Question 2. Please submit any sites for employment and housing you wish to suggest for allocation in the Local Plan. Provide as much information and supporting evidence as possible.
Land at Evolution Business Park, Milton Road, Impington, CB24 9NG
0.7
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Landscaped area permitted as part of the wider B1 business use of the site
There is planning history relevant to the recent development of the site that is included in the attached promotional document.
Previously developed land (bund and hardstanding) as it formed part of the site when it was used for egg production.
An indicative concept plan has been provided as part of the call for sites promotion document submitted with these representations. This shows that the site can deliver additional floor space within the boundaries of the existing site together with additional landscaping and parking.
New jobs would be delivered in a sustainable location with good pedestrian, cycle and public transport connectivity. The delivery of a café as part of the proposals will also limit the impact of traffic from the site from existing and new occupiers.
Potentially up to 2117m2 of additional B1c floorspace could be delivered. See attached promotional document for more details.
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The site benefits from having a newly upgraded vehicular access onto Milton Road. This access has been designed to accommodate the traffic from the approved employment space and would have the capacity to take the traffic flows from the additional floorspace that would be created. The vehicular access into the site would remain the same as the existing and would not need any additional works to accommodate the additional traffic flows.
At this stage a comprehensive ecological assessment of the site has not been carried out. Notwithstanding this, the existing earth bund has been the subject of remodelling works and is unlikely to contain any habitats or any particular ecological value. The existing boundary hedge to the east will be retained. The proposed landscaping and any water attenuation would provide new habitats within the site. There would also be the opportunity to provide bird and bat boxes on the sides of the new buildings as part of a scheme of ecological enhancement. The site is not within or near the village Conservation Area and its development would not have any visual impact upon the setting of any of the heritage assets within the Conservation Area. There are no trees with Tree Preservation Orders on them within, or anywhere near the site.
There are no significant infrastructure works that would be necessary to enable the development. All potential mitigation measures can either be carried out within the confines of the site (water attenuation, etc.) or could be accommodated within the confines of the adopted public highways (footway improvements, etc.).
The site is presently waiting to be landscaped and is therefore available for occupation immediately.
The land owner would build out the additional business units and has already received significant interest from existing business on the site that want to expand their operations and stay in the vicinity of Cambridge.
None
None
2022
2023
1
Land at Branch Road and Long Road, Comberton
5.7
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Agricultural Land
N/A
Historic Planning history - see promotional document (Below information is taken from promotional document) Two outline planning applications for the residential development of the site were refused in February 1970 (ref. C/0839/70/O) and January 1969 (ref. C/0757/68/O). These two applications clearly have little relevance to the present proposals for the development of the site. A recent full planning application for four large, two-storey dwelling houses on land to the north of 69 Long Road was refused in March 2019 (ref. S/0058/19/FL). This refusal principally related to the fact that the dwellings would be located outside the development framework, within the Green Belt and no special circumstances were provided. The design of the dwelling houses was also a reason for refusal. In 2012 the site was submitted as part of the call for sites process and was consulted upon by the Council through its Issues and Options for delivery of new homes across the District. The site did not progress any further due to concerns that the site forms part of the Green Belt and was not considered to relate well to the amenities of the village. Concerns were also expressed about the accessibility of the site for pedestrians and cyclists.
Greenfield
An indicative concept plan has been provided as part of the call for sites document submitted with these representations. This shows that the site can deliver a high quality, landscape-led scheme for new homes in a sustainable, well connected location.
New homes in a sustainable location with good pedestrian, cycle and public transport connectivity with the village and nearby employment sites.
Between 120 to 130 dwellings based on a design led approach. See attached promotional document for more details.
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See attached promotional document
See attached promotional document
See attached promotional document
See attached promotional document
The site is presently in an agricultural use and is available for development once any crops on the land have been harvested
The land owner has been approached by other developers due to the popularity of Comberton as a location for new homes
None
None
2023
2026
3
See attached promotional document
Land adjacent to A10 and Royston Road, Melbourn,
17.4
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Agricultural use
N/A
Land directly west of the site received permission S/2616/13/FL for solar farm development. Site itself has no relevant planning history.
Greenfield
Mixed use development to include business park (use classes B1/B2), roadside services (use classes A1/A3/A5), public house /restaurant and hotel (use classes A4/C1), care village (use class C2), electric car charging, and battery storage
Economic benefits through employment uses. Environmental benefits through provision of electric car charging station, battery storage. Social benefits through delivery of a high quality care facility. Other benefits include road safety benefits arising from new junction and provision of a service area to serve passing motorists.
Estimate based upon initial master planning strategy
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In order to access both sides of the site, it is proposed that a four-arm roundabout is provided between the A10, Royston Road, and the access to the western development parcel. This will have the benefit of slowing traffic on the A10 to enable traffic entering or leaving Melbourn to do so safely, without undue delay to existing traffic.
Applied Ecology has prepared a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) for the site in order to determine whether there are any likely ecological constraints, and to establish the scope of further survey work. The site is not covered by any statutory or non-statutory wildlife site designations and the PEA does not identify any ecological constraints which would prevent development from coming forward at the site. The site is directly adjacent to Holland Hall (Melbourn) Railway Cutting SSSI. The nature of this site – grassland on the embankments of a railway cutting – suggest it is unlikely to be subject to direct disturbance from any future development at the site. Any development would need to take into account potential indirect impacts on this site. The site is dominated by intensively managed arable fields, a habitat of negligible ecological and biodiversity value. boundary habitats, particularly the strip of woodland and to a lesser extent, hedgerows, are of elevated ecological value and should be retained, protected and enhanced as part of development planning where practical to do so. The PEA recommends further survey work is undertaken in respect of breeding birds; and bats. The PEA also sets out some initial guidance for development to achieve biodiversity enhancement, which include retention of existing hedgerows, delivering ecological enhancements through drainage, access and landscape design; minimisation of artificial lighting; and incorporation of bat and bird boxes into new buildings. WSP has prepared an Outline Flood Risk and Surface Water Drainage Review. This sets out the extent of flood risk at the site, alongside an outline Surface Water Drainage Strategy. In terms of flood risk, the review concludes that the site is at low risk of fluvial flooding. It also concludes that although there are isolated areas which are at medium risk of surface water flooding, there is no notable overland flow path, and therefore this can be mitigated through an appropriate surface water drainage strategy.
Site is served by main utilities. WSP has prepared a Utilities Note which has identified existing overhead and buried power lines; gas; telecommunications; and oil networks. There is also an oil pipeline which runs east-west through the site, with associated 6 metre easements to each side. This has been taken into account within the scheme design.
