Draft North East Cambridge Area Action Plan

Support

Representation ID: 55909

Received: 02/10/2020

Respondent: GCR Camprop Nine Ltd

Agent: Carter Jonas

Figure 37 shows proposed connections for non-motorised transport within the AAP area and to
neighbouring areas. The site at 127-136 Cambridge Science Park would be well related to the
following proposed connection improvements: crossing points over the Guided Busway; new crossing on
Milton Road; and, improved junction on Milton Road for pedestrian and cycle movements. Proposed
connection improvements are supported and we agree that these should encourage increased travel by
walking and cycling from Cambridge Science Park.

The proposed movement corridor alongside the first public drain is noted, although it is unclear
precisely which side of the drain the corridor is proposed (or indeed if it proposed along both
sides). Ownership along the northern edge of the First Public Drain in the vicinity of 127-136 is
fragmented and as such the availability of land for the delivery of such a movement corridor is not
clear. However, the proposals for the redevelopment of plot 127-136 seek to move built elements
away from the first public drain so as to facilitate such provision if necessary.

Support

Representation ID: 55911

Received: 02/10/2020

Respondent: GCR Camprop Nine Ltd

Agent: Carter Jonas

Policy 22 seeks to define a maximum vehicle trip budget for motorised vehicles across the North East Cambridge area, in order to reduce travel by private car. The proposed redevelopment of 127-136 Cambridge Science Park is based on a restrictive approach to car parking, with no increase in car parking from existing levels at the site. The site is accessible by walking, cycling and public transport. The proposed redevelopment of the site would be consistent with the aims to reduce and manage motorised vehicles within the North East Cambridge AAP.

Support

Representation ID: 55912

Received: 02/10/2020

Respondent: GCR Camprop Nine Ltd

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. Policy 23 requires applications for major
development to successfully integrate with the surrounding area and to successfully mitigate
environmental constraints. There is a single development strategy for Cambridge Science Park i.e.
intensification of existing employment floorspace, redevelopment of under-utilised buildings and
car parks, reduction of car parking, and building heights of 4 to 5 storeys. The proposed
redevelopment of the building at 127 – 136 Cambridge Science Park would be consistent with the
development strategy for this area, and as such could be integrated with any future redevelopment
of neighbouring buildings.

Policy 23b as drafted seeks to require all major development proposals to be supported by a
comprehensive masterplan. This is an appropriate requirement for largescale major development
proposals which might relate to a significant element of the North East Cambridge Area overall.
However, smaller scale major development proposals at the individual plot level on the Science Park
in particular (which may for example comprise the provision of a single building) are unlikely to
be sufficiently large enough so as to warrant a masterplan approach. Such development proposals
remain capable of a proportionate contribution to the achievement of the vision and strategic
objectives for North East Cambridge, however.
The proposed policy should be worded to reflect such circumstances.

Support

Representation ID: 55913

Received: 02/10/2020

Respondent: GCR Camprop Nine Ltd

Agent: Carter Jonas

Policy 25 seeks to ensure that environmental impacts are considered for development at North East
Cambridge, and identifies criteria for development. As set out in the Introduction, a number of
technical reports have been prepared in support of the current planning application for the
redevelopment of the site at 127-136 Cambridge Science Park. The assessments of the proposed
development demonstrate that there would be no significant adverse environmental impacts associated
with the redevelopment of the site. Therefore, the proposed redevelopment of the site would be consistent with Policy 25.

Support

Representation ID: 55914

Received: 02/10/2020

Respondent: GCR Camprop Nine Ltd

Agent: Carter Jonas

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