Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchLand off Elbourn Way, Bassingbourn
7.02ha
Agricultural land, allotments, woodland
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Greenfield
The proposed development is for between 65 and 80 dwellings including affordable housing, with open space and landscaping. A new vehicular access would be provided off Elbourn Way and a secondary/emergency access off Saddleback Lane. The existing allotments would be upgraded. The existing woodland areas would be improved. An ecological/wildlife area would be created.
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Bassingbourn. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits. The existing allotments would be upgraded as part of the proposed development, including the installation of a water supply, improved facilities, a new vehicular access and car parking area. The woodland areas within the site would be improved as part of the proposed development. The land that contains ecological interest would be retained as part of the proposed development, and subject to management and enhancement measures to provide an overall net biodiversity gain. The proposed development would support the existing services and facilities in Bassingbourn including the convenience store, public houses and bus services.
The site could accommodate between 65 and 80 dwellings, which is based on a density of 30 dwellings/hectare and reflects the character of the site and surrounding area and the edge of settlement location. A Vision Document (prepared by Nicholas Jacob Architects) is submitted with this response. 2025 Update: Between 65 and 88 residential units.
No answer given
Access to the site is currently provided via a dropped kerb footway crossover that leads to a field gate at the south-west end of the site. The design of this existing access is not considered suitable to accommodate a residential development of the scale proposed. Therefore, a new vehicular access will need to be provided for the proposed development. A Transport & Infrastructure Review has been undertaken by Transport Planning Associates and is submitted with this response. In summary an extension of the residential carriageway at Elbourn Way is proposed as an internal access road into the site. The road is indicated as being 5.5m wide with 2 metre footways, with localised widening at the bend that is required to avoid the existing attenuation pond for Elbourn Way. See attached Site Access Arrangement Plan (Dwg No. SK103) and a Transport & Infrastructure Review Letter.
No answer given
Flood Risk/Drainage MLM have undertaken an assessment of flood risk and drainage for the site. The Flood Risk & Drainage Review is submitted with this response. The majority of the site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. The land within Flood Zone 3 (high risk) is shown around perimeter of the western part of the site, and along the existing drain/ditch. The proposed areas of built development would all be located with Flood Zone 1. The proposed development would include an appropriate drainage strategy to manage surface water drainage. Contamination An initial assessment of contamination at the site has been undertaken by Delta Simons. In summary, the site has not been subject to industrial land use, and it might contain random or widespread concentrated or diffuse contaminants, but overall the contamination risk is low to medium due to the earthworks and allotments. Ecology An initial ecological assessment of the site has been undertaken by Applied Ecology Ltd. The site is not covered by any statutory or non-statutory wildlife site designation and does not fall within any Site of Special Scientific Interest impact risk zone described by Natural England. The nearest designated wildlife site is called Bassingbourn Barracks County Wildlife Site, which is a non-statutory designated site of importance for calcareous grassland located 1.4 km to the north of the site. The site is comprised mainly of three broad habitat types: arable land in intensive arable production; an adjoining allotment (formed recently from arable land); and broad-leaved plantation woodland and a derelict orchard with mature trees and scrub around three sides of the allotment. The arable and allotment land are separated by a small flowing water stream. An off-site surface water attenuation pond occurs within a few metres of the Site boundary and may have amphibian interest - although Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Environmental Records Centre has confirmed there are no known records of the legally protected amphibian great crested newt within Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth and land immediately around the village envelope. Other protected animal species interest relates to the confirmed presence of a badger sett within the Site, the potential value of the woodland, orchard and adjoining farmland for garden/woodland and farmland nesting birds, and the possible use of mature trees and wooded habitats by foraging, commuting and, potentially, roosting bats. The proposed development will seek to retain any ecological features on site and include ecological enhancement measures to provide net biodiversity gain. Heritage CgMs Heritage have undertaken an initial site appraisal of the extent and nature of known archaeological and heritage assets within the proposal site and surrounding area. The site is partially located within the Bassingbourn Conservation Area and there are a number of built heritage assets located to the west of the site which comprise the Church of St Peter & St Paul (Grade I), Manor Farmhouse (Grade II), Church Farmhouse (Grade II). There is intervisibility between the site and these built heritage assets, but they are not likely to be a constraint to the development of the site through the incorporation of appropriate mitigation measures. The site is known to contain a former Medieval pond and a former Post-Medieval ice-house. Within the vicinity of the site is a typical spread of Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Medieval activity, suggesting an enhanced potential for currently unknown remains of these periods to be present within the site. These assets are, however, highly unlikely to be constraints to development. A future planning application would be supported by a Built Heritage Statement which would establish the nature of any impact to any designated and non-designated built heritage assets, and would inform the design of the scheme to minimise any harm to the significance of the identified built heritage assets. A formal Archaeological Desk-Based assessment would also be prepared which will incorporate the results of a detailed geophysical survey that will be undertaken across all accessible areas within the site. This work will inform the need for and scope of further survey work – which may include intrusive trial trenching. Landscape The Landscape Partnership has provided initial observations concerning potential landscape and visual opportunities and constraints at the site. A Briefing Note (prepared by The Landscape Partnership) is submitted with this response. In summary, the western part of the site is bound by established planting and so is well contained and has a strong association with the edge of the village. The eastern part of the site comprises an arable field, and is more open. There are public footpaths into and through the western part of the site. The existing vegetated edge at the site would need to be replicated within the proposed development, albeit further out from the existing settlement edge This approach would ensure that a strong green and defensible edge to the village is provided with the proposed development. The landscape treatment at the site might include the planting of a woodland belt, or of native hedges with hedgerow standard trees, either side of a perimeter track. Trees/Arboriculture An assessment of the trees and hedgerows on the site has been undertaken by Haydens Arboricultural Consultants. The site comprises a number of arboricultural elements, dived between the eastern and western parts of the site, that, if managed correctly could form and integral and valuable part of both new development and the existing villages green infrastructure, namely; Woodland on the western and northern boundary of the existing allotments. This is neglected woodland that comprises Aspen, Ash, Elm, Field Maple and Hazel Coppice. Of particular concern are a number of very large, over-mature, Poplars, a number of which have fallen in recent years. Whilst these have considerable visual amenity, they do have a limited safe useful life expectance and therefore any development of the site will have to provide a woodland management plan aimed at managing out the larger trees and re-establishing the safety of the woodland and a viable woodland habitat to enhance the long-term green infra structure for the site and surrounding area. Irrespective of development the woodland needs to be managed in order to ensure the health and safety of persons and property in the immediate vicinity. The second element is the remnant orchard on the southern side of the access track. Again this has been neglected over recent years but still retains a number of the original trees adjacent to the ditch. Is is recommended that the orchard be revitalised as part of any development of the site as part of the sites green infrastructure. On the eastern boundary of the allotments, dividing the whole site is a ditch and tree line comprising a mature hedge/trees, mainly Ash and Sycamore. This is broken in the south eastern corner where the ditch and is bridged and access gained into the larger field. Immediately adjacent to the bridge is a protected Horse Chestnut, subject to a Tree Preservation Order. Whilst the tree is not in a particularly good condition with poor vigour, due to Horse Chestnut Leaf minor and other pathogens, it should still be considered a constraint on prospective development. This tree line, continues both north and south alongside the adjacent field with a public footpath immediately adjacent. This provides a pleasant green screen between the site and adjacent residential dwelling. To the south of the larger field is a lagoon surrounded by willow and the occasional Birch and Ash tree that will need to be managed if it is to retained. It is suggested that should this feature be retained as part of any future development the willow will have to be coppiced on a cyclical basis. The trees and woodland on the site do need to be managed, irrespective of development and therefore any future development of the site must be based on a detailed Arboricultural Assessment of the site and Woodland Management Plan to guide development/management.
The site has access to key utilities.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and so new connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner and promoter, and is both available deliverable for development. The site will need to be allocated for development through the Greater Cambridge Local Plan, and the timetable for this has informed the assessment of when the site is available.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites in Bassingbourn and elsewhere in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders.
