Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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No relevant planning history
Greenfield with agricultural uses
Residential and village relief road
Local relief road
Up to 250 residential dwellings in generous landscape setting with county park
Access to the site can be achieved via both Oakington road and Histon road (figure 3 and 4). The access provided by the addition of landowner 1s land reduces congestion and pressure on Oakington Road and the village centre.
As confirmed by the Environment Agency’s flood map (Environment Agency, 2019) the site is located within Flood Zone 1 and therefore has a low probability of flooding. The majority of the site has a very low risk of surface water flooding. However there are patches in the north east of the site with areas at low risk and a low-high risk in the most southern area of the site, as confirmed by the Environment Agency’s maps. The layout and drainage strategy for any scheme that comes forward on the site will reflect the localised areas of surface water flooding.
Our work in developing Oakington road Cottenham (Bellway) gives us confidence that there are no overiding utility constraints
Site has to go through Local Plan process to be released from Green Belt
Very, due to the good sales values in the local area
No
N/A
2023
2028
5
Land North of A14, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB24 3DX
51
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Arable
No relevant planning history
Greenfield with farm buildings
Business park for B1C (light industrial), B2 (industrial) and B8 (storage and distribution).
New employment opportunities
1,750,000 sqft (overall site capacity subject to Master Planning and Highways Assessment).
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As part of the A14 Improvements scheme there has been significant improvements to the existing junction at Bar Hill with the A14. A review of the new junction arrangements has been undertaken by WSP, our highways consultants, and in principle a new roundabout access could be created to the site from the eastbound slip. There maybe the opportunity for an access from the B1050, but this requires further investigation.
As confirmed by the Environment Agency’s flood map (Environment Agency, 2019) the site is partly located within Flood Zone 1 (low probability of flooding). There are areas of Flood Zone 2 (medium probability of flooding) to the south and east of the site. There is an area of Flood Zone 3 (high probability of flooding) within the existing water course that runs north to south across the site. The site is predominantly at very low risk of surface water flooding. However there are patches of high, medium and low risk to the east of the site. The layout and drainage strategy for any scheme that comes forward on the site will reflect the localised areas of surface water flooding. It should be noted that employment uses are less vulnerable development which is compatible in flood risk areas including Flood Zone 3A (high probability of flooding). There are no SSSI’s or Scheduled Ancient Monuments on or adjacent to the site (DEFRA, 2019). There is a grade II listed house to the north of the site at Utton’s Drove known as Trinity House, there are three listed buildings at the village of Lolworth on the other side of the A14, two of these are Grade II listed and the Church accessed from The Green is Grade II*. There is one further Grade II listed mile post at the depot to the south of the site on the A14. All of these listed buildings are some distance from the site. The site is not within a Conservation Area (South Cambridgeshire District Council Inset Map 5). The site lies within the countryside outside of the Green Belt (South Cambridgeshire District Council Inset Map 5). A proportion of site is within an area of search for a Mineral Allocation and a Minerals Consultation Area. The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Minerals and Waste Site Specific Proposals plan states clearly the site is only suitable as a borrow pit for any future A14 improvements and that the release of mineral will be commensurate with the need for mineral for any future improvements to the A14 only.
Utilities will be available locally.
Site is being promoted by a committed and landowner. As set out in the attached statement the market interest in this site is likely to be strong, due to a need and demands for commercial floor space within the locality. There are no known constraints at the site that would prevent or delay prompt delivery.
Highly attractive due to location immediately adjoining the strategic road network. Please see attached statement.
None known at this stage.
No
2021-2022 subject to planning
2037
5-15
Business park proposals may come forward over time depending on operators requirements, but there are no known constraints that would delay delivery.
Land east of Gazelle Way and west of Teversham Road
120
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Agricultural
N/A
Greenfield
Residential led mixed use development for approximately 1,200 dwellings, including local centre, and 21ha employment floorspace, as well as landscaping and open space. Land has also been identified to support a potential future railway station at Fulbourn.
Through S106, the development could provide a number of benefits to the local community including enhanced and expanded local services and facilities, open space for recreation and housing specifically for older people - catering for an aging population. A development in this location would benefit from existing sustainable transport infrastructure as well as provide the potential for improvements to increase capacity and user reach. New residents would not be reliant on their cars to access jobs, shop or socialise either within the Site or within the City.
1,200 residential units. Employment 21ha These figures are based on a comprehensive master planning exercise which has assessed the required quanta of open space, roads, drainage and other supporting infrastructure.
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There are existing access points into the site from Gazelle Way and Teversham Road. These will need to be upgraded to support the proposed development. There is sufficient land within the adopted highway and owners control to provide these accesses.
There are no abnormal physical constraints that could constrain development. The Site is within the Green Belt and would require release prior to development taking place.
Heritage There is a Scheduled Ancient Monument on the southern boundary of the Site and another immediately north east of the Site, but outside of the boundary. These assets have been assessed and regard has been had for them and their setting within the Master Plan submitted. Flood Risk A review of the Governments Flood Risk Maps has identified the Site is within Flood Zone 1 and therefore at the lowest risk of flooding. There are small isolated elements of the site identified as being at a low risk of surface water flooding. Given the size of the site, these can be adequately accommodated as part of a comprehensive sustainable surface water drainage strategy and do not pose a constrain to development. Contamination Being cognisant of the current land use, there is no evidence at this stage to suggest any contamination is present on site that would constraint or preclude development taking place. Biodiversity There are no ecological designations within the Site. The Site is within the risk impact zone of nearby SSSIs - Cherry Hinton Pit, Wilbraham Fen, Great Wilbraham Common and Fulbourn Fen. Opportunities for enhancements across the site and net biodiversity gain have been built into the Master Plan from the outset.
