Draft North East Cambridge Area Action Plan

Object

Representation ID: 56000

Received: 05/10/2020

Respondent: Turnstone Estates Limited

Agent: Carter Jonas

Figure 36 shows proposed strategic walking and cycling routes in the North East Cambridge
area, including new routes along Nuffield Road and Cowley Road. The proposed development
parcel that includes the Tarmac site would be located on these strategic walking and cycling
routes, and also in close proximity to the proposed mobility hub at the Cambridge Guided
Busway/Cowley Road intersection. The aspirations for sustainable connectivity across the North
East Cambridge area is supported.

Object

Representation ID: 56001

Received: 05/10/2020

Respondent: Turnstone Estates Limited

Agent: Carter Jonas

Figure 37 shows proposed connections for non-motorised transport within the AAP area and to
neighbouring areas. The creation of new connections is broadly supported. The proposed
crossing of the Cambridge Guided Busway from Cowley Road to Nuffield Road is supported
because it would improve connectivity between neighbouring areas.

Object

Representation ID: 56002

Received: 05/10/2020

Respondent: Turnstone Estates Limited

Agent: Carter Jonas

Policy 19 seeks to improve public transport and refers to the delivery of mobility hubs in key
locations across North East Cambridge. The proposed development parcel that includes the
Tarmac site would be located in close proximity to the proposed mobility hub at the Cambridge
Guided Busway/Cowley Road intersection, which is supported.

Object

Representation ID: 56003

Received: 05/10/2020

Respondent: Turnstone Estates Limited

Agent: Carter Jonas

Policy 23 seeks to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to development and
regeneration at North East Cambridge, which is broadly supported.

Object

Representation ID: 56004

Received: 05/10/2020

Respondent: Turnstone Estates Limited

Agent: Carter Jonas

It is anticipated in the North East Cambridge AAP that the existing Tarmac operations off Cowley
Road would be relocated and the site redeveloped for business and housing uses – see Figure
11. It should not be necessary for compulsory purchase to be used because the Tarmac site
could be redeveloped in conjunction with Cambridge City Council for the proposed business and
housing uses, and designed to meet the policy requirements specified in the AAP.

Object

Representation ID: 56005

Received: 05/10/2020

Respondent: Turnstone Estates Limited

Agent: Carter Jonas

It is anticipated in the North East Cambridge AAP that the existing Tarmac operations off Cowley
Road would be relocated and the site redeveloped for business and housing uses. Tarmac
intends to remain operating from its existing site until a suitable alterative relocation site has been
identified and approved. At this stage no suitable alternative relocation site is identified for
Tarmac.
Criteria (b) of Policy 24b requires engagement with affected occupiers and tenants where
relocation of existing businesses is proposed as part of development at North East Cambridge.
Tarmac would be affected by the redevelopment of its existing site, and would welcome
discussions with the Council to find a suitable alternative site from which it can operate.
Criteria (c) of Policy 24b sets out a sequential approach to the re-provision of existing uses.
Tarmac is an existing established business, and a replacement facility should be located within or
close to Cambridge in order to avoid the unnecessary transportation of aggregates and materials.
The assistance and support of the Council will be required to enable Tarmac to relocate its
existing operations in a viable manner.

Object

Representation ID: 56006

Received: 05/10/2020

Respondent: Turnstone Estates Limited

Agent: Carter Jonas

Policy 27 sets out the purpose and approach to planning contributions for development within the
North East Cambridge Area. It is acknowledged that the policy contains some flexibility, in that
contributions will be assessed on a site by site basis and that viability will be assessed where
relevant. The Tarmac site is proposed to be redeveloped for business and housing uses,
however, there will be costs associated with the relocation of the existing operations to an
alternative site including the purchase of land. If the redevelopment of the Tarmac site and the
associated relocation of the existing operation is not viable, then it will either not happen or
adjustments will need to be made to the proposed quantum of development or mix and type of
uses provided at the site.

Object

Representation ID: 56007

Received: 05/10/2020

Respondent: Turnstone Estates Limited

Agent: Carter Jonas

The employment, skills and training initiatives associated with development within North East
Cambridge are supported.