Site is being promoted by a committed promoter and landowner, with market interest already expressed for elements of the scheme. There are no constraints at the site that would prevent or delay prompt delivery at the site.
Highly attractive, having regard to market interest already received by the promoters, and wider strategic growth in Melbourn and the A10 / A505 corridors
None known
N/A
2021- 2022 subject to planning
2030
5-10
Mix of uses will come forward at slightly different rates. For example, roadside services, restaurant and hotel are self-contained and can be delivered relatively promptly. Business park proposals may come forward over time depending upon operators' requirements and take-up, but there are no constraints that would delay delivery.
Grazing Paddock
n/a
n/a
Greenfield
8 to 10 unit housing development
As a small/medium site of <1ha, site provides important contribution to housing requirement in accordance with Paragraph 68 of NPPF
8 to 10 units. This is based upon an assessment of the total landholding of 1.1ha, but discounting land within flood zone 2, reducing site area to 0.37ha
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Existing field entrance. This would need to be upgraded to ensure access and appropriate visibility splays. This would require the removal of some hedgerow. Preliminary Ecological Appraisal has not been undertaken at this stage
Site area has already been reduced to 0.37ha to reflect adjacent flood zone 2. Site lies within Conservation Area. Design would be sympathetic to local vernacular and reflect buildings within Conservation Area
Toft has mains water, sewerage and electricity supply. Fibre Broadband is available
Site is available for development
Site will be attractive to market. There is a high demand for good quality village homes within commuting distance to Cambridge.
No
No
2020
2020
1
N/A
Land to the east for Strawberry Farm, Pampisford
1.67
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Agriculture
N/A
No - other than recent applications to the recent applications on land immediately to the west at Strawberry Farm namely:- • References: S/1106/18/FL Type: Full Planning (Small Major) Location: Land South of Pampisford Road, Great Abington, CB21 6AQ Description: Full planning application for the erection of 15 dwellings and associated infrastructure including new landscaping, internal access roads, garages, and parking areas following demolition of existing agricultural buildings along with construction of new a Decision: Refused Decision Date: 19-11-2018 • Reference:S/1433/16/OL Type: Outline Planning Location: Land to the rear of, Strawberry Farm, Pampisford Road, Great Abington Description: Outline application with all matters reserved except for means of access for the residential development comprising 8 dwellings, including affordable housing provision, landscaping and associated infrastructure. Decision: Approved Decision Date: 27-09-2017 Planning consent has been granted for 8 dwellings as part of the outline consent. A second application for 15 dwellings is currently at appeal.
Greenfield
The proposed development is for 15- 18 dwellings including affordable dwellings, with open space and landscaping, and improvements to the site access.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Impington. 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.
The site could accommodate approximately 25 dwelling at a very low density of dwellings, which is based on a density of 15 dwellings/hectare and reflects the edge of settlement with ample provision for landscaping and open space to serve the site and the neighbouring approved development. .
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There are two opportunities to provide means of access into the site. The planning approval S/1433/16.OL made provision for an access into the site via the adjacent residential development via a new T junction ‘bellmouth’ constructed on Pampisford Road approximately 115m east of the junction with High Street. There is a legal right to use this established access through to this site. There will also be access to the adjacent footpath to the west. There is also an opportunity to provide a new access from Pampisford Road as shown on the site plan, but the site can readily be accessed from the neighbouring site.
There are no physical constraints that would prevent development from taking place. The site is bounded by a recently approved development to the west and the old railway line to the south.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. 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, and the proposed development will seek to retain any ecological features on site and include ecological enhancement measures.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and so new connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites in Great Abington elsewhere in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders. In addition, there is a limited supply of development, and the site is well related to Cambridge.
No
N/A
2022
2023
1
N/A
Land south of Green End/Heath Road, Gamlingay
0.94
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Paddock
n/a
S/3170/17/OL - Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for self-build/custom build residential development for up to 9 dwellings - refused 07 February 2019
Greenfield
Residential
The development will achieve sustainable development that relates well to the village of Gamlingay, a village with a good level of services and facilities in South Cambridgeshire. The development will provide much needed housing and contribute to meeting the need for self-build plots. The site is a former landfill site and a Ground Investigation Report was submitted and accepted by the Environmental Health Officer in connection with planning application S/3170/17/OL which was refused planning permission. However, there were no technical issues associated with this planning application and the Landscape Officer did not raise any objections. The site is capable of redevelopment and is limited to poor quality grazing paddock which would be put to better use through housing provision. There will be economic benefits through the construction jobs created and owner/occupiers using local services and facilities
The estimated number of residential units is 9 dwellings which is 10 dwellings per hectare. Given the position of the site, on the edge of the village and the surrounding pattern of development this is considered to be an appropriate number of dwellings.
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Access can be created off Green End/Heath Road
When determining planning application S/3170/17/OL the Council considered this property is sufficiently separated from the proposed built development that it will not cause adverse harm by dominating the listed building or harm the visual relationship between the listed building and its formal or natural landscape surroundings and therefore the setting of this building is preserved.
All services are available in the highway
The land can be developed immediately
There is a significant demand for self-build and custom building dwellings within Gamlingay and South Cambridgeshire given the village services and facilities. The site is also well connected to surrounding towns and villages such as Potton, Sandy, St Neots, Cambourne and Cambridge.
No
N/A
2020
2021
1
N/A
The site comprises a mix of an established employment site and agricultural land.
N/A
N/A
Part previously developed land and part greenfield
Mixed use development comprising the provision of new office units, local shop (Use Class A1), refurbishment of existing warehouse to provide for office accommodation; and the provision of new employment uses, together with the provision circa 85 dwellings including affordable dwellings, with open space and landscaping, together with the provision of new playing fields to link with the existing recreation grounds and associated sports pavilion, together with the provision of allotments.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Teversham. Teversahm 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 provision of new employment uses, and sports provision and a convenience store will all significantly benefit Teversham. 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 Teversham and provide a positive and sustainable mix of uses that will contribute positively to the village.
The site could accommodate approximately 85 dwellings underpinned by the submitted masterplan. which is based on masterplan assuming a low density development and reflects the edge of settlement and current Green Belt location.
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The existing vehicular access would be used adjacent from the High Street. The current access will need to be upgraded to accommodate the proposed development, but sufficient land is available. An assessment of the access arrangements will need to be undertaken to demonstrate that a safe access can be provided for the proposed development.
