Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchThe site comprises agricultural land.
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Greenfield
Residential development of up to 8 dwellings and associated infrastructure . The design and layout of the development would respect the surrounding character of the area with regards to appearance and scale.
The development would offer a number of affordable housing units and market housing units which would contribute towards meeting local housing local needs. The development would also bring new residents into the village which will help to support the vitality of local infrastructure, including shops, public transport, schools etc. This will ensure the ongoing sustainability of the village. The development presents the opportunity to create new public open space, alongside an opportunity to enhance the ecological value of the site.
Residential development of up to 8 dwellings. This number is based on a consideration of the semi-rural context of the site, the relationship of the site with nearby dwellings and the capacity of the potential access.
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Access to the site currently exists via single-track Swan Lane. Improvements to the access will be required.
Detailed topographical work will be undertaken at application stage. However, the site is flat with no significant level changes, and therefore it is not anticipated that levels will cause problems for this site.
The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which has a 1 in 1,000 annual probability of river flooding. This is the lowest risk flood zone. A drain runs along the Western boundary of the Site. There are no known contamination risks to the site. There are no historic designations on site. Grade II listed properties Swan House, 19 Pound Green and Home Dale are located in the wider area surrounding the site. There are no known biodiversity constraints. The site is not located within the Green Belt.
The site is adjacent to a residential area which is served by a full range of utilities. As such, it is anticipated that the development will be able to connect to the necessary infrastructure. A utilities assessment would be carried out at application stage to confirm this. There are no known pipelines or pylons that affect the site.
the site has been put forward for development by the land owner.
The site is located in a sustainable location in a desirable area of South Cambridgeshire outside of the designated Green Belt. The site is being promoted by a land promoter who purchased the site due to its development potential.
There are no known legal or land ownership constraints.
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On adoption of the Local Plan in 2021
2023
1-2
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Land at Wireless Station Park, Chestnut Lane, Kneesworth
13.761
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Half of the site comprises a small mixed-use industrial park titled 'Wireless Station Park'. The other half of the site comprises agricultural land.
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There is no planning history for the agricultural land which forms part of the Site. The planning history for the industrial aspect of the site comprises: Application reference: S/1733/12/FL Description: Erection of replacement building for use as Class B1(c) (Light Industrial), Class B2 (General Industrial) and Class B8 (Storage or Distribution) Approved 10th December 2012 Application reference: S/1069/06/F Description: Change of Use of Buildings to Class B1(c), B2 and B8 Use Approved 23rd August 2006 Application reference: S/0130/06/F Description: Change of Use of Buildings to Class B1( C ), B2 and B8 Use Application reference: S/1764/02/F Description: Extensions and Change of Use of Buildings to B2 Use Withdrawn 31st March 2006 Application reference: S/2335/00/F Description: Conversion and Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Business Use (B1/B2/B8 Approved 15th February 2002 Application reference: S/1849/94/F Description: Drainage Lagoon Approved 26th January 1995 Application reference: S/1774/94/F Description: Crop store Approved 12th January 1995 Application reference: S/1923/93/RM Description: OFFICE/MEETING BUILDING, AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS INCORPORATING STORES, WORKSHOP, EQUIPMENT AND RELOCATED PIG BUILDINGS Approved 4th May 1994 Application reference: S/2540/89/O Description: GRAIN STORE AND ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS Approved 17th January 1991 Application reference: S/0299/84/ Description: AGRICULTURAL BUILDING 30th March 1984 Application ref: S/0300/84/ Description: AGRICULTURAL BUILDING Approved 30th March 1984 Application ref: SC/0243/63/ Description: ERECTION OF POTATO STORE AND PIGGERIES Approved 18th July 1963 Application ref: SC/0302/62/ Description: Use of existing building for the manufacturing of wooden pallets, packing cases etc. Refused 15th August 1962
Mixture - Wireless Station Park (largely PDL with some agricultural buildings), and a greenfield to the south of Wireless Station Park.
Residential development of circa 309 dwellings and associated infrastructure (based on 75% of the 13.761ha site being developable area and at a standard quantum basis of 30 dph) The design and layout of the development would respect the surrounding character of the area with regards to appearance and scale.
The development would offer a number of affordable housing units and market housing units which would contribute towards meeting local housing local needs. The development would also bring new residents into the village which will help to support the vitality of local infrastructure, including shops, public transport, schools etc. This will ensure the ongoing sustainability of the village. The development presents the opportunity to create new public open space, alongside an opportunity to enhance the ecological value of the site.
