Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchLand to the north of High Street, Dry Drayton, CB23 8EG
3.7
The site is currently in equestrian use.
Not applicable
C/0663/70/O – Erection of a house, refused 1970.
The site is greenfield land.
Residential development including affordable housing, publicly accessible open space, a landscape buffer and the potential for community facilities.
This development has the potential to deliver numerous benefits including: • Upgrading cycle links • Provision of cycle routes between Dry Drayton and Madingley • Provision of improved bus facilities • Publicly accessible open space • Contribution and provision of community facilities • Provision of play facilities • Affordable housing • Provision of Bungalows • Patronage of local facilities
Optimis have taken the gross area of 3.7ha and assumed a net developable area of sixty percent. An illustrative layout has not yet been drawn up, but at a density of 30 dwellings per hectare Optimis propose that the site can deliver approximately 40-70 dwellings.
Not specified.
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Please refer to supporting document.
Please refer to supporting document.
Please refer to supporting document.
As far as we are aware the site has no infrastructure constraints or overhead powerlines and there is no major infrastructure that would inhibit development. At this stage an underground utilities and services survey has not been undertaken.
As far as we are aware the site has no infrastructure constraints or overhead powerlines and there is no major infrastructure that would inhibit development. At this stage an underground utilities and services survey has not been undertaken.
Subject to positive promotion it is intended that a residential planning application will be submitted as soon as the plan is adopted.
In Optimis’ opinion this site is a highly desirable location for residential development.
None known.
Not applicable.
2023
2025
2
Not applicable.
No uploaded files for public display
Land to the west of Searles Meadow, Dry Drayton, CB23 8BW
1ha
The site is currently in use as a paddock with buildings for storage consisting of three semi-derelict agricultural outbuildings.
Not applicable.
Noe found.
The site is a mixture of greenfield and developed land.
Residential development of up to 20 homes, including affordable housing, publicly accessible open space, and the potential for additional community facilities.
Custom or self-build housing - Yes, if a policy requirement Please describe any benefits to the local area that the development could provide: This development has the potential to deliver numerous benefits including: • Publicly accessible open space • Contribution to community facilities • Provision of play facilities • Affordable housing • Provision of Bungalows
Optimis have taken the gross area of 1ha and assumed a net developable area of sixty percent. An illustrative layout has not yet been drawn up, but at a density of 30 dwellings per hectare Optimis propose that the site can deliver approximately 10-20 dwellings.
Not Specified.
No uploaded files for public display
Please refer to supporting document.
Please refer to supporting document.
Please refer to supporting document.
As far as we are aware the site has no infrastructure constraints or overhead powerlines and there is no major infrastructure that would inhibit development. At this stage an underground utilities and services survey has not been undertaken.
As far as we are aware the site has no infrastructure constraints or overhead powerlines and there is no major infrastructure that would inhibit development. At this stage an underground utilities and services survey has not been undertaken.
Subject to positive promotion it is intended that a residential planning application will be submitted as soon as the plan is adopted.
In Optimis’ opinion this site located in the centre of Dry Drayton is a highly desirable location for residential development.
None known.
Not applicable.
2023 adoption of Local Plan
2024
1
Not applicable.
No uploaded files for public display
The site is currently in agricultural use.
Not applicable.
See supporting statement.
The site is Greenfield Land.
Residential development of up to 300 homes, including affordable housing, publicly accessible open space, a landscape buffer and the potential for community facilities.
Custom/ Self Build - Yes, if a policy requirement. Please describe any benefits to the local area that the development could provide: This development has the potential to deliver numerous benefits including: • Health care • Upgrading cycle links • Highways improvements on Beach Road, including additional traffic calming measures • Provision of cycle routes • Provision of improved bus facilities, including shelters • Publicly accessible open space • Contribution and provision of community facilities • Provision of play facilities • Affordable housing • Provision of Bungalows • Patronage of local facilities
Optimis have taken the gross area of 13ha and assumed a net developable area of 75%. An illustrative layout has not yet been drawn up, but at a density of 30 dwellings per hectare Optimis assume the site is capable of delivering up to approximately 300 dwellings, including the provision of affordable housing.
Not Specified
No uploaded files for public display
Please refer to supporting document.
Please refer to supporting document.
Please refer to supporting document.
As far as we are aware the site has no infrastructure constraints or overhead powerlines and there is no major infrastructure that would inhibit development. There are telegraph poles running along Beach Road, but these could be moved or grounded. At this stage an underground utilities and services survey has not been undertaken.
As far as we are aware the site has no infrastructure constraints or overhead powerlines and there is no major infrastructure that would inhibit development. There are telegraph poles running along Beach Road, but these could be moved or grounded. At this stage an underground utilities and services survey has not been undertaken. Please see a telegraph pole plan at Appendix 4.
An agent is actively promoting the site. Subject to positive promotion it is intended that a residential planning application will be submitted as soon as the plan is adopted.
In Optimis’ opinion this site is a highly desirable location for residential development.
None known.
Not applicable.
2023 adoption of Local Plan
2026-2029
3-6
Not applicable.