The site does have access to key utilities. The precise nature of any reinforcement works required will be fully resolved through pre-development inquiries. Gas pipes and electricity pylons cross the site. These are identified in the submitted vision document with the Master Plan accommodating them and their constraints within the design proposed.
The Site is Greenfield. There are no existing uses that would delay development starting. The Site is within the Green Belt and therefore requires release.
The site is extremely attractive given its proximity to Cambridge and ability to travel into/ around the City without a Car.
No
N/A
2025
2035
10
N/A
Arable
N/A
N/A
Greenfield land with agricultural uses and buildings
Residential and open space
Improvements to public footpaths. Master plan provides the opportunity to accommodate community facilities.
Up to 50 dwellings based on open space requirements, village densities and responding to opportunities and constraints of site.
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Station Road
As confirmed by the Environment Agency’s flood map (Environment Agency, 2019) the site is located within Flood Zone 1 and therefore has a low probability of flooding. The majority of the site has a very low risk of surface water flooding. The northern part of the site has a low risk and a small patch in the south has a low-medium risk, as confirmed by the Environment Agency’s maps. The layout and drainage strategy for any scheme that comes forward on the site will reflect the localised areas of surface water flooding. There are no SSSI’s or Scheduled Ancient Monuments on or adjacent to the site (DEFRA, 2019). There are two grade II listed cottages in close vicinity to the site; 18 station road (Historic England, 2019a) and 22 Station Road (Historic England, 2019b). The Grade I listed Church of St Laurence is located 150m south of the site. The southern part of the site is within the Conservation Area (South Cambridgeshire District Council Inset Map 35). The site lies within the Green Belt and would require removal from this policy designation through the Local Plan process prior to it being allocated for residential development.
Services available in Station Road.
Site has to go through Local Plan process to be released from Green Belt.
Very due to the train station and good sales values in the local area.
N/A
N/A
2023
2025
2.5
N/A
There should be a simple, and proportionate, methodology set out in the local plan to allow demonstration of biodiversity gain associated with new development. The local plan should clearly set out, in accordance with any forthcoming legislation, what the desirable biodiversity net gains are in general terms. Current open space policies require set amounts of open space to be provided as part of new developments. These can be harnessed to provide onsite biodiversity net gain. If new developments cannot meet the requirements for biodiversity net gain within the site area, a clear, formal, mechanism should be put in place by the Authorities through which financial contributions can be made to projects within the Greater Cambridge area that facilitate biodiversity net gain. Such projects could arguably provide greater benefits through the pooling of multiple contributions and improving public access, supporting wider aims for healthier communities.
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Yes. This could be at both individual site development level and on a more strategic basis e.g. creation of major new woodlands. Biodiversity net gain can be achieved through the pooling of financial contributions to achieve such objectives. Again, this could also have the benefit of improving public access to high quality open spaces and supporting healthier communities.
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The provision of high quality public open space and a mix of unit sizes and tenures within development, as well as its location in close proximity to local services and facilities all contribute to the promotion of wellbeing and social inclusion. As shown on the illustrative masterplan for the site land south of Horseheath Road, a strong landscape framework has been used to link open spaces and provide opportunities for walking routes as well as formal and informal play and social interaction. The provision of 40% affordable housing and a broad mix of dwelling sizes will facilitate a balanced and mixed community. This site also located a short cycle/ walk from the village centre along a direct and clearly legible route. Development of this site would fulfil the aims of paragraph 91 of the NPPF as well as paragraph 68, through the increase in local population and therefore usership of village services and facilities.
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Paragraph 61 of the NPPF requires planning policies to address, based on evidence, the size, type and tenure of housing needed for different groups in the community. Affordable housing must be inclusive of the full range of possible tenures as set out within the Glossary at Annex 2 of the NPPF. With affordability being a serious and acute issue within Greater Cambridge and with development having been historically restricted within villages, it is important to ensure that a sufficient supply and breadth of sites are brought forward across the plan area. Development on the site at Horseheath Road, Linton, will provide for a wide range of types and sizes of dwellings across both market and affordable tenures, supporting the vitality and viability of the village.
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NPPF Paragraph 91 sets out that policies should aim to achieve healthy, inclusive and safe places that promote social interaction, are safe and accessible and enable and support healthy lifestyles. A residential development on land south of Horseheath Road, Linton, would support the existing neighbourhood centre, accessible on foot and by bike, whilst providing open spaces connected by a series of green corridors to encourage walking and exercise. Clear wayfinding and legibility will be provided within the site and can be facilitated within the adopted highway, linking to the village centre.
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Within the Issues and Options consultation document the Authorities acknowledge the importance of the Combined Authority Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Review both in terms of ensuring the economy is fit for tomorrow’s world as well as providing evidence for the level of housing growth that will be required to support it. This includes the goal to double economic output by 2040. In planning for high levels of job and economic growth it is vital that the forthcoming local plan facilitates the level of housing growth needed to support such aspirations and contribute to their success. We consider that key rural villages such as Linton, due to its proximity to local employment and key transport corridors including the Linton Greenway, should play a role in accommodating some of the future housing and economic growth through appropriate residential land allocations.
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