Bourn Airfield New Village | a Spatial Framework & Infrastructure Delivery Plan | Consultation Draft Executive Summary

SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENT PLANNING INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK& NEW VILLAGE BOURN AIRFIELD BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN CONSULTATION DRAFT JUNE 2019

CONSULTATION DRAFT 1 CREATING THE PLACE For further information please contact: GREATER CAMBRIDGE SHARED PLANNING POLICY TEAM Tel: 01954 713183 Email: [email protected]

South Cambridgeshire District Council South Cambridgeshire Hall Cambourne Business Park Cambridge CB23 6EA

BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Introduction The South Cambridgeshire Local Plan was adopted in September 2018. Policy SS/7 allocates land south of the A428 at Bourn Airfield for a new village of approximately 3,500 dwellings in addition to a range of supporting infrastructure, services and facilities. This Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) has been drafted to guide the implementation of the new village, providing more detail to the adopted policy.

What does the SPD say? The SPD provides an overview of the site context and key issues to be addressed, noting the location of the site immediately to the east of Cambourne and west of Highfields Caldecote.

The vision for the new village is: Bourn Airfield will be a distinct new South Cambridgeshire village acknowledging its historic past but with its own contemporary identity. A diverse, yet integrated community, with a range of facilities and services to complement, not compete with, existing local provision. Well connected to the wider area by high quality public transport and providing employment and homes to support the Greater Cambridge economy. The village will have a vibrant and strong heart, supporting healthy, active and inclusive community lifestyles and providing a high quality of life for its residents in a beautiful contemporary landscape setting.

The village will be embedded in a network of multi-functional green infrastructure, which is accessible and sustainable, being integrated with the natural environment. Supporting walking, cycling and public transport as the preferred mode of choice for travel for people within the new village

BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT i and beyond, and facilitating a move towards net zero carbon lifestyles through an innovative approach to planning, design and construction.

This vision is further supported by six strategic objectives: 1. A Well Connected Place 2. Vibrant, Prosperous and Inclusive 3. Healthy, Active and Resilient 4. Locally Distinctive 5. Responsive and Sustainable 6. Cohesive, Well Planned and Well Governed

The Spatial Framework which is set out in a plan establishes the broad structure for development of the new village along with the indicative positions of key land uses, primary movement, and green and blue infrastructure. The Framework is supported by a series of guiding principles and spatial fixes, which are key to the delivery of a successful place.

The new village will form a street network that integrates movement and place, in an environment that promotes walking and cycling. The delivery of the Cambourne to Cambridge High Quality Public Transport route will provide two stops to the new village. One of the stops will be adjacent to the village centre, where a number of retail, commercial and community uses, in addition the secondary school will be located. These facilities will lead to the Runway Park, reflecting the alignment of the former north-south runway and providing a substantial linear park.

The SPD sets out the expectations in respect of achieving high levels of sustainable construction, but also looking to the overall layout of the new village to provide opportunities for innovation and creative planning. There are exciting opportunities for the new village at Bourn

ii BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT Airfield to incorporate energy generation and efficiency measures that will mean the new village becomes an exemplar development in moving towards net zero carbon lifestyles.

The Infrastructure Delivery Plan identifies the necessary supporting facilities and infrastructure that will be required to ensure the new village is successful and cohesive. These elements include a secondary school and two primary schools, a village centre and additional neighbourhood hub with community facilities. Also, improvements to existing pedestrian, cycle and bridleway routes and the creation of new links in and around the new village. There will be a wide range of green infrastructure, including parks and sports pitches to support a healthy lifestyle for its residents.

BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT iii HAVE YOUR SAY

Consultation is for six weeks and runs between 9am on Monday 17 June until 5pm Monday 29 July 2019.

The draft Bourn Airfield New Village SPD is being consulted upon along with the following accompanying documents: • Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Report. • Habitats Regulations Screening Report. • Equality Impact Assessment.

The draft SPD and these supporting documents will be available for inspection during the consultation period at the following locations: • Online on the Council’s website: www.scambs.gov.uk/bournairfieldspd • At South Cambridgeshire District Council offices at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6EA (8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday). • At Cambourne Library, Sackville House, Sackville Way, Cambourne, CB23 6HL (Monday & Friday 9am – 5pm, Tuesday & Saturday 9am-1pm, Thursday 4-7pm).

Public exhibitions will be held at the following locations, when officers will be on hand to answer questions: • Thursday 27th June - Cambourne Village College, Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne, CB23 6FR between 3.30pm and 8.00pm • Wednesday 3rd July – Caldecote Village Hall, Furlong Way, Highfields Caldecote, CB23 7ZH between 3.00pm and 7.30pm • Wednesday 10th July – Sheltered Housing Communal Building, Hall Close, Bourn, CB23 2SN – between 3.00pm and 7.30pm

iv BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT Key elements of the exhibition will then be continually on display until the end of the consultation period: • At South Cambridgeshire District Council offices at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6EA (8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday). • Online on the Council’s website: www.scambs.gov.uk/bournairfieldspd Comments can be made: • Using the online consultation system: https://scambs.jdi-consult.net/ localplan/; or • By completing the consultation response form and either emailing or posting it to us at [email protected] or South Cambridgeshire, Hall, Cambourne Business Park,Cambourne, CB23 6EA.

Any comments submitted may also be accompanied by a request to be notified of the adoption of the Bourn Airfield New Village SPD.

Following consultation the representations received will be considered, and will be reported along with the SPD to Scrutiny and Overview Committee for consideration and Cabinet for decision, seeking agreement to adopt including any changes arising from this consultation.

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This Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) concerns the Bourn Airfield New Village. It has been prepared by South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) and our consultants Arup. The document provides guidance about how the new village should be designed, developed and delivered in accordance with Policy SS/7 of the adopted South Cambridgeshire Local Plan (2018). It is informed by survey work and analysis.

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2 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE Fig. 2| a successfulplace. delivery ofthenewvillageandcreation relating tocomprehensivedevelopmentand provides additionaldetailsandguidance expands uponLocalPlanPolicy and SS/7 Supplementary PlanningDocument(SPD) The BournAirfieldNewVillage development needsoftheCambridgearea. significant contributiontothelong-term and healthierliving,whichwillmakea of excellenceinsustainabledevelopment significant opportunitytodeliveranexample a majordevelopmentsite,itrepresents Policy BournAirfieldNewVillage).As SS/7: infrastructure improvements(LocalPlan with associatedcommunityfacilitiesand approximately 3,500homes,together for thedevelopmentofanewvillage South CambridgeshireLocalPlan(2018) Bourn Airfieldhasbeenallocatedinthe 1.1 1 BACKGROUND INTR Policy SS/7 Allocation ODUCTION | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN adopted bytheCouncil. engagement) beforetheSPDisfinalisedand further informationontheSPDprocessand consultation (seeSections1.4and1.7for The draftSPDwillbesubjecttowiderpublic promoters. and communitystakeholders,thesite working incollaborationwithtechnical Cambridgeshire DistrictCouncil(SCDC), in partnershipbyArupandSouth This draftSPDhasbeenprepared development ofthesite. determining anyplanningapplicationsforthe a significantmaterialconsiderationin Once adopted,theSPDwillbecome CONSULTATION DRAFT Landscape Area Strategic Development Site Major site boundary Policy SS/7

INTRODUCTION 1.2 PURPOSE & SCOPE 1.3 KEY ISSUES

The purpose of this SPD is to ensure a The success of delivering a new village will comprehensive approach to masterplanning be dependent on a variety of factors. Several and development of the new village, in a key delivery issues have been identified for manner which is responsive its local context. the SPD to address: It provides clarity to assist developers, landowners and delivery stakeholders in 1. Delivering a strong community with its creating a place that integrates new housing own identity with a range of land-use, infrastructure, landscapes and existing communities. It will be important for the new community to establish a distinct sense of identity. The SPD provides a clear vision, and Due to the location of the site, and given framework for planning the new village and its proximity to surrounding villages, a sets out broad delivery mechanisms. balance needs to be struck between creating a new place with its own unique The SPD is structured to provide a clear identity and building an appropriate explanation of how the new village should be relationship with the form and character of developed: existing local settlements and landscape.

1. Site context outlines existing land-uses, This SPD sets out an overall infrastructure landscape, heritage assets, access and requirement necessary for the new connectivity, and relationships to nearby village, focusing on what will be required communities, as well as opportunities early in the development to help secure and constraints for the site; the foundation of strong community cohesiveness, as well as establishing 2. Vision and Objectives sets out an appropriate relationships with existing overarching, high level vision and communities. strategic objectives for the new village; 3. The Spatial Framework identifies the 2. Green to the core broad locations and requirements for various components of the new village; In recognition of the impacts of climate change SCDC aspires to create a 4. Creating the Place provides a series cleaner, greener and zero-carbon future of guiding principles, which explain for all its communities. It will therefore how the strategic objectives should be be necessary for all elements of the delivered, and spatial fixes which are new village to integrate with the natural required to deliver them on-site where environment, be innovatively designed appropriate; and planned to meet and where possible 5. Delivering the place includes an exceed sustainability policy targets, Infrastructure Delivery Plan and outlines and to secure net gains in biodiversity. the mechanisms and collaborative Any adverse environmental impacts will approaches to phasing and delivery not be supported unless they can be of the new development to ensure a appropriately justified and mitigated. well-served and functioning place is 3. Settlement pattern established from the start. The new village will be situated close to Cambourne to the west and Highfields

4 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE 4. Supporting ashifttowardssustainable access andmovement package of critical transport infrastructure, movement principles,alongside a The SPDsetsoutkeyaccess and connectivity isalsobe a keyrequirement. cycling andhorse-riding network enhancements tothewiderwalking, to prevent‘ratrunning’.Achieving incorporated intodesignproposals be consideredfromtheoutsetand traffic managementsolutionsmust for southboundtraffic,therefore, access willbeprovidedtotheBroadway Policy setsoutno vehicular SS/7 settlements anddestinations. meaningful connectionswithexisting infrastructure, andtheabilitytoprovide the provisionofstrategicsupporting existing movementandaccesslimitations, of thiswillbedependentonresolving transport infrastructure.Thesuccess connections andimprovedpublic of high-qualitypedestrianandcycling development throughthepromotion a well-connectedandsustainable There issignificantopportunitytocreate substantial structurallandscape. Each settlementshouldbedefinedby by Section6bofLocalPlanPolicy SS/7. development alongtheA428,asrequired not appeartobeacontinuousribbonof settlements. Inparticular, thereshould should notresultinthecoalescenceof The developmentofBournAirfield new andexistingplaces. relationships, contextandsettingbetween consideration indeterminingthephysical of Cambourne)willbeafundamental settlement patterns(andon-goinggrowth landscape setting.Therespectivehistoric Bourn Village,eachofwhichhasastrong Caldecote totheeastandnorthof | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 5. 6. Potential capacityof the site Relationship withtheemploymentsite This willincludeconsiderationofthe develop, orvacatethesite. in theircurrentformat,expandandre- employment usesshouldtheyremain how toaccommodateorintegratethe of developmentwillneedtoconsider development site.Thedesignandlayout the north-easterncornerofmajor separate ownerships,islocatedtowards An existingmanufacturinguse,under external tothenewsettlement. transport modesforjourneysinternaland upon theprivatecartomoresustainable to helpsupportashiftfromthereliance drawing together thespatialoptions. SPD willconsiderthose factorswhen framework diagramwithin thisSPD. This a design-ledapproach andspatial of dwellingswillbedetermined through Policy providesthatthefinalnumber SS/7 setting andcontext. densities acrossthesite,sensitiveto balanced withhousingbuiltatappropriate for communitycohesion.Thismustbe secondary schoolwhichisalsoimportant settlements ofthisscalecansupporta Local experiencehasshownthatnew provided attherighttime. the necessarysupportinginfrastructure new villageiscohesivelydesignedwith and employmentsitestoensurethatthe and landownersofboththeprincipalsite and co-ordinationbetweensitepromoters site willrequireengagement,collaboration Successful comprehensivedeliveryofthis the newvillage. access forfutureresidentsandvisitorsto and theneedtoretainsuitablevehicular issues (includingnoiseandairquality), visual andaestheticimpacts,amenity CONSULTATION DRAFT 5

INTRODUCTION 1.4 PROCESS AND PROGRAMME 1.5 PLANNING CONSENT FOR DEVELOPMENT Fig 3 sets out the key next steps and indicative programme to progress the SPD to The SPD forms one part of the planning adoption. process between Local Plan allocation and people moving in to the built settlement. This Prior to the preparation of the draft SPD process is set out in Fig 3. the Council undertook initial engagement with landowners, stakeholders and local In parallel to the preparation of the SPD, the community representatives (see Section site promoters have submitted their outline 1.7). Initial proposals for the site have been planning application to the Council for subject to review by the Cambridgeshire determination. However, the Council will not Quality Panel in June 2016 and December determine the planning application until the 2017. These processes have informed the SPD has been adopted. Applications that fail draft SPD. to demonstrate a comprehensive approach to development, as set out in this document, In order to comply with legislation, the will be refused planning permission. draft SPD is accompanied by the following documents: There are three key land holdings within the overall site of Bourn Airfield. For the largest 1. Strategic Environmental Assessment part of the site, Countryside PLC submitted Screening Report (SEA). an outline planning application (S/3440/18/ OL) in September 2018. Additionally, there 2. Habitats Regulations Screening Report are two further smaller landholdings in the (HRA). north east section of the overall allocation for the new village. It is understood that 3. Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA). these are to remain in employment use, and a planning application has been submitted Each of these documents is published for (reference number: S/1031/19). The Council public consultation alongside the draft SPD. will be mindful of these additional, but separate, processes which are running in The Council is also required to publish a parallel to the preparation of the SPD. Consultation Statement which outlines the consultation undertaken in accordance The development of the new village will with the provisions of the Statement of take several years to obtain the necessary Community Involvement. planning consents and longer to build out. It is important to ensure that each of the All the comments received on the draft SPD individual phases is accompanied by the and accompanying documents during the timely provision of appropriate infrastructure consultation period will be considered by the and facilities to serve the new residents and Council before finalising the SPD (and the enable the new community to establish itself. accompanying documents).

Once adopted by the Council, the SPD, accompanying documents and an Adoption Statement will be published. The adopted SPD becomes a significant material consideration in the determination of planning applications for development.

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2021 Onwards 2021 2021 - 2020 2019 Autumn 2019 Autumn 2019 Summer 2018 Sept Nov 2018 and and 2018 Nov Fig. 3| Modifications followingpublicconsultation and publicationofadoptedSPDAdoption Updating theSPDandassociateddocuments Statutory consultationonSPDandassociated Engagement withpublicsectorstakeholders, lasting sixweeks,followedbypublicationof Adoption offinalSPDbyCouncilresolution Bourn Airfieldsiteallocatedaslocationfor Planning policyandconsentstimeline Public ConsultationonDraftSPD local communityrepresentativesand documents (SEA, HRA, EQIA)period HRA, documents (SEA, new villagebypolicySS/7 Consultation Statement based onconsultation Local PlanAdopted Initial Consultation Planning Policy | landowners Statement Adoption A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN

PLC’s planningapplication(closedNov2018) imposes planningconditionsandobligations Statutory publicconsultationonCountryside Council determinesplanningapplication(s), Council determinesplanningapplication(s) Developers submitdetailedapplicationfor reserved mattersandkeyphaseapproval. Statutory publicconsultationoneachKey Phase Countryside PLCsubmitoutlineplanning Planning ApplicationsDetermined Planning ApplicationDetermined Planning ConsentsandDelivery Detailed PlanningApplications (including S106agreement) and ReservedMattersapplication. This islikelytobephased. Site builtoutinphases application totheCouncil Public Consultation Public consultation Outline Planning People movein CONSULTATION DRAFT

INTRODUCTION 1.6 PLANNING POLICY CONTEXT

National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) The NPPF also recognises the positive role that large-scale developments can play in The NPPF1 provides a positive policy context delivering sustainable places and inclusive for the consideration of the new village. communities. The NPPF is further supported A presumption in favour of sustainable by the Planning Practice Guidance2, development is at the heart of Government providing additional detail to national policy. policy and place making based upon the ‘three pillars’ of sustainability – economic, South Cambridgeshire Local Plan social and environmental components. The South Cambridgeshire Local Plan In addition, the achievement of high-quality (SCLP)3 was adopted in September buildings and places is a fundamental strand 2018 following an extensive independent of planning. Good design is a key aspect examination. The Local Plan covers the of achieving sustainable development and development period 2011-2031. Policy SS/7: healthy communities, creating better places Bourn Airfield New Village allocates the site in which to live and work. for approximately 3,500 new homes.

In brief, the delivery of the new village would Policy SS/7: Bourn Airfield New Village contribute to this agenda by: provides detail on the components for the New Village including the requirement for an 1. Delivering a range of new homes to meet SPD to provide greater detail and clarity on housing needs; spatial outcomes and delivery. Guidance is also provided on the land use components 2. Providing a well-designed, sustainable and the range and mix of land uses expected place that is well connected; to support a thriving New Village (See Appendix 1 for the full policy and supporting 3. Providing economic opportunities (new text). jobs and connection to existing jobs); This SPD cannot create new policy but 4. Providing new and enhanced facilities expands upon Policy SS/7 to provide and infrastructure for existing and new additional guidance for the development of communities; the site.

5. Prioritising sustainable modes of transport It follows that the SPD is not a standalone and movement; document and must be read in conjunction with the ‘parent’ policy (Policy SS/7) 6. Bringing previously developed land back and other policies in the Development into use; and Plan, including the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Minerals and Waste 7. Managing and enhancing the natural and Development Framework, the NPPF and historic environment. other national policy guidance.