No
N/A
2023
2025
2
N/A
Land east of Gazelle Way and west of Teversham Road
120
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Agricultural
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Greenfield
Residential led mixed use development for approximately 1,200 dwellings, including local centre, and 21ha employment floorspace, as well as landscaping and open space. Land has also been identified to support a potential future railway station at Fulbourn.
Through S106, the development could provide a number of benefits to the local community including enhanced and expanded local services and facilities, open space for recreation and housing specifically for older people - catering for an aging population. A development in this location would benefit from existing sustainable transport infrastructure as well as provide the potential for improvements to increase capacity and user reach. New residents would not be reliant on their cars to access jobs, shop or socialise either within the Site or within the City.
1,200 residential units. Employment 21ha These figures are based on a comprehensive master planning exercise which has assessed the required quanta of open space, roads, drainage and other supporting infrastructure. 2025 Update: Minimum number of residential units: 1080. Maximum number of residential units: 1320. Employment floorspace provision of between 45,000 square metres and 55,000 square metres.
Within the Cambridge Green Belt
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There are existing access points into the site from Gazelle Way and Teversham Road. These will need to be upgraded to support the proposed development. There is sufficient land within the adopted highway and owners control to provide these accesses.
There are no abnormal physical constraints that could constrain development. The Site is within the Green Belt and would require release prior to development taking place.
Heritage There is a Scheduled Ancient Monument on the southern boundary of the Site and another immediately north east of the Site, but outside of the boundary. These assets have been assessed and regard has been had for them and their setting within the Master Plan submitted. Flood Risk A review of the Governments Flood Risk Maps has identified the Site is within Flood Zone 1 and therefore at the lowest risk of flooding. There are small isolated elements of the site identified as being at a low risk of surface water flooding. Given the size of the site, these can be adequately accommodated as part of a comprehensive sustainable surface water drainage strategy and do not pose a constrain to development. Contamination Being cognisant of the current land use, there is no evidence at this stage to suggest any contamination is present on site that would constraint or preclude development taking place. Biodiversity There are no ecological designations within the Site. The Site is within the risk impact zone of nearby SSSIs - Cherry Hinton Pit, Wilbraham Fen, Great Wilbraham Common and Fulbourn Fen. Opportunities for enhancements across the site and net biodiversity gain have been built into the Master Plan from the outset.
The site has access to key utilities.
The site does have access to key utilities. The precise nature of any reinforcement works required will be fully resolved through pre-development inquiries. Gas pipes and electricity pylons cross the site. These are identified in the submitted vision document with the Master Plan accommodating them and their constraints within the design proposed.
The Site is Greenfield. There are no existing uses that would delay development starting. The Site is within the Green Belt and therefore requires release.
The site is extremely attractive given its proximity to Cambridge and ability to travel into/ around the City without a Car.
No
N/A
2025
2035
10
N/A
Land off Water Lane, Melbourn, Cambridgeshire
8.09ha. 2025: 7.80ha.
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Agricultural Land
N/A
No Relevant Planning History
Greenfield
Proposed residential development of up to 100 dwellings including affordable housing, public open space, landscaping etc.
The provision of additional and mix of housing including affordable housing to meet the needs of local people. Public open space provision and highway improvements. Economic benefits through new construction jobs and boost to local economy from new residents.
Up to 100 dwellings derived from an existing and upgraded access from Water Lane. The development would be provided a range of dwellings typologies, size and tenure to ensure the development makes efficient and effective use of the site. 2025: minimum housing units 90 and maximum housing units 110
No answer given
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The means of access will be provided from Water Lane - this will be upgraded. Please see site location plan. it is proposed that Water Lane would be upgraded and this has been discussed and agreed with the highway authority, Cambridgeshire County Council.
The land slopes gentle upwards to the south. No mitigation required.
There is no environmental constraints that would constrain the site being brought forward for development. No mitigation required. 2025: the answer is no
No answer given
Please see supporting Utilities Plan, which demonstrates availability of all services.
The site is available and could deliver housing either as a housing allocation in the new local plan or through a planning application, which would make a significant contribution towards housing provision in this part of the District.
The market attractiveness is high.
There are no legal or land ownership constraints that would prejudice the site from coming forward
The site has not previously been allocated.
