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Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options

Representation ID: 29858

Received: 02/02/2015

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council

Representation Summary:

If redevelopment guidance for the Science Park is necessary, a separate AAP should be prepared at the appropriate time. The two areas are different in their nature with the Science Park being virtually wholly for employment uses (primarily high-tech and R&D) whilst a mix of uses is proposed for CNFE. In addition, the Science Park's status and image as a significant brand in itself should warrant its own AAP. If a combined AAP is undertaken, it may hamper implementation of the CNFE proposals as developer interest is likely to be focused on the Science Park.

Full text:

If redevelopment guidance for the Science Park is thought necessary, a separate AAP should be prepared at the appropriate time as currently it is only Phase 1 of the Science Park that has potential for redevelopment. The two areas are different in their nature with the Science Park being virtually wholly for employment uses (primarily high-tech and R&D) whilst a mix of uses is proposed for CNFE. In addition, the Science Park's status and image as a significant brand in itself should warrant its own AAP rather than being part of another AAP for an area which has yet to create an identity for itself. If a combined AAP is undertaken for both the Science Park and CNFE, it could also hamper implementation of the CNFE proposals as developer interest is likely to be more focused on the Science Park, given its status.