Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchLand west of Broadway/South of Beaufort Road, Cambourne
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Agricultural part and informal open space
Not developed
Part subject to S/1371/92/O
Greenfield
Residential development
Market and affordable housing and associated Public Open Space.
TBC - Site subject to a current technical appraisal
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Multiple access arrangements available. Technical appraisal ongoing to establish suitability.
Further investigation required to confirm absence of these constraints.
Further investigation required.
Further investigation required.
Taylor Wimpey are in contact with the landowners in order to bring the site forward as soon as possible.
Cambourne as a location is an area of significant interest to Taylor Wimpey.
TBC - Further investigation required
Part of the site is subject to a S106 agreement and allocated as a golf course.
TBC
TBC
TBC
The golf course designation remains unimplemented and is not a viable land use. Seek a change of use to residential development land.
Land South of School Lane, East of A1198, Cambourne
115
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Agricultural Part and Informal Open Space
Not developed
Part subject to S/1371/92/O
Greenfield
Residential development
Market and affordable housing and associated Public Open Space.
TBC - Site subject to a current technical appraisal
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Multiple access arrangements available. Technical appraisal ongoing to establish suitability.
Further investigation required to confirm absence of these constraints.
Further investigation required.
Further investigation required.
Taylor Wimpey are in contact with the landowners in order to bring the site forward as soon as possible.
Cambourne as a location is an area of significant interest to Taylor Wimpey.
TBC - Further investigation required
Part of the site is subject to a S106 agreement.
TBC
TBC
TBC
Land at Mill Lane and Long Lane, Linton, CB21 4NL
16.83
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Agricultural
Not developed
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development
Market and affordable housing and associated Public Open Space.
85-90 units - Site subject to a current technical appraisal
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Access available via Hadstock Road or Long Lane to the southern parcel and via Mill Lane to the northern parcel. Junction improvements to the A1307 are likely to be required.
Further investigation required to confirm absence of these constraints.
Flood zone 2/3 in northern section of parcel north of A1307.
Site has access to utilities. Requires further investigation as to whether provision will need to be made or capacity created.
Landowner is actively seeking to bring the site forward for development with Taylor Wimpey.
Linton as a location is an area of significant interest to Taylor Wimpey.
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N/A
0-5 years
tbc
2-3 years following consent
The infrastructure costs involved with junction improvements to the A1307 will need further investigation.
Response to Question 2 11. As outlined above, Land at North of Cambridge Road (A1307), Linton, is being promoted for allocation for circa 85 dwellings, open space, landscaping and new vehicular access point from Cambridge Road. A Site Location Plan and Indicative Masterplan accompany this representation. 12. The Site is well related to the Linton Village boundary and is already connected to the village by two public footpaths running through the village green and Mill Lane. The Site is located north of the A1307 (Cambridge Road) which denotes a clear southern boundary and as such constitutes a logical and sustainable location for an extension to the Village. 13. The designation within Policy H/6 of the adopted South Cambridgeshire Local Plan (SCLP) to not allow windfall residential development south of the A1307 even within the Linton Village Framework is a clear acknowledgement that land north of Cambridge Road is more sustainable than development within the village framework to the south. The SCLP identifies that the southern part of Linton is severed from the rest of the village by the A1307 which makes it difficult to safely and easily access the services and facilities in the centre of the village. 14. The Site is not limited by any of these constraints and therefore provides the opportune location to accommodate growth to the south of the Linton which is unable to take place within the village framework south of the A1307. 15. Additionally, consultation on the emerging plans for the Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro (CAM) indicate that Linton will be served by its own stop which would make the settlement an optimum location for additional growth moving forward. 16. The supporting technical reports demonstrate that there are no designations or technical considerations which would justify the Site being considered unsuitable for development. The finding from these can be summarised as follows: Transport 17. Transport Planning Associates (TPA) have undertaken an Access Appraisal which considers the key transport related matters for the Site including the identification of achievable and appropriate access to the Site for both vehicular and non-vehicular modes. 18. The proposed access arrangement is shown in drawing number 190205/SK02 appended to the Access Appraisal. This demonstrates that the Site could accommodate a priority T-junction which will allow for safe entrance and egress without prejudice to the delivery of the proposed Greater Cambridgeshire Partnership scheme for the A1307. 19. The appraisal highlights that the site can be accessed by all necessary transport modes and is appropriately located to local amenities, facilities and services to encourage travel by sustainable modes. 