Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchNo.44 North End - residential dwelling. Bury End Farm - turkey factory (see attached Operational Statement)
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There are planning applications associated with the current use of the site, but these are note relevant to the proposed development.
The site contains a dwelling and agricultural buildings, and would be classified as part previously developed land and part greenfield.
The proposed development comprises the following: demolition of existing dwelling (No.44 North End) and all buildings at Bury End Farm; erection of approximately 25-30 dwellings including affordable housing; a new vehicular access; and, open space and landscaping. 2025: Proposing to increase number of dwellings to up to 38.
The proposed development would remove the existing use from the site, which would provide benefits to the village in terms of removing noise, odour and traffic movements associated with the existing operation. The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Meldreth. It appears that there are limited opportunities for infill development within the Development Framework boundary of the village because of the Conservation Area and a number of Protected Village Amenity Areas within the centre of the village. The adopted South Cambridgeshire Local Plan 2018 makes no allocations for residential development in Meldreth. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits. The proposed development would support the existing services and facilities in Meldreth including the primary school, convenience store, public house, small businesses, and bus service.
The site could accommodate approximately 25-30 dwellings, which is based on a density of 30 dwellings/hectare and reflects the character of the site and surrounding area and the edge of settlement location. A detailed assessment of the site will need to be undertaken to determine the quantum of development and the potential layout.
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There is an existing access to the site from North End. A new vehicular access to the proposed development would be created following the demolition of No.44 North End. An assessment the access arrangements will need to be undertaken to demonstrate that a safe and suitable access can be created to serve the proposed development.
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Bury End Farm is currently occupied by a turkey factory. A contamination assessment will be undertaken because of the existing operational activities at the site and the proposed demolition of the existing buildings, in order to demonstrate that the site is suitable for residential development. The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. The land to the south of the site falls within Flood Zone 3. The proposed development would include an appropriate drainage strategy to manage surface water drainage. An ecological assessment of the site will need to be undertaken, but it is unlikely that there will be any constraints to development. The proposed development will seek to retain any ecological features on site and include ecological enhancement measures. Meldreth Conservation Area is located to the west of the site. There are two listed buildings located to the south west of the site; Mill House (Grade II) and Topcliffe Mill at No.36 Mill House. An assessment will be undertaken of the impact of development at the site on these heritage assets.
The existing site is connected to existing utility services. The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure and connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner and developer, and is deliverable for development. The current use at the site will need to relocate before the site is available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites in Meldreth and elsewhere in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders. There is a railway station at Meldreth, with connections to Cambridge and London, which also make this village with strong market interest. It is anticipated that the attractiveness of Meldreth will increase if the selected route for East West Rail passes through the village.
No
N/A
2023
2025
2
The existing buildings will need to be demolished. The costs associated with demolition have not been assessed, but it is not anticipated that those costs will affect delivery of the site.
Mix of arable and pasture farming land
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Greenfield
Residential development of up to a gross quantum of 200 dwellings (not taking into account environmental constraints) As part of the updated Call for Sites information that has been submitted, two plans have been provided. The first is an amended red line site boundary to illustrate the site’s removal from the flood plain and the second shows the extent of Green Infrastructure to the east of the site that is substantial in nature. The Promotional Document that has previously been submitted in respect of the site, illustrates how the substantial area of Green Infrastructure will seek to strengthen the contributions that this part of the site will have to the area of landscape character in which it is set.
Delivery of housing within an area of significant demand, therefore contributing valuable numbers towards the identified need within South Cambridgeshire, but also to local needs within Waterbeach. Residential development of the site would be able to take positive advantage of the sustainable location of the village in terms of access via rail links to Cambridge and the principal of development at Waterbeach generally through the identification of the strategic allocation - Waterbeach New Settlement
Residential development of up to a gross quantum of 200 dwellings. The capacity that is identified within the Promotional Document is for in the region of 200 dwellings rather than 330 identified by the LPA. This takes into consideration the extent of the developable area on the western portion of the site provided as a logical extension to the exiting built up area of Waterbeach and the Green Infrastructure to the eastern part of the site. Development on the site is capable of commencing within the first five years of the plan period the estimated start date in the table above should be altered accordingly.
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Provision of new highway access will need to be provided to the site to ensure adequate vehicular flows into and out of the site following subsequent development of the site for residential purposes
Flood Zone 3 (with benefits from flood defences) cover a substantial area of the appraisal site to the east, with partial Flood Zone 2 and 1 towards the west. Whilst the Flood Zone 3 areas are protected by defences, these would need to be assessed robustly through a FRA, but also through the implementation of any development through the provision of set-aside open space and landscaping buffers.
