Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020

Agricultural/Horse grazing land

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No Planning history

Greenfield with one grain store, two attached dwellings and a stable on site

Erection of up to 325 residential dwellings, with associated Park & Ride (and potential new CAM Metro stop), employment site (science/research park), and country park

Market and affordable housing , Key worker housing , Employment (B1) office , Employment (B1b) research and development

Public open space , Recreation and leisure , Other

The residential development could provide much needed housing growth, in a sustainable location. Linton is a large village with an excellent level of services, facilities and employment. In addition, the site adjoins Linton Village College (secondary and primary school) increasing its sustainability due to its proximity to education facilities. The Park & Ride can provide environmental benefits and reduce climate change by hindering car use into Cambridge and utilising the CAM Metro Rapid Transit Link which is potentially proposed south of Linton. In addition, the science/research park can provide much needed employment opportunities for the residents of Linton and surrounding areas.

Residential dwellings: Up to 325 units Employment floorspace: 10,000 to 15,000 sqm

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Yes (Please give details)

Site access will be provided onto Little Linton Road to the residential development. Improved highway infrastructure (new roundabout) on Cambridge Road (A1307) here would allow access into the residential site to the north of Cambridge Road and the potential Park & Ride and employment site to the south. This can further benefit the high casualty highway by acting as a traffic calming measure.

No

The land slopes up northwards from 55 AOD to 40 AOD. The slope is not significant and will not impact upon deliverability of the site.

No

The majority of the site is located within Flood Zone 1 and is not at risk from flooding. The north east of the site is located in a Flood Zone 3; this area of the site is designated as the country park and would not create any negative adverse impacts or harmful risks. The site is of arable use and horse grazing and is of low value in ecological terms. Please refer to illustrative Masterplan that accompanies this submission to view flood zone and country park.

The site is in an appropriate location to have good access to a wide range of key services and utilities within Linton. The overhead power lines and pylons to the west of the site can be viewed on the accompanying illustrative Masterplan.

Yes (Please give details)

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Next 5 years

The site is vacant and readily available. This is subject to highway infrastructure works on Cambridge Road.

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The site is very attractive in development terms. Linton is an affluent settlement which would benefit from a residential development. The site will also become appealing to commuters due to the future development of the potential new CAM Metro Rapid Transit Link which is proposed south of Linton. This further highlights that the site is sustainable in terms of public transport. In addition, the site includes the development of a country park serving the site and the surrounding area of amenity value and environmental benefits.

No

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2019/2020

2023-2025

3-5 years

No

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Yes

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