Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020

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Form ID: 200751

Respondent: Russell Smith Farms

Agent: Carter Jonas

Site location

Dernford Reservoir, Dernford Lane, Stapleford, CB22 5DY

Site area (in hectares)

26.08

Interactive site map

Site map Provide a location map clearly showing site boundaries and land ownership. The site to be edged in red and include all land necessary for the proposed development. Any other land in the same ownership close to or adjoining the site to be edged in blue.

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Current site use

The site currently comprises the following: Arable; 28 acres, Reservoir; 25 acres; and Ex gravel works/ amenity land; 54 acres

Previous site use

No answer given

Historic planning applications

No answer given

Previously developed land, greenfield or mixture

previously developed land

Proposed development

Non residential development

Suitable uses

Employment (B1) office , Employment (B1b) research and development

Accompanying uses

Schools and education , Public open space , Community facilities , Recreation and leisure , Other

Benefits to the local area

The following uses are to be delivered on the site as part of the redevelopment proposals; Data Centre (B8/ Sui Generis Use), Agricultural Education/ Engagement Centre, mixed use employment including plant science, indoor farming and Agri-Tech R&D uses, community uses (including Scouts HQ), engaging with local charities, sports facilities and public open space.

Estimate of number of units/floorspace

Minimum and Maximum employment floorspace 100,000 square meters

Physical Constraints

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Proposed mitigation (please attach any available evidence such as studies or surveys)

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Vehicular access

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Site access details

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Slopes or unstable ground

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Physical constraints details

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Environmental constraints

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Environmental constraint details

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Access to key utilities

Site has access to key utilities

Adjacent to key utilities

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Infrastructure Details

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When site could be available

Next 5 years

Reasons

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Market interest

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Market attractiveness

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Legal or land ownership constraints

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Details

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Reasons for historic lack of development

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Supporting documents

File: SSU_2025_Masterplan

File: DLP_200751_Cover_Sheet.docx

File: DLP_Supporting_Statement.pdf

File: DLP_Economic_Case_note.pdf

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