Circa 309 dwellings based on 75% of the 13.761ha site being developable area and at a standard quantum basis of 30 dph
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There is an existing access into the Site off the main highway (Chesnut Lane).
Detailed topographical work will be undertaken at application stage. However, the site is flat with no significant level changes, and therefore it is not anticipated that levels will cause problems for this site.
The entirety of the site is located within Flood Risk Zone 1 which has a 1 in 1,000 annual probability of river flooding. This is the lowest risk flood zone. There are no known contamination risks to the site. A small area of low density, deciduous woodland runs along the southern boundary of the site. There are no historic designations on site. Furhter afield, Grade II listed Kneesworth House School is located to the south-west of the site. The site is not located within the Green Belt.
The site is adjacent to a residential area which is served by a a full range of utilities. As such, it is anticipated that the development will be able to connect to the necessary infrastructure. A utilities assessment would be carried out at application stage to confirm this. There are no known pipelines or pylons that affect the site.
The site has been put forward for development by the landowner.
The site is located in a desirable area of South Cambridgeshire outside of the designated Green Belt. The site is being promoted by a land promoter who purchased the site due to its development potential.
There are no known legal or land ownership constraints.
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On adoption of the Local Plan in 2021
2026
2-6
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Land adjoining 49-51 Cambridge Road, Impington, Cambridge
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Pasture, horse grazing & scrubland
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S/5193/83/F New Access to Southern Parcel S/0566/95/O 2 Dwellings S/0565/95/O 2 Dwellings
Mixed
Market residential properties 2 and 3 bed terraced dwellings
Surrounded by existing development with good access to highway network
Of the 0.638ha available, we believe 55% could be developed for residential use. At a housing density of 35 houses per ha we are therefore proposing 12 dwellings
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There are two gated accesses from the public highway to both fields which are indicated by the blue arrows on the attached red line plan (A52702). These accesses would be improved as part of any development to come forward to meet highway standards.
The site is relatively flat, comprising two residential properties and an open field with trees along its boundaries. There are no other significant physical constraints on the site such as tree protection orders or public rights of way.
The site is within an area of low flood risk (Flood Zone 1).
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Single Ownership
An opportunity to deliver a bespoke high quality residential scheme which meets with SCDC intent for sustainable development.
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2026
2028
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Land at Town Farm and land to the south-west of Town Farm, Guilden Morden
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The northern half of the site comprises agricultural buildings. The southern half of the site comprises agricultural land.
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Application ref: S/0191/98/F Description: Change of Use to Riding School Approved 25th June 1998 Application ref: S/1175/01/F Description: Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Commercial Use (Classes B1 and B8) Refused 10th August 2001 Application ref: S/2145/11 Description: Prior Notification for the Erection of General Purpose Agricultural Store Approved 1th November 2011 Application ref: :S/3075/17/PN Description: Prior Agricultural Notification – Erection of Agricultural building Approved 6th October 2017
A mixture of greenfield and agricultural buildings.
Residential development of up to 30 dwellings and associated infrastructure on the developable area of the site (4.308ha) which has been annotated in hatching on the site location plan. The design and layout of the development would respect the surrounding character of the area with regards to appearance and scale.
The development would offer a number of affordable housing units and market housing units which would contribute towards meeting local housing local needs. The development would also bring new residents into the village which will help to support the vitality of local infrastructure, including shops, public transport, schools etc. This will ensure the ongoing sustainability of the village. The development presents the opportunity to create new public open space, alongside an opportunity to enhance the ecological value of the site
Up to 30 dwellings. This number has been settled on following consideration of the site access and the scale of development that this can handle. As such, the developable area of the site has been marked with red hatching on the site location plan covering 4.308ha. The remainder of the site in the ownership of the landowner is also included.
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Access to the site currently exists via Town Farm Close. Improvements will be required to this access to enable it to serve residential development.
Detailed topographical work will be undertaken at application stage. However, the site is flat with no significant level changes, and therefore it is not anticipated that levels will cause problems for this site.
The majority of the site is located within Flood Risk Zone 1 which has a 1 in 1,000 annual probability of river flooding. This is the lowest risk flood zone. A drain runs along the Western boundary of the site. There are no known contamination risks to the site. There are no historic designations on site. Grade II listed Swan House is located to the north of the site. The site is not located within the Green Belt. A few public rights of way run through or adjacent to the site.