2020/21
2022/23
3
N/A
Land south of Old House Road, Balsham
1.16 --- 2025: 1.19
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Field/redundant grazing land
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The site was subject to planning applications for residential in the early 1980s, but there have been no recent applications since.
Greenfield
The proposed development is for 23 dwellings including 10 affordable dwellings, with open space and landscaping, and improvements to the site access. 2025 Update: 20-25 dwellings
The proposed development would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Balsham. It appears that there are limited opportunities for infill development within the Development Framework boundary of the village because of the Conservation Area and a number of Protected Village Amenity Areas within the centre of the village. The recent and committed developments in Balsham are located outside the Development Framework boundary. The proposed development would include open space and landscaping, which would also provide ecological benefits. The protected trees at the boundary of the site would be retained as part of the proposed development. The proposed development would support the existing services and facilities in Balsham including the convenience store, public houses and bus services.
The site could accommodate 23 dwellings, which is based on a density of 30 dwellings/hectare and reflects the character of the site and surrounding area and the edge of settlement location. A Design Brief (prepared by Saunders Boston Architects) is submitted with this response. 2025 Update: Between 20 to 25 dwellings.
No answer given
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There is an existing access to the site from Old House Road. The current access will need to be upgraded to accommodate the proposed development, but sufficient land is available to accommodate the junction arrangements and visibility splays. The new access would include footways. No third party land is required to achieve an access to the proposed development.
There are no physical constraints. The site slopes down towards the south, but this would not constrain the proposed development.
Flooding & Drainage The site is located within Flood Zone 1 which means it has a low probability of flood risk. The proposed development would include an appropriate drainage strategy to manage surface water drainage. Ecology A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (prepared by Applied Ecology Ltd) has been undertaken for the site. The site is not covered by any statutory or non-statutory wildlife designations, and there are no protected sites in the vicinity. The site mostly contains semi-improved neutral grassland, with small areas of dense scrub. There are hedgerows at the site boundary; it is only those hedgerows on the eastern boundary that are identified as species rich. The following ecological recommendations are made: the existing boundary hedgerows should be retained, protected, enhanced, and kept free of artificial lighting after dark; additional landscaping with native plants should be provided within peripheral areas of the site to enhance biodiversity; and, bat and/or bird boxes are incorporated into new buildings. Trees There are some protected trees in the south west corner of the site, and there are other mature trees and hedgerows at the site boundary. A tree survey and arboricultural impact assessment will need to be undertaken, but it is anticipated that the existing trees and hedgerows would be retained and any that are removed will be replaced. Landscape An assessment of the landscape character of the site and surroundings has been completed. A detailed landscape and visual impact assessment will need to be undertaken. It is likely that if the trees and hedgerows are retained at the site, and additional planting is provided at the site boundary and within the proposed development, then there should not be a significant adverse effect on the landscape setting of Balsham. Heritage The site is not affected by any heritage assets. An archaeological assessment will be undertaken to determine whether there are any archaeological remains at the site. Residential Amenity The vehicular access to the site would be located between two existing dwellings. The impact of vehicles passing in close proximity to these existing dwellings will need to be assessed in terms of the potential for noise and disturbance. It should be possible to introduce mitigation measures on the access road to protect the amenity of the existing residents.
The site has access to key utilities.
The proposed development will need to provide new utilities infrastructure, but there are services to the neighbouring urban area and so new connections will be possible.
The site is promoted by a willing landowner and promoter, and is deliverable for development. However, the site will need to be allocated for development through the Greater Cambridge Local Plan process before it will be available for development.
It is anticipated that the site will be attractive to the market, because other sites in Balsham and elsewhere in villages close to Cambridge have been subject to strong demand from developers and housebuilders.
No
N/A
2023
2024
1
N/A
LAND BETWEEN NEW ROAD & WATER LANE, MELBOURN
4.5
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Agricultural land
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Erection of 90 dwellings (approx.) to include an appropriate provision of affordable housing, associated access, public open space and landscaping
Allocation of the site would represent a logical extension to Melbourn.
90 dwellings
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via Water Lane
Slopes slightly in a SW direction towards Water Lane
Connections can be made to existing services.
