Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options

Support

Representation ID: 29657

Received: 02/02/2015

Respondent: Brookgate

Agent: Bidwells

Brookgate are in support of the principle that the CB4 site and all CNFE future phases should be based on a landscape and visual assessment and have regard of the Tall Buildings and Skyline Policy.

Object

Representation ID: 29658

Received: 02/02/2015

Respondent: Brookgate

Agent: Bidwells

Brookgate object to Option A as the proposed limitation to four commercial floors prevents a development with higher densities which takes advantage of the sustainable location. The proposed limitation also prevents the creation of landmark buildings which help articulate the overall appearance, define nodes and aid legibility and orientation

Support

Representation ID: 29659

Received: 02/02/2015

Respondent: Brookgate

Agent: Bidwells

Brookgate support this approach as it permits a development of higher densities appropriate for this highly sustainable location and permits the articulation of nodal points, vistas and landmark buildings to aid legibility and orientation.

Support

Representation ID: 29660

Received: 02/02/2015

Respondent: Brookgate

Agent: Bidwells

Brookgate support this option. The highly sustainable location, relative distance to the historic core of the City and proximity to the A14 provides an opportunity to investigate higher densities and heights which in other locations in Cambridge would not support.

Comment

Representation ID: 29661

Received: 02/02/2015

Respondent: Brookgate

Agent: Bidwells

CNFE is bounded by the railway line (east), the A14 (north), Milton Road (west) and Chesterton (south). The City Centre is 3.5km from the site. This physical context presents opportunities to investigate heights and densities which might not be supported in other Cambridge locations: taller buildings wouldn't impact on existing residential properties with regard to sunlight/daylight but could release significant development pressure from the historic city core and create an opportunity to define the NE corner of Cambridge with striking buildings visible from the A14. The AAP requires some form of masterplan in whole/part and this should inform building heights.

Support

Representation ID: 29662

Received: 02/02/2015

Respondent: Brookgate

Agent: Bidwells

Brookgate fully supports the proposed approach. The site has the potential to become a distinct quarter in its own right but the physical linkages and thresholds need careful integration with the existing urban fabric. Benefits which can be delivered through the development of this site such as access to public transport, new amenity space, retail and local services and facilities should be available for the wider community.

Support

Representation ID: 29663

Received: 02/02/2015

Respondent: Brookgate

Agent: Bidwells

Brookgate support the provision of a local centre to provide shared social space. It should be of a sufficient size to provide a range of facilities and services and the proposed approach should make it clear that the centre is to serve CNFE businesses and residents. A local centre will increase the attractiveness of the area to business and residents and will significantly enhance the sustainability of the CNFE, reducing the need to travel from the area to access such facilities whilst fostering a strong new mixed use neighbourhood.

Support

Representation ID: 29664

Received: 02/02/2015

Respondent: Brookgate

Agent: Bidwells

The land has not yet been re-developed and it would be counter-productive to introduce restraints which would result in a loss of flexibility at this stage. Commercial buildings will not be constructed for commercial use without an inbuilt and inherently long lifespan for such a use. Alternative uses will not therefore be forthcoming and additional policy restraint is not necessary.

Object

Representation ID: 29665

Received: 02/02/2015

Respondent: Brookgate

Agent: Bidwells

The land has not yet been re-developed and it would be counter-productive to introduce restraints which would result in a loss of flexibility at this stage. An Article 4 Direction could be introduced at a later date if it was deemed appropriate and necessary. Commercial buildings will not be constructed for commercial use without an inbuilt and inherently long lifespan for such a use. Alternative uses will not therefore be forthcoming and additional policy restraint is not necessary

Comment

Representation ID: 29666

Received: 02/02/2015

Respondent: Brookgate

Agent: Bidwells

No further comment.