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Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options
Question 45
Representation ID: 29717
Received: 02/02/2015
Respondent: Brookgate
Agent: Bidwells
Yes. Consideration must be given to the PRS market and the contribution which it can make to the successful regeneration of the CNFE area. The Local Plans do not provide sufficient policy support for the provision of PRS and it is essential that the AAP recognises and addresses this shortfall. There is an ever increasing market demand for PRS and it will play a key role in meeting the housing shortfall in Cambridge City and the surrounding area. The CNFE area provides a unique and sustainable opportunity to accommodate PRS schemes and the AAP should reflect this.
Yes. Consideration must be given to the PRS market and the contribution which it can make to the successful regeneration of the CNFE area. The Local Plans do not provide sufficient policy support for the provision of PRS and it is essential that the AAP recognises and addresses this shortfall. There is an ever increasing market demand for PRS and it will play a key role in meeting the housing shortfall in Cambridge City and the surrounding area. The CNFE area provides a unique and sustainable opportunity to accommodate PRS schemes and the AAP should reflect this.
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Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options
Question 46
Representation ID: 29718
Received: 02/02/2015
Respondent: Brookgate
Agent: Bidwells
The early stages of the delivery of any 'masterplanning' scheme generally has a higher burden of infrastructure costs. The cost of bringing sufficient utility infrastructure (gas, water, electricity, telecoms and drainage) to the service the site is likely to be significant in terms of on-site and off-site upgrading of pipelines, sub stations etc. The delivery of the AAP needs to minimise the upfront infrastructure costs (utilities, highways, remediation etc.) associated with the early phases of the build out of the CNFE. Failure to do this could affect the overall deliverability of the CNFE.
The early stages of the delivery of any 'masterplanning' scheme generally has a higher burden of infrastructure costs. The cost of bringing sufficient utility infrastructure (gas, water, electricity, telecoms and drainage) to the service the site is likely to be significant in terms of on-site and off-site upgrading of pipelines, sub stations etc. The delivery of the AAP needs to minimise the upfront infrastructure costs (utilities, highways, remediation etc.) associated with the early phases of the build out of the CNFE. Failure to do this could affect the overall deliverability of the CNFE.
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Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options
Question 47a
Representation ID: 29719
Received: 02/02/2015
Respondent: Brookgate
Agent: Bidwells
Brookgate agree the multiple ownership of the CNFE will result in phased development. The Chesterton Partnership can deliver CB4 at an early stage, allowing Phase 1 to constitute the largest possible area. The ability for individual phases to come forward with their own masterplan is supported, however requiring contributions to meet the needs of development at all stages of implementation is overly onerous.
Brookgate agree the multiple ownership of the CNFE will result in phased development. The Chesterton Partnership can deliver CB4 at an early stage, allowing Phase 1 to constitute the largest possible area. The ability for individual phases to come forward with their own masterplan is supported, however requiring contributions to meet the needs of development at all stages of implementation is overly onerous.
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Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options
Question 47b
Representation ID: 29720
Received: 02/02/2015
Respondent: Brookgate
Agent: Bidwells
Requiring the first phase of development to provide a masterplan for the whole AAP area is overly onerous, hindering phase 1 deliverability and reducing flexibility. Phase 1 should demonstrate that it can integrate with future phases of development and policy should be flexible enough to facilitate this. The development framework should be provided within the AAP, with apportionment of infrastructure requirements identified.
Requiring the first phase of development to provide a masterplan for the whole AAP area is overly onerous, hindering phase 1 deliverability and reducing flexibility. Phase 1 should demonstrate that it can integrate with future phases of development and policy should be flexible enough to facilitate this. The development framework should be provided within the AAP, with apportionment of infrastructure requirements identified.
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Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options
Question 48
Representation ID: 29721
Received: 02/02/2015
Respondent: Brookgate
Agent: Bidwells
No further comment.
No further comment.
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Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options
Question 49
Representation ID: 29722
Received: 02/02/2015
Respondent: Brookgate
Agent: Bidwells
Early delivery of the re-development of the area around the new station is essential. It is fundamental to City wide masterplanning that the authorities encourage gateway sites to be delivered at the earliest possible opportunity, to enable the rest of the masterplan to be delivered. Creating this 'front door' is of the utmost importance, without which the successful re-development of the CNFE area cannot be achieved.
Early delivery of the re-development of the area around the new station is essential. It is fundamental to City wide masterplanning that the authorities encourage gateway sites to be delivered at the earliest possible opportunity, to enable the rest of the masterplan to be delivered. Creating this 'front door' is of the utmost importance, without which the successful re-development of the CNFE area cannot be achieved.
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Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options
Question 33
Representation ID: 29723
Received: 02/02/2015
Respondent: Brookgate
Agent: Bidwells
Brookgate agree that the re-development of the CNFE area presents a range of opportunities to enhance the existing green infrastructure. There should however remain flexibility to allow the off site provision of certain open space typologies such as playing fields.
Brookgate agree that the re-development of the CNFE area presents a range of opportunities to enhance the existing green infrastructure. There should however remain flexibility to allow the off site provision of certain open space typologies such as playing fields.
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Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options
Question 20
Representation ID: 29724
Received: 02/02/2015
Respondent: Brookgate
Agent: Bidwells
A combination of commercial and residential uses which are likely to include offices and R & D uses should be provided in the CNFE area, with the mix being informed by both market conditions and successful place-making.
A combination of commercial and residential uses which are likely to include offices and R & D uses should be provided in the CNFE area, with the mix being informed by both market conditions and successful place-making.
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Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options
Question 25
Representation ID: 29725
Received: 02/02/2015
Respondent: Brookgate
Agent: Bidwells
Whilst the overall objectives within the proposed approach are supported in principle, Brookgate consider that the ability to provide training and employment opportunities for local people and local procurement may not always be possible or appropriate for all businesses, particularly those within the R&D sector operating within an international market context and reliant on attracting the best international talent. It is considered that bespoke solutions to maximise economic and employment benefits should be secured as part of individual applications rather than through a generic and inflexible policy approach. This will ensure better outcomes tailored to individual circumstances without stifling innovation.
Whilst the overall objectives within the proposed approach are supported in principle, Brookgate consider that the ability to provide training and employment opportunities for local people and local procurement may not always be possible or appropriate for all businesses, particularly those within the R&D sector operating within an international market context and reliant on attracting the best international talent. It is considered that bespoke solutions to maximise economic and employment benefits should be secured as part of individual applications rather than through a generic and inflexible policy approach. This will ensure better outcomes tailored to individual circumstances without stifling innovation.