1 - National Planning Policy Framework (February 2019), available at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/ system/uploads/attachment_data/file/779764/NPPF_Feb_2019_web.pdf

2 - Planning Practice Guidance, available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/planning-practice-guidance 3 - South Cambridgeshire Local Plan (September 2018), available at: www.scambs.gov.uk/localplan2018

8 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE case’ forthescheme,itisnotyetconfirmed. recent reportshavefounda‘compelling potential tobepartofthisnetwork.Whilst Cambourne toCambridgeroutehasthe may includeametro,andtheproposedGCP a worldclasspublictransportsystemwhich Peterborough. TheMayoraspirestodevelop Transport PlanforCambridgeshireand Authority andispreparinganewLocal Combined AuthorityistheLocalTransport The CambridgeshireandPeterborough that willgivethemostsustainableoutcome. option considered“preferred”atthisstage, has closed.TheSPDtakenforwardthe Consultation onPhase2ofthescheme the alignmentwillservenewvillage. between CambourneandCambridge; is responsiblefordeliveringthenewroute The GreaterCambridgePartnership (GCP) Cambourne andCambridge. part ofarapid,highquality, routebetween public transportlinkstoCambridge,as including thedeliveryofhigh-quality cycling, walkingandpublictransport, Cambridgeshire Transport StrategyforCambridgeandSouth and beyond,inaccordancewiththe framework withinthenewdevelopment comprehensive sustainablemovement There isanemphasisonachievinga Cambridgeshire Transport strategyforCambridgeandSouth 5 - 4 - transport-strategy-for-cambridge-and-south-cambridgeshire.pdf Greater CambridgePartnership, website: Transport Strategy forCambridgeandSouth(April2014),availableat: 4 . Thismeansprioritising | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN https://www.greatercambridge.org.uk/ 5

included intheConsultationStatement. and spatialframework.Further informationis initial thinkingaboutthevision,objectives aspirations andideas,latertorefine landowners, togatherinitialconcerns, local communityrepresentativesand discussions withpublicsectorstakeholders, The draftSPDhasbeenpreparedfollowing people livetheirlives. to enhanceandimprovetheplacesinwhich involve acreativeexerciseinfindingways process ofscrutinisingproposalsbut that thisshouldbemorethanasimplified Airfield NewVillage.Nationalpolicyrequires interest intheproposalstodevelopBourn Many peopleandorganisationshavean 1.7 Fig. 4| June to5pmMonday29July2019. public consultationbetween9amMonday17 The CouncilwillpublishthedraftSPDfor COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Community StakeholderEngagementEvent https://www.scambs.gov.uk/media/11028/ CONSULTATION DRAFT 9

INTRODUCTION 10 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE Fig. 5| the westofLowerCambourne. homes havebeenproposed/approvedto being builtatUpperCambourneandfurther west ofthesite.Newhomesarecurrently newest settlements,locateddirectlytothe Cambourne isoneofSouthCambridgeshire’s south-west. Cambourne tothewest,andBourn Highfields Caldecoteimmediatelytotheeast, settlements withinopencountryside: close proximitytoanumberofestablished the newsettlementofCambourne,andin beyond theCambridgeGreenBeltcloseto and Broadwaytothewest.Thesitesits by theA428andStNeotsRoadtonorth west ofCambridgeCityCentre,bounded The siteislocatedapproximately11km 2.1 2 THE SITEANDITSLOCATION SITE CONTEXT Location of Bourn Airfield inrelationtosurroundingsettlements Location ofBournAirfield | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Farm. access fromtheBroadwayincludingGrange number ofexistingprivatepropertieswith place fourtimesayear. Thesiteincludesa as thelocationforBournMarketwhichtakes of towercranesandshippingcontainers, aircraft byRuralFlyingClub(RFC),storage the formerairfieldincludefacilitiesforlight occupied employmentsite.Existingusesof adjoining agriculturallandandapartially The sitecomprisesaformerWWIIairfield, on page3). built developmentofthevillage(seeFig2, extent ofthesitethatwillaccommodate formingthe(MDS) identifiedbypolicySS/7, comprises the‘MajorDevelopmentSite’ The totalsiteareais282ha,ofwhich171.2ha CONSULTATION DRAFT 11

SITE CONTEXT 2.2 OWNERSHIP 2.3 SITE FEATURES AND SURROUNDING CONTEXT Much of the airfield site is owned and managed by the Taylor family who currently The site is dominated by the three runways farm the surrounding land. Countryside associated with the former airfield use. Part Properties have an interest in the site and of the runway is used for flying light aircraft (with the Taylor family) now control most of by the RFC flying club with associated the allocated site. facilities located on the site.

The employment area in the north east of A small established employment area is sited the site (approx. 10 ha) is owned by two within the north-eastern corner of the site, separate land owners (D B Group and accessed via Wellington Way. Diageo Pension Fund) who have indicated they wish to continue employment-led Existing farm buildings associated with the operations on the land (fig 6). Highways Grange are located in the south western England own land adjacent to the site, corner of the site, and include a farmhouse associated with the construction of the and a grade II listed pair of C18th barns. The A428, which may be required to form access grade II listed Great Common Farmhouse points. The SPD process has included is located on the Broadway, opposite and engagement with all of these parties. outside the site.

Some parts of the site are in other private A number of other residential and ownership. These areas fall outside of the commercial properties are located within Major Development Site and will not be the site adjacent to Broadway, which are developed. excluded from the major development site.

Fig. 6 | Site ownership

12 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT Fig. 7| BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE 10 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 19 Diageo site D BGroupsite Runways The VinePrimarySchool Communications mast Jeavons Wood PrimarySchool Cambourne Fitness&SportsCentre Cambourne VillageCentreandSupermarket Cambridge BelfryHotel Cambourne BusinessPark 3 Site featuresandsurroundingcontext 2 20 12 5 4 | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 7 13 6 14 18 15 11 8 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 St Helenaand StMary’sChurch Bourn Windmill Water Treatment Plant Caldecote PrimarySchool Woodland RFC FlyingClub The Grangefarmhouseandbarns Great CommonFarmhouse Cambourne NatureReserves/CountryPark Airfield approaches 16 9 11 10 17 CONSULTATION DRAFT 13

SITE CONTEXT 2.4 ACCESS, MOVEMENT & CONNECTIVITY

Active Travel (Cycling and Walking) Public Transport

A high proportion of trips in Cambridgeshire The local area is served by several bus are made by bicycle compared to the rest services, with existing stops in surrounding of the UK, however only 2-5% of work trips villages. The Citi 4 bus route provides are made by cycle within the wards directly an express service from Cambourne to surrounding the site. The site is currently Cambridge and the 18 service serves poorly connected for long distance cycling, Bourn. A high-quality public transport with no national cycle route designations route linking Cambourne to Cambridge is in the area. The site is approximately a 40 currently proposed with the route potentially minutes cycle ride from central Cambridge passing through the northern part of the however the route is not completely traffic- site, however, discussions are ongoing and free and is largely along St Neots Road. scheme requirements and details are not yet The part of the route from Hardwick to finalised. Cambridge is off-road. However, the Greater Cambridge Partnership intend to include There is currently no railway service within cycling and pedestrian facilities within their this area, the nearest stations being at St Cambourne to Cambridge Better Public Neots and Cambridge North. Consultation Transport Project. closed in spring 2019 in respect of potential route options for the Bedford to Cambridge Pedestrian and cycle movement from and section of the East West Rail connection across the site is further restricted by between Oxford and Cambridge, two of physical and perceived barriers such as which could include a station at Cambourne. enclosed private land, which interrupt the Due to the timing of this project and connectivity of Public Rights of Way (PRoWs) the lack of certainty over the final route and footpaths within the surrounding little consideration can be given to this countryside. in this SPD, although there is clearly the potential for much greater public transport Cambourne, however, features an extensive connectivity in the future. The SPD therefore network of cycleways and footpaths, with would not prejudice any future connectivity several connections to the Broadway and proposals to the new village. other villages in the wider area, such as Caxton and Elsworth. The existing PRoWs Road present an opportunity to create stronger linkages with Cambourne (via PRoW 279/3) The A428 forms the main route into and to a lesser degree Highfields Caldecote Cambridge and provides connections to (via PRoW 26/15). the A14/A1 and the M11 via the A1307. Junctions providing access to the A428 are A bridleway passes close to the southern located 2km to the east and west of the site. boundary of the site, providing a route The road was substantially upgraded to a between Highfields Caldecote and Bourn dual carriageway in 2008. Further work is village, and onwards to surrounding due to take place between Black Cat and countryside. Again, there is an opportunity Caxton Gibbet to the west of Cambourne. to link and extend existing bridleways to The consultation on detailed design will create more extensive and permeable for all take place in Summer 2019. St Neots Road, non-motorised users throughout the site and Broadway and Highfields Road form the surrounding areas.

14 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT Fig. 8| as nostrategiccaseforthisrequirement access totheA428fromnewvillage The SPDdoesnotexploreadirect,grade Cambourne, immediatelytothewest. direct vehicleroutebetweenthesiteand of thesite,viaWellington Way. Thereisno the roundaboutinnorth-easterncorner points servingexistingpropertiesandfrom site. Therearemultipleexistingaccess and providingpotentialaccesspointsto neighbouring villages,linkingtotheA428, main localroadnetwork,connectingto BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE PRoW 279/4

PRoW 279/3 Access, Movement&Connectivity

PRoW 26/16 | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN

PRoW 26/15

PRoW 142/7 and increasedcongestion. changing lanesraisinggreatersafetyrisks create unnecessaryweavingwithtraffic and junctionswhicharespacedtooclosely there ismarginalroomforanewjunction standards, HighwaysEnglandhaveoutlined In addition,inlinewithcurrentdesign for thedevelopmentofanewjunction. be establishedwithnoalternativesolutions Development’, setsoutthataneedmust Network andDeliveryofSustainable ‘Circular 20/2013TheStrategicRoad has beenmade.HighwaysEnglandPolicy

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PRoW 38/9 PRoW 38/1

SITE CONTEXT 2.5 LANDSCAPE, ECOLOGY & WATER

The site has an undulating topography, • Site boundaries from the boundary of the falling gently into the valley created by the industrial site with Highfields Caldecote small watercourse which runs north-to-south in the east through to Bucket Hill through the middle of the site. The land Plantation in the south-eastern corner; slopes away gently towards the south. • Mature hedgerow trees alongside the The character of much of the site has been watercourse from Bucket Hill Plantation determined by the former airfield use, and the bridleway in the south; and consequently there is little natural or planted vegetation within its heart. The site • Blocks of woodland, groups of trees, and is dominated by the three hard surfaced specimen trees surround the Grange in runways which cross and subdivide the field the south-western corner; and parcels. These runways continue to influence the wider landscape by virtue of gaps in the • A hedgerow on the western boundary treeline to the south made to facilitate the with Broadway, opposite Great Common approach to the airfield by aircraft in WWII. Farm.

The northern edge of the site includes The surrounding area includes large-scale notable embankments particularly where geometric fields with the occasional more Broadway and St Neots Road cross over organic edges due to a natural boundary, the A428. The site falls entirely within the such as a watercourse. Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Claylands landscape character area as identified by There is one formally designated ecological Natural England. This character is defined as site within the SPD area. The Bucket Hill a broad, gently undulating, lowland plateau Plantation Grassland County Wildlife Site dissected by shallow river valleys and with (CWS), a semi-improved grassland, is large-scale arable farmland. located directly to the north of Bucket Hill Plantation and adjoining the south of the Boundaries include some mature, but Major Development Site boundary. This overgrown hedgerows (common species appears not to have been managed and are hawthorn, blackberry & elder) with an is currently somewhat overgrown and occasional mature hedgerow tree (often development will need to protect and common oak). One significant stand of enhance this habitat and include plans for its mature deciduous woodland exists on the long-term management. south-eastern corner of the site (Bucket Hill Plantation), with three densely wooded There are seven Sites of Special Scientific hedgerows extending north and west Interest within 5km of the site boundary, one from it. A smaller stand of deciduous of which is also designated as a Special woodland surrounds the Grange and air Area of Conservation (SAC). traffic control buildings on the western edge of the site. Significant stands of trees Any application for development must which are protected by Tree Preservation consider any direct and indirect impacts on Orders (TPOs) and/or have been graded as habitats within the site and beyond including Category A trees (trees of high quality and nearby designated sites, for example in value) include: terms of lighting and the appropriate level

16 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE through futureplanningapplications. visual impactshouldbeconsideredindetail village, howeveradditionalassessmentof between thesesitesandtheproposednew the west.Thereisnoidentifiedintervisibility the southwestandLongstoweHallfurtherto at ChilderleyHalltothenorth,Bourn Gardens locatedwithinthevicinityofsite There arethreeRegisteredParks and main roads. surrounding properties,publicroutesand existing employmentsiteandviewsfrom need toconsiderthevisualimpactsof views. Thedesignandlayoutofthesitewill the woodlandaremoresensitivetoexternal The fieldswhichslopeawaytothesouthof to thesouthandintosite. distant, butmostarewoodedwithkeyviews surrounding countryside.Horizonsareoften south, allowingextensiveviewsoverthe The siteslopesawaygentlytowardsthe Views &Vistas planting aroundtheedgesofsite. through newandreinforcedwoodland opportunity toprovideenhancements of publicaccess.Thereisaparticular | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Fig. 10| Fig. 9| Fig. 11| The runwaysandemploymentsite Western boundary Woodland track CONSULTATION DRAFT 17

SITE CONTEXT 2.6 FLOOD RISK 2.7 TOWNSCAPE & BUILT ENVIRONMENT The site falls entirely within Flood Zone 1, indicating a low probability of a river flood The surrounding area has a mixed event (<1 in 1000 annual probability). townscape character with several established villages located nearby. The site is within the Bourn Brook catchment Buildings in surrounding villages are typically area, with the main channel of the Brook 1 and 2 storeys in height (8-9m to ridge) about 2km to the south. However, there is a tributary channel within the site, which Cambourne has a modern suburban connects to the Brook. It is known that there townscape character typical of C21st have been flood events associated with residential development, with some variety the Bourn Brook further downstream and across the three Cambourne villages. The any development will need to ensure the layout is based on a series of primary streets provision, management and maintenance of which feed a variety of cul-de-sacs. Housing a sustainable drainage scheme designed to is typically two or three storeys. Materials mitigate the risk of flooding beyond the site used are typically red and buff brick, cream boundaries. render and pitched roofs. Cambourne also includes some four storey buildings and Some areas of localised potential for more substantial commercial buildings, surface water flooding within the site have including the Belfry hotel and a large been identified, associated with low lying supermarket building. areas of land but it is concluded that these can be incorporated into the blue or green Bourn has a distinctive and attractive infrastructure requirements for the site. townscape character associated with its historic development as a rural settlement. This includes traditional cottages built from a range of materials and includes distinctive thatched roofs. Fig. 12 | Flood Zone Map Highfields Caldecote, is a linear development located to the east along Highfields Road which historically consisted primarily of large modern bungalows set back from the street, which contributes to a limited townscape distinctiveness. However, after recent developments the village now contains a significant number of two storey properties so has a somewhat mixed character.

St Helena & St Mary’s Church in Bourn is a notable landmark with its spire around 25m in height. Other key buildings in the surrounding area include Bourn Windmill, and numerous notable large houses. Bourn Brook Great Common Farmhouse, a late 16th/early

Flood Zone 1 17th century farmhouse located to the west of Broadway adjacent to the site, is grade II Flood Zone 2 listed. Flood zone 3

Refer to Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning for full details

SITE CONTEXT 2.8 COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES

As Bourn Airfield is situated within close Primary School in Cambourne, Caldecote proximity of the existing settlements of Primary School, Bourn C of E Primary School Cambourne, Highfields Caldecote and and Hardwick Community Primary School. Bourn, there are established community Cambourne Village College is less than facilities and services in the surrounding 4.8km from the site and Comberton Village areas which new residents would be able College about 8km. Both Village Colleges to access. The new settlement should are operating at full capacity. There are no provide complementary facilities to serve its special schools within the immediate vicinity residents rather than competing and should of the site, however, Gretton School is help to support the wider existing offer. located 13.5km to the north east.

Retail facilities Sports and leisure facilities

Bourn village High Street and Highfields There is an existing leisure centre at Caldecote consist largely of residential Cambourne which provides a fitness suite, development, with limited retail, food and exercise studios, sports hall and 5-aside drink options. Cambourne hosts a few cafes, pitch facilities, in addition to Cambourne restaurants and public houses, in addition Sports and Social Club. Caldecote Sports to convenience retail offerings, including a Pavilion provides outdoor play facilities, supermarket. There is a small convenience courts and fields, with Caldecote F.C. in store in Hardwick, over 6km east of Bourn the village also. There are sports facilities, Airfield. Cambridge city centre represents including a football pitch, cricket pitch, skate the nearest location for higher order ramp and tennis courts at the Hardwick comparison retail. Recreation Ground.

Community Facilities The village of Bourn contains a sports field and park and Bourn Golf Club is located Several venues in the vicinity provide almost 3km south of the site. There are community meeting space: The Hub several areas for informal recreation in the (Cambourne Community Centre), Bourn vicinity, including Cambourne Country Park, Village Hall, The Blue School in Cambourne Eco Park and Nature Reserve. (hall and three classrooms are available to hire for community use), Cambourne Soul In addition, Cambridge provides a further (primarily for youth) and Caldecote Village array of facilities for sports and leisure, Hall. There are post offices located in Bourn, including those managed by the University of Toft and Hardwick. Cambridge on the western edge of the city, which are available for hire by members of Education the University and wider community.

Early years provision is provided for through Faith the private and community sectors in the surrounding local villages. Primary education There are several churches in the is met through The Vine Inter-Church surrounding areas of the site: Cambourne Primary School, Jeavons Wood Primary Church Centre, Peacehaven Baptist Church School, Monkfield Park Primary School and (Cambourne), Church of St Helena & St Mary the Hardwick and Cambourne Community (Bourn) and Caldecote Church.

