Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020

Response to Question 2 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Land r/o no. 7 St Georges Court, Impington was promoted through call for sites process in March 2019 on behalf HRB Properties Ltd. A site plan is attached. The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Impington. Impington is surrounded by the Green Belt, and there are limited opportunities for infill development within the settlement boundary, and as such a very limited amount of housing and affordable housing will have been provided in the village in recent years. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits. The woodland to the rear of the site would be retained as part of the proposed development. The proposed development would support the existing services and facilities in Histon including convenience stores, public houses and bus services, and provide much needed affordable housing. The Site is well related to the existing built form of Impington and closely located to a number of existing local services and facilities. The site has access to local employment opportunities and has excellent public transport links, with a bus stop located closeby. The existing level of services and facilities in the village make the village a sustainable location for a larger population, where job opportunities and facilities are close by. The site could accommodate approximately 9 dwellings which reflects the edge of settlement, the neighbouring woodland and other uses, and the current Green Belt location. This could include singe and one and a half storey dweliings to minmise the impact on the greenbelt. The development would also bring demonstrable social benefits in that it would be accompanied by a policy-compliant level of affordable housing. Social Benefits • Deliver much needed market and affordable housing, making a material contribution to the supply of housing within South Cambridgeshire District and within Great Abington. • Provide affordable dwellings, which equates to 40% of the total housing. • Provide a choice of high quality homes to meet local needs in a manner that can achieve sustainable growth and quality design. Environmental • Provide additional strategic landscaping, woodland planting, green infrastructure and open space to enhance the surrounding landscape. • Provide enhanced habitats that will improve the ecological value of the land. • Promote sustainable forms of transport by including walking, cycling and public transport infrastructure and facilities, which connect to the existing networks in the surrounding area. Economic • Provide employment opportunities, including local construction jobs. • Provide housing for employees. • Reduce commuting distances. A density of 15 dph would result in the capacity for 25 dwellings.

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The applicant is of the view that the Green Belt boundary reviewed, as there are opportunities for sustainable employment development, which cannot be realised. We agree with the suggestion that should we look to remove land from the Green Belt if evidence shows it provides a more sustainable development option by reducing travel distances, helping us reduce our climate impacts.