There are no physical characteristics that would constrain development.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. 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, and the proposed development will seek to retain any ecological features on site and include ecological enhancement measures within the landscape strategy. An archaeological assessment of the site will need to be undertaken. The site is not affected by any other heritage assets. There are no constraints to development to at the site. The site is located in the greenbelt, outside the settlement boundary and part within the conservation area. No TPO’d tree have been identified. Immediately to the west of the site. The site is close to a grade II listed building located immediately to the west. A small part of site is also in the conservation area again at the western end of the site.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and uses and so connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development. However, the site will need to be released from the Green Belt and allocated for development through the Greater Cambridge Local Plan process before it will be available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites on the edge of Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders. In addition, there is a limited supply of development sites in Teversham ,which is located in close proximity to Cambridge.
No
N/A
2022
2027
5
N/A
Agricultural
N/A
S/0049/80/O - Erection of seven dwellings with garage - refused on 28.02.1980
Agricultural
Residential
The development will enhance the setting of the village and provide much needed housing. It will also provide economic benefits through the construction jobs created and owner/occupiers using local services and facilities. It will provide landscaping around the site through hedgerow which will enhance the character of the area and provide biodiversity enhancement.
The estimated number of residential units is 7 dwellings which is 11 dwellings per hectare. Given the position of the site, in the setting of the Conservation Area this is considered to be an appropriate number of dwellings which will enhance the character of the area.
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Access can be created off Honey Hill
N/A
The site is within the setting of the Conservation Area which ends at Honey Hill House (north western corner of the site) The development will provided landscaping through additional hedgerow around the site which will enhance the character of the area
Access to key facilities can be created.
The land can be developed immediately.
There is a significant demand for a mix of housing within Fen Drayton given its services and facilities combined with the upgrading to the A14 road network the site is well connected to surrounding towns and villages such as Cambridge and Northstowe.
No
N/A
2020
2022
2
N/A
Agricultural
N/A
S/2887/15/PN - Erection of agricultural building - deemed consent 11.01.2016 S/2559/16/PN - Prior notification for an agricultural storage building - permission not required 28.10.2016 S/0366/16/FL - Construction of hardstanding, access road and highway access in association with agricultural building permitted under prior notification S/2887/15/PN - approved 06.07.2016
Greenfield
Commercial
The development will sit in close proximity to the A14 which is being upgraded. It will enable economic benefits with the creation of jobs during construction and jobs through businesses operating from the site.
10, 000 square metres
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Access from Swavesey Road
N/A
The ditch to the south is considered to be Flood Zone 3. There will be no development within this area.
Access to key utilities can be created.
The land can be developed immediately.
There is a significant demand for industrial development in close proximity to the A14, the site is ideally placed and well connected to surrounding towns and villages such as Cambridge.
No
N/A
2020
2022
2
N/A
The Land is Greenfield.
N/A
No relevant application within the last 10 years
Greenfield
Residential Development
The site can deliver approximately 40 new homes, 40% of which would be affordable. The development would provide on-site open space. Please see a proposed site layout for 40 units appended with this submission.
40 residential units has been assumed on the basis of Meldreth being a Group Village in accordance with Policy S/10 of the South Cambs 2018 adopted Local Plan. Policy H/8 provides a guide of an average net density of 30 dwellings per hectare in Minor Rural Centres. This density has been tested and illustrated through the proposed site layout for 40 units appended with this submission.
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The site can be accessed through Melrose which was installed as part of a recent development. The road has been designed to allow access through to this proposed site being put forward. This can be seen on the Appended plan.
N/A
The site has been identified to be within Flood Zone 1 meaning it is of 'low risk' of flooding. The majority of the site is covered with scrub and old fruit trees which will require removal to facilitate development. No trees within the site are subject to TPO.
Water, sewerage, electricity, gas and broadband are available via connections in the surrounding area.
The site is owned by Stonewater who is a leading national social housing provider. The site will be jointly developed by Hill and Stonewater.
The site lies in a village with excellent amenities and where there is continued demand for a range of house types, sizes and tenure. Meldreth is a desirable village with access to key public transport connections. There is strong demand for housing in this location.
No
N/A
2024 (or sooner dependant on Local Plan Adoption)
2026 (or sooner subject to the Adoption of the Local Plan)
2
N/A
Land to the east of Teversham Hall, Teversham
2.1
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The site comprises a mix of an established employment site and agricultural land.
N/A
N/A
Part previously developed land and part greenfield.
Mixed use development comprising the provision of new office commercial units comprising B1a, B1b, and B1c units, potential refurbishment of existing warehouse to provide for office accommodation, and the provision of dwellings including affordable dwellings, with open space and landscaping.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Teversham. The provision of employment development will also contributing positively to the mixed use scheme. Teversham 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 proposed development would support the existing services and facilities in Teversham. and provide a positive and sustainable mix of uses that will contribute positively to the village.
The site could accommodate approximately 30 dwellings which is based on a density of 25 dwellings/hectare within the non employment area of the site and reflects the edge of settlement and current Green Belt location.
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The existing vehicular access would be used adjacent from the High Street. The current access will need to be upgraded to accommodate the proposed development, but sufficient land is available. An assessment of the access arrangements will need to be undertaken to demonstrate that a safe access can be provided for the proposed development.
There are no particular physical constraints that would constrain development.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. 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, and the proposed development will seek to retain any ecological features on site and include ecological enhancement measures within the landscape strategy. An archaeological assessment of the site will need to be undertaken. The site is not affected by any other heritage assets. There are no constraints to development to at the site. The site is located in the greenbelt, outside the settlement boundary and part within the conservation area. No TPO’d tree have been identified. Immediately to the west of the site is a grade II listed building located immediately to the west. A small part of site is also in the conservation area again at the western end of the site.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and uses and so connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development. However, the site will need to be released from the Green Belt and allocated for development through the Greater Cambridge Local Plan process before it will be available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites on the edge of Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders. In addition, there is a limited supply of development sites in Teversham ,which is located in close proximity to Cambridge.
No
N/A
2022
2025
3
N/A
Rough pasture land
Rough pasture land
No relevant application within the last 10 years
Greenfield
Residential Development
The site can deliver up to 40 new homes, 40% of which would be affordable. The development would provide on-site open space. The development could also facilitate an extension to the existing recreational area for the village on the land edged in blue.
40 residential units based on a capacity study, see masterplan attached.
No answer given
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The site can currently be accessed from Balsham Road. A new access will be required to form part of any application on the site to facilitate development. A transport statement has been prepared for the site and it has been concluded that a new access will be viable in the location shown.