20 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE Fig. 19| are locatedinCambourne.Thenearest Village. Adentalsurgeryandpharmacy expansion tobeablesupporttheNew Medical Practiceislikelytorequireafurther and CombertonSurgery. TheMonkfield Practice inCambourne,BournSurgery surrounding area:MonkfieldMedical There arethreedoctors’surgeriesinthe Health Surrounding Facilities andServices | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Councils existinthewidervicinity. in CambourneandmanyParish andTown in Cambourne.TheofficesofSCDCare The closestpoliceandfireservicearebased Emergency andCivicServices Cambridge, 16kmaway. NHS hospital,Addenbrooke’sislocatedin CONSULTATION DRAFT Other Retail Supermarket Hotel Food &Drink Country Park Sports Facilities Place ofWorship Healthcare Facility Community Centre Primary School 21

SITE CONTEXT 2.9 OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS

The contextual analysis reveals a broad range of potential opportunities and constraints which will help to shape future development proposals. Fig. 20 | Key Opportunities

Existing footpaths and Public Rights of Way Potential connections and relationships with (PRoWs shown in bold) surrounding areas and land-uses

Existing bridleways Existing mature woodland and field boundaries

Potential High Quality Public Transport corridor Strategic Landscape Area access points Views out to countryside to south Potential green corridor associated with main north-south runway

Potential green corridors associated with other runways

22 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE Fig. 21| Existing watercourses Existing tarmacrunway. Existing buildingsassociated formersiteuses TransportQuality Public corridor Protected accesspointsforpotentialHigh the site Listed Buildings(GradeII)withinandcloseto infrastructure. Pollution, odourandnoisefromsurrounding Key Constraints treatment | Water plant A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Strategic Landscape Area defined byPolicy SS/7 Southern limitofMajorDevelopment Site(MDS) Potential visualimpactonsurroundingviews uses Sensitive Relationshipwithexistingemployment Grassland) Site(BucketHillPlantationCounty Wildlife Existing maturewoodlandandfieldboundaries CONSULTATION DRAFT 23

SITE CONTEXT 24 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE Panel. when reviewedbytheCambridgeshireQuality feedback receivedontheemergingproposals stakeholders, aswelltakingconsiderationof with sitepromoters,landowners,andotherkey They havealsobeeninformedbydiscussions consistent withtheadoptedpolicy. in contextoftheadoptedLocalPlanandare to discussionwithcommunityrepresentatives The visionandobjectiveshavebeensubject achieved. objectives whichsetouthowthevisionwillbe The visionissupportedbysixkeystrategic be createdatBournAirfield. term aspirationsforthetypeofplacewhichwill A visionhasbeensetoutwhichreflectsthelong 3.1 3 OVERVIEW VISION &OBJECTIVES | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN CONSULTATION DRAFT 25

VISION & OBJECTIVES A Vision for Bourn Airfield New Village

Bourn Airfield will be a distinct new South Cambridgeshire village acknowledging its historic past but with its own contemporary identity. A diverse, yet integrated community, with a range of facilities and services to complement, not compete with, existing local provision. Well connected to the wider area by high quality public transport and providing employment and homes to support the Greater Cambridge economy. The village will have a vibrant and strong heart, supporting healthy, active and inclusive community lifestyles and providing a high quality of life for its residents in a beautiful contemporary landscape setting. The village will be embedded in a network of multi-functional green infrastructure, which is accessible and sustainable, being integrated with the natural environment. Supporting walking, cycling and public transport as the preferred mode of choice for travel for people within the new village and beyond, and facilitating a move towards net zero carbon lifestyles through an innovative approach to planning, design and construction.

26 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE aim toexceedexistingstandardswithintheLocalPlan. carbon buildings,renewableenergyandlow-emission travelthat biodiversity andhydrology, andincorporatinglowornetzero sensitive totheenvironment.Deliveringenhancedoutcomes for Building inamannerthatisresponsivetoclimatechange and andSustainable 5 Responsive supporting theresidentstoconnectandformtheirowncommunity. choices. Designingspacesthatencouragesocialinteractionforalland interaction forall,andsupportingaccesstofreshhealthyfood daily life,offeringopportunitiesforphysicalrecreationandsocial the village’sfabric.Encouragingwalkingandcyclingasapartof Providing forthewellbeingofresidentsasanintegralaspect 3 Healthy, ActiveandResilient public transportroute. along theA428corridortoStNeotsandCambridgeviaanewhigh-quality routes, integratedpublictransport,anddeliveringexcellentconnections surrounding villages,shapedaroundanetworkoftraffic-freeactivetravel Facilitating sustainablemovementwithinthesiteandtofrom 1 AWell ConnectedPlace Strategic Objectives | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN locally inspiredbuildings,includingopportunitiesforcustomandself-build. environment whichincludeshighqualitypublicspacesandunique the airfieldanditslandscape,whilstdeliveringabespokemodernbuilt Responding totheexistingcontextofsiteandinheritedassets 4 Locally Distinctive opportunities forlocalemploymentandentrepreneurshipwithinthesite. community facilitiesalongsideconvenientandindependentretail,with needs ofitscommunity, withavillagecentreintegratingrangeof aspirations ofabroadanddiversecommunity. Meetingtheeducational housing needs(includingforlowcostandaffordablehousing) Providing arangeofhousingtypesandtenurestomeetthelocal 2 Vibrant,ProsperousandInclusive governance. and communityownershipmodels, andcreatingcommunityfocused codes tomanagequality, supportingcommunitybuilding,placemaking completion andmaturity. Utilisingtoolssuchasmasterplansanddesign Considering thelifetimeofvillagethroughconception, construction, 6 Cohesive,Well PlannedandWell Governed CONSULTATION DRAFT 27

VISION & OBJECTIVES 28 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 4 SPATIAL FRAMEWORK

4.1 OVERVIEW

This section establishes the key spatial elements of the new village, required to deliver the policy expectations and the vision.

The Spatial Framework Diagram establishes the broad structure for development of the new village along with the disposition of key land uses, primary movement and locational fixes. These are consistent with the Local Plan policy requirements, which requires built development to be provided within the Major Development Site.

The framework is supported by a series of guiding principles and structural fixes which are set out in chapter 5, ‘Creating the Place’.

The Spatial Framework Diagram is indicative in that the exact alignment of the routes and the precise location of buildings will be determined through the planning application process. SPATIAL FRAMEWORK

BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 29 4.2 SPATIAL FRAMEWORK PLAN

The overarching framework for Bourn Airfield new village is summarised below by theme, and spatially illustrated in the Spatial Framework Plan opposite.

LAND USE GREEN AND BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE

An integrated mix of land uses that will A strong network of multifunctional green accommodate population growth within a (and blue) spaces and corridors will connect sustainable pattern of development. valuable assets, improving local links, biodiversity and deliver hydrological benefits. MDS boundary Strategic Landscape Area Residential Green Corridors and open spaces Employment School Playing fields Mixed-Use Outdoor sports facilities Village Centre Retained woodland / vegetation Neighbourhood Hub Proposed woodland / vegetation Secondary School Watercourse Primary School Long views

MOVEMENT AND ACCESS Viewpoints

An intelligent, multi-modal and integrated HISTORICAL CONNECTIONS transport network prioritising non-motorised users will provide safe, sustainable solutions for all. Retained site features which help to create a sense of connection with sites previous Strategic walking and cycling corridors airfield and rural uses.

Existing footpath network Retained farm and aviation buildings

Existing bridleway network Runway park

Primary street NB. Unshaded areas within the SPD boundary retained in existing use, including Grange Farm and Secondary street properties adjacent to Broadway.

High Quality Public Transport corridor The spatial framework plan is illustrative and should not be used for measuring areas. High Quality Public Transport stops

30 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT Fig. 22 | Spatial Framework Plan

SPATIAL FRAMEWORK

Fig. 23 | Summary of structural fixes A Main points of access and primary street p38 B Strategic walking and cycling connections p39 C Cambridge to Cambourne High Quality Public Transport Route p40 D Village Centre and Neighbourhood Hub p44 E Density and Scale p53 F Green edges and corridors p54 G Recreational walking, cycling and horse riding routes p61 H Outdoor sports and play facilities p62 I Protected biodiversity areas and corridors p69

BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 31 32 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE documents thatmaybeproduced. publication oftheSPDandanysuccessor to thosethatareinplaceatthetimeof process. Anyreferencetostandardsrefer ensure theyaresecuredthroughtheplanning along withappropriatemechanismstohelp is referencedinthissectionwhereappropriate, Local planpolicyandotherrelevantguidance the development. principles andspatialfixesareoutlinedtosteer these, theguidingobjective canbemet.Within subheadings, whichprovidedetailonhowthe Each objectivecontainsanumberof 6. Cohesive,Well-planned andWell-governed. 5. ResponsiveandSustainable; 4. Healthy, ActiveandResilient; 3. LocallyDistinctive; 2. Vibrant,ProsperousandInclusive; 1. AWell ConnectedPlace; objectives setoutinchapter3,theseare: accordance withthesixstrategicdevelopment The principlesandfixesareorganisedin them onthesitewhereappropriate. key spatialfixeswhicharerequiredtodeliver strategic objectivesshouldbedelivered,andthe guiding principles,whichexplainhowthe This sectionsetsoutaseriesofoverarching 5.1 5 OVERVIEW CREATING THEPLACE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN

Guiding Principles place making,suchassiteinfrastructure, Spatial Fixesrepresentkeyelementsof achieved aspartoffutureproposals. must demonstratehowthishasbeen document. Future planningapplications which mustbedeliveredassetoutinthis future proposals. explain howthesehavebeenconsideredin flexibility. Planningapplicationsshould which allowadegreeofinterpretationand integrated intothedevelopment,but ideas andconceptswhichshouldbe Guiding principlesrepresentarangeof Spatial ‘Fixes’ CONSULTATION DRAFT 33 CREATING THE PLACE 1 A Well Connected Place

A fundamental principle of the new village • Secondary streets which provide direct will be to provide excellent connectivity and access to other areas of the site and are access for residents and visitors, by a range designed to accommodate potential bus of modes, with an emphasis on sustainable, routes, as set out in Fix A. low-carbon / low-emission and active modes of travel - walking, cycling and public • A connected and permeable network of transport (Policy TI/2 and SS/7) residential streets which allow a wide range of choices of routes through the 1A A street network that integrates movement site for pedestrians and cyclists. and place • A defined network of on and off- The street network should provide a legible street walking and cycling routes and hierarchy of streets that forms the basic bridleways which provide connections structure of the village for all users and with the surrounding area, providing defines the relationship between the new access to existing facilities and allowing village and its neighbours. residents of nearby settlements to easily access the new facilities on the site. The design of streets should consider their role in the character the site, incorporating The layout of the street network and design high-quality materials and landscapes, and of streets should have regard to Manual for should create an integrated network which Streets. connects with open spaces, green corridors and other movement routes.

• A realigned junction at the north western access point which prioritises vehicles entering the site. The prevents access Fig. 24 | Road-user hierarchy onto the Broadway for southbound traffic directly from the new village, as per Policy SS/7.

• Site access points from the surrounding road network which are safe and convenient for pedestrians and cyclists.

• A Primary Street which forms the spine of the site for all users, connecting the main site entrances and serves the village centre, as set out in Fix A.

1 - Manual for Streets, DfT / Communities and Local Government (2007), available at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/ government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/341513/pdfmanforstreets.pdf

34 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 1B BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE • • • • The newvillageshouldprovide: distance. transport stopsarewithineasywalking to helpassesswhetherfacilitiesandpublic (5 mins)and800m(10shouldbeused the outset.Typical walkingdistancesof400m make activetraveltheirmodeofchoicefrom delivery stagetoencourageresidents routes shouldbeestablishedfromanearly increase theviabilityoffacilities.Cross-site local tripsanduseservices,helping walk andcyclearemorelikelytomakelinked socially-interactive environment.People who and helptocreateamorevibrant zero-emission, promotehealth&wellbeing, beyond. Walking andcyclingaresustainable, of travelwithinthevillageandforlocaltrips Walking andcyclingarethepreferredmode riders includingnewnon-motorised user priority topedestrians, cyclistsandhorse Junctions andcrossings whichgive pedestrian andfootpathnetwork. to communityfacilitiesandacrossthe centre, atpublictransportstops,close in keylocationssuchasthevillage seating suitableforallagegroups, spaces forpedestrians,including Generously-sized andhigh-quality throughout thedayandevening. overlooked bybuildingswhichareinuse built environment.Routesshouldbewell speed, whichareintegratedwiththe People-friendly streetswithalow-design within walkingdistance. permeable, legibleandhavefacilities Walkable neighbourhoodswhichare cycling. An environmentthatpromoteswalkingand | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN • • • schemes servingthelocal area. to contributethecreation ofbike-share In addition,thedevelopment shouldseek • • • locations includingschools,local Secure, coveredcycleparkinginkey permeable networkofstreets. residential streetsandprovisionofa through consideratealignmentof Other pedestriandesirelinesandroutes overlooked andarewell-litatnight. development, haveagenerouswidth,are free) cyclerouteswhichpermeatethe High-quality, segregated(traffic- accessibility toCambourne. crossings overBroadwaytoprovidesafe Cambridge alongtheA428corridor. potential newroutesthatlinkeastwardto surrounding cyclenetwork,including Contributions totheenhancementof identified by footpath/bridleway network,inlocations Caldecote andthesurroundingrural links toCambourne,BournandHighfields riding andcyclingnetworks,particularly Connections tothewiderwalking,horse- school entrances. crossings, andwiderfootpathscloseto free routes,pedestrianandcyclepriority Safe routestoschoolsprovidingtraffic car tousingcyclesmore. people maketheswitchfromusing to provisionforoff-gauge bikestohelp TI/3). Considerationshouldalsobegiven provision fore-bikecharging(Policy in dwellings,potentiallyincluding appropriate spaceforcycleparking centres andpublictransporthubs, Fix B CONSULTATION DRAFT . 35 CREATING THE PLACE 1C Access to high quality public transport • A street network which allows other facilities bus routes to efficiently serve the site, potentially utilising the HQPT alignment Public transport is the preferred mode of to provide direct access between the travel for longer distance routes, as it is village and Upper Cambourne. lower carbon, creates less congestion, and puts less pressure on existing highway • Local facilities and higher-density infrastructure. People who use public development clustered around public transport are potentially more likely to make transport and village centre and mixed-mode trips by walking or cycling if bus neighbourhood hub, to encourage and stops are conveniently located close to other facilitate greater patronage. local facilities. • Provision of high-quality travel The proposed Cambourne to Cambridge information at stops and key public High Quality Public Transport route facilities, potentially including tailored (HQPT) is due to have two stops in Bourn digital ‘real time’ timetabling, route Airfield, providing future residents with the information and ticketing facilities for opportunity to use other alternatives than residents. the car to travel to Cambridge city and in the longer term, St. Neots. Whilst the final • Facilities to assist mixed-mode travel, scheme has not yet been determined, including ‘bike & ride’ facilities at HQPT considerations has been given to segregate stops and appropriate waiting facilities. the HQPT from road traffic and/or sections of on road routing, to ensure journey times are Small-scale passenger parking facilities quicker than driving, to help encourage use. could also be provided on the site adjacent to the HQPT stops, and preferably, where The new village should provide: possible, shared parking spaces for mixed uses to decrease impact on public realm, in • A protected route for the proposed HQPT line with Policy TI/3. through the site, with two stops located in convenient locations for use, at locations A high-quality environment surrounding identified by Fix C. public transport stops is essential, enforcing low traffic speeds and ease of crossing. The public realm should provide places to sit and shelter from the elements. Fig. 25 | Public Transport Phasing should ensure that public transport provision is incorporated from the early stages of development.

36 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 1D BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE • • • • • should include: use forshortandnon-essentialtrips.This associated infrastructuretodiscouragecar the designandlayoutofsite Appropriate actionshouldbetakenthrough full mobilityandindependence. are alsoessentialforsomepeopletoenjoy involve transportoflargeitems.Privatecars transport, aretoofartowalkorcycle, locations whicharepoorlyservedbypublic made byprivatevehiclesinordertoreach However, manytripswillstillneedtobe air quality, congestion,androadsafety. of theenvironmentandlocalcharacter, of travel,duetotheirimpactonthequality Private vehiclesaretheleastpreferredmode pedestrian crossings. through frequentformal andinformal Giving prioritytoother users, including residential areas. for privatevehicles,particularly within Limiting thenumberofthrough-routes for lowcarownership. 11: Parking Provision,withanaspiration Policy TI/3andtheassociatedtableatFig accordance withtheguidelinessetoutin traffic. Parking shouldbedesignedin impact whilstaidingmanagementof minimising visualandpublicamenity designed aspartofthetotalstreetscape, on-street solutions.Thisshouldbe integrated on-plot,parkingcourtand accommodated througharangeof Residential parkingshouldbe available atlocalfacilities. Reducing theamountofcarparking design. management featuresintothehighway incorporating appropriatetraffic carriageways andjunctions to 20mphorlowerbynarrowing Limiting trafficspeedwithinthesite Managing Private and Service VehiclesManaging PrivateandService | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN at allcarparkinglocations,andtheprovision include provisionforelectricvehiclecharging of drivingonlocalairquality. Thisshould climate changeandtohelptackletheimpact low-emissions vehiclesinordertoaddress promote amovetowardslow-carbonand The developmentshouldalsohelpto • • Fig. 26| access fromtheA428. The newvillagewillnotbeservedbydirect vehicles. emergency servicesandrefusecollection access allpartsofthesite,particularly consider theneedforservicevehiclesto Design oftheroadnetworkshouldalso dwellings andonresidentialstreets. of chargingpointsorsocketswithinprivate alternative modesoftravel(Policy TI/3). community facilities,toencourage including forschoolsandother sustainable travelhavebeenmaximised, demonstrate thatopportunitiesfor Submission ofaTravel Plan(s)to socialising andplayamongstresidents. prioritising useofthestreetfor ‘homezones’ inlowtrafficstreets Consideration totheprovisionof Electric vehiclechargingpoint CONSULTATION DRAFT 37 CREATING THE PLACE Fix A Main Points of Access and Primary Street

The site will be accessed from two points 3 Enhancement to the existing junction of at the eastern and western edges of the St Neots Road and the Broadway. site identified on the plan below. This will include creating new or enhanced junctions 4 A new junction on the Broadway which to provide appropriate highway capacity and allows the HQPT and pedestrian / cycle safe pedestrian / cycle access to the site as route priority crossing into Cambourne. follows: The development will create a primary street 1 A western access from the Broadway linking the main access points, which must: which reconfigures the existing highway to provide priority to the primary street • Serve the village centre and provide entering the site and ensure there direct vehicle access to the existing will be no direct vehicular access for employment site. southbound traffic from the new village (subject to availability of third party • Be aligned and configured to provide land). a key role in the pedestrian and cycle movement network. 2 Enhancement to the existing roundabout on St Neots Road, ensuring the HQPT • Be supported by a network of secondary route can travel through without streets to provide access to and legibility hindrance by queuing traffic. within the wider site.