20. Overall, the site is found to be highly suitable for a future residential allocation, given its accessibility to nearby facilities via sustainable modes of travel, and suitability in regard to its contextual location as an existing part of Linton and the site being an obvious extension of existing residential areas within the village. 21. A full copy of the Access Appraisal and supporting appendices is provided at Appendix 3 of this representation. Flood Risk & Drainage 22. The Site is covered by areas of Flood Zones 1, 2 and 3, however the Indicative Concept Masterplan shows that the proposed layout of the development seeks to, as far as possible, locate dwellings outside the higher Flood Risk areas. An extensive land buffer is provided to the River Granta to allow for flood mitigation and drainage infrastructure. 23. A Flood Risk Assessment & Drainage Strategy Report has been prepared by TPA and enclosed at Appendix 4. 24. The assessment provides a comprehensive and robust analysis of the flood impact of the development upon other adjacent properties and of existing flood mechanisms on the development itself. 25. The report notes that the underlying soil type is considered to be compatible for using infiltration techniques as a way to manage the surface water drainage runoff. However, specific on-site infiltration testing will be required to confirm whether the existing Site ground conditions are compatible for the storage of groundwater. 26. Should the on-site infiltration testing demonstrate that the storage of groundwater is not a viable method for the management of the surface water drainage runoff, attenuation and discharge within the nearest watercourse will be proposed as part of the overall surface water drainage strategy. 27. The report confirms that the ongoing risk of surface water flooding can be mitigated by using conveyance features which will collect and convey this runoff to the final point of the discharge within the proposed SuDS features, where this extra volume will be accommodated. 28. Overall, the report concludes the proposed development is sustainable in terms of flood risk and the management of foul and surface water drainage. Archaeology and Heritage 29. An Archaeology and Heritage Technical Note, prepared by EDP accompanies this submission at Appendix 5. 30. The note confirms that the Site does not contain any designated heritage assets. However, the immediate context is characterised by a number of heritage designations including listed buildings within the village and the Linton Conservation Area which is located along the northern and western edge of the Site. 31. A scheduled monument also lies 300m to the east of the Site but the note confirms that development within the Site would have no potential for any negative effects on this asset. 32. The Technical Note recommends that the northern extents of the Site are retained as open space to preserve both the rural edge to the conservation area and the character of the inwards and outward views. 33. Additionally, consideration of all listed building and important views with potential to be affected by the development on the Site is undertaken and the Technical Note finds that it is likely that any potential effects can be avoided by the sensitive masterplanning of the Site. 34. In terms of archaeology, it is possible that archaeological work within the Site may be required to determine the presence, character and significance of any remains on Site but there is no reason to expect that the Site’s delivery or capacity would be compromised by this work. 35. Overall, it is considered unlikely that archaeological or heritage issues would affect the deliverability and/or capacity of the Site for residential development. Ecology 36. An Ecology Technical Note prepared by EDP considers the ecological sensitivities for the Site and identifies opportunities and constraints which influence its potential to support residential development. 37. This desk study identifies a number of valuable ecological features within or adjacent to the Site but considers that there are no obvious in principle ecological constraints that would preclude development, and which cannot be avoided by good design. 38. The Technical Note recommends that future development proposals maintain their connectivity to the wider area through the Linton Pocket Park and River Granta corridor. 39. Overall, EDP consider that the Site and wider land parcel presents an opportunity to deliver a net gain to local biodiversity and contribute to the conservation objectives for the local priority species on Site as well as ensuring local and national policy compliance. Indicative Concept Masterplan 40. At this stage, the Indicative Concept Masterplan does not set out a proposed mix of dwellings as this would form part of a detailed planning application. However, the size of the site offers the potential to deliver a mix of dwelling types and sizes which would be refined through discussion with the Council to ensure the proposed mix was appropriate to meet local housing need whilst respecting the character of the area. Summary 41. Overall, the Site constitutes a sustainable location for a sensitive southern extension to Linton and there are no technical reasons which preclude development on this Site. Allocating this Site which lies on the edge of an established village (identified as a Minor Rural Centre) with existing services and infrastructure, would deliver much needed housing and is considered to provide significant social, economic and environmental benefits which constitutes sustainable development. 42. Whilst building on the edge of villages as a priority would be a change in direction from greater Cambridgeshire’s current growth approach, change is necessary and inevitable for any authority which is serious about delivering housing.