N/A
The site has been identified to be within Flood Zone 1 meaning it is of 'low risk' of flooding. Ground water flooding was identified within the development site but this can be mitigated by setting finished floor levels 150mm above ground level. A flood risk assessment has been undertaken and concludes that Surface Water can be managed meaning that the development would not result in an increased flood risk. The site is situated within the Green Belt. There is a group of TPO's forming the Northern Boundary of the site but these can be retained and incorporated within the design. It has been concluded that the development can be facilitated without any undue impact on many of the boundary trees. The removal of any boundary trees can be compensated by landscaping on the site. The trees that will require felling works to be undertaken are not subject to TPO's. No reptiles were found on site as part of the latest survey effort. A disused badger set was found on site with no sign of recent activity. Bat foraging was present on the northern boundary of the site by the row of existing trees. These trees would be retained as part of the development, therefore it was concluded that the development of the site would not result in adverse impacts on bats. All ecological works will be updated should the site become allocated. The site is considered to have a low to low-moderate potential for archaeological remains. There is a right of way along the western side of the site which will be retained, incorporated and enhanced as part of the design proposals for the site.
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Water, sewerage, electricity, gas and broadband are available via connections in Balsham Road.
The site is under option to the housebuilder, who will be developing out the land.
The site lies in a village with excellent access to jobs, primary and secondary school, day-to-day convenience shopping, restaurants/pubs, recreation facilities, public transport, and where demand is strong.
No
N/A
October 2024 (or sooner dependant on Local Plan Adoption and the relase of the site from the Greenbelt)
June 2026
1.75
N/A
Rough pasture land
Rough pasture land
Not within Last 10 years
Greenfield
Residential Development
The site can deliver up to 40 new homes, 40% of which would be affordable. The development would provide on-site open space.
40 residential units based on a capacity study, see masterplan attached.
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The site can currently be accessed from Balsham Road. A new access will be required to form part of any application on the site to facilitate development. A transport statement has been prepared for the site and it has been concluded that a new access will be viable in the location shown.
N/A
The site has been identified to be within Flood Zone 1 meaning it is of 'low risk' of flooding. Ground water flooding was identified within the development site but this can be mitigated by setting finished floor levels 150mm above ground level. A flood risk assessment has been undertaken and concludes that Surface Water can be managed meaning that the development would not result in an increased flood risk. The site is situated within the Green Belt. There is a group of TPO's forming the Northern Boundary of the site but these can be retained and incorporated within the design. It has been concluded that the development can be facilitated without any undue impact on many of the boundary trees. The removal of any boundary trees can be compensated by landscaping on the site. The trees that will require felling works to be undertaken are not subject to TPO's. No reptiles were found on site as part of the latest survey effort. A disused badger set was found on site with no sign of recent activity. Bat foraging was present on the northern boundary of the site by the row of existing trees. These trees would be retained as part of the development, therefore it was concluded that the development of the site would not result in adverse impacts on bats. All ecological works will be updated should the site become allocated. The site is considered to have a low to low-moderate potential for archaeological remains. There is a right of way along the western side of the site which will be retained, incorporated and enhanced as part of the design proposals for the site.
Water, sewerage, electricity, gas and broadband are available via connections in Balsham Road.
The site is under option to the housebuilder, who will be developing out the land.
The site lies in a village with excellent access to jobs, primary and secondary school, day-to-day convenience shopping, restaurants/pubs, recreation facilities, public transport, and where demand is strong.
No
N/A
October 2024 (or sooner dependant on Local Plan Adoption and the release of the Land from the Greenbelt)
2026
1.75
N/A
Paddocks
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development and associated public open space along with potential community facilities. Residential accommodation to include a mix of housing including market and affordable housing, older persons housing and/or care home.
The site can accommodate much-needed housing, including affordable and specialist housing in a logical and sympathetic addition to the village, together with open space and soft landscaping to the edge of the settlement. Also potential for accommodation of community facilities to meet local needs subject to discussions with the local community.
Up to 150 dwellings which could include a care home. Please refer to Vision Document
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Plan of proposed new access from St Neots Road attached. Refer to attached Access Plan
Please refer to attached Vision Document and covering letter providing further details of the Site including its topography.
No significant environmental constraints unduly affecting development. Please refer to attached Vision Document for further details.
Key utilities are all available from the adjacent St Neots Road. There are no utilities crossing the site. Please refer to attached Vision Document for further details.
Owners and promoters are keen to obtain planning permission and develop the site as soon as the local plan reaches an advanced stage.
Strong demand within local market. Interest in the site from residential and care home operators.
No
No
2 Years
5 Years
3 Years
N/A
Land off Water Lane, Melbourn, Cambridgeshire
8.09
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Agricultural Land
N/A
No Relevant Planning History
Greenfield
Proposed residential development of up to 100 dwellings including affordable housing, public open space, landscaping etc.
The provision of additional and mix of housing including affordable housing to meet the needs of local people. Public open space provision and highway improvements. Economic benefits through new construction jobs and boost to local economy from new residents.
Up to 100 dwellings derived from an existing and upgraded access from Water Lane. The development would be provided a range of dwellings typologies, size and tenure to ensure the development makes efficient and effective use of the site.
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The means of access will be provided from Water Lane - this will be upgraded. Please see site location plan. it is proposed that Water Lane would be upgraded and this has been discussed and agreed with the highway authority, Cambridgeshire County Council.
The land slopes gentle upwards to the south. No mitigation required.
There is no environmental constraints that would constrain the site being brought forward for development. No mitigation required.
Please see supporting Utilities Plan, which demonstrates availability of all services.
The site is available and could deliver housing either as a housing allocation in the new local plan or through a planning application, which would make a significant contribution towards housing provision in this part of the District.
The market attractiveness is high.
There are no legal or land ownership constraints that would prejudice the site from coming forward
The site has not previously been allocated.
2020/21
2022/23
3
N/A
Agriculture, car parks and landscaped areas
N/A
The site is currently subject to an application for outline planning permission (LPA Ref: S/4329/18/OL). Outline planning permission (LPA Ref: S/0790/02/O was granted in 2002 for the development of the southfield (‘the southfield permission’). The site boundary covers land within the Existing Campus and the Campus Land that forms a part of the application Site.
A mixture. The Expansion Land is located east of the A1301 and is a triangular area of land and 113.05ha. The Expansion Land is greenfield. The Campus Land relates to land west of the A1301 and is 10.25ha. The Campus Land is previously developed and currently occupied by carparks and landscape delivered pursuant to the Southfields Planning Permission (LPA Ref: S/0790/02/O).