Fig. 27 | Main points of access and primary street

2 1 4

Key

Primary Street

Secondary Street

Realignment of Broadway

New site access points

Improved junctions

38 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE B Fig. 28| • • • and horseriding,toinclude: incorporate infrastructureforwalking,cycling The sitewillhaveanetworkofrouteswhich Fix

Broadway. appropriate crossingpointsoverthe residential streetsinCambourne,and the locationsshown),connectionswith network surroundingCambourne(at Connections totheexistingfootpath corridors identifiedontheplan. motorised userswithinthesite’sgreen horse ridingroutessuitableforallnon- Provision ofwalking,cyclingand for blindandpartiallysightedpeople. to ensureaninclusivedesignandsafety and cycleroutesshouldalsobeincluded directly alongside.Segregatedpedestrian a paralleltraffic-freerouteisprovided and secondarystreets,exceptwhere along bothsidesoftheprimarystreet A sharedpedestrianandcycleroute Strategic walkingandcyclingconnections Strategic walkingandcyclingconnections via HQPTroute to Cambourne | byway enhanced to Bournvia A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN • • • Principles 4A Recreational routesaresetout • stop. secure cyclefacilitiesprovidedateach to theroutethroughsite,andwith proposed HQPTroute,runningparallel A long-distancerouteassociatedwiththe Highfields Caldecote. paths thatlinkthesitewithBournand the site,withenhancementtoexisting running alongthesouthernedgeof Connections totheexistingbridleway sensitively designedandlit. through woodlandareasshouldbe to Furlong Way andGraftonDrive.Routes on thisedgeofthesite,providingaccess including footpathsthroughthewoodland Connections toHighfieldsCaldecote, destinations. boards includingdistances/timeto Appropriate signageandinterpretation and Fix E CONSULTATION DRAFT . Key Guiding Existing footpathnetwork and cyclecrossings New orenhancedpedestrian Other keyfootpaths routes Enhancements tosurrounding network (alongsidestreets) Strategic pedestrianandcycle network (trafficfree) Strategic pedestrianandcycle via HQPTroute to Cambridge

39 CREATING THE PLACE Fix Cambourne to Cambridge High Quality Public • Provide a stop adjacent to the village C Transport route and stops centre.

The new village will incorporate a corridor for • Provide a stop adjacent to the existing the proposed HQPT Route which will pass employment site. through the site, along with the provision of sites for two stops. The proposals must: Stops should be designed to be user friendly including: • Provide for a largely segregated alignment as shown on the plan, subject • Shelter for waiting passengers to detailed discussion with Greater Cambridge Partnership. • Real-time information

• Provide for the operating needs of a rapid • Wifi hotspots transit service, with limited interruption by other modes of travel, continuous 55mph • Signage to the walking and cycling routes travel between stops, and a minimum and key destinations within and beyond corner radii of 100m. the site.

• Provide a segregated combined walking • Provision for secure and safe cycle and cycling path with a minimum 3m parking which is prominent and easy to width alongside the route. access.

• Include potential to integrate with other • Car parking for disabled users near to the local bus routes if possible. stop. Fig. 29 | Public transport routes and stops

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HQPT route alignment

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Other bus routes and stops

Potential alternative bus loop

40 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 2A 2 BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE able todemonstratehowitincorporatesthe Proposals forthenewvillageshouldbe and needs. for residentswithdifferentincomes,abilities changing needsthroughouttheirlives,and socialise, whichprovidesforresidents’ place wherepeoplelive,work,learnand own senseofpubliclifeandcommunity:a It isessentialthatthenewvillagehasits • • • The newvillageshouldinclude: spectrum. opportunities forinteractionacrossthesocial busy throughoutthedayandwhichprovides in ordertocreateavibrantplacethatis range ofcommunityfacilitiesandservices, work withincloseproximityandprovidinga community, providingplacestoliveand The newvillageshouldbeamixed-use to moveawaymeettheirchangingneeds. remain intheircommunitywithouttheneed of lifeandwouldallowthemtocomfortably provides forresidentsatdifferentstages concept ofa‘lifetimeneighbourhood’which up premisesforlocalentrepreneurs. with spaceforsmalland temporary/pop- supermarket andarange ofotherunits Retail premisesincluding asmall transport stops. centre, neighbourhoodhubandpublic densities clusteredaroundthevillage A rangeofhousingdensity, withhigher housing forolderpeople. affordable housingandspecialist tenures throughoutthesite,including A widerangeofhousingtypesand Mixed UseNeighbourhoods Vibrant, ProsperousandInclusive | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN • • • • and/ orkey activelocations. routes throughthesite andonkeycorners uses inthefuture,particularly onprimary change ofusetoappropriate alternative of buildingswillfacilitate adaptionand/or Proposals shouldensure thatthedesign the villagecentre. above retailandcommercialpremiseswithin be considered,includingprovidingflats Opportunities tomix-uses verticallyshould • • • broadband and5Gdataconnectivity. Digital connectivityincludinghigh-speed potentially includingaco-workinghub. Facilities foragile/homeworking, years childcare. spaces forteenagers,schoolsandearly A rangeofcommunityfacilities,including potentially includingalocalpub. which areopenintheeveningand Food &drinkpremises,includingplaces stop andprimarystreet. carefully integratedwiththesite,HQPT small scaleemploymentuses,whichis hotel andassociatedfacilitiesalongside employment site,potentiallytoincludea A mixed-useextensiontotheexisting connectivity withthenewvillage. including enhancedintegrationand Small andMediumEnterprises(SMEs), employment sitetoprovidepremisesfor underutilised landwithintheexisting Redevelopment ofthevacantand premises forlocalentrepreneurs. existing employmentareasandnewsmall development, includingintegrationofthe integrated withthesurrounding Employment opportunitiesthatare CONSULTATION DRAFT 41 CREATING THE PLACE 2B Amount of housing and range of housing • Dwellings that meet or exceed residential types and tenures space standards, as set out in ‘Policy H/12: Residential Space Standards’. Local Plan Policy SS/7 provides that the new village will deliver approximately 3,500 • Housing for older people, through dwellings. However, the final number of opportunities for ‘downsizing’ to smaller dwellings will be determined through a properties, assisted living and communal design-led approach and be appropriate to housing for older people. 5% of homes creating a high-quality community which can should be constructed to the accessible support a range of local facilities. The new and adaptable dwellings M4(2) standard village should provide: (Policy H/9).

• An average density of 40 dwellings per • Dwellings that are design to support hectare (Policy H/8) home-working.

• A range of house types, tenures and • Opportunities for co-housing sizes to meet the needs of different development and build to rent. groups in the community in accordance with Policies S/2 and the criteria set • Opportunities in each phase of the out in Policy H/9, ranging from single development for self-build, custom build bedroom flats through to large family and modular build development models, houses. potentially creating a custom-build community within the site (Policy H/9). • 40% affordable housing of a tenure mix determined at the time of granting • Dwellings that are designed to allow planning permission (as set out in Policy future adaptation, enabling partial H/10: Affordable Housing) unless it conversion, extension or change of use, can be demonstrated that an exception to provide opportunities for working at should be made. home and small commercial enterprise, outlined in Policy H/18.

Fig. 30 | Co-housing for older people (Source: resilience.org)

42 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 2C BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE • • • are: community infrastructureandlocalfacilities that, asappropriatetotheirpurpose, of thevillage.Thisshouldincludeensuring that theymaketothecharacterandvibrancy between differentusesandthecontribution Where possible,asynergyshouldbesought surrounding area. to bothresidentsandvisitorsfromthe community facilitiesthatareaccessible The newvillagewillprovidearangeof Fig. 31| frontages whereappropriate. forming landmarkbuildingsandkey recognisable featureswithinthevillage, Designed tobeprominentand linked trips. active travelinfrastructure,toallowfor locations, closetopublictransportand Located inaccessibleandconvenient businesses, assetin of thevillageandviabilityretail contribute tothevibrancyandcharacter centre andtheNeighbourhoodHubto Co-located withinorclosetothevillage Hub Social InfrastructureandNeighbourhood Village Centreexample | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Fix D . community relations into thenewdevelopment,helpingtofoster support tothenewresidentsastheymove an importantroleinprovidingthenecessary Community developmentworkerswillhave buildings. spaces andstaffwithpubliccommunity or otherentrepreneurialactivitytoshare provision forcommunity-led retail,cafés infrastructure orstaff. Thiscouldinclude co-locate facilitiesorfortoshare Opportunities shouldbeconsideredto CONSULTATION DRAFT 43 CREATING THE PLACE Fix D Village Centre and Neighbourhood Hub Built Environment and Public Realm: Focussed around a village/market square and The new village will include a village centre ‘high street’ environment. and a smaller neighbourhood hub, as identified on the plan below. Buildings typically 4 storeys in height, providing a sense of urban enclosure around 1 The Village Centre streets and public spaces, with scope for 5 storey landmark buildings in key locations A focal point of the new settlement, within subject to detailed design. This should include a 10 minute walk of most residents and flats and other uses above active ground providing for many of the day-to-day needs floor uses. A fine grain of buildings and uses of residents. It should have the following contributing to the sense of activity and variety. features: Larger footprint units should be ‘wrapped’ with finer grain uses to create active frontages to Location: as close to centre of the site as avoid creating inactive edges unwelcoming practicable, ideally within 800m walking spaces within the public realm. distance of most of the site. Co-located with the primary street, HQPT stop, Runway Park The alignment of the primary street to serve and other community facilities. the centre should be carefully considered in order to facilitate a distinctive townscape environment and encourage slower traffic speeds.

The public realm must be designed and managed to facilitate a range of uses. Fig. 32 | Location of village centre and neighbourhood hub

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1 Village Centre

2 Neighbourhood hub

44 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE Fig. 33| parking areas. from thepublicrealmratherthancar Entrances toretailunitsshouldbedirectly and shouldnotdominatethepublicrealm. be carefullyintegratedwiththelocalcentre Car parkingforretailandotherusesshould pub/bar, restaurantandcaféuses. Food anddrinkunits,includingpotential residential/employment usesaboveshops. Centre Villagecentre(Policy E/22),with a smallsupermarketappropriatetoRural employment, arangeofretailunits,including Retail Facilities: to orwithinthevillagecentre. locate specialistcareaccommodationclose of worship,postboxandgym.Potential to centre; communitycentre,nursery, place school andsecondaryclosetovillage Social andCommunityFacilities: Example ofasocialspaceforpeopletomeet,workand/orrelax Opportunities for | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Primary 2 Formed aroundthesecondarystreet,with Realm:Built EnvironmentandPublic spaces. corridors andsurroundingpublicopen the primaryschool,secondarystreet,green from theVillageCentre.Co-locatedwith of thesite,servingareaswhicharefurther Location: site. create afocalpointwithinthispartofthe order toprovideaccessbasicneedsand minute walkawayfromthevillagecentre,in village whereresidentsaremorethanac.10 range offacilitiesinthesouthernarea The neighbourhoodhubwillprovideasmall employment uses. viability ofprimarycentre,andsmallscale School), subjecttonotundermining places (potentiallyassociatedwithPrimary and drinkpremises,communitymeeting Uses: open space;toincludeapostbox. community facilitiesandrelationshipwith Facilities: residential areasinthispartofthesite. stand outfromthesurroundinglowerdensity Potential forbuildingsofascalewhich frontage ontoadjacentpublicopenspaces. The NeighbourhoodHub Potential formodestretailandfood Close tothesouth-easterncorner Primarily drivenbysocial/ CONSULTATION DRAFT 45 CREATING THE PLACE 2D Inclusive Access • Provision of ‘blue badge‘ accessible parking spaces close to the entrances The new village should ensure that its of all public facilities and in appropriate facilities, houses and public spaces are locations within the village centre. accessible to all of its residents and visitors, going above and beyond Building • Provision of adaptable housing suitable Regulations standards for accessibility where for changes in lifestyle / personal possible. circumstances.

In particular, this should ensure: • Streets and other routes are safe for independent use by all age ranges and • The public realm includes level-access abilities, and are well lit and comfortable and step-free routes throughout and during the hours of darkness. incorporates comfortable places to rest. • The incorporation of ‘dementia-friendly’ • Primary means of access for all public design principles designed to ease buildings are step free. Public facilities decision-making; reduce agitation and located on upper floors are accessible by distress; encourage independence and lift. social interaction; promote safety; and enabling activities of daily living. • Appropriate tactile facilities for blind and partially-sighted people are provided throughout, and public facilities and services are designed to be accessible to blind and partially sighted people.

Fig. 34 | Example of an inclusive and accessible space

46 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 3A 3 BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE and resiliencecriteria. contemporary sustainability, climatechange modern developmentwhichrespondsto opportunity tocreateadistinctiveand Contextual designshouldnotnegatethe • • • should include: a placewhichisrootedinthelocalarea.This by theexistingsurroundingcontext,creating The physicalenvironmentshouldbeshaped and responsivetoitspopulation. contribute toadistinctiveidentity, shapedby spaces andbuildingsareusedwillhelpto contemporary needs.Thewayinwhich rooted inthelocalareabutwhichaddresses led development,withacharacterwhichis be distinctivetoitslocality;alandscape- a highstandardofdesignandlayout The newvillageshouldbedevelopedto watercourses. the woodlandareas,shallowvalley, and and inthesurroundingareasuchas structural landscapefeaturesonthesite Responding totopography, viewsand WWII airfieldheritage. assets includinglistedbuildingsandthe Incorporating andrespectinginherited surround thesite. network oflanesandpathswhich Routes whichconnectwiththeexisting Responding toContext Responding Locally Distinctive | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN CONSULTATION DRAFT 47 CREATING THE PLACE 3B Built Character • Provide a gradient of density which reinforces the village centre as a focal The appearance of buildings within the point within the village, and to a lesser new village and their contribution to the extent the neighbourhood hub, reducing village’s townscape will form a key part of around the fringes of these places. its character. The design of all buildings, from individual houses through to significant • Include modern, innovative and original public buildings, play a role in this. design where appropriate, including Proposals should: design which showcases sustainable and innovative architectural features. • Include and be shaped by townscape and landscape characterisation studies • Include gateway features at key site exploring the character of surrounding entrances, potentially including a settlements and explaining how the new landmark hotel building at the eastern village responds to this. gateway to the mixed-use area.

• Incorporate materials and features which • Integrate existing and proposed are typical of the area. employment uses in the north east of the site with the surrounding village, • Create a fine grain built environment with with consideration to scale of buildings, a townscape and roofscape which is townscape legibility and street frontages. varied and visually interesting.

• Position buildings to enclose and define the public realm and open spaces, and contribute to the sense of legibility throughout the site.

• Ensure that buildings and blocks are laid-out to create active frontages on streets and key edges, provide natural Fig. 35 | Distinctive and locally inspired building styles, Cambridge surveillance over the public realm, and limit access and views to the private backs of buildings.

• Consist of identifiable character areas within the new village, each with its own consistent physical characteristics and each distinct from each other, aiding legibility and wayfinding within the new village and contributing to the identity of each neighbourhood.

48 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 3C BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE Fig. 36| • • applied: spaces. Thefollowingprinciplesshouldbe define importantedgesandencloseopen the site,helpingtoidentifykeylocations, help createandshapecharacterthroughout A variedscaleofbuildingsshouldbeusedto residential areas. define theselocationsfromsurrounding create asenseofurbanenclosureandto of keyareasopenspace,inorderto the primarystreet,andalongedges may beappropriateatkeylocationson Buildings ofuptothreeandfourstoreys design. in keylocationssubjecttodetailed up to5storeyshighmaybeappropriate some instancesbuildingswithelements densities closetopublicfacilities.In residential areas,andtofacilitatehigher distinguish thecentrefromsurrounding around focalareasofpublicrealm,to in ordertocreateasenseofenclosure buildings ofuptofourstoreysinheight The villagecentreshouldincludetaller Scale, HeightandMassing Larger scalebuildings | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN on viewsintothesiteshouldbeconsidered, The impactofbuildingheightandmassing • • • might beappropriate. design competitionforlandmarkbuildings Developers shouldconsiderwhethera their prominence,visibilityandcontext. standard whichrespondsappropriatelyto they shouldbeofanexceptionaldesign them tostandoutinthebuiltenvironment Where buildingsareofascalewhichcauses assessment. to detailedlandscapeandvisualimpact including longdistanceviews,andsubject distinctive landmark/gatewayfeature. storeys, wherethisisdesignedtoforma the sitecouldincludeahotelofupto4 The mixed-useareainthenortheastof within theschemetoaidlegibility. to markcornersandotherkeylocations of scaleandformshouldbepositioned stand outfromtheirneighboursinterms The locationofindividualbuildingswhich site, asshownidentifiedin buildings locatedaroundtheedgesof main streetwithamaximumoftwostorey gradient awayfromthevillagecentreand The scaleofbuildingsshouldfollowa CONSULTATION DRAFT FixE . 49 CREATING THE PLACE 3D Streets and Public Realm Fig. 37 | Primary street with integrated car parking and street trees The quality of streets and public realm will form a key part of the character of the village. This should include:

• Use of townscape and streetscape design to create a hierarchy of streets which aids legibility and wayfinding, with clear distinction between streets which play a key role in the movement network and those which serve and are primarily used by local residents.

