Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchLand to the rear of 67-69 High Street, Meldreth, Royston
1.14
Undeveloped land
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S/2000/89/0 - One new dwelling - Refused - 08/12/1989
Greenfield
Residential (Use Class C3)
Provide much needed new housing, increasing the choice of dwellings with regards to scale, size and tenure. Public open space and future residents supporting existing services and businesses.
Circa 20-25 dwellings. This is considered to be appropriate given the size of the site and the density of the approved outline scheme S/1124/17/OL which is located directly north of the site.
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No current access, although could be achieved via the land to the north which benefits from extant outline consent (Ref S/1124/17/OL) for 18 dwellings.
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North-west corner of the site is at risk of flooding (zone 3). This part of the site would not be built on and would be left open for mitigation and leisure.
The site does have access to key utilities
the site does not lie adjacent to key infrastructure or electricity sub stations
The site is in single ownership and is available now. Access to the site would need to be assessed.
The site is available and will infill a plot of land between an existing housing estate and land which has outline consent. It would provide a range of house sizes and types to reflect local needs.
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2021
2022
1
Agriculture
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Greenfield
Proposed B1 employment development including car parking provision and landscaping
Provide office and research space within close proximity to Cambridge and the potential to connect into the guided busway route. 2025 Update: Off-site flood elevation.
20,000 sqm assuming two storey development. 2025 Update: Employment floorspace of between 14,999 square metres and 22,000 square metres.
Within the Cambridge Green Belt.
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Access to the site can be achieved via Villa Road
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The Council will need to amend the Green Belt boundary to accommodate the site allocation - see cover letter. (The Cover letter explains that 3 proposed development sites are located within the Greenbelt, promoting the need for a relaxation of the Green Belt boundary. The claim is supported by references to Paragraph 136 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and potential strategic advantages including public transport.) Flood mitigation and landscaping will be provided to mitigate impacts.
The site has access to key utilities.
The site will have access to key utilities. The site is close to existing infrastructure. There are no known infrastructure capacity issues. A utilities assessment will be carried out.
The site is in freehold ownership and available. It could be developed within the next 5 years or less.
Enquiries have been received but not followed up. Comparable values in the area demonstrate strong market demand for sites. The attractiveness of being within the desirable villages of Hitson and Impington, its proximity to Cambridge and the potential connection with the guided bus.
No
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2021
2023
3
Agriculture
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Greenfield
The proposed residential development including affordable housing, car parking provision and landscaping.
Additional mix of housing including affordable, in a suitable location close to Cambridge. The proposal would also enable footpath and cycling connections to be created to the bridge over the A14. A park could also be provided on other land with NIAB's ownership and there is potential to include off site flood alleviation measures as well. These measures could improve the visual amenity of the area and deliver biodiversity improvements as well.
The site area is 0.95 Ha, At a density of 25 dwellings to the hectare it could deliver 25 units. 2025: Residential development capacity of between 9 - 25 units.
Site is within the Cambridge Green Belt.
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There is vehicular access into the site from Redgate Road.
The site is flat.
The site is within the Green Belt. It is not within a Flood Zone and there is no evidence of previous uses that would have caused contamination of the site. The site is not within a Conservation Area and there are no Listed Buildings or other heritage assets within close proximity to the site. The Council will need to amend the greenbelt boundary to accommodate the site - See Cover Letter. Phase 1 site investigations and ecology will be carried out to ensure the site can be developed for residential development without causing harm to and existing features.
Yes, the site will have access to key utilities.
The site is close to existing infrastructure. There are no known infrastructure capacity issues. A utilities assessment will be carried out.
The site is in freehold ownership and could be developed to deliver housing within the next 5 years or less.
Enquiries have been received but not followed up. Comparable values in the area demonstrate strong market demand for sites. The attractiveness of being within the desirable village of Girton and its proximity to Cambridge and access to the A14. The proposal would also enable the creation of a pedestrian link into Cambridge via the A14 footway bridge.
No
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2021
2023
3
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