It is not known if there is direct connection to mains utilities, but site is settlement edge and therefore provision of a new mains connection is possible.
Southern and Regional are in a position to bring the site forward through an Option agreement with the landowners subject to outline planning approval being issued.
Waterbeach is a large, popular village within commuting distance from Cambridge via mainline railway, which is one of the fastest economically developing cities in the UK and therefore there is continuing demand for housing within Greater Cambridge to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding economy.
None
2020
2023
3
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Agricultural land with a range of outbuildings and structures relating to agricultural use.
Agricultural
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Mixture
Residential Development with access from Fen End
Delivery of housing within an area of significant demand which largely outweighs the current supply. A development at Fen End would contribute towards the identified need of South Cambridgeshire and more specifically the local needs of Willingham.
Approximately 100
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Provision of new highway access will need to be provided to the site to ensure adequate vehicular flows into and out of the site following subsequent development of the site for residential purposes. Site plan with indicative access enclosed (ref: 04120-2)
It is not known if there is direct connection to mains utilities, but site is settlement edge and therefore provision of a new mains connection is possible.
European Property Ventures (Cambridgeshire) are in a position to bring the site forward through an Option Agreement with the landowners subject to outline planning permission being approved.
Willingham is a large, popular and sustainable service village within commuting distance from Cambridge, one of the fastest economically developing cities in the UK. As such there is continuing demand for housing within Willingham and Greater Cambridge to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding economy and population.
None
N/A
2020
2022
2
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Pasture land for Agriculture
Ongoing agricultural uses
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Mixture of undeveloped pasture land with some structures and hardstanding to the north eastern corner
Residential development incorporating landscaping, open space improvements and access
Delivery of housing within an area of significant demand, therefore contributing valuable numbers towards the identified need within South Cambridgeshire, but also to local needs within Cottenham.
The site could realise approximately 300 dwellings.
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Provision of new highway access will be provided to the site from Broad Lane that will provide capacity and safe access that will ensure adequate vehicular flows into and out of the site can take place without risk to highway safety. Adequate visibility splays are in place and Broad Lane has scope for improvements
The site is influenced by Protected Flood Zone 3, which benefits from flood defences at the New Cut Drain and the Cottenham Lode. This is based on a modelling exercise from 2003. The EA commissioned a model to more accurately represent the flood risk in the area, known as the Lower Ouse old west model 2015. The EA’s preliminary results from this model indicate that the site is not identified to contain ‘functional floodplain’. The 2015 model is in the course of being validated by the EA.S&R has commissioned WSP to work with the EA to assist them in assessing the flood risk in the vicinity of the site and in this validation process.
The site is settlement edge and therefore provision of a new mains, electricity and phone connection is possible. There is a foul mains drain and water supply in Broad Lane.
Southern and Regional Developments are in a position to bring the site forward through an Option agreement with the landowners subject to outline planning approval being issued.
Cottenham is a large, popular village within commuting distance of Cambridge. Given the size of the village, there is a wide range of immediate facilities for residents and therefore is a sustainable settlement with capacity to accommodate additional growth.
No
N/A
2020
2023
3
Pasture land for agricultural use
Ongoing agricultural uses
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Mixture of undeveloped pasture land with some structures and hardstanding to the north eastern corner
Residential development incorporating landscaping, open space improvements and access
Delivery of housing within an area of significant demand, therefore contributing valuable numbers towards the identified need within South Cambridgeshire, but also to local needs within Cottenham.
The site could realise approximately 150 dwellings.
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Provision of new highway access will be provided to the site from Broad Lane that will provide capacity and safe access that will ensure adequate vehicular flows into and out of the site can take place without risk to highway safety. Adequate visibility splays are in place and Broad Lane has scope for improvements.
The site is influenced by Protected Flood Zone 3, which benefits from flood defences at the New Cut Drain and the Cottenham Lode.
The site is settlement edge and therefore provision of a new mains, electricity and phone connection is possible. There is a foul mains drain and water supply in Broad Lane. This is based on a modelling exercise from 2003. The EA commissioned a model to more accurately represent the flood risk in the area, known as the Lower Ouse old west model 2015. The EA’s preliminary results from this model indicate that the site is not identified to contain ‘functional floodplain’. The 2015 model is in the course of being validated by the EA. S&R has commissioned WSP to work with the EA to assist them in assessing the flood risk in the vicinity of the site and in this validation process.
Southern and Regional Developments are in a position to bring the site forward through an Option agreement with the landowners subject to outline planning approval being issued.
Cottenham is a large, popular village within commuting distance of Cambridge. Given the size of the village, there is a wide range of immediate facilities for residents and therefore is a sustainable settlement with capacity to accommodate additional growth.