• Distinctive and bespoke design of the Fig. 38 | Streets which are not dominated by cars, public realm in key locations and at key Derwenthorpe, York nodes within the movement network, including in the village centre and local hubs as set out in Fix D.

• Provision of soft landscape, including street trees, as a key driver of environmental quality and identity within all appropriate streets.

• Designing for low traffic speeds in residential streets, creating places where residents can safely play and socialise.

• Incorporating public art in key public realm locations. Fig. 39 | Public realm with integrated landscape, Cambridge • Avoiding following a standardised approach to highway design, following the approach set out in Manual for Streets.

50 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 3E BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE • • • • successful village,andshouldinclude: open spaceiskeytocreatingahealthyand development. Thequantityandqualityof spaces withinandsurroundingnew green, naturalandmulti-functionalopen an encompassingnetworkoflandscaped enhancing existingfeaturesandcreating with itslandscape,incorporatingand The newvillagewillbeintegrated urban drainage. play spaceandfacilities, andsustainable cycling andhorseridingroutes,informal habitats, andrecreationalwalking, of naturalisticlandscapefeaturesand the newvillage,incorporatingarange strategic landscapeareatothesouthof A CountryPark landscapewithinthe of theA428ondevelopment. the visual,noiseandairqualityimpacts of thesiteshouldbeprovidedtoreduce bunded, bufferalongthenorthernedge A significantlandscaped,potentially described inPolicy (6). SS/7 Edge treatmentsaresetoutin compatible withthecountrysideedge. potential toincludeplayspacethatis with adjacentsettlements.Thereis areas andlimitthesenseofcoalescence new villageonsurroundinglandscape the village,mitigateimpactof edges tocreatealandscapesettingfor Strategic landscapingofthevillage’s south ofthesite. long viewstowardsthelandscapesto recreational facilities,andincorporating within thevillage,incorporatingplayand providing akeyaxisformovement associated withtheformerairfield, of themainnorth-southrunway A newlinearparkutilisingthealignment Open SpacesandLandscape character | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Fix G and • • • Guiding Principlessection5 environmental sustainabilityisthesetoutin Requirements ofopenspacesinrelationto • • designed tocarefullyintegratewiththe Proposed sportspitchesshouldbe are setoutunder possible. Detailsofplayspaceprovision and integrationwithlandscapewhere and shouldincorporatenaturalplay character oflandscapedopenspaces should bedesignedtocontributethe Formal andinformalplayfeatures in it. Thenetworkofopenspacesissetout edges ofthesiteandpenetratingthrough network ofgreenspacesbotharoundthe which provideaconnected,accessible walking distanceofallresidents,and open spaceswhicharewithineasy A networkofgreencorridorsandother functional landscape. recreation intoanattractiveandmulti- blue infrastructure,movement,playand design whichincorporatesgreenand An integratedapproachtolandscape include sculpturalplayequipment. site’s history. artcouldpotentially Public potentially providinginterpretationofthe artinkeyopenspacelocations,Public Principle 4D provision aresetoutunder northern partofthesite.Detailssports floodlights shouldbefocussedinthe any artificialpitchesandfacilitieswith intensive sportsprovisionincluding character whereappropriate.More designed tocreateapartofparkland surrounding landscapeandshouldbe Fix F . and CONSULTATION DRAFT Fix G Guiding Principle4C . . Guiding . 51 CREATING THE PLACE 3F Integrating inherited assets • Protection and enhancement of existing mature woodlands and shallow valley The site has a number of existing features feature within the site and around the which should be preserved and/or site’s boundaries as multi-functional incorporated into the development in order spaces, allowing public access and to protect existing character and contribute activity and improving ecological to the distinctiveness of the new village. This diversity. should include: • Incorporation of existing hedgerows and • Retention of some features of the other vegetation within the site where existing airfield such as the alignments of appropriate. runways. • Consideration of the existing ‘country • Incorporating the main north-south lane’ character of the Broadway, and the runway as a linear public park and potential value of retaining this. preserve key views to the south, which are identified as having significance in • Woodland management must be carefully relation to the use of the airfield. considered and implemented to ensure limited disturbance to potential roost • Introduction of memorial/interpretive features of Barbastelle bats. features and public art to recognise and link the development to its past use.

• Consideration of the setting of adjacent listed buildings, and intervisiblity between new development and existing listed buildings on Broadway and associated with Grange Farm.

Fig. 41 | Overview of a section of the existing runway

52 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT E Fix BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE Fig. 42| follows. below, andwhichdensitiesareassetoutas Density shouldbroadlyaccordwiththeplan (dph). approximately 40dwellingsperhectare average netdensityacrossthesitewillbe the southernandeasternedges.The gateway, reducingtoalowerdensityon and runwayparkatthenorth-eastern village centre,alongtheprimarystreet ranging fromhigherdensityclosetothe The villagewillhaveagradientofdensity

Density andheight Density andHeight | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN character andmoredetachedbuildings. a lessurbanbuiltform,enclosed Low density apartments andtownhouses. including amixedbuiltformwithsome Medium density key locationssubjecttodetaileddesign. landmark buildingsmaybeappropriatein buildings andterracedtownhouses.5storey strong continuityandenclosure,apartment including amoreurbanbuiltforwith Higher density –Typically 2storeys,creating –Typically 3and4storeys, – Typically 2and3storeys, CONSULTATION DRAFT Key Lower density Medium density Higher density

53 CREATING THE PLACE Fix F Green Edges and Corridors 2 Western Edge - Provision of a 30m buffer from Broadway incorporating existing The edges of the site will create a strong highway edge vegetation and informal open setting for the village, helping to mitigate space, with enhanced woodland planting the impact of the development on the to filter views into the site from Broadway. surrounding area, and helping to retain Where existing houses and other private a sense of separation from neighbouring property forms the edge of Broadway, a settlements. No built development shall take green corridor of not less than 15m should place outside the major development site. be provided to allow continuity.

Green edges will be provided in accordance 3 Eastern Edge - Provision of a buffer with Policy SS/7 as follows: including land within the Major Development Site, to include new and 1 Northern Edge - Provision of a buffer enhanced woodland planting to create from the edge of the A428 to the nearest a continuous woodland buffer of at least residential properties, school premises and 30m in width to fully screen views between playing fields of between 50m and 100m the village and adjacent properties. An in width, subject to detailed assessment. additional strategic landscape area is to be A generous landscape corridor, forming created alongside the new and enhanced a continuation of the landscape on the woodland, providing further landscape northern edge of Cambourne, including setting to the new village, and ensuring structural tree and shrub planting, air separation from Highfields Caldecote to the quality and noise mitigation. east.

Fig. 43 | Green edges and corridors

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54 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT C B A 5 4 BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE Green corridorswillbeprovidedasfollows: follows: southern andeasternedgesofthesiteas Strategic landscapingwillbeprovidedonthe centre. Runwayparkwill bedesignedto narrowing wherethepark meetsthevillage runway, withaminimum widthof50m, the existingnorth-south mainBournAirfield park landscapefollowingthealignmentof Runway Park corridor with thecountrysideedge. tree plantingandplayscapecompatible naturalistic andparklandscapeelements, Airfield andHighfieldCaldecote,toinclude to asenseofruralgapbetweenBourn an undevelopedareawhichcontributes North EastGreenGap Site. Plantation CountyWildlife of theexistingwoodlandandBucketHill an additional15mbufferfromtheedge integrating woodlandwalks.Provisionof woodland andhabitatareas,sensitively - Retainandenhancetheexistingmature Woodland andBucketHillPlantation paths andnaturalisticplayscapes. landscapes, andanetworkofinformal landscape, waterbodiesandwetland new village,incorporatinganaturalistic landscape intheareatosouthof Country Park frontage ontosurroundingstreets. where opportunitiesexisttocreateurban proposed surroundingdevelopment,except between theexistingemploymentsiteand new orenhancedhedgerowplantingbuffer Employment siteedge adjacent totheretainedGrangeFarm area. planting striptodefinesiteboundaries edge oftheMDS.Newhedgerowand from existingwoodlandalongthesouthern Southern edge

- ProvisionofaCountryPark - Provisionofa15mbuffer | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN

-Provisionofa - Aformallinear - Provisionof

Principles sections1,4and 5 / retainedhabitatareas,assetoutin Sustainable UrbanDrainage(SuDs)andnew travel routes,recreationalopenspaces, Green corridorsandedgeswillincludeactive 3) withaninformallandscapecharacter, corridor (runningbetweenedges2and Southern greenlink to thenearestresidentialproperties. a 30mbufferfromtheedgeofcanopies edge ofthelargerwoodlandarea,allowing The corridorcontinuesalongthewestern watercourse, withaminimumwidthof60m. of woodlandatthenorthernend which runsinthesite,containingblock of thewatercourseandshallowvalley naturalistic landscapefollowingtheroute Valley corridor of thesite’shistoryasanWWIIairfield. the south,andshouldincludeinterpretation long-distance viewsoverthelandscapeto incorporate andcelebratetheidentified areas tothesouth. stop /mixeduseareaandtheresidential providing alinkbetweentheeasternHQPT direct routethroughtheemploymentsite, landscape whichcreatesalegibleand Employment sitelink recreation fieldinthislocation. at itsnorthernleg,andformspartofthe school playingfieldsandsportspitches minimum width30m,corridorrunsbetween 3) withaninformallandscapecharacter, corridor (runningbetweenedges1and Diagonal greenlink nearest development. from theedgeoftreecanopiedto eastern cornerofthesitewitha10mbuffer small blockofwoodlandinthesouth minimum width30m,incorporatingthe

- Aninformaland CONSULTATION DRAFT -Adiagonalgreen

- Aneast-west green

- Aformalgreen . Guiding 55 CREATING THE PLACE 4 Healthy, Active and Resilient

The physical design of the village, its This should include: buildings and the facilities it provides can have a significant impact on the health and • A network of bridleways and paths wellbeing of residents, helping to provide suitable for all non-motorised users opportunities for exercise, give access to through and around the village which fresh and healthy food, and support active allow recreational walking, including social lives, all within an environment that space for walking dogs off lead, cycling feels safe and secure. A full Health Impact and horse-riding and which connect Assessment will be required as part of any with the surrounding public footpath and planning application for the site, as set out bridleway network, as set out in Fix G. in Policy SC/2. This will ensure that any proposals contribute positively to the health • Routes connecting with Cambourne, and wellbeing of new and existing residents. Bourn and Highfields Caldecote and the network of recreational paths and Public Rights of Ways (PRoWs) within and surrounding the settlements. 4A Recreational walking, cycling and riding • Contribution to the enhancement of Walking and cycling should form a part of existing footpaths and bridleways residents’ everyday lifestyles as a central surrounding the site. part of physical and emotional wellbeing. Whilst active travel (set out in section 1) is • Contribution to the creation of new rural essential to this, a network of traffic-free, footpaths, walking and riding routes landscaped routes for recreational walking, surrounding the site where possible. horse riding and cycling should be provided to ensure that residents can easily be active The quality of routes and the environment during their leisure time. surrounding them should be a key consideration in the design of the recreational movement network. Fig. 44 | Routes for recreational horse riding

56 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 4B BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE Fig. 45| • The newvillageshould: considered inallaspectsofdesign. to freshairandnaturaldaylight,shouldbe including viewsfrombuildings,andaccess natural environmentsonadailybasis, Potential forresidentstohaveaccess a significantimpactonpersonalwellbeing. Access tothenaturalenvironmentcanhave of allhouses. environmental featureswithin400mwalk larger openspaceswithnaturalistic and landscapinginmoststreets, open spaces.Thisshouldincludetrees environments builtintothefabricofits Have awiderangeofnatural Access tonaturalenvironments Creating naturalenvironmentsforrecreation | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN • • • • should considerthedesiretoprovide educational facilitiesandworkplaces and designorcommunitybuildings, and openablewindows.Thesiting a highstandardofnaturaldaylighting Ensure thatallbuildingsandhomeshave access. designed minimiseimpactofpublic through woodlandbyshouldbecarefully Grassland CWS.Accessandroutes assets, inparticularBucketHillPlantation Protect andenhancesensitiveecological connections tofootpathsandbridleways. of thesiteandwidercountrysidevia the woodlandsaroundeasternedges existing naturalenvironmentsincluding Facilitate andencourageaccessto element ofkeybuildings. Include greenwallsandroofsasan views ofopenspacesandgreenery. CONSULTATION DRAFT 57 CREATING THE PLACE 4C Designing for children • Access to play facilities include a mix of formal and informal areas, including The new village must be designed to be Neighbourhood Equipped Areas of Play inclusive, considering how children perceive (NEAPs), Local Areas of Equipped Play and use the environment. It should allow and (LEAPs), Local Landscaped Area for Play, encourage children to play and move around Space for Imaginative Play (SIPs) and outdoors to improve their contact with Local Areas of Play (LAPs), as required nature, their health and wellbeing and their by Policy SC/7. Each play space should independence. This can be facilitated by the be design-led and specific for its location following measures: integrating landscape, play equipment and natural play features offering a • Safe Routes to School (SRTS)1 is an wide variety of activities/challenges evidence-based approach which seeks in accordance with “Design for Play: to provide safe and attractive walking A Guide to Creating Successful Play and cycling opportunities to school. The Spaces”2. new village should include SRTS, in the context of the wider network of footpaths Any facilities should be located within or and cycle paths for residents in line with immediately adjacent to residential areas Policy TI/2: Planning for Sustainable to benefit from natural surveillance and Travel, providing that development should proximity to walking and cycling routes, and be designed to reduce the need to travel co-located with public transport and other by car. trip generating uses / facilities to encourage linked trips. • Low traffic speeds / home zones. The inclusion of home zones in the new village can contribute to reducing the dominance of cars in streets through the implementation of design features Fig. 46 | Equipped play area integrated with landscape and such as level carriageways, shared built form, Cambridge surfaces, landscaping and traffic calming measures. These spaces encourage people to use streets differently, to slow down vehicles, open up road space and create a place suitable for social uses in which the driver feels like a guest. Opportunities for children to play are increased in these spaces also. Care must been taken to ensure homezone streets are accessible to blind and partially sighted people.

1 - Safe Routes to School guidance, Sustrans (2018), available at: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/sites/default/files/file_content_type/ srts_guidance_2018-19_1.pdf

2 - Designing for Play, Play England (2008), available at http://playengland.org.uk/media/70684/design-for-play.pdf

58 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 4D BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE • • identified by The locationofoutdoorsportsfacilitiesis improve physicalandmentalwellbeing. spaces tosupporthealthylifestylesand Local Planoutlinestheimportanceofthese opportunities forplayandrecreation.The are wellintegratedandaccessible,creating high-quality spacesforoutdoorsportswhich The newvillagewillberequiredtoprovide 2 -Available at: 1 - or sportshallfacilityinthevillage,but provide apurpose-builtindoorswimming it isnotconsideredappropriateto sports provisionnearby, e.g.Cambourne, scale ofthevillageandavailability swimming andindoorbowls.Giventhe generate, includingsportshalls, facilities whichthenewvillagewill the requirementsforadditionalindoor part ofitsreview. Thereportcalculates the developmentofnewvillageas Sports Facilities Strategy’ Cambridge DistrictCouncil‘Indoor The CambridgeCityCouncilandSouth sports. spaces suitableforrunningorcycle areas (MUGAs),outdoorgymsand for example,trim-trails,multi-usegames catered forthroughoutthesite,including needs ofarangeusers.Thisshouldbe be accessibleandinclusivemeetthe and ancillaryamenities,provisionmust sports pitcheswithassociatedchanging is expectedtobeintheformofformal per 1,000people.Whilstmuchofthis sports provisionshouldbeprovided SPD ‘Open SpaceinNewDevelopments’ developments, intheSCLPandSCDC’s Informal OpenSpaceandNew Policy SC/7:OutdoorPlaySpace, consistency withnationalplanning guidanceandtheadoptedLocalPlan2018. a materialconsiderationwhenmaking planningdecisions,withtheweightindecisionmakingtobedetermined havingregardto Development PlanDocumentsthat havenowbeensupersededbytheSouthCambridgeshireLocalPlan 2018.Thisdocumentisstill The OpenSpaceinNewDevelopments SPD(2009)wasadoptedbytheCounciltoprovideguidance supportpreviouslyadopted Outdoor and indoor sports provision Outdoor andindoorsports 1 , setsoutthat1.6haofoutdoor https://www.scambs.gov.uk/media/3445/final_indoor_sports_facility_strategy_2016_rd-csf-200_revised.pdf Fix H . | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 2 , considers jogging routes. should includetrim-trailsandmarkedout courts. Openspacesandrecreationalpaths sports, potentiallyincludingtennisandbowls should providefacilitiesforarangeof Areas identifiedasoutdoorsportsprovision • the LEAcanbedelivered. demonstrate thatsuchagreementswith the applicantswillberequiredto Authority (LEA).Wherethisisproposed, be exploredwiththeLocalEducation rooms, maybepossible.Thisshould schools, includingpitchesandchanging Shared anddualuseofsportsfacilitiesat S106 contributions. appropriate provisionnearbythrough developers wouldneedtosupport CONSULTATION DRAFT 59 CREATING THE PLACE 4E Tackling social isolation 4F Access to healthy food

The new village must be designed so that In order to provide access to healthy food, opportunities and places to socialise are promote healthy eating habits and support created. Well thought out public spaces other healthy lifestyle choices, the village allow people to meet in planned and should: unplanned ways and to interact with others. An example of this is how allotments and • Ensure provision of a range of shops community orchards can bring together selling fresh fruit and vegetables within people of all age groups and a wide variety the village. of social backgrounds. They promote contact and cooperation based on a common • Support a regular farmers market interest. Providing space for local community providing freshly grown local produce, groups and clubs can assist in reducing including appropriately designed and social isolation as they help create feelings managed public spaces to facilitate this. of belonging within the new community. • Provide space for allotments, orchards Tackling social isolation can be achieved and community gardens at a number by ensuring Guiding Principles of ‘A of locations within the site, with some Well Connected Place’ and ‘Strong and smaller gardens integrated with Independent Identity’ are applied, so people residential areas and larger garden do not feel physically disconnected and areas outside the MDS. Space for enabling people to establish meaningful allotments and neighbourhood spaces relationships within the new village and in for community growing must be included neighbouring settlements. to provided in accordance with the standards set out in Policy SC/7 (0.4ha To promote inclusion the new village should per 1,000 people). include: Allotments and community orchards increase • Allotments and community orchards in people’s awareness about food and how it accordance with the guidelines in Policy is made and grown, encourage people to SC/7. eat more fresh vegetables and fruit and offer dietary benefits at low cost to people on low • A well designed public square in the incomes with poor access to store-bought village centre, with spaces to sit, play produce. Allotments and community gardens and with opportunities to eat and drink. can promote community interaction and mental wellbeing, as well as being a source • Open spaces which encourage activity of outdoor recreation. and social interaction, with seating and play equipment. Farmers markets provide access to heathy food and local produce, and can help • Community buildings and meeting promote community interaction. Research1 places, either shared with schools or suggests that people who buy food at independent. the farmers’ market have 10 times more conversations than they would have at a • Integration of specialist housing or care supermarket. facilities close to the village centre to prevent isolation.