Up to 150,000 square metres of Gross External Area (GEA) of flexible employment uses including research and development, office and workspace and associated uses falling within Use Classes B1 (office, laboratories, light industry), B2 (general industrial) and B8 (Storage) uses; up to 1,500 residential dwellings (Use Class C3); supporting community uses and social infrastructure including a nursery (Use Classes D1); conference facility (Use Class D1) and associated hotel (Use Class C1); retail uses including shops (Use Class A1), restaurants and cafes (Use Class A3) and bars (Use Class A4); leisure uses (Use Class D2); landscape and public realm, including areas for sustainable urban drainage and biodiversity enhancements; energy centre and utilities; site access (vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian), car and cycle parking and highways improvements; early landscape and enabling works; and associated works.
Please refer to the extracts provided titled 'Case for Growth' and 'Chapter 18 Socioeconomic Assessment, Environmental Statement, Volume I'.
Up to 150,000 square metres of Gross External Area (GEA) of flexible employment uses including research and development, office and workspace and associated uses falling within Use Classes B1 (office, laboratories, light industry), B2 (general industrial) and B8 (Storage) uses; up to 1,500 residential dwellings (Use Class C3). An explanation is provided in the document titled 'Case for Growth'.
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The means of vehicular access to the site from the A1301 are identified on the Key Parameter Plan (PP1) and the Highways Improvement Parameter Plan (PP5). The proposed highway improvements to the A1301 are shown illustratively on the Highways Improvements Parameter Plan (PP5) which defines a limit of deviation. The new formal and informal pedestrian crossing points, traffic calming measures, new highway surface treatments, cycle and pedestrian routes, street lighting and changes to boundary treatments will be agreed with the local planning authority, in consultation with Cambridgeshire County Council. Improvements to New Road are identified on the Highways Improvements Parameter Plan (PP5) and comprise works to facilitate the installation of a pedestrian footpath between the village of Hinxton and the Expansion Land. The works include removal of wooden fencing along the southern side of New Road, a new pedestrian footpath alongside the inside edge of the Existing Campus grounds, retention of soft verges, and selective thinning of vegetation. Off-site highway improvements are set out and explained in the Transport assessment
The expansion land has a gentle slope, but this is not considered to constrain development in whole or in part.
The proposed development has been subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment. A summary is provided in the Non Technical Summary, appended to this submission. Please refer to the ES Non Technical Summary
Please refer to the Foul Sewage and Utilities Assessment, appended to this submission.
Subject to the grant of planning permission the site can be brought forward immediately.
Strong. Despite not being actively marketed for development, the Existing Campus is experiencing high demand for space from Existing Campus occupiers and from prospective occupiers. There is a need from the existing institutes on the Existing Campus to expand, and Wellcome has been holding exploratory talks with a number of organisations with an interest in locating on the Campus, with a demonstrable link to the uses and activities taking place at the Existing Campus. This includes large international businesses involved in Genomics and bio-data research, pharmaceuticals companies wishing to expand their genomics related capabilities and research institutions.
No
The Campus Land is included in its entirety as part of an Established Employment Area (‘EEA’) designation. The Expansion Land has not been previously allocated.
2020
2031
11
N/A
The site currently comprises of a well enclosed paddock. The site would come forward in conjunction with the redundant agricultural yard to the west of the site, which is under the ownership of the same landowners and has also been submitted as part of the Call for Sites.
N/A
There have been no historic planning applications on this site. The site adjacent to the west has been the subject of the following prior approval applications: S/2065/15/PB and S/3418/18/PA. A new farm access has also been approved under reference S/2890/17/FL to the west of the agricultural yard.
Greenfield
Proposed Erection of 12 dwellings on the Paddock area. This land would come forward in conjunction with the development of the redundant agricultural yard to the west, which has capacity for circa 16 dwellings. Therefore approximately 28 dwellings would be delivered in total.
The development could provide much needed housing within a sustainable location within a rural village in the district and represents a logical expansion to the village.
Up to 12 Residential Dwellings
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Access could be provided to the site via any development to the west at Fenny Lane farm (also submitted as part of this call for sites exercise under a separate submission) Access could come forward as part of development to the west and would be via Fenny Lane. Please refer to Illustrative Masterplan, prepared by Rachel Furze.
The site is flat.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1, Adjacent to the site, to the east is a drainage ditch, which is within a flood zone 3. This area is outside of the site edged red. It is also not within Meldreth Conservation Area which is approximately 0.20km from the site. No heritage assets will be affected by the proposals.
The site is in an appropriate location to have good access to key services within Meldreth. If any further information is required, the applicants are happy to provide details.
The site would be developed either as part of the development of the redundant agricultural yard to the west or as phase 2 of that development. The site is of a modest size and could be delivered quickly.
Please refer to the attached cover letter. The site benefits from being largely unconstrained in planning terms and is well enclosed from the open countryside to the north. Meldreth is an affluent settlement and the site is attractive to development partners.
No, the site is under the single ownership of Roger Hart Farms Ltd and they are fully committed to bringing the site forward for development.
No - this is the first time the land has been promoted.
2022-23
2024
1
N/A
The site currently forms part of a former agricultural yard and redundant agricultural buildings. The south- east part of the site is used as private allotments, which would be re- located as part of the proposed development.
The site adjacent to the south of the agricultural yard has been the subject of the following prior approval applictions: S/2065/15/PB and S/3418/18/PA. A new farm access has also been approved under reference S/2890/17/FL to the wesr of the site.
The site consists of redundant agriculutral buildings and allotments.
Demolition of redundant agricultural buildings and erection of up to 16 market and affordable housing, to include the re- location of the allotments.
The development could provide much needed housing within a sustainable location within a rural village in the district. A housing need survey was undertaken in October 2017 and identified an additional 6 households in need of affordable housing, there is also a demand for private rented accommodation in the village.
Up to 16 residential units.
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There is an existing access into the site from Fenny Lane to the south, this would need to be widened as part of the proposals. Please refer to Site Access Plan, prepared by Ardent Consulting Engineers, which demonstrates suitable access and egress from the site. Please refer to site access plan and transport technical note, prepared by Ardent Consulting Engineers that accompanies this submission.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 and is not within Meldreth Conservation Area which is approximately 0.20km from the site. Full Ecological Surveys would be undertaken as part of any planning application.
The site benefits from good access to services and utilities. If any further information is required, the applicants are happy to provide details.
The site is of a modest size, which could be delivered quickly, without the need for substantial infrastructure to be provided.
Please refer to the attached cover letter. The site benefits from being unconstrained in planning terms. In addition the existing agricultural buildings represent a logical termination of the west side of the village. Meldreth is an affluent settlement and the site is very attractive to development partners.
No, the site is under the single ownership of Roger Hart Farms Ltd and they are fully committed to bringing the site forward for development.
No- this is the first time the land has been promoted.
2021
2022
6 months to 1 year
N/A
Land to the North of Kneesworth Road, to the west of West Way, Meldreth
1.62
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The site currently comprises of agricultural land.