None
2020
2023
3
Pasture land for agricultural use
Ongoing agricultural uses
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Mixture of undeveloped pasture land with some structures and hardstanding to the north eastern corner.
Residential development incorporating landscaping, open space improvements and access
Delivery of housing within an area of significant demand, therefore contributing valuable numbers towards the identified need within South Cambridgeshire, but also to local needs within Cottenham.
The site could realise approximately 80 dwellings
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Provision of new highway access will need to be provided to the site to ensure adequate vehicular flows into and out of the site following subsequent development of the site for residential purposes
Protected Flood Zone 3, which benefits from flood defences at the New Cut Drain and the Cottenham Lode. This is based on a modelling exercise from 2003. The EA commissioned a model to more accurately represent the flood risk in the area, known as the Lower Ouse old west model 2015. The EA’s preliminary results from this model indicate that the site is not identified to contain ‘functional floodplain’. The 2015 model is in the course of being validated by the EA. S&R has commissioned WSP to work with the EA to assist them in assessing the flood risk in the vicinity of the site and in this validation process.
It is not known if there is direct connection to mains utilities, but site is settlement edge and therefore provision of a new mains connection is possible.
Southern and Regional are in a position to bring the site forward through an Option agreement with the landowners subject to outline planning approval being issued.
Cottenham is a large, popular village within commuting distance of Cambridge. Given the size of the village, there is a wide range of immediate facilities for residents and therefore is a sustainable settlement with capacity to accommodate additional growth.
None
2020
2023
3
Land to the North of Whittlesford Road, Newton, Cambridge
1
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Arable farmland bounded by field hedges including a small number of mature trees.
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Planning Application Ref: S/1991/16/OL Main Location: Land to the north of, Whittlesford Road, Newton, CB22 7PH Full Description:Outline application for residential development with all matters reserved apart from access. Decision: Refused
Greenfield land
Proposed development for up to 25 new dwellings, including policy-compliant affordable housing provision. 2025: Proposed development for up to 30 dwellings.
Provision of a mix of market and affordable housing
approximately 30 dwellings
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Provision of a new vehicular and pedestrian access on Whittlesford Road.
(The site has a slightly sloping topography, falling away slightly to the south towards Whittlesford Road).
Implementation of a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal.
The site is readily available for development as it is vacant greenfield land.
There is market attractiveness of the site being on the settlement boundary in the rural village of Newton. The site does not encroach on the Cambridge Green Belt. Within the village of Newton there are a number of services such as a village pub, sports and social club, a church and other small businesses. There is a bus stop opposite the War Memorial that runs regularly to Cambridge, Fowlmere and Barley. The settlement is a short distance from larger settlements such as Harston which is located 2km from the site. Harston contains Harston & Newton Primary School, Doctors surgery, Post Office, Village Hall and other small businesses and facilities. In addition, Foxton is 2.5 km from the site and contains similar facilities such as a Primary School, small business and enterprises, a train station (that runs regularly to Cambridge and London Kings Cross) and some recreation facilities.
No
Reason 1) Newton is identified as an Infill Village in the Adopted Core Strategy DPD 2007, where Policy ST/7 states that development is normally limited to schemes of not more than 2 dwellings within the village framework. The proposal was rejected for a number of reasons: • Located outside the settlement boundary; • Poor services and facilities in Newton; • Lack of employment opportunities; • Poor local footpaths, cycle ways and public transport. Reason 2) Insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate the proposal would not increase the risk of flooding to the site and surrounding area. The proposal is therefore considered contrary to policy NE/11 of the Local Development Framework 2007.
Jan 2020
Mid 2022
1.5 years
There are no significant site preparation or infrastructure issues to overcome.
"The Local Planning Authority have a duty to involve and consult with the community including local residents, businesses, interest groups and landowners in the formation of policies that will shape the Local Plan for Greater Cambridge. This is asserted at Paragraph 16c of the National Planning Policy Framework where it states that Plans should; ""be shaped by early, proportionate and effective engagement between plan-makers and communities, local organisations, businesses, infrastructure providers and operators and statutory consultees."" It is considered important to ensure that Local Plan documents including background information is easily accessible on the Council's website and it would be helpful if e-mail alerts were provided to Planning Consultants and Developers to make them aware of when each stage of the Plan is available for comment. It is important the Council ensures that the ongoing Plan preparation process is open and accessible to all, identifying the most appropriate times for public commentary which will provide significant local insight to the Plan process and practical requirements for local communities. Summary of Comments: Preparation of the emerging Local Plan must ensure accessibility for all and provide means of commentary throughout the process."
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