Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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Please see map attached which delineates the area we consider should be granted LGS status. The site is historical pasture land that sits just outside of the village envelope. Planning permission has been sought for this site on several occasions in the past (we can supply application numbers) but this has always been turned down on the basis of the special nature of the site. However, more recently, planning permission has been granted for two houses on a plot bordering the site (within the village envelope) but with an area of this pasture land also included in the purchase. The parish council seeks to have LGS status given to this site to protect it for the future. The land meets the criteria for an LGS on the following grounds: 1. Natural beauty: Hilly area of old permanent pasture, with broad views across the village to the Grade 1 listed parkland of Wimpole Hall, dropping to a stream at the bottom of the valley. 2. Tranquility: One of only two tranquil areas in the village sited away from the stressful noise of the A1198. A favourite dog walking and wildlife spotting area; it is easily accessed via two branches of the Clopton Way public footpath. 3. Recreational value: Used regularly for map reading by Duke of Edinburgh Award groups; Ramblers Association (report attached) are regular users of the public footpath which runs from Wimpole through the site of the Medieval village of Clopton and on to Gamlingay. Historically was used for motorcycle scrambling; now used by local children for tobogganing in the winter and den building etc. in summer. There is also a Geocache treasure box, in active use, among the elm trees. 4. Historic links: The site is near the Grade 1 listed village church and is adjacent to a Grade 2 listed cottage. It also provides views of the Grade 1 listed parkland of the Wimpole Hall Estate. 5. Wildlife diversity: The site is in close proximity to existing SAC for Eversden and Wimpole Woods. A wide range of wildlife species have been observed on the site. A stand of old, healthy elms sit at the top of the site. Species of wildlife documented include Barbastelle and other bats, foxes, fallow deer, muntjacs, barn owl (roosting), brown owl, red kite, buzzard, mallard. The stream at the bottom provides an aquatic habitat for wildlife, which could be enhanced by establishing a pond which would also alleviate existing flooding problems. (Wildlife report attached). 6. Special to community: This is a much loved area that is regularly used by local people and visitors to the area especially those walking the Clopton Way. When the footpath was recently blocked there were more protests to the Parish Council than have been raised by any other issue we can remember. Attachments as follows: Map of Site, Wildlife Report, Ramblers Association Report, Photo File.
Arrington Parish Council is seeking LGS status for the one remaining area of unspoilt natural beauty on the edge of the village with a long history of use by the villagers and public. It is an area that forms part of the Clopton Way Public Footpath. . We believe it has many features that meet the following criteria: Natural Beauty: Rolling hillside with meandering stream Tranquility: Peaceful site away from the A1198 Recreational Value: Play area for children and footpath for dog walkers and ramblers. Historic Links: Lies adjacent to Grade 1 and 2 listed buildings. Wildlife Diversity: Rich in Flora and Fauna including Barbastelle Bats Special to Community: Valuable area widely used by the local and wider community.