N/A
There is no site history on the site itself. In 2006 planning permission was approved on land immediately to the north- east of the application site for: Reference: S/2365/05/F Type: Full Planning Application Location: Whaddon Road (adj West Way) Meldreth Cambridgeshire Description: 24 Affordable Dwellings Decision: Approved Decision Date: 23-03-2006
Greenfield
Proposed Erection of circa 20 affordable/ key worker dwellings and re- provision of allotments. The landowner is promoting this site in conjunction with the proposed promotion of land at Fenny Lane Farm, Meldreth, which is also being promoted as part of the Call for Sites. If the land at Fenny Lane Farm was developed, this site would represent one option for the relocation of the allotments and the provision for affordable housing/key workers dwellings. This site would therefore only come forward if land at Fenny Lane Farm is also allocated.
The proposed site is a potential location for the re- provision of allotments if the land at Fenny Lane Farm was developed. The allotments are currently private, but the applicants have said that they would be happy to open them up for public use as part of their re- location. The site would also have the potential to provide much needed affordable and key workers housing to meet the demand and would only come forward in conjunction with the land at Fenny Lane Farm (reference site 1 and appended to this submission)
Up to 20 key worker dwellings/affordable housing and allotments.
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There is an existing field access into the site from Kneesworth Road, which is in a suitable location to provide access into the site. Adequate visibility splays could be provided at this location to meet highway standards. Access could come forward as part of development to the south of the site and would be via Kneesworth Road.
There are no significant changes in ground level on the site.
The site is located within flood zone 1, it is not within close proximity of any heritage assets. The site is fully deliverable in this regard.
The site benefits from good access to key services in Meldreth. If any further information is required, the applicants are happy to provide details.
The site area is at 1.62 hectares and benefits from being unconstrained. It could be developed without the need for significant new infrastructure.
Please refer to the attached cover letter. The site benefits from being unconstrained in planning terms. Meldreth is an affluent settlement and the site is very attractive to development partners. Within Meldreth are key services such as a train station, employment opportunities, Post Office, Primary School, elderly care home and recreational facilities.
No, the site is under the single ownership of Roger Hart Farms Ltd and they are fully committed to bringing the site forward for development.
No - this is the first time the land has been promoted.
2021
2022
1
N/A
Vacant - N/A
Previous use Indian restaurant (Vujon)
N/A
Previously developed land
Residential development
Sustainable location for residential development.
Up to 10 Dwellings.
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There is suitable access currently at the site
The site, to the best of our knowledge, has access to key utilities.
Vacant
The site has been marketed and we have received a good level of enquiries and a number of offers from residential developers.
N/A
N/A
Windfall
1
N/A
Mixture of existing house and garden, stables and paddock
n/a
No relevant planning history
Previously developed land, residential and land ancillary to residential
Demolition of an existing dwelling and stables and the erection of upto 28 dwellings
40% Affordable and mixture of housing types
2 bed 32% 3 bed 46% 4 beds 22% Potential for bungalows
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New access to be provided - see attached access plan
See attached Topographic survey
n/a
Site has access to all key utilities
Land owner consent obtained for redevelopment.
High. Site is within the urban form of Gamlingay in an attractive residential area which has experienced recent high quality residential development.
No
No
2021
2022
1.7
n/a
Land to the west of Fenny Lane Farm, Meldreth
0.44
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The site currently forms part of an agricultural field in arable use.
N/A
The strip of land forming the north west boundary obtained planning permission in 2017 under reference S/2890/17/FL for a new farm access to Fenny Lane. Full details and the plans that accompanied this access have been appended to this submission. The site adjacent to the east of the site that forms part of the agricultural yard has been the subject of the following prior approval applications: S/2065/15/PB and S/3418/18/PA. The most recent gave permission for the prior notification approval for four the conversion of the barns to four dwellings.
Greenfield
Market and Affordable Housing
The development could provide much needed housing within a sustainable location within a rural village in the district. Please refer to accompanying cover letter for further detail.
Up to 12 residential units
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Access to the site could be obtained from the new access road that obtained planning permission in 2017 (when implemented) or via the existing farm access to the east. The site also benefits from direct access onto Fenny Lane.
N/A
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 and is not within Meldreth Conservation Area. Full ecological surveys would be undertaken as part of any planning application.
The site benefits from good access to key services from Fenny Lane. If any further information is required, the applicants are happy to provide details.
The site is of a modest size, which could be delivered quickly, without the need for substantial infrastructure to be provided.
Please refer to the attached cover letter. The site benefits from being unconstrained in planning terms. Meldreth is an affluent settlement and the site is very attractive to development partners.
No, the site is under the single ownership of Roger Hart Farms Ltd and they are fully committed to bringing the site forward for development.
No - this is the first time the land has been promoted.
2022-23
2023-24
6 months - 1 year
N/A
Land adjacent to St Georges Way, Impington, CB24 9AF and Land adjacent to Woodcock Close, Impington
2.99
Agricultural - grazing for livestock Veterinary Surgery located in the north-eastern section of the site
N/A
N/A
Mixture
Achieve 30dph which equates to approximately 50 new dwellings (Inc. affordable housing) Utilise existing site accesses Enhance pedestrian and cycle links to connect to existing routes Provision of green links to encourage ecological corridors and increase bio-diversity Public open space and areas of play
Provision of open space and green corridors will provide the local and wider community access to amenity and play spaces. Areas for play will enable children to play locally and help to develop a strong sense of community by creating areas for people to come together and interact. Opportunity to provide and improve permeability and connectivity links within the village for existing and new residents. This in turn would contribute to maintaining a strong sense of community and ensuring there are safe and sustainable modes of transport. Opportunity to incorporate green links across the site to encourage ecological corridors, helping to increase bio-diversity. The client welcomes the opportunity to support the strategic development needs of SCDC and the PC. The attached Master Plan Vision Document was submitted in support of the Histon and Impington Neighbourhood Plan consultation in November 2018.
50 residential units (including affordable dwellings), this is based on 30dph
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There are existing points of access to the site from Woodcock Close and St Georges Way Transport Access Review prepared by EAS
N/A
The site is located within Flood Zone 1. There are drainage channels which run centrally through the site and along the eastern boundary. There is an opportunity to incorporate these into a sustainable drainage strategy. Flood Risk Assessment prepared by EAS
mains water
Single ownership
The site is in a sustainable location, within walking and cycling distance to local services and facilities in Histon and Impington. There is an opportunity to create a sensitive extension to the east of Impington Village, taking into consideration the existing pattern of development and local context to help inform the character and to ensure a village sense of place is reflected. Supporting Histon and Impington as a single community.
N/A
N/A
2026
2029
3
N/A
Land south of High Street and west of M11, Hauxton, CB22 5HW
3.4
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The site is currently arable agricultural land.
N/A
There is no known planning history for the site.
The site is a greenfield site.
The site is promoted for residential development of approximately 80 dwellings with associated open space and infrastructure.
The site provides the opportunity to deliver sustainable residential development comprising both market and affordable housing. The development scheme will incorporate open space, play provision and associated infrastructure.
It is estimated that the site has the capacity to deliver approximately 350 dwellings at a rate of 50 dwellings per hectare.
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There are two existing agricultural access to the site via High Street. One of which is situated adjacent to existing residential development and within 30mph zone. A highways feasibility statement could be provided to demonstrate that a safe access can be delivered at the site.
The topography of the site is flat. There are no known ground conditions which would constrain development at the site.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1, the lowest risk of flooding. There are no known constraints associated with the drainage of the site. There are no are listed buildings in proximity to the site. The site is not located within the designated Hauxton Conservation Area. At this stage no biodiversity survey work has been completed at the site. A Preliminary Ecological Assessment could be provided for the site to identify the value of existing habitat and identify any potential for protected species at the site.
It is anticipated that access to utilities will be readily available as the site is adjacent to existing residential development.
Subject to planning the site is available immediately.
The site is an attractive market prospect as demonstrated by Redrow's active involvement with the promotion of the site for residential allocation.
No there are no legal constraints to delivery.
N/A
Local Plan Year 1 (2023)
Local Plan Year 7 (2030)
7
N/A
No.44 North End and Land at Bury End Farm, North End, Meldreth
2.34
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No.44 North End - residential dwelling. Bury End Farm - turkey factory (see attached Operational Statement)
N/A
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.
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.
N/A
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.
Residential
N/A
N/A
Previously Developed Land
Development for up to 10 residential units and open space
The development would contribute new housing to meet local needs in a highly sustainable location. Although outside of the development framework, the site is well related to the built up area of the village. There is a proposed new development (Clarion Housing Group) of 155 dwellings surrounding the site to the west and south, this will contain the site within the built up area of the village and means that the site will form a logical plot for new development. Development would also involve the sustainable reuse of previously developed land. The proposed development could include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits. The proposed development would support the existing services and facilities in the locality including convenience stores, public houses and bus services.
The development could accommodate up to 10 residential dwellings, based on a density of circa 30 dwellings/hectare, which is suitable given context of the site and the edge of village location. This is comparable with the adjoining Clarion Group site.
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Existing access to be used (off St Neots Road) The existing access onto St Neots Road can be modified to accommodate the proposed development.
N/A
N/A
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and so new connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites in Hardwick and elsewhere in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders. Some interest from developers has already been expressed. In addition, there is a limited supply of development sites in Hardwick and the site is well related to Cambridge.
No
No
2021
2024
3
N/A
Agriculture
N/A
None Known
Greenfield
Residential development
The development of both market housing and policy compliant affordable housing in a sustainable location on the edge of the village of Fulbourn. Public Open Space could also be provided within the development for both current and future residents.
Approx. 130 dwellings
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There is access into the site in the south western corner of the site, this will need to be improved should residential development come forward at the site.
N/A
The site lies wholly in Flood Zone 1, there are no heritage assets within the site. There is no known contamination at the site. There are no trees within the site.
There are currently no key utilities at the site, however, should development come forward these could be secured. No key utility pipelines cross the site.
The site lies adjacent to Fulbourn village, which is a sustainable settlement providing a number of facilities and services. The site is in close proximity to Cambridge, with a cycle path linking the site to central Cambridge. In addition, regular buses run from a bus stop 200m from the south eastern boundary of the site.
None
No
2023
2028
5
N/A
Field, Station Road, Odsey, Baldock, cambridge
5
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Agricultural
N/A
No applications submitted on the land for more than 35 years.
Greenfield
Mixed Use Development consisting of Car Parking for Ashwell and Morden Train Station, up to 50 dwellings and up to 75,000sqft of B1/B1b employment floorspace with access from Station Road, landscaping and all other associated infrastructure
The development would provide Car Parking for Ashwell and Morden Train Station, taking parking off local roads, with direct access to the Station, as well as jobs and homes (market and affordable) in a sustainable location with train connections to numerous commercial centres.
The development could provide up to 50 dwellings. The development could provide up to 75,000sqft employment floorspace. These upper thresholds are subject to final split and balance between residential and commercial uses.
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There is an existing access from Station Road. Station Road is straight and therefore provision of a safe access is not anticipated to be an issue.
N/A
Flood Risk A review of the Governments Flood Mapping confirms the site is not at risk from surface water flooding. A review of the Governments Flood Mapping shows the Site is wholly within Flood Zone 1 and therefore at the lowest risk from fluvial flooding. Heritage Historic England's Map Search shows there are no heritage assets within the Site. A number of listed buildings and structures are focused around Odsey House, south west of the site. Ecology A review of Magic Maps has identified there are no designated sites within the development site. The site is within the SSSI Risk Impact Zone for Ashwell Spring and Therfield Heath SSSIs. Contamination Given the current land use, there is no evidence at this stage that contamination is present within the site. Given the size, location and relationship of the Site to the features identified all mitigation can confidently be incorporated into a planning application
There are no electricity pylons crossing the Site. The precise nature of reinforcement required will be fully resolved through pre-development inquiries with the necessary statutory undertakers.
The site is a vacant agricultural field. There is nothing to delay development taking place.
Located adjacent to a train station with serves to Cambridge and London this will be a very desirable site for both homes and jobs.