The site is adjacent to a residential area which is served by a a full range of utilities. As such, it is anticipated that the development will be able to connect to the necessary infrastructure. A utilities assessment would be carried out at application stage to confirm this. There are no known pipelines or pylons that affect the site.
The site has been put forward for development by the landowner.
The site is located in a sustainable location in a desirable area of South Cambridgeshire outside of the designated Green Belt. The site is being promoted by a land promoter who purchased the site due to its development potential.
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On adoption of the Local Plan in 2021
2023
1-2
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Land to the east of Scotland Road, Dry Drayton
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The majority of the land is in agricultural use. However, a small portion of the site abutting Scotland Road to the south-west is in business use.
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C/0572/60 - Application for residential purposes. Refused 21/9/1960.
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New garden village settlement, Park and Ride facility, and employment.
The proposal 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. 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 proposed Cambridge Area Metro (CAM). This would provide high quality and high capacity public transport access between the site and Cambridge, the science parks and the wider transport network.
The site is split in half, with 78.56 hectares allocated for residential development to the north (which is to connect with the proposed development west of Scotland Road). The remaining 54.7 hectares is allocated for employment and the proposed Park & Ride facility. Based on the above and a density of 40dph, the site could accommodate up to 2,350 dwellings.
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The site has existing access points along Scotland Road that benefit from a grade-separated access onto the A428
Land stability and geological investigations have not yet been undertaken
The site lies within Flood Zone 1 and presents minimal risk. The eastern portion of the site is located within the impact risk zone of the Madingley Wood SSSI. It is unknown as to whether protected species are present on-site. Any future planning application would be accompanied by a Phase 1 Ecology Assessment, which would assess the likelihood of protected species on-site. Should there be a likelihood of protected species on-site, the further surveys would be undertaken and mitigating measures would be proposed eg the provision of bat/bird boxes. A Registered Park and Garden is located within 500m from the site's eastern boundary. Any adverse impact on its setting and character would be minimised through appropriate landscaped buffers. Parts of the site are designated as Countryside Stewardship Management Areas The majority of the land is shown as Grade 2, with a small element of Grade 3, according to the Agricultural Land Classification Map. It is unknown as to whether the land is contaminated. Any future planning application would be accompanied by a Phase 1 Contamination Assessment, which would assess the likelihood of contamination and recommend mitigation measures (if necessary). Two public footpaths are located on the site. The first of these runs through the centre of the site, from Madingley Road to the north to Hardwick to the south (REF: 66/17). The other footpath branches off 66/17 to the west, and connects to the land west of Scotland Road (REF: 66/19). Such a network of Public Rights of Ways presents an opportunity to create a pedestrianised greenway and thus encourage future occupiers to access the surrounding countryside.
An electricity pylon and overhead power lines are located in the north-eastern portion of the site, and travel from the west to the north-east. Any proposed built development would be set back away from these utilities, with appropriate landscape buffering being incorporated. There would also be a requirement to increase/provide electricity, gas, drainage, sewerage and broadband services. The A428 runs adjacent and south of the site and provides a direct road access in an easterly direction to Cambridge, the A14 and M11 motorway. The A428 is a major transport route that links Cambridge to the A1 and is proposed to be improved between Cambridge and Milton Keynes by construction of an east/west expressway that will form part of the OXCAM arc initiative. The proposed Cambridge Area Metro (CAM) could complement the existing and improved transport corridor if integrated with existing and new development. The CAM will provide a high-quality, fast and reliable transport network that will transform transport connectivity across the Greater Cambridge region. The vision for the CAM is an expansive metro network that seamlessly connects Cambridge City Centre, key rail stations (Cambridge, Cambridge North and future Cambridge South), major city fringe employment sites and key ‘satellite’ growth areas, both within Cambridge and the wider region. The plans for the CAM will be set out in a Strategic Outline Business Case before progressing to the next stage of scheme development. The CAM along with these other transport infrastructure schemes could support a new settlement at this location.
The landowner wants to develop the site as soon as feasibly possible.