1 - Project for Public Space: https://www.pps.org/category/public-markets

60 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT G Fix BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE Fig. 47| • • cycling andhorseridingwillbeasfollows: Signposted routesforrecreationalwalking,

routes aroundthesite. network shouldprovidepotentialcircular surrounding thesitewherepossible.The to surroundingbridlewaysandlanes and providingonwardconnections on thesouthernedgeofsite, connecting withtheexistingbridleway green corridorsasshownontheplan, Horse ridingroutesthroughkey settlements. infrastructure networksinsurrounding and connectionstoexistinggreen around theedgesofvillage A circularwalkingandcyclingroute riding routes walking,cyclingandhorseRecreational Recreational walking,cyclingandhorseriding Recreational Potential via Cambourne onward riding via Cambourne onward riding Potential | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN via Bourn onward riding Potential • • and areasofwalkingdogsoffleads. edges ofthevillage,incorporatingroutes Circular routeswithinandaroundthe designs. sight linesandsaferoadcrossing barriers, softsurfaces,mountingblocks, user standardandincludeappropriate Routes shouldbeconstructedtoamulti- via Highfields onward riding Potential CONSULTATION DRAFT via Highfields onward riding Potential Key network connections withbridleway Horse ridingroutesand route includingrunwaypark Circular walkingandcycling

61 CREATING THE PLACE Fix H Provision for outdoor sports

Approximately 15.5ha of outdoor sports 2 A park type environment integrated with facilities should be provided and broadly surrounding landscapes, providing a range at the locations shown on the Spatial of grass pitches and potential for tennis Framework plan. Courts and other recreational sports.

Formal sports provision does not include 3 Smaller scale areas of fields located to the additional sports fields and facilities western edge of the site with grass pitches provided with the secondary and primary primarily for informal recreation. schools. Opportunities for shared use of school sports facilities could be considered 4 Smaller scale areas of fields located to the subject to discussion with future providers. eastern edge of the site with grass pitches primarily for informal recreation. 1 A formal area of sports pitches potentially including flood-lighting and artificial / all- weather sports pitches, with provision of changing facilities. Opportunities to share facilities with the adjacent schools should be explored.

Fig. 48 | Provision for outdoor sports

Key

Outdoor sports facilities

62 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 5 BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE • • • • • proposals willneedtoconsider: by theLocalPlan.”Inlinewiththis,any and constructionstandardsestablished opportunities toexceedsustainabledesign living” and“willincorporatedeliver sustainable developmentandhealthier “will deliveranexampleofexcellencein states thattheBournAirfielddevelopment transcend theboundaryarea.Policy SS/7 of thenewvillageandwherenecessary, approach mustbetakenforthedevelopment energy systems.To achievethis,asitewide and deliverrenewablelowcarbon resilience totheimpactsofclimatechange, emissions, minimisevulnerabilityandprovide contribute toreductionsingreenhousegas The planningofthenewvillageshould for example. (2017) andFuture Building Regulations UK ClimateChangeRiskAssessment Relevant policiesandguidancesuchas autonomous transport. The emergenceofelectricvehiclesand technology. systems, energystorageandsmartgrid The useofintegratedrenewableenergy and griddecarbonisation. Increased renewableenergygeneration The UKCP18 ClimateChangeProjections. Responsive andSustainable Responsive | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN objectives. covered under‘AWell ConnectedPlace’ relating tosustainablemovementare sustainability andresilience.Otherissues This objectivewillfocusonenvironmental for proposalstoexceedthesepolicies. setsoutarequirementwhile policySS/7 standards foralldevelopmenttoachieve, and Policies CC/3andCC/4whichsetout Strategy undertheprovisionsofPolicy CC/1 Statement andaWater Conservation Sustainability Statement,RenewableEnergy Applicants arerequiredtosubmita practices. in technologyandsustainablebuilding date withnationalpolicyandchanges to ensurethattheproposalskeepup for eachkeyphaseofthedevelopment wide SustainabilityStrategywillbereviewed The objectivesandtargetssetoutinthesite- CONSULTATION DRAFT 63 CREATING THE PLACE 5A Biodiversity and Habitats • Connect existing habitats with new biodiversity corridors, including new The new village must ensure that existing areas of native planting. biodiversity and habitats are retained where possible and that opportunities are taken • Restore and implement ongoing to secure enhancements and/or form new management of Bucket Hill Plantation habitats to achieve an overall net gain. Any Grassland CWS. development proposal will be expected to achieve an overall net gain by: • Design, manage and maintain public open spaces, sustainable drainage • Minimise and mitigate the impacts of features, allotments and orchards to noise, light and human disturbance on secure biodiversity gains. the environment and protected species by appropriate layout, lighting design • Incorporate bat and bird nesting/ and management of access to the most roosting facilities into the built fabric of ecologically sensitive environments within the village and ensure management of and beyond the site boundary. wooded areas and trees does not have a significant impact on bat roosting • Retain and enhance the existing wooded features. areas in the periphery of the site to provide linked wildlife corridors in A programme of ecology surveys and addition to forming part of an integrated monitoring, to guide the production of a multi-functional green amenity space for biodiversity management plan will ensure residents, as identified by Fix I. appropriate mitigation and enhancement is carried out on the site. Proposals that have • Retain and enhance the watercourse and an adverse impact on biodiversity and the valley and associated landscape features natural environment will not be supported, as biodiversity areas in addition to its unless appropriate justification, mitigation recreational value. and supplementary provision is provided elsewhere on site. Fig. 49 | Providing bird boxes will contribute to net gain

64 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 5B BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE flood resilience Fig. 50| set outinPolicy CC/9. which takesaccountofclimatechangeas accompanied byaFloodRiskAssessment Development proposalsmustbe may helptoalleviaterisks. impact ofanyfutureextremefloodevents, measures withinpropertiestolimitthe including floodresilientandresistant drainage toavoidlocalisedflooding,and away fromproperties,providingappropriate site andbeyond.Channellingrainfallwater which minimisestheriskoffloodingbothon development shouldbesetoutinaway The designandsitingofthenew creating riskoflocalisedflooding. the watercourseshouldbedesignedtoavoid landscape andotherinfrastructurecloseto the siteshouldbeavoided.Provisionofnew the existingwatercoursewhichrunsthrough on anypartofthesite,developmentcloseto Whilst floodriskdoesnotlimitdevelopment probability offlooding. is thereforeconsideredtohavealow The sitefallswithinFloodZone1and Flood riskandresilience Landscapes designedforsustainabledrainageand | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 5C • The newvillageshouldprovide: Bourn Brook. table andlocalwatercourses,inparticular also improvethequalityofwaterin network, assetoutinPolicy CC/8.SuDscan water floodingwithinthelocalhydrological does notexacerbatetheriskofsurface provided toensurethatthedevelopment Sustainable Drainage(SuDs)shouldbe strategy of the newvillage. and integratedintothe futuredrainage watercourses onthesite shouldberetained pumping stationswhere possible.Existing surface waterandshould avoidtheneedfor existing topographyof the sitetohelpdrain Sustainable drainageshouldutilisethe maintenance requirements. natural environmentswhilebeingmindfulof and contributingtotheaccessibilityof adding valuetothecharacterofvillage integrated intoopenspacesandstreets, Landscape featuresshouldbecarefully • • • watercourses atagreenfieldrate. from thesiteandreturnswatertolocal possible, managestheflowofwater processes ofthesiteasmuch which mimicsthenaturalcatchment A site-widenetworkofSuDsfeatures public controlandownership. harvesting, especiallyforbuildingswithin blue roofs,waterbuttsandrainwater On-plot featuresincludinggreen/ rain gardens,swalesandbasins/ponds. permeate intothewatertable,including and filtersurfacewaterallowto A rangeoflandscapefeatureswhichtreat underground storagetanks. biodiversity andavoidingtheneedfor contributing tolandscapecharacterand attenuate wateraboveground, A rangeoflandscapefeatureswhich Integrating sustainabledrainage CONSULTATION DRAFT 65 CREATING THE PLACE 5D Sustainable buildings • Site wide and/or building-specific technologies such as solar photovoltaic In order to meet the requirements of policy panels (PV), solar water heating, Air SS/7 to exceed sustainable design and Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), Ground construction standards established by the Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs), Water local plan, consideration will be given to Source Heat Pumps (WSHP) and biomass a range of measures, including but not should be considered. limited to: • Buildings should be designed to create • Trialing electric heating systems and heat appropriate roof space for solar panels pump technologies as part of the first and be oriented to take account of passive phase of development to facilitate the solar gain where possible. design and delivery of future phases. • Construction materials with low embodied • Consideration of other technologies for energy, and which are locally sourced, future phases include residential batteries, should be utilitised. This includes the re- fuel cells and phase change technologies. use and recycling of the existing building materials where feasible. Materials which • Incorporation of a solar photovoltaic array have poor sustainability credentials should on the North Bank, which has the potential be avoided. An embodied carbon analysis to generate 750 MWh/year and reduce of key construction materials will help emissions by 400 tonnes CO2 a year. ensure the emissions associated with development can be reduced and would • Provision of smart grid systems to help be welcomed as part of any application. balance energy demand. • Development should make water use • Use of modern construction methods. All efficiency savings to exceed levels set out new buildings should be designed and in Policy CC/4. Buildings should reduce built to be energy efficient, using a ‘fabric the consumption of potable water for first’ approach and the latest technology sanitary use from all sources using water and design methods to minimise the efficient components and water recycling impact of the development on the local systems. This should include rainwater and wider environment. harvesting and water butts.

• Buildings should include measures to design out climate risks such as Fig. 51 | Exemplar sustainable buildings, overheating. This should include a ‘cooling Hanham Hall, Bristol hierarchy’ which prioritises architectural and green infrastructure solutions ahead of mechanical ventilation and cooling.

• Smart meters should be incorporated into new homes to enable the use of smart grid systems in the future. Non-residential buildings of over 1,000m² should seek to achieve BREEAM certification. Other technologies for consideration could include residential batteries, fuel cells and phase change material technologies.

66 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 5E BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE energy userssuchasschools. particularly beexplored inrelationtolarge utilised atdifferenttimes ofday. Thisshould allows heatinginfrastructure tobesharedor site, orwhereusesare mixedinawaythat may beviableinhigherdensitypartsofthe Combined HeatandPower (CHP)networks Site-wide energysolutionsincluding carbon energy. efficiently andutilizerenewablelow- to reduceenergybydesign,use and outlinehowBournAirfieldwillseek with theprinciplesofenergyhierarchy strategy shouldbepreparedinaccordance outline planningapplicationstage.The An EnergyStrategymustaccompanythe car parkingandwithinRunwayPark. suitable locationsandsolarpanelsabove could includesolarphotovoltaicarraysin energy assetoutinPolicy CC/3.Solutions requirement for10%on-siterenewable with aviewtoexceedingthebaseline renewable andlow-carbonenergygeneration basis, opportunitiestoincorporateon-site developers shouldexplore,onasite-wide new villageaspirestobeanexemplarand standards setoutintheLocalPlan.The exceed sustainabledesignandconstruction will incorporateanddeliveropportunitiesto Policy requiresthatthenewvillage SS/7 constructed. standards atthepointoftimetheyare in ordertoensurethatfuturephasesexceed reviewed ateachphaseofthedevelopment, Targets forsustainablebuildingsshouldbe CC/3. addition tothemeasuresrequiredbyPolicy incorporate intheirhomes,ifdesired, be madeavailableforpurchasersto environmentally sustainableoptionsto development parcellocationtodemonstrate a sustainableshowhomeineach Each developershouldconstruct Site-wide energystrategy | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 5F • • measures; issues. Thiswillincludethefollowing change,and environmentalandhealth construction isvitaltomitigateclimate waste inthenewvillageduringandpost The effectiveplanningandmanagementof Fig. 52| • the developmentatdesignstage. and collectionshouldbeintegratedinto Provision forwastestorage,recycling in Policy CC/6oftheSCLP. during theconstructionperiod,assetout out themanagementmeasuresproposed Management Planwillberequiredtoset A ConstructionEnvironmental Cambridge Development. scheme canbeseenattheNorthWest streetscape. Anexampleofsucha recycling withoutdetractingfromthe underground binscanencourage in thevillagecentre.Communal waste collectionandstorage,especially innovative approachestohousehold Consideration shouldbegivento Waste &Recycling Environmentally sustainableoptionsfordrivers CONSULTATION DRAFT 67 CREATING THE PLACE 5G Noise, light and air quality • External artificial lighting should be designed to minimise skyglow and be the The new village should provide a safe, minimum required to ensure public safety comfortable and healthy environment for and for crime prevention and living, its residents and should minimise the working and recreational purposes. impacts it has on the landscape, ecology and residential amenity of the site and its • Developers will be required to surroundings. Development proposals will be demonstrate that they have maximised expected to mitigate the impacts of noise, air the opportunities for sustainable travel quality, light and human disturbance on the and mitigated impacts on air quality environment. through submission of a Low Emission Strategy (Policy SC/12) and Travel Plan • Planning applications should be (Policy TI/2). accompanied by an Air Quality Assessment, and the new village will be required to mitigate the impact of noise and air quality from the A428 by virtue of a suitable design. For example, a buffer using landscaped earth bunds if appropriate, building orientation and suitably ventilated buildings.

• Development proposals will consider the siting of land-uses which generate the most noise and light away from the most sensitive ecological and heritage environments; and consider the impact on the living conditions of nearby residents.

• Where permanent lighting is required within the vicinity of sensitive habitats such as those that may be used for foraging bats, including where paths pass through these areas, such lighting will be sensitively designed to minimise light spillage.

68 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT Fix I BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE Fig. 53|

• • In ordertoachievethis: enhanced biodiversity. layout andlandscapedesignedtocreate where possible,withthewider-site protected andnetgainsincorporated Existing biodiversityareasshouldbe Protected biodiversityareasandcorridors Barbastelle bats. on biodiversityincludingbuffersfor minimise theimpactofdevelopment with appropriatebuffersprovidedto should beretainedandenhanced, vegetation andtheexistingwatercourse Existing woodland,significantareasof which supportenhancedbiodiversity. include newnaturalisticlandscapes rural land-uses.Theseareasshould a countryparkandretainedinexisting area willbeutilisedasaopenspace, The surroundingstrategiclandscape Protected biodiversityareasandcorridors | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN • • • where appropriate. should incorporatenativeplanting landscape areaswithinthedevelopment Other openspaces,streetsand spaces. recreational andamenityneedsofthese landscapes, balancedagainstother should provideconnectinghabitat Other greencorridorswithinthesite appropriate features. native woodlandplantingandother habitat focussedlandscapesincluding of thesiteshouldbeconnectedwith biodiversity areasaroundtheedges Gaps betweenretainedexisting CONSULTATION DRAFT Key Landscape Area Retained Strategic connectors Other landscape Biodiversity connectors Retained biodiversityarea

69 CREATING THE PLACE 6 Cohesive, well-planned and well-governed

It is essential that the development of the 6C Management and governance of community new village is taken forward in a co-ordinated assets and cohesive manner with the bigger picture clearly in mind. Successful comprehensive It is beyond the scope of the SPD to make delivery will require engagement, detailed arrangements for governance, collaboration and co-ordination between however, the approach should include the site promoters/landowners to ensure that following: the new village is cohesively designed and well planned with the necessary supporting • The preparation of a Community infrastructure provided at the right time. Development Strategy as required by Any development proposals must fully Policy SC/4: Meeting Community Needs. consider and incorporate each of the guiding principles to create a cohesive development. • Establishment a public/private group which can provide leadership, lobbying 6A An evolving and adaptable approach and influence.

The Council is committed to delivering • Preparation of Management and cohesive and strong communities that are Maintenance Strategies and set-up of able to meet the diverse needs of all existing an organisation that can deliver village and future residents. A strategy for dealing management, manage and maintain with the timely delivery of services, facilities community assets, management and and infrastructure when they are needed and maintenance of open space, adoption of achieving design quality must be submitted highways and provision of street lighting, as part of any planning application discussing this with the appropriate local authority at an early stage (Policy SC/4). 6B Engagement and involvement • Measures to promote integration, The SPD sets out an overall infrastructure enhancement and the sharing of requirement with a focus on what will be facilities with the existing communities required early in the development, to help of Cambourne, Highfields Caldecote and secure the foundation of strong community Bourn, such as supporting the set-up cohesiveness, as well as enabling the of a local neighbourhood management provision of appropriate services. governance structure.