None
N/A
2024
2026
2
N/A
Agricultural
N/A
No Relevant history
Greenfield
This land, perhaps together with land located to the north which falls within Huntingdonshire District Council, is being promoted as a potential location for a Garden Village. The proposed use of the site as a Garden Village has the potential to address elements of regional growth requirements highlighted in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Area Review (CPIER) published in September 2018. This review was the product of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Commission and was produced for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. This submission has been informed by discussions held with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. A letter of support from the Mayor is attached (Appendix A) The Combined Authority is the Strategic Transport Planning Authority for the region and the landowner has discussed the proposal with officers from the Combined Authority who consider it a location that could be well served by the proposed Cambridge Area Metro (CAM). By way of background information, a report titled “Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro Strategic Outline Business Case” has now been published which sets out the vision for the Metro to link Cambridge with St Neots to the west, Alconbury to the north west, Waterbeach to the north, and Mildenhall and Haverhill to the east. In total a metro system of some 142 km is envisaged with multiple stops provided along the route. A map of the key corridors proposed to be served by the Metro is attached to this submission (Appendix B). This emerging plans show the Metro link to St Neots would also serve the existing settlement of Cambourne. It would however also provide the opportunity to create a new Garden Village between Cambourne and St Neots in the general location set out within this submission. The Metro would provide a high quality and high capacity public transport access between this site and Cambridge, the science parks and the wider transport network. A new Garden Village settlement for around 1,750 to 4,000 new homes, employment land and accompanying land uses supported by new and existing infrastructure could be provided in this general area. To illustrate the general location of where this development could be located two maps are provided. Map 1 illustrates the land owned by R H Topham and Sons Ltd and which could be available for development (land edged red is within South Cambridgeshire, land edged blue is within Huntingdonshire). Map 2 simply identifies those available land parcels which fall within South Cambridgeshire and which are therefore of relevance to this Call for Sites process. We would however wish to note that at this stage, the focus needs to be on the general area rather than specific land parcels given the conceptual nature of these proposals.
What is being promoted here is land suitable for the creation of a Garden Village. The land is being promoted following positive dialogue with the Combined Authority who consider that this land has potential to help deliver and then be served by the Cambridge Metro. The Mayor has described the Metro as “one of the most pioneering transport infrastructure projects seen in the UK”. It would offer transformational change to the local areas transport network and provide high quality, reliable and rapid sustainable transport connections throughout the region. This site not only provides the land upon which a new settlement could be created along the planned route of the Metro, thereby providing a highly sustainable location to meet the future development needs of the area, but by releasing value would contribute to the delivery and funding of the Metro. As well as the Metro, the area falls within the identified Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor. It is to be served by the improved A428 network (see improvement plan - Appendix C) and plans are being consulted upon to deliver the East West Rail which is to create a direct main line rail connection between Cambridge and Oxford. While the route of this rail connection is still to be determined, 5 potential options were presented in a recent consultation document, two of which, Routes B and E, would see a new station being created in the general vicinity of the A428 between St Neots and Cambourne. Significant transport improvements are already being delivered within this growth corridor and significant sustainable transport connections are also being actively pursued. These provide a unique opportunity to deliver a highly integrated, accessible and sustainable new community that would have substantial benefits for both existing and future residents.
The quantum and indeed the precise location space in square meters that can be accommodated: of growth is unknown at this time. A critical mass of development would be required to deliver the wide ranging benefits a proposal of this nature is capable of providing. We have estimated that an indicative quantum of development of 1,750 to 4,000 dwellings should be used as a general steer. The quantum of employment floor space needed would need to be informed by more detailed investigations, as would the quantum and mix of other supporting uses. The aspiration would clearly be to provide a wide range of supporting facilities to provide a settlement that has a degree of self-sufficiency, noting general garden community principles.
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The land enjoys agricultural access points onto Toseland Road. New access points would be created to the existing A428 (which will become a local road) to enable a new settlement to access new east and west junctions of the improved road to provide access to Cambridge, St Neots and the wider highway network.
The site is yet to be the subject of detailed surveys but no physical constraints are known to exist. The land has been farmed for a significant period of time.
The site lies in flood zone 1 and is not therefore at risk from flooding. There are no known drainage or contamination constraints. There are no known heritage features on the land (although the site has not yet been the subject of any archaeological investigation). Land to the south of the A428 does contain heritage assets. A Registered Park and Garden known as Croxton Park is situated south of the A428 and beyond the site parameters. Part of Croxton Park is a deserted medieval village that has been designated as a Scheduled Monument. The impact of any development on the setting of these assets will need to be considered through the master planning process. Parts of the site north of the A428 that surround woodland are designated as High Spatial Priority areas by the Forestry Commission’s Woodland Priority Habitat Network. These areas abut deciduous woodland identified on Natural England’s Priority Habitat inventory. Parts of the site are situated within SSSI impact zones. The site is used for agriculture and categorised as grade 2 on the Agricultural Land Classification Map. The biodiversity value of the site has not yet been investigated but the land is managed farm land currently.
There would be a requirement to provide utility connections. Future connections to these services have not yet been investigated but upgrades/new infrastructure would be required to serve a development of this scale.
Next 6-10 years or 10+ years. A development of this scale will need to be Local Plan led.
We consider that market interest in a Garden Village such as this would be strong given the local market conditions and the growth corridor status of the area.
No
N/A
2025
2035-40
10-15
The key "abnormal" cost will relate to the installation of infrastructure and specifically transport infrastructure. If the Cambridge Metro were to form part of the infrastructure to serve this development this project would be of regional significance and would be subject to separate funding. The development of sites such as this are in part being promoted to assist with this funding. The viability of the development will need to be the subject of further assessment in due course.
Amenity land
n/a
n/a
Greenfield
Residential development for approximately 26 dwellings, with open space and green infrastructure, and vehicular access. The site could also include plots for self/custom-building housing.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Little Abington. There are limited opportunities for infill development within the settlement boundary because most of the village is designated as a Conservation Area, and there is a designated Local Green Space and a Protected Village Amenity Area in the village. As such a very limited amount of housing and affordable housing will have been provided in the village in recent years. The proposed development could support the existing services and facilities in Little Abington and Great Abington, including the primary school, public house, convenience store and post office, and bus services. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits.
The site could accommodate approximately 26 dwellings based on a density of 20 dwellings/hectare. The proposed density and quantum of development are low to include open space within the proposed development, and to take into account the setting of the adjacent listed building, the trees at the site frontage, and the character of the site and surrounding area.
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A new vehicular access site will need to be provided for the proposed development. An assessment of the access arrangements will need to be undertaken to demonstrate that a safe and suitable access can be provided for the proposed development.
N/A
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. The proposed development would include an appropriate drainage strategy to manage surface water drainage. An ecological assessment of the sites will need to be undertaken, but it is unlikely that there will be any constraints to development, and the proposed developments will seek to retain any ecological features on site and include ecological enhancement measures. A tree survey and arboricultural impact assessment will need to be undertaken of the trees and hedgerows at the sites. There are listed buildings in the vicinity of the site on High Street and Church Lane, including No.5 High Street (Grade II). The Old House (Grade II) and Princess Cottage (Grade II). The site is located within Little Abington Conservation Area. An assessment of the impact of the proposed development on these heritage assets will need to be undertaken.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and so new connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner, and is available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders. In addition, there is a limited supply of development sites in Little Abington, and the site is well related to Granta Park and to Cambridge. There is market demand for self/custom-build plots in South Cambridgeshire.
No
N/A
2023
2024
1
N/A