Proximity to Cambridge and existing and emerging regional transport links; available in the short term; and all constraints are considered to be minor and/or easily overcome
There are existing business tenancies on site, but these are to be retained. A further point of access may need to be created off the A428 roundabout. A small parcel of land bounds the site and the roundabout, which is owned by Highways England. Therefore if access is to be added to the south-west corner of the site via the A428 roundabout, negotiations will need to be held with Highways England.
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2022/2023
2029/2030
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See "G-Suitability - site features and constraints"
Land to the west of Oakington Road, Dry Drayton
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Agriculture
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Greenfield
Residential development comprising carehome, retirement living and local needs housing e.g. Bungalows
The proposal 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. The delivery of a care home, retirement living and local needs housing will assist in addressing the current shortfall in housing for an ageing population.
Based on a density of 40dph, the site could accommodate up to 1,000 dwellings and a 200-bed care home.
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The site has existing farm access points off Oakington Road. These will need to be upgraded in order to facilitate the development. Further points of access may need to be created.
Land stability and geological investigations have not yet been undertaken, although the land slopes downwards from the north-west to the south-east. Any proposed layout will therefore need to be sympathetic to the site's contours, in order to reduce any amenity issues e.g. overlooking. Landscape buffering will also assist in reducing the visual impact in terms of long views in to and out of the site.
The site lies within Flood Zone 1 and presents minimal risk. It is unknown as to whether protected species are present on-site. Any future planning application would be accompanied by a Phase 1 Ecology Assessment, which would assess the likelihood of protected species on-site. Should there be a likelihood of protected species on-site, the further surveys would be undertaken and mitigation measures would be proposed eg the provision of bat/bird boxes. Two Grade II listed buildings bound the site - Honey Hill Cottage and Crafts Hill Farm. Any proposed development of the site will ensure that the character and significance of these adjacent heritage assets is respected. This could be achieved through appropriate landscape buffering and setting back development a suitable distance away from the aforementioned heritage assets. It is unknown as to whether the land is contaminated. Any future planning application would be accompanied by a Phase 1 Contamination Assessment, which would assess the likelihood of contamination and recommend mitigation measures (if necessary). A footpath traverses the site from the west to the south-east (REF: 66/11). This presents an opportunity to create a pedestrianised greenway and thus encourage future occupiers to access the surrounding countryside.
There would be a requirement to increase/provide electricity, gas, drainage, sewerage and broadband services. The site is located in close proximity to the A14, which is currently in the process of being upgraded. Future occupiers of the site would therefore be able to take advantage of this and thus access higher order services in Cambridge.
The landowner wants to develop the site as soon as feasibly possible.
Proximity to Cambridge and existing and emerging regional transport links; available in the short term; and all constraints are considered to be minor and/or easily overcome
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2022/2023
2027/2028
5
See "G-Suitability - site features and constraints"
Land to the east of Oakington Road, Dry Drayton
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Agriculture
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Greenfield
Employment
The proposed employment development of the site would boost the local economy through the provision of thousands of jobs, therefore supporting the existing high tech cluster which surrounds Cambridge.
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The site benefits from being located off a newly-constructed highway which links to the A14, which in turn is currently being upgraded. However, modifications to this access will be required in order to facilitate the development.
Land stability and geological investigations have not yet been undertaken.
The southern portion of the site is located in Flood Zone 2. However, this flood zone is largely concentrated along an existing drainage channel. Should the site be developed it is anticipated that extensive upgrades to the existing drainage system will be made, therefore resulting in the risk of on-site flooding being reduced. Consequently, this may culminate in the downgrading of the on-site flood zone to level 1. It is unknown as to whether protected species are present on-site. Any future planning application would be accompanied by a Phase 1 Ecology Assessment, which would assess the likelihood of protected species on-site. Should there be a likelihood of protected species on-site, the further surveys would be undertaken and mitigation measures would be proposed eg the provision of bat/bird boxes. No heritage assets are located on or adjacent to the site. It is unknown as to whether the land is contaminated. Any future planning application would be accompanied by a Phase 1 Contamination Assessment, which would assess the likelihood of contamination and recommend mitigation measures (if necessary). A footpath and bridleway run along the site's southern and eastern boundaries respectively (REF: 66/13 and 66/12). These Public Right of Ways present an opportunity to create a pedestrianised greenway and thus encourage future occupiers to access the surrounding countryside.