The site is within the control of the promoter - See accompanying Planning Statement
Very good
None Know
N/A
2020
2025
5
N/A
Site lies to the north & north east of No 70 Barton Road, Haslingfield. The nearest post code (no 70 Barton Road) is CB23 1LL
0.9
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Agriculture
N/A
None that we are aware of.
Greenfield land
Low density residential use with a proportion of housing limited to local (ie Parish) occupation. Site to focus on small dwellings (2/3 bed) and starter homes.
Provision of small/starter homes with some for village residents is likely to be supported by residents and the Parish Council. Will provide clear social and economic benefits locally.
The site measures approximately 0.9ha and we suggest 70% site coverage. So, at 25dph, this would suggest around 15/16 dwellings.
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There is an existing field access on to Barton Road which would need to be improved to create an access to adoptable standards given the potential site capacity. Barton Road is straight in this location and offers good visibility although some trees could be removed to facilitate this.
The boundary hedgerows/tree lines would all be maintained and would need to be subject to a detailed ecology survey but this is not seen as a key constraint. There are listed buildings near by but the site now proposed is sufficiently far away so as not to adversely affect those buildings or their settings. The containment of the site, due to its vegetated boundaries, means there is virtually no impact on the wider landscape in this area.
We understand that services/utilities are available in Barton Road.
The site is in single ownership and in our opinion, is relatively constraint-free, and so it is possible to commence development in the short term, subject to planning. It is self-contained and does not require any infrastructure improvements to our knowledge.
Haslingfield is an attractive village with healthy housing demand. There is also demand for small dwellings for local resident occupation.
No
N/A
2020
2022
2
N/A
West of Ditton Lane, Fen Ditton. (Nearest post code: CB5 8SZ: Fen Ditton Primary School)
17
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Agriculture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development including associated open space, roads, landscaping and so forth.
The benefits of the proposed development are wide-ranging and will promote the social, economic and environmental objectives of the NPPF.
Assuming 60% coverage of the gross site area, and a maximum of 25dph, the site could potentially accommodate 250 dwellings.
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New access or accesses to be provided onto Fen Ditton Road
Local service reinforcement probably required.
Site in single ownership and relatively unconstrained.
Highly attractive
N/A
N/A
2021
2026
5
N/A
Land to the rear of No. 24 Brookhampton Street, Ickleton
1.1
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Agriculture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential development
The benefits of the proposed development are wide-ranging, and will promote the economic objectives of the NPPF.
The gross site area is 1.1ha and we believe a modest density would be appropriate in this location, suggesting some 20 dwellings
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Brookhampton Street.
It is understood that, given the likely site capacity, adequate services exist within the adjacent road.
As there are no obvious physical constraints and the site is within a single family ownership it is deliverable in the short term.
The nature of Ickleton and its existing housing stock suggests it is an area of high housing demand. It is an attractive village close to key transport routes and to local employment.
No
N/A
2020
2022
2
N/A
Land north of West Wickham Road. Nearest post code (45 West Wickham Road): CB21 4DZ
0.9
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Agriculture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Residential use
The benefits of the proposed development are wide-ranging and will promote the economic objectives of th NPPF.
Low density development (edge of village) on 0.9ha site suggests about 15-20 dwellings
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Whilst there is an existing field access, this could be relocated closer to the village subject to more detailed assessment. Subject to investigation, there may need to be an improved and relocated access.
Services available in West Wickham Road
Single Family ownership and relatively unconstrained.
It is an attractive site given housing demand in Balsham.
No
N/A
2020
2022
2
N/A
Land to rear of Lower Farm, 117 High Street, Balsham
0.9
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Agriculture
N/A
N/A
Greenfield
Low density residential development.
The benefits of the proposed development are wide-ranging and will promote the economic objectives of the NPPF.
Suggesting medium/low density housing at say, 25dph so approximately 20 units in total
No answer given
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There are two access options (or a combination of both): either via Queens Close to the west or via adjacent land (to the east) that is also being promoted by its owner (Mr B Plumb).
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Services are available nearby
Unconstrained site in single ownership.
The site is attractive given its quality and location within Balsham
No
N/A
2020
2022
2
N/A