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Response to Question 3 Whilst the Site is not proposed for designation as a green space or wildlife habitat, the accompanying Indicative Masterplan shows that it is intended to provide extensive publicly accessible green space and habitat for wildlife on the Site.
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44. We do not dispute that planning for the period up to 2040 is appropriate. However, in accordance with Paragraph 67 of the NPPF, it is more important for plans to identify a supply of specific, deliverable sites for years one to five of the plan period. After this, developable sites or broad locations for growth should be identified for years 6-10 of the Plan and, where possible, for years 11-15 of the Plan. 45. As such, it is clear that there should be a focus on allocating sites for delivery in years 1-5 of the Plan rather than planning for up to 2040. Medium and smaller sites, such as our Site, are best placed to come forward quickly (in years 0-5) as typically, they are not constrained by multiple land owners, viability issues or delays in progressing detailed design. As such, these smaller, well located sites must be allocated now to provide an immediate and robust supply of sites in the short-term.
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46. Any strategy which progresses must adequately respond to the needs of both Cambridge City Council (CCC) and South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) and provide a sufficient supply and mix of sites to deliver growth needs across both areas. 47. Therefore, reliance on a single growth strategy such as Edge of Cambridge or new settlements must be avoided, and a mixed and flexible approach should be adopted to ensure housing demand is met in all locations across the Plan area including established settlements and villages. 48. Allocating a range of types and locations for development will ensure there is a robust supply which will enable a sufficient amount and variety of land can come forward where it is needed as encouraged by the NPPF (paragraph 59). 49. This means there needs to be a step away from the existing preference for locating development, as set out in adopted Plans for SCC and CCC. At present, the priority is to deliver new housing on the edge of Cambridge, followed by within new settlements and lastly in the rural area at Rural Centres.
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50. Progressing a spatial strategy which links new homes with jobs, facilities/services, high-quality open spaces and public transport helps to achieve good growth. Allocating sensitive development on the edge of villages fulfils these criteria by being accessible to an existing provision of facilities which can encourage walking and cycle and provide access to established jobs and social activities. 51. By locating such development within established village communities, best use can be made of existing resources with less reliance and concerns on new housing being delivered before the necessary infrastructure to support it which is often a criticism of new settlements and large urban extensions. Additionally, the presence of an existing community structure means new development in these village locations have better opportunities for good levels of social inclusion and wellbeing.
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52. See response to Question 16.
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53. Healthy lifestyles can be supported by allocating new developments in locations where daily activities such as travelling to school, shopping and work can be undertaken actively by foot or bicycle. Within or on the edge of established villages communities, such as Linton, provide ideal locations for new development which can deliver such active lifestyles as services and facilities are already contained within short distance. New development in these locations can, where appropriate, enhance or increase existing provisions / opportunities which provide benefits for existing residents as well. 54. New development should also be close to, or provide, open space and recreational activities. The proposed Site is located adjacent to the River Granta and a number of public footpaths and walks which provide the ideal setting and opportunities for a healthy lifestyle. The Indicative Concept Masterplan accompanying this submission show that it is intended to protect and enhance the riverside setting and be retaining an extensive expanse of open spaces which, alongside the existing village green to the north, will create a link of connected green space to provide a new green infrastructure and recreation hub for the village. An opportunity to create such a high quality new residential development, which also enhances the quality of life of existing residents, must not be missed.
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