Two electricity pylons and overhead power lines are located in the southern portion of the site, and run from the south-west to the south-east. Any proposed built development would be set back away from these utilities, with appropriate landscape buffering also being incorporated. There would also be a requirement to increase/provide electricity, gas, drainage, sewerage and broadband services. The development is considered to benefit from being located off a newly-constructed highway which links to the A14, which in turn is currently being upgraded. The site is therefore considered to be well-suited to accommodating employment development due to being well-connected to an emerging regional highway network.
The landowner wants to develop the site as soon as feasibly possible.
Proximity to Cambridge and existing and emerging regional transport links; available in the short term; and all constraints are considered to be minor and/or easily overcome
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2022/2023
2027/2028
5
See "G-Suitability - site features and constraints"
Newton Hall Industrial Estate, Town Street, Newton
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Industrial
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Previously developed land
Retirement living community with social and health services based around previous listed house(now offices) on existing industrial estate(previously developed land).
Benefits include removal of lorry traffic from village, use of shared facilities by local community, enables elderly persons to downsize to free-up larger properties for families. To provide better connectivity into village and facilities.
70 bed care home and approximately 100-120 smaller retirement dwellings and associated care and servicing facilities, including community hub.
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2 existing vehicular accesses
Newton Hall is Grade II listed. The lodge at Newton Hall is also Grade II listed.
Site is extremely well served by super broadband, fibre saving site, 300kw 3 phase power
Landowner has made the site available for development
Acute and growing need for elderly persons accommodation in the district. Site characteristics of existing buildings (some listed) appropriate use relating to retirement living proposal.
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2021
2023
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LAND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WILLINGHAM ROAD, OVER, CAMBRIDGE
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Agriculture / Livestock Grazing
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RC/0140/59 - Erection of a bungalow - approved 3rd July 1959.
Greenfield
Residential development
The site is within walking distance of the village centre of Over, so will support the vitality of the village and local businesses.
Residential development of up to 43 units with associated open space and landscaping. This is based on a density of 30dph and adequate provision of open space.
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Vehicular access is already achieved off Willingham Road, although it will need to be upgraded to an adoptable standard.
Land stability is unknown and geological investigations are yet to be undertaken.
The land is within a waste water treatment works safeguarding area. The site is in Flood Zone 1 and thus is at a low risk of flooding. There is no known contamination on-site. Any future planning application would be accompanied by a Phase 1 Contamination Assessment, which would assess the likelihood of contamination and recommend mitigation measures (if necessary). It is unknown as to whether protected species are present on-site. Any future planning application would be accompanied by a Phase 1 Ecology Assessment, which would assess the likelihood of protected species being present on-site. Should there be a likelihood of protected species on-site, then further surveys would be undertaken and mitigation measures would be proposed e.g. the provision of bat/bird boxes.
The site has a mains water supply and other services can be connected from the public highway.
The landowner is keen to develop the site and has received enquiries.
The site adjoins the built environment of the village of Over and thus is in close proximity to key services and facilities e.g. Over County Primary School. Over also has relatively low land values in comparison to other areas of the District. All identified constraints are considered to be minor and/or easily overcome.
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Garden Buildings (multiple) Vegetable patch Occasional grazing
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Site is partly developed for residential use, approximately 50% previously developed.
Mixed use of private homes, assisted living healthcare (resi).
This is a partly brownfield site (50%) within a predominantly residential area, surrounded by existing development and soon to be adjacent the Eddington development on its southern boundary. The site is within an urban environment and within a very sustainable location with vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access directly from the Huntingdon Road. Much of the built form in the vicinity of the site is of large detached dwellings along Huntingdon Road and within nearby Girton village. Huntingdon Road is on key routes with ease of access into and out of Cambridge. The site abuts the village development boundary of Girton and the site (being surrounded on three sides by built form (current and proposed) is appropriately located. The site does not serve a greenbelt purpose as it does not fulfil the five purposes of greenbelt designation. There is an acute need for care home/elderly persons accommodation in the district and to serve the local area. This site is ideally located within an urban area of large detached dwellings. The new joint local plan will need to contain a specific planning policy to accommodate retirement/elderly persons living. This site will help deliver that policy.
70 bed care home and/or retirement dwellings or up to 10 family dwellings and open space
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2 points of existing access (1 via Thorpe, and 1 via Bunkers Hill)
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All services and utilities available for connection
Vehicular access available now Greenfield site (50%) with no constraints
Very good and interest shown by developers
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2022
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