers than the above paragraph
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In assessing the future of the site in design and layout terms , the perception is that the Stadium needs to be moved from west to east to accommodate reasonable vehicular access to the western part of the site from Newmarket Road (currently too narrow) given that the existing vehicular access via Cutthroat Lane is considered to be inadequate. In addition there are concerns about height issues onto Newmarket Road, particularly on account of the Listed buildings opposite.
Utilities obviously serve the existing site and so it is envisaged that new development would necessarily tie into this development
The Football Club needs to ensure continuity of playing season so requires a relocation site, either short term or medium term having regards to options
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2023
2028
5
Paddocks
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Greenfield
Residential development and associated public open space along with potential community facilities. Residential accommodation to include a mix of housing including market and affordable housing, older persons housing and/or care home.
The site can accommodate much-needed housing, including affordable and specialist housing in a logical and sympathetic addition to the village, together with open space and soft landscaping to the edge of the settlement. Also potential for accommodation of community facilities to meet local needs subject to discussions with the local community.
Up to 150 dwellings which could include a care home. Please refer to Vision Document
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Plan of proposed new access from St Neots Road attached. Refer to attached Access Plan
Please refer to attached Vision Document and covering letter providing further details of the Site including its topography.
No significant environmental constraints unduly affecting development. Please refer to attached Vision Document for further details.
Key utilities are all available from the adjacent St Neots Road. There are no utilities crossing the site. Please refer to attached Vision Document for further details.
Owners and promoters are keen to obtain planning permission and develop the site as soon as the local plan reaches an advanced stage.
Strong demand within local market. Interest in the site from residential and care home operators.
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No
2 Years
5 Years
3 Years
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Vacant - N/A
Previous use Indian restaurant (Vujon)
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Previously developed land
Residential development
Sustainable location for residential development.
Up to 10 Dwellings.
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There is suitable access currently at the site
The site, to the best of our knowledge, has access to key utilities.
Vacant
The site has been marketed and we have received a good level of enquiries and a number of offers from residential developers.
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Windfall
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Land south of High Street and west of M11, Hauxton, CB22 5HW
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The site is currently arable agricultural land.
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There is no known planning history for the site.
The site is a greenfield site.
The site is promoted for residential development of approximately 80 dwellings with associated open space and infrastructure.
The site provides the opportunity to deliver sustainable residential development comprising both market and affordable housing. The development scheme will incorporate open space, play provision and associated infrastructure.
It is estimated that the site has the capacity to deliver approximately 350 dwellings at a rate of 50 dwellings per hectare.
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There are two existing agricultural access to the site via High Street. One of which is situated adjacent to existing residential development and within 30mph zone. A highways feasibility statement could be provided to demonstrate that a safe access can be delivered at the site.
The topography of the site is flat. There are no known ground conditions which would constrain development at the site.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1, the lowest risk of flooding. There are no known constraints associated with the drainage of the site. There are no are listed buildings in proximity to the site. The site is not located within the designated Hauxton Conservation Area. At this stage no biodiversity survey work has been completed at the site. A Preliminary Ecological Assessment could be provided for the site to identify the value of existing habitat and identify any potential for protected species at the site.
It is anticipated that access to utilities will be readily available as the site is adjacent to existing residential development.
Subject to planning the site is available immediately.
The site is an attractive market prospect as demonstrated by Redrow's active involvement with the promotion of the site for residential allocation.
No there are no legal constraints to delivery.
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Local Plan Year 1 (2023)
Local Plan Year 7 (2030)
7
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Agriculture
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None Known
Greenfield
Residential development
The development of both market housing and policy compliant affordable housing in a sustainable location on the edge of the village of Fulbourn. Public Open Space could also be provided within the development for both current and future residents.
Approx. 130 dwellings 2025: The site is capable of delivering 116 to 167 homes.
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There is access into the site in the south western corner of the site, this will need to be improved should residential development come forward at the site.
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The site lies wholly in Flood Zone 1, there are no heritage assets within the site. There is no known contamination at the site. There are no trees within the site.
There are currently no key utilities at the site, however, should development come forward these could be secured. No key utility pipelines cross the site.
The site lies adjacent to Fulbourn village, which is a sustainable settlement providing a number of facilities and services. The site is in close proximity to Cambridge, with a cycle path linking the site to central Cambridge. In addition, regular buses run from a bus stop 200m from the south eastern boundary of the site.
None
No
2023
2028
5
N/A
Vacant greenfield land
N/A
Please refer to covering letter The below is extracted from the applicant's covering letter: The application of previous planning policies has been part of a planning strategy which has sought to control growth on the edge of the City which in turn has led to a more dispersed pattern of development requiring settlements within South Cambridgeshire District Council’s administrative area needing to accommodate new development whilst looking at Cambridge to mainly provide for the main focus for employment, retail, leisure and cultural needs. This site is already allocated in the Cambridge Local Plan 2018 for student accommodation under reference U3.
Greenfield
Student accommodation
Please refer to covering letter.
Please refer to covering letter. The information below has been extracted from the applicant's covering letter: The Plan states that the site has a capacity of 120 units. This will need to be subject to further detailed work as the site is progressed. The site is approximately 1.2 hectares in area.
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The site is located on the west side of Cambridge and the access to it is located at the junction of Wilberforce Road and Adams Road. The site is accessed via the University Sports Ground. Access to the site can be achieved from this road.
There are no physical constraints on the site.
The site is wholly located in Flood Zone 1; the least risk of flooding and where development should be directed. Part of the site lies within the West Cambridge Conservation Area and therefore any development will need to address the significance of this heritage asset. There are no ecological designations on or in proximity to the site. There is no known contamination at the site.
Utilities are available in the area and there are no existing utilities constraints on the site.
Site is allocated for Student Accommodation.
This is an ideal location for student accommodation as it is close to the city centre and various University facilities.
We are advised that there are no legal covenants or restrictions on the land coming forward.
A previous scheme was resisted by the Council for staff accommodation when the Cambridge Local Plan 2006 allocation applied. Now that the site is solely allocated for student accommodation, the College is considering its options in terms of the type and scale of student accommodation required. The site is available now for development and the College is intending to pursue a scheme for the site in the short term.
2021
2022
2
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Agricultural Land
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N/A
Greenfield
Residential development of approximately 40 dwellings.
Please refer to covering letter. Demand for new housing and employment growth in the area is not diminishing and, a review of current Local Plans will need to acknowledge continuing market demand for new houses and jobs close to Cambridge.
Approximately 40 dwellings (32 dph of net developable area).
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Access to and from the site could be sought from the current access along Beach Road, it is acknowledged that the access will need to be improved to accommodate the residential development at the site. A Highways Statement would accompany any further planning applications, should the site be allocated.
The topography of the site is relatively flat. There are no known contamination issues at the site.
There are no heritage assets on or in close proximity to the site. The also wholly lies within Flood Zone 1; the least risk of flooding and where development should be directed. Along the site boundary there lies a number of trees and hedgerow. There is an redundant orchard plantation of trees within the site.
Although the site does not currently have access to key utilities, these can be secured at a later stage, should the site be allocated and a planning application come forward. There is a mains water supply to Mayfield, the residential property outside the site’s boundary fronting Beach Road. There exists electricity pylons which cross the site from the south west to the site’s eastern boundary, crossing Beach Road. There are three poles, one in proximity of Beach Road, one in the middle of the site and one on the south western boundary of the site.
There are a total of 14 landowners, all of whom support the promotion of the site.
Demand for new housing and employment growth in the area is not diminishing and, a review of current Local Plans will need to acknowledge continuing market demand for new houses and jobs close to Cambridge.
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2023
2025
1-2
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Agricultural Land
N/A
No relevant planning applications
Greenfield
Residential development of 50 dwellings.
Demand for new housing and employment growth in the area is not diminishing and, a review of current Local Plans will need to acknowledge continuing market demand for new houses and jobs close to Cambridge. The site presents itself as a logical extension to the existing village.
50 dwellings including policy compliant affordable housing provision. Mixture of tenure and type.
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Access to and from the site could be sought from the current accesses, of which there are three, located along Beach Road, it is acknowledged that the access will need to be improved to accommodate the residential development at the site.
The topography of the site is relatively flat. There are no known contamination issues at the site.
There are no known contamination issues at the site. There are no heritage assets on or in close proximity to the site. The also wholly lies within Flood Zone 1; the least risk of flooding and where development should be directed. Along the site boundary there lies a number of trees and hedgerow, part of the site includes an old orchard.
The site lies within the 30mph speed limit zone of the village. A Highways Statement would accompany any further planning applications, should the site be allocated. Although the site does not currently have access to key utilities, these can be secured at a later stage, should the site be allocated and a planning application come forward. There are no known key utilities crossing the site.
With regards to landownership, there are a total of 5 landowners, all of whom support the promotion of this site.
The site presents as a logical extension to the existing village. Demand for new housing and employment growth in the area is not diminishing and, a review of current Local Plans will need to acknowledge continuing market demand for new houses and jobs close to Cambridge.
None known.
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2023
2024
1
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