Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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The proposed residential development including affordable housing, public open space, car parking and landscaping
Additional mix of housing including affordable in a sustainable location close to Cambridge. The proposal would also enable footpath and cycling connections to be created to the bridge over the A14. A park could also be provided on other land with NIAB's ownership and there is potential to include off site flood alleviation measures as well. These measures could improve the visual amenity of the area and deliver biodiversity improvements as well.
The developable area of the site is approximately 18 hectares. At a density of 25 dwellings to the hectare, it would equate to a total of 450 units.
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An access into the site could be created from Mill Road. To deliver adequate width some of the northern part of South Road Play Area may be required. Emergency access could be provided through adjoining land in NIAB's ownership. Provision of a comprehensive and enhanced play space within the residential site will mitigate the loss of the Play Area, which would benefit existing and future occupiers.
The site is flat.
The site is within the Green Belt, partly within Flood Zone 2 (and a small part is within Flood Zone 3). There are no heritage assets within close proximity to the site that would be impacted. There are no known protected species on or within close proximity to the site. The site has not been occupied by any previous uses that would suggest it has been contaminated. The Council will need to amend the Green Belt boundary to accommodate the site allocation. Flood mitigation and landscaping will be provided to mitigate impacts. A phase 1 ecology assessment will be carried out and phase 1 site investigation study to confirm there are no adverse site conditions.
The site will have access to key utilities. The site is close to existing infrastructure. There are no known infrastructure capacity issues. A utilities assessment will be carried out.
The site is in freehold ownership and could be developed to deliver housing within the next 5 years.
Enquiries have been received but not followed up. Comparable values in the area demonstrate strong market demand for sites. The attractiveness of being within the desirable village of Histon and its proximity to Cambridge and the potential connection with the guided bus and potential to create new pedestrian and cycle connections over the A14 by utilising the existing bridge.
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2022
2026
5
Crop research station/agricultural
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n/a
Greenfield
Residential and community development
Address the need for low carbon housing, community, leisure and recreational uses.
770
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Villa Road details to be submitted under separate cover
Pockets affected by flood risk which would be mitigated as part of the proposal. Please see separate initial sustainability appraisal document. Details to be submitted under separate cover.
Details to be submitted under separate cover
The landowners have confirmed that the land is now available.
The site is ideally situated to provide new homes, open space and other amenities for local residents in a sustainable location.
No
n/a
2021
2027
6
Please see Initial Sustainability Appraisal. Existing flood risk issues require mitigation. Please see flood risk strategy submitted under separate cover.