The Council is committed to the provision of • Setting up forums which enable communities that can meet the diverse needs promoters to co-operate towards of future residents and visitors. The Council common aims and liaise over technical will seek every opportunity to maximise matters to ensure integration and area personal and community wellbeing and to wide proposals for transport, waste, create equal opportunities for all residents energy and public realm are properly co- and visitors. ordinated.

70 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 6D BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE • The developmentshouldprovide: taking hold. to avoidunsustainablepatternsofmovement transition towardsthecompletedvillage,and early residentsarenotisolated,tocreatea stages ofthedevelopmenttoensurethat temporary buildingsandusesintheinitial its development.Thismaymeancreating and community’sneeds,ateachstageof of useswhichareappropriatetoitssize, The newvillageshouldprovidearange active outsidespaces,Cardiff Fig. 54| least onefresh-foodgrocerystore within temporarystructures,includingat businesses, whichcouldbeprovided subsidised spacesforretailandsmall A temporaryvillagecentrewith Transitional uses andtemporary Retail units in light-weight, temporary structureswith unitsinlight-weight,temporary Retail | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN • • • village anditsresidents. distinctive identityandcharacterforthe architectural forms,helpingtocreatea development couldincludedistinctive facilities duringtheearlyphasesof Temporary structuresbuilttohouse café and potentiallyincludingacommunity information andadvicefornewresidents, A temporarycommunitycentreproviding community runbusinesses of completion,potentiallyincluding to occupythevillagecentreatitspoint creating anestablishedretailcommunity entrepreneurs, withtheobjectiveof Support forlocalretailbusinessesand CONSULTATION DRAFT 71 CREATING THE PLACE 72 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE 6 planned timescales. considered tobeachievable withinthe are notbeyondwhatcould reasonablybe ensure thattheinfrastructure requirements the proposals,andwork collaborativelyto are awareofthenatureandscalesuch infrastructure providers,ensuringthatthey to demonstratetheyhaveengagedwith Strategic policy-making authoritiesneed potential measuresofmitigation. SPD identifieshigh-leveldeliveryrisksand site promotersandserviceproviders.The national formulasandinformationfrom providers, CountyandDistrictCouncils, number ofsourcesincludinginfrastructure The infrastructurescheduledrawsupona • • • • • SCDC’s objectivesare: applications andrelateddelivery. baseline forfutureconsiderationofplanning The infrastructurelistedbelowformsa required approachforfuturedelivery. requirements forthenewvillageand This sectionsetsouthigh-levelinfrastructure 6.1 governance oftheplace. approach tofuturemanagementand To ensurethereisacomprehensive to designqualityacrossthesite; To ensurethereisaconsistentapproach within appropriatetimescales; To securethedeliveryofinfrastructure phasing/delivery strategy; To ensurethereisanappropriate approach tothedevelopmentofsite; To secureacomprehensiveandinclusive DELIVERING THEPLACE OVERVIEW | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN scheme acceptable inplanningterms. or provisionofinfrastructure tomakethe suitable arrangements for theimprovement be grantedforproposals thathavemade development. Planning permissionwillonly have beenestimatedto reflecttheoverall the infrastructureneedsandtriggers Where specificinformationisnotavailable, strategies, throughaplanreview, ifthese then theauthorityshouldconsideralternative affect thedeliveryofadoptedstrategy Should issuesarisewhichwouldadversely plans toensurethattheyremaindeliverable. statement shouldfeedbackintoreviewof Annual reviewsoftheinfrastructurefunding plan period. this scalemayextendoutsideofasingle their fundingdecisions,asdevelopmentof out withinadoptedplansandreflectthisin longer-term infrastructurerequirementsset Infrastructure providersshouldplanfor • • • • The planalsoidentifiesthefollowing: • • • needs. Theplanisdividedintosections above andmeetrelevantexistingfuture vision anddevelopmentobjectivessetout the impactsofnewvillage,achieve order tosupportthedeliveryofandmitigate The tabledescribesinfrastructurerequiredin 6.2 issues areunlikelytoberesolved. Responsibilities forfundinganddelivery. On oroff-site requirements. Broad timing/triggerfordelivery. Description ofeachitem/scheme. Social/community Infrastructure. Utilities andservices. Transport relatedinfrastructure. INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN CONSULTATION DRAFT

73 DELIVERING THE PLACE Mechanism Planning conditions Planning conditions / S106 where direct mitigation required. Planning conditions / S106 where direct mitigation required. Planning conditions / S106 where direct mitigation required. Planning conditions / S106 where direct mitigation required. A contribution towards the GCP Cambourne to Cambridge scheme will be made by the be To developer. agreed with CCC. Funding S106 / S278 S106 / S278 S106 / S278 S106 S106 - Land holding Land Taylor Taylor family / Countryside and offsite. Taylor family / Countryside and offsite. Taylor family / Countryside N/A family Taylor / Country side and offsite site On/0ff Both Both Both Off Both Triggers Triggers to be agreed to be agreed Triggers via S106 discussions. be identified To through the Transport Assessment process. Prior to occupation. be identified To through the Transport Assessment process. Prior to occupation. be identified To through the Transport Assessment process. Pre-occupation. be determined To through Transport Assessments. Prior to occupation. - - partner Provider/ Applicants / Applicants / Cambridge County Council (CCC) Applicants / CCC Applicants Applicant / CCC GCP Cam bridgeshire and Peter borough Combined Authority - - - INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY Description A comprehensive network of high quality A comprehensive network of high quality pedestrian, cycle routes and riding within the site and to connect new village surrounding villages, including Caldecote, Bourn and Cambourne etc. between A428 Along old A428 corridor, Madingley Mulch roundabout and Cambourne. Link on site routes to surrounding villages (walking, cycling, bridleways) and provide circular routes for dog-walking, health walks, running and horse riding. Cycle parking to be provided at some of the bus stops to improve accessibility. and New public transport link and Park Ride facility between Cambourne and Cambridge. The developer is to provide stops are the section within their site. Two proposed at Bourn Airfield New Village. Public consultation has been carried out one route. Plans for the regional Cam bridgeshire Autonomous Metro (CAM) network are at an early stage, but the pro posed routes take into account the require ments of the CAM. - Scheme Infrastructure Infrastructure Delivery Plan Improved Improved cycle and walking network Cycleway improvement Improvements to public rights of way network Cycle parking Cambourne to Cambridge – Better Pub lic Transport Project No. TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE Non-motorised user infrastructure 1 2 3 4 Public transport infrastructure 5 Fig. 55 |

74 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN

BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE No. Infrastructure Description Provider/ Triggers On/0ff Land holding Funding Mechanism Scheme partner site 6 Bus services Improvement of sustainable transport links Applicant / Triggers to be agreed Off N/A S106 Planning conditions to Cambridge and Cambourne/St. Neots. CCC through the S106 / S106 where direct process. mitigation required. 7 A428 Mading- Mitigation would be required along A428 Applicant / Triggers to be agreed Off N/A S106 Planning conditions ley Road Bus corridor by enhancing off site bus routes. CCC through the S106 / S106 where direct priority process. mitigation required. 8 Public Trans- Improved services to destinations such as Applicant / On occupation. To be On N/A S106 Planning conditions

| port St Neots to be investigated and provide by CCC determined through and / S106 where direct

A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN developer as necessary. Transport Assess- off mitigation required. ments. Highway infrastructure 9 Highway im- Primary road network within the proposed Applicant / To be determined On Taylor family Developer Planning conditions provements new village. CCC through Transport site. / Country- to deliver. / S106 where direct Assessments. side mitigation required. 10 Highway im- New access junction on the eastern side of Applicant / To be determined On Taylor family Developer Planning conditions provements the development. Junction with Highfields CCC through Transport and / Country- to deliver. / S106 where direct Road/ St Neots Road. Assessments. off side and off mitigation required. site site. 11 Highway im- New access junction on the western side Applicant / To be determined On Taylor family Developer Planning conditions provements of the development. Junction with The CCC through Transport and / Country- to deliver. / S106 where direct Broadway. Junction must be designed to Assessments. off side and off mitigation required. effectively ban left turns out of the New Vil- site site. lage and right turn in so as to minimise rat running through the village of Bourn. 12 Highway Im- Capacity enhancements at other local junc- Applicant / Prior to occupa- Off Taylor family S106/ S278 Planning conditions provements tions which are impacted by the develop- CCC tion - to be identified site / Country- / S106 where direct ment as required. through the Transport side and off mitigation required. CONSULTATION DRAFT Assessment process. site. 13 Highway Miti- Applicant to monitor traffic impacts on vil- Applicant / Prior to occupation Off Taylor family S106 Planning conditions gation lage routes on an ongoing basis. CCC and ongoing - to be site / Country- / S106 where direct identified through the side and off mitigation required. Transport Assess- site. ment process. 14 Highway Miti- Traffic calming and other measures to be Applicant / Triggers to be agreed Off Taylor family S106 Planning conditions gation implemented in surrounding villages if CCC through S106 pro- site / Country- / S106 where direct required. Monitoring strategy will reflect this cess. To be identified side and off mitigation required. need. through the Transport site. Assessment process. 75 DELIVERING THE PLACE - Mechanism Planning conditions / S106 where direct mitigation required. Planning conditions / S106 where direct mitigation required. Developer to provide bins and pay S106 contribution towards provision of collec tion vehicles. Planning conditions / S106 where direct mitigation required. Planning conditions / S106 where direct mitigation required. Alongside delivery of reserved matters applications. Planning conditions / S106 where direct mitigation required. Funding S106 Direct S106 S106 S106 TBC S106 - - - - - Land holding Land N/A family Taylor / Country side family Taylor / Country side family Taylor / Country side N/A family Taylor / Country side family Taylor / Country side site On/0ff Off On On On Off On On - - - Triggers Triggers to be agreed Triggers through the S106 process. Amount should be in line with housing and village centre phas ing. Prior to occupation and then phased delivery. Prior to occupation and then phased delivery. Prior to occupation and then phased delivery. Details of housing mix required to cal culate cost. Details of housing mix required to cal culate cost. partner Provider/ Applicant Applicant Waste Collection Authority & Developer SCDC Waste Collection Authority Applicant Applicant UTILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE - INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY Description If traffic is above model flows monitoring and fund required for traffic calming. Provision of charging points for electric cars and bicycles to facilitate greener travel options. Provision of waste storage containers for storage and collection of household gen eral waste, recyclables and organic waste. Provision of Bring Sites for the collection recyclable materials, to be situated at sites easily accessible to the public. Contribution to St Neot’s Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC). This depends upon whether 5 S106 agreements have If already been pooled towards this facility. only 4 S106 agreements have been signed to date then a financial contribution would be sought. Provision of household waste receptacles for users. Adequate facilities for residents and visitors to dispose of litter in public places. - - - Scheme Infrastructure Off-site miti Off-site gation works Electric car and cycle charging points and Waste recycling containers Bring sites Household Recy Waste cling Centre Household waste recep tacles Litter bins No. 15 16 Waste 17 18 19 20 21

76 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN No. Infrastructure Description Provider/ Triggers On/0ff Land holding Funding Mechanism Scheme partner site Water 22 Potable water The existing main has no spare capacity Cambridge Prior to occupation Both N/A Direct Direct agreement supply and substantial reinforcements will need to Water agreement between developer be carried out by Cambridge Water. between and infrastructure developer provider who is | The site is expected to be served from and infra- obliged to provide A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN the water main located near the junction structure capacity for planned of Broadway and the A428. An additional provider. development. 300m of water main will be required to get to the site. 23 Foul water The proposed development is in the catch- Anglian Prior to occupation Both N/A Direct Direct agreement network ment of Bourn WRC. The existing WRC has Water agreement between developer limited capacity but could take a portion between and infrastructure of foul flows from the new site. Alternative developer provider based upon WRCs in the vicinity are Papworth Everard and infra- the number of dwell- and Utton’s Drove, and each may be able structure ings and commercial to accommodate some or all of the foul provider. units connected. water flows from the development. Work Service provider is is ongoing to assess the foul drainage op- obliged to provide tions in conjunction with other development capacity for planned sites at Cambourne West and Northstowe. development. Initial assessment indicates that capacity could be made available at Papworth Everard within environmental parameters. Utton’s Drove is less favourable at this time as the expansion of Cambourne and North-

CONSULTATION DRAFT stowe would likely take precedence. Whichever option is taken, upgrades to the foul network will be required to convey the flows to the serving WRC. 77 DELIVERING THE PLACE - - Mechanism Direct agreement between developer and infrastructure provider based upon the number of dwell ings and commercial units connected. Service provider is obliged to provide capacity for planned development. Direct agreement between developer and infrastructure provider based upon the number of dwell ings and commercial units connected. Service provider is obliged to provide capacity for planned development. Direct agreement between developer and infrastructure provider. - - - - Funding Direct agreement between developer and infra structure provider. Direct agreement between developer and infra structure provider. Commer cial ar rangement directly with broadband/ telecoms provider. - Land holding Land N/A N/A family Taylor / Country side site On/0ff Both Both Both Triggers Prior to occupation. Prior to occupation. Prior to occupation partner Provider/ National Grid UK Power Networks Broadband/ Telecoms provider - - - - - INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY Description The capacity in the local area is limited and Cadent Gas will complete network studies and reinforcement to provide the capacity to the site. Connections are likely to be from an exist ing medium pressure main in the North corner of the site. West There is uncertainty whether new homes will need gas connection given the Govern ment is proposing that new homes will not have gas boilers from 2025. Lack of available capacity in the network, and therefore there needs to be reinforce ment to provide capacity the site. Ca pacity must be sufficient to enable charg ing of electric and low emission vehicles. Connections are likely to be from ‘Bourn Primary’ approximately 2.9km from the SW corner of the site. There are multiple options for serving the site with ultrafast fibre broadband to each Fibre to dwelling and commercial unit (Full the Premises (FTTP)). Scheme Infrastructure Gas Electricity / Telecoms Broadband No. Energy and Telecoms 24 25 26

78 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN No. Infrastructure Description Provider/ Triggers On/0ff Land holding Funding Mechanism Scheme partner site 27 Renewable Policy CC/3 of the Local Plan sets out Developer At various stage On Taylor family S106 Outline planning energy infra- the targets for new development. Vari- throughout the devel- / Country- applications must structure ous types of renewable energy generation opment. side clearly demonstrate may be suitable on the site and should be that renewable investigated further. Policy SS/7 (9) states energy opportunities

| that the new village will incorporate and have been investi-

A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN deliver opportunities to exceed sustainable gated and incorpo- design and construction standards in the rated. Local Plan and that these measures could include combined heat and power. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE Affordable Housing 28 Affordable 40% of the homes on the site will be afford- Applicant Phased throughout On Taylor family S106 S106 contributions. housing able in line with Policy H/10 of the South development. / Country- Cambridgeshire Local Plan. side Community facilities 29 Community Provision of multi-purpose community SCDC Ready for first oc- On Taylor family S106 To be delivered by centre building. This could include services such cupations and easily / Country- the developer. as library (see below), information and accessible to first side advice services, health services, adult occupations. learning services and children’s centre. 30 Library Satellite library based within a shared multi- CCC To be determined. On Taylor family S106 S106 contributions. purpose community building, to comple- / Country- ment the library in Cambourne. side CONSULTATION DRAFT 31 Indoor sports Contributions to sports hall, swimming pool SCDC Triggers to be agreed Both Taylor family S106 TBC facilities and indoor bowls in line with the Playing / Parish through the S106 / Country- Pitch Strategy (2016) and Indoor Sports Fa- Council process. side cility Strategy (2016). Provision of the swim- body ming pool is likely to be in Cambourne. Sports hall could be co-located with the community building or at a larger facility in Cambourne. 79 DELIVERING THE PLACE - - Mechanism Spaces to be pro vided as opportu nity sites. Minimum of two in sensibly located areas. be provided by To developer on site. S106 contributions. S106 contributions. S106 contributions. S106 contributions. S106 contributions. - Funding S106. Held in trust by Parish Council until suitable pur chasers. 0.83ha to be provided within the site. S106 Phased financial contribution. S106 S106 S106 - - - - - Land holding Land Taylor family Taylor / Country side family Taylor / Country side family Taylor / Country side N/A family Taylor / Country side family Taylor / Country side N/A site On/0ff On On On N/A On On Off - - Triggers Triggers to be agreed Triggers through the S106 process. to be agreed Triggers through the S106 process. to be agreed Triggers through the S106 process. first occupation From for set period. First school by first occupation. Second school to reflect pace of housing delivery. to be agreed Triggers through the S106 process to ensure the provision of suf ficient capacity. Required to be moni tored. - - - partner Provider/ Parish Parish Council body / various de pending on occupier Parish Council body SCDC/ Par ish Council body Applicant / CCC SCDC CCC Acad emy CCC Academy CCC INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY of land is likely to be 2 Description Requirement of Policy SC/4 of the South Requirement of Policy Cambridgeshire District Plan (2018). There has been interest from faith groups to build their own places of worship SC/4 of the South Requirement of Policy Cambridgeshire District Plan (2018) Approximately 300m required. HQ/2 of the South Requirement of Policy Cambridgeshire Local Plan (2018). This should be community led and reflect the distinctiveness of the site. Support worker to meet the needs of new population generated through the SC/4). early phases of development (Policy primary schools are required, a 3FE Two provision primary school with Early Years requiring 3ha of land. In addition, a 4FE provision primary school with Early Years requiring 4ha of land. A 6FE secondary school requiring 7ha of land. Contribution to proposed Northstowe Area Special School. - Scheme Infrastructure Faith spaces Faith Burial Grounds Public Art Community development workers and Children and and Families Adults service requests. Primary schools Secondary school Special Edu cation Needs (SEN) No. 32 33 34 35 Education 36 37 38

80 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN No. Infrastructure Description Provider/ Triggers On/0ff Land holding Funding Mechanism Scheme partner site 39 Children’s An office and access to a room is re- CCC School or community On Taylor family S106 S106 contributions. Centre quired which could be at a school or other centre opening. / Country- suitable community building. There is no side requirement for a financial contribution to build additional dedicated space. | 40 Nursery Unit to be provided for commercial rent Applicant Aligned to primary On Taylor family S106 contributions. A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN within the development for full day-care – space school provision plus / Country- provision of pre-school accommodation. require- side ment site(s) and / or accommodation for private providers. Health 41 Community Community health facility for provision of a Cam- Subject to NHS re- On Taylor family S106 S106 contributions. health facility range of primary and community services. bridgeshire quirements. Triggers / Country- and space Approximately 1000m2, plus parking and & Peterbor- to be agreed through side access. ough Clini- the S106 process. cal Com- missioning Group Potential extension of Sackville House, (CCG) / Cambourne. NHS Retail and Employment 42 Retail and Retail and service space in local centre and Third party Delivered through On Taylor family Direct. Ensure land is services potentially neighbourhood hub. each phase. Village / Country- safeguarded in local

CONSULTATION DRAFT centre in first phase. side centre. 43 Small busi- The delivery of speculative small business Applicant / Delivered through On Taylor family Direct. Employment devel- ness/retail units. Strategy needed for the delivery and other devel- each phase. Village / Country- opers to put forward units management of the units. opers. centre in first phase. side their proposals through planning applications. 81 DELIVERING THE PLACE ------Mechanism Employment devel opers to put forward their proposals through planning applications. Ensure land is safeguarded in local centre. Developers to pro vide. Also, contribu tion for on-going maintenance and governance. Developers to pro vide. Also, contribu tion for on-going maintenance and governance. Developers to pro vide. Also, contribu tion for on-going maintenance and governance. Funding Direct. S106 S106 S106 - - - - - Land holding Land DB Group Aitchison Develop ments family Taylor / Country side family Taylor / Country side family Taylor / Country side family Taylor / Country side site On/0ff On On On On Triggers Delivered through each phase. Delivered through each phase. Delivered through each phase. Delivered through each phase. - partner Provider/ DB Group Aitchison Develop ments Third party SCDC / Parish Council body. SCDC SCDC - - - INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY Description Existing employment area on site to be reconfigured / expanded. Co-working business space in local centre to support small scale business develop ment. South Cambridgeshire Local Plan (2018) requires 1.6ha of outdoor sport space per 1,000 people. Therefore, assuming a population of 9,800 residents (3,500 dwell ings x 2.8 people per household) there is a requirement for 15.68ha. There will also be a contribution for artificial grass pitches. South Cambridgeshire Local Plan (2018) requires 1.2ha of open space per 1,000 people. Therefore, assuming a population of 9,800 residents there is a requirement for 11.76ha. Subject to the needs of development the open space requirement will consist of: children’s play space (3.92ha), Formal informal children’s play space (3.92ha) and informal open space (3.92ha). South Cambridgeshire Local Plan (2018) requires 0.4ha of allotments and commu nity orchards per 1,000 people. Therefore, assuming a population of 9,800 residents there is a requirement for 3.92ha. - Scheme Infrastructure Employment space Outdoor sports pitches Open space and play areas Allotments and commu nity orchards No. 44 Open space 45 46 47

82 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN No. Infrastructure Description Provider/ Triggers On/0ff Land holding Funding Mechanism Scheme partner site 48 Maintenance Will be in accordance with agreed phasing SCDC / Delivered through On Taylor family S106 TBC of public open of transfer spaces. CCC / De- each phase. / Country- space, play veloper side areas, sports pitches and

| water attenua-

A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN tion features. Drainage 49 Surface water Appropriate sustainable drainage systems CCC Delivered through On Taylor family S106 Developers to pro- drainage (SuDs) must be incorporated into the each phase. / Country- vide. Also, contribu- development. These should be integrated Environ- side tion for on-going to create amenity, enhance biodiversity and ment maintenance and contribute to a network of green and blue Agency DB Group governance. open space. Aitchison Develop- ments Monitoring 50 S106 monitor- Funding towards officer time. Developer Throughout the de- N/A N/A TBC S106 contributions. ing velopment. 51 Travel plan Funding towards officer time. Developer / Prior to first occupa- N/A N/A S106 S106 contributions. monitoring CCC tion. and coordina- tor 52 Travel plan Package of measures such as bus pass- Developer / In accordance with N/A N/A S106 S106 contributions. CONSULTATION DRAFT measures es, cycle discounts, etc., to be agreed. CCC agreed travel plan. Breakdown of costs of individual measures needed as part of the travel plan(s). 83 DELIVERING THE PLACE 6.3 APPROACHES TO DELIVERY site promoters/developers and the local community. The project is acknowledged The development of the new village will as a corporate priority for both the District potentially take place over a c.15 - 20 and County Councils who will, along with the year period and it is essential that the site promoters and any subsequent delivery managed delivery of new homes, jobs partners: and related infrastructure is co-ordinated and comprehensive, in accordance with • Adopt a collaborative approach to project the adopted local plan, this SPD and any management and delivery, establishing subsequent policy review. clear day to day project management roles and responsibilities. Project management and Decision Making • Establish relevant project management structures and responsibilities. The A joint approach to project management, following groups will be considered in communication and decision making will helping to facilitate this approach: be put in place with key partners. This will include setting out the resources and skills Project Delivery Group required to deliver the agreed site-wide masterplan during the life of its development, e.g. Responsible for overarching with project teams and working groups to project management and co-ordination, progress key topics (see below). programme and key decision making/ delivery. Reviewing annual reports (e.g. An appropriate delivery model will need to be delivery, monitoring etc.) put in place to ensure a comprehensive and cohesive high quality development, and the Transport Review Group phasing, coordination and comprehensive delivery of the infrastructure and built form e.g. Responsible for reviewing/co- across the whole site. This could include ordinating key issues related to delivery the establishment of a master developer. of required infrastructure and mitigation An appropriate delivery framework will be of impacts upon the existing network formulated via the introduction of relevant planning conditions and planning obligations Infrastructure Review Group as part of a site wide outline planning permission. South Cambridgeshire District e.g. Responsible for reviewing delivery Council and Cambridgeshire County Council and considering priorities; emerging will work collaboratively with landowners, issues and challenges; liaison with other promoters and future developers in co- key stakeholders ordinating the delivery of the site in accordance with an agreed site wide delivery Masterplanning/Design Group strategy. e.g. including potential review of The roles, responsibilities, skills and masterplans, site proposals and reserved knowledge required to deliver the new matters along with the decision making settlement will involve most if not all process undertaken with SCDC Design aspects of Council services along with Enabling Panel and/or Cambridge Quality the requirement to continue working Panel or an alternative agreed approach. together with partners, key stakeholders,

84 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE Fig. 56| period asperthefollowingtable: and thereforec.2150homesbeyondtheplan that c.1360homeswillbeprovidedby2031 Monitoring Report,December2017suggests Cambridgeshire DistrictCouncilAnnual trajectory containedwithintheSouth of thecurrentlocalplan.Thehousing number ofhomeswillbebeyondtheperiod acknowledged thatthedeliveryoftotal 3500 homesatBournAirfield.Itisalso requirement forthedeliveryofapproximately Policy oftheLocalPlanestablishes SS/7 Housing DeliveryRates decision makingstructure. within anoverallprojectmanagement/ could reflecttheabovegroups(orsimilar) allied toanagreedprojectprogramme.It vision, alongwiththeresourcesrequired project anddeliveryofthesharedspatial robust approachtothemanagementof delivery processwillalsohelpestablisha Agreement fordefinedpartsoftheplanning/ The introductionofaPlanningPerformance period 2031 -Beyondplan 2025 -2031 2021 -2025 Planned Growth South Cambridgeshire Housing Delivery Trajectory South CambridgeshireHousingDelivery | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Number ofHomes (3,500) (1360) 2,150 (460) 900 460

and neighbourhoodhubwillincorporate car parkingareas.Thevillagecentre incidental landscapedspacesandresidential streets (excludingtheprimarystreet), is setoutonpage86. The approximatelandusebudgetforthesite country parkareas. park, greenedges,corridorsand spaces acrossthesiteincludingrunway accommodated withintheremainingopen the SpatialFramework plan,andwillbe informal playspacearenotspecifiedby Additional requirementsforformaland resulting inarequirementof15.68ha. recreational spaceforoutdoorsports, Local PlanPolicy SC/7requires1.6haof an averageof2.8residentsperdwelling. an estimatedpopulationof9,800using open spacebasedonthiscapacity, with The developmentidentifiesrecreational within thisnetarea. residential developmentandareincluded includes allresidentialplots,associated (approximately 3,460dwellings).Thisarea and anaveragenetdensityof40dpha based onanetresidentialareaof86.5ha for adevelopmentapproximately3,500, the spatialframeworkidentifiescapacity In accordancewithLocalPlanPolicy SS/7, retained sitefeatures. buffers requiredaroundkeyedgesand identifying areasforkeylandusesand sets outanindicativelayoutforthesite, The SpatialFramework shownonp31 6.4 DEVELOPMENT QUANTUM CONSULTATION DRAFT 85 DELIVERING THE PLACE The SPD identifies the potential to explore 6.5 DEVELOPMENT PHASING AND the sharing of sports provision with INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY schools, by providing community access to playing fields, subject to agreement It is important that development of the new with the LEA and school delivery partners. village emerges in a logical and coherent This would potentially reduce the fashion within an established structure. requirement for sports provision by 4-8ha. A site wide development phasing plan In this instance, the indicative land budget will be established as part of a site wide should be recalculated with the following outline planning permission. Initial phases considerations: of development should be well-connected and supported by the early delivery of • Potential to reduce the amount of outdoor physical and social infrastructure (as set sports provision within the development, out above) which will enable the formation subject to assessment of local need. of sustainable patterns of development, travel and a strong sense of community. A • Increased net development area, number of factors will need to be considered facilitating a lower net density or including the requirement to avoid creating increased capacity for the site, subject to isolated, poorly serviced parcels of agreement with SCDC. development within the early phases of the new village. • Potential to increase the amount of other open spaces, including wider green The following principles will apply and will corridors and more generous green be secured via the planning application edges. process:

• Provide an appropriate mix of housing in each phase, subject to market conditions.

Fig. 57 | Indicative land use budget: • Appropriate phasing for the delivery of Land-Use Net Area (ha) off-site highway improvements, including those designed to mitigate localised Residential 86.5 impacts. Employment 13.3 • Appropriate phasing of public transport, Mixed Use 3.2 cycling and footpath improvements that Secondary School 7 will encourage new residents to adopt more sustainable modes of transport. Primary Schools 7 Outdoor Sports 15.68 • Provision of connecting infrastructure (3.5ha provided outside of MDS) including the primary street and reserved Other open / landscape space within alignment for the HQPT in early phases. MDS including structural landscapes 13 (approximate) • Appropriate phasing of community, Country Park landscape areas 89 education, leisure and recreational (approximate) provision to support the level of housing Primary Street and HQPT corridors 7-9 proposed and to enhance the offer to (Approximate) existing communities.

86 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT • • • • BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE existing committees. enhancement ofexistingfacilitiesto eastern edgeofCambourneandthe Provision offootway/cyclewaytothe part ofearlyphasesifviable. mixed-use partsofthedevelopmentas The potentialtodevelopemploymentand facilities. through developmentsitestoaccesskey the needforresidents/operatorstotravel infrastructure; avoidingwherepossible well-connected andwell-servedby Development phases/parcelsthatare serving initialphases. including provisionoftemporaryfacilities at eachstageofitsdevelopment, other facilitiestosupportthecommunity The deliveryofthevillagecentreand Fig. 58| Potential earlyphasesplan | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Proposals foreachphasemustbe • • • • • masterplan andrelevantdesigncode(s). how theproposalsaccordwithsite-wide accompanied byastatementexplaining other neighbours. amenity ofresidentsearlyphasesand later phasesisnotdetrimentaltothe phasing toensurethatconstructionof Appropriate planningorconstruction governance/decision making. Appropriate structuresforcommunity infrastructure andsmartinitiatives. Access tohighqualityutilities,digital opportunities. Access to/provisionoflocalemployment exceeding standardrequirements. Appropriate sustainabilityplans, Key CONSULTATION DRAFT Primary schoolandfields Temporary villagecentre Reserved HQPTalignment Primary Street Later phases Employment phases Mixed usephases Initial residentialphase

87 DELIVERING THE PLACE 6.6 PLANNING APPLICATION updated site-wide masterplan and design REQUIREMENTS code must be agreed prior to determining the related planning application(s), In order to secure the comprehensive demonstrating that an appropriate and development of the site and the delivery acceptable site-wide approach has been of site wide infrastructure, the Council taken consistent with the broader principles requires the submission of a site wide outline and strategies set out within this SPD. planning application to include the following: All proposals for development on the • Site wide framework masterplan. site, including each individual phase of development, must be subject to a • Environmental Impact Assessment. process of design review, including by the Cambridgeshire Quality Panel (or agreed • Site wide infrastructure and delivery alternative group). The Council will also strategy (in accordance with the high seek Building for Life assessment and level IDP set out above or subsequent accreditation for each phase of development updates). as a marker of successful delivery.

• Vision and development objectives. Planning applications and/or subsequent reserved matters applications which • Overarching design principles. prejudice the site-wide development of a high quality, sustainable place in keeping • Site wide key parameter plans, including: with the vision and objectives set out within land uses, primary movement, green this SPD, will not be approved by the local infrastructure, building heights, densities, planning authority. etc. The SPD is not prescriptive in assuming • Site wide phasing strategy. detailed design solutions for individual phases and subsequent development • Site wide constraints plan. parcels. However, it does establish a clear spatial vision and objectives, key fixes and • Design and Access Statement. development principles for the site and its relationship with the surrounding area. • Transport Assessment. Individual planning applications/reserved matters must consider this guidance in • Site wide Design Framework. combination with the policies contained within the local plan in order to formulate All future phases of development must proposals that are distinctive and high be accompanied by a statement of quality. They must also adhere to these compliance explaining how they accord requirements and have regard to whether with the masterplan along with any required development and/or infrastructure is critical design code, regulating plan, in addition to achieving the comprehensive development to appropriate assessments such as a of the site. sustainability statement, renewable energy statement and water conservation strategy. Where development is proposed which deviates from agreed documents, an

88 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE • • • • • • • • • • exhaustive): the character/detailoffollowing(non- The DesignCodescouldbeusedtoidentify planning approval. condition(s) aspartofasitewideoutline design codeswillbesubjecttoplanning individual developers.Thesubmissionof providing anagreeddegreeofflexibilityfor a numberofdevelopmentphases,whilst considerations anddesignqualityover provide consistencyofmoredetaileddesign Design Codesshouldbeusedtohelp Design Codes features. Palette ofsuitablematerials,finishesand Built forms. Footpath andcyclenetwork. spaces.Public Community buildingsandfacilities. Edges, gatewaysandcorners. Principal views. Building heightsandscale. parking). Block sizesandcharacter(including built andnaturalform). Street hierarchy(includingrelationshipof | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN perspective andtosecurethedeliveryof proposals aresatisfactoryfromaplanning the proposeddevelopment,ensurethat agreement inordertomitigatetheimpactsof will seektousetheintroductionofaS106 necessary planningconditions,theCouncil In additiontotheimpositionofrelevantand Section 106Agreements (key mixed useand/orkeyurbandesignlocations community/public buildings/sites,areasof new villagesuchasvillage/localcentres,key of specificareas/spatialcomponentsthe to establishthedetailedplanninganddesign Development briefswillberequiredinorder Development Briefs time, assetoutabove. required infrastructureattheappropriate nodes etc). CONSULTATION DRAFT 89 DELIVERING THE PLACE 6.7 DELIVERY OPTIONS 6.8 MONITORING, REVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION There are a number of variables that may affect the delivery of the new village, Viability and deliverability including various economic factors, investment proposals and funding. The The revised NPPF and National Planning Practice consideration of a suitable delivery model Guidance establish that “Where up-to-date will be critical to the future success of the policies have set out the contributions expected place and the realisation of the vision. from development, planning applications that The following will be critical in delivering comply with them should be assumed to be comprehensive solutions: viable. It is up to the applicant to demonstrate whether particular circumstances justify the • Collaborative approach to site wide need for a viability assessment at the application delivery stage”.

• The formulation of a site wide delivery It will be expected that any required approach/ strategy strategy for the testing of viability and deliverability will be subject to prior agreement • Securing an agreement for joint working with the Council and established as part of the and project management site wide outline planning application.

• Project review Monitoring and review

• A commitment to site wide quality The success of the new village will be dependent upon a variety of factors, including the • A site wide strategy for future community requirement to manage, monitor and review the management and governance project on an on-going basis.

It will be important to include all relevant A regime for monitoring the progress of the stakeholders and bodies in the approach project, including delivery, will be introduced and to delivering the new village. Establishing thereafter regular reports will be provided to the specific topic groups as part of an agreed Project Delivery Group (or equivalent) along with project management framework will be an annual monitoring report. helpful in informing decision making. The promotion of individual land parcels should Given the long- term nature of this project, it not act as a restraint to achieving consistent will also be relevant to consider establishing design quality and comprehensive delivery appropriate review mechanisms into a site of new homes and the physical and social wide outline planning permission. Such review infrastructure required. mechanisms could include viability, delivery rates. Infrastructure provision and approach to managing overall design quality (see above).

90 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT BOURN AIRFIELD NEWVILLAGE Fig. 59| Monitoring Delivery Plan Making Overview of monitoring, delivery andplanmakingstages ofmonitoring,delivery Overview Outline PlanningApplications Implementation andDelivery Adopted Bourn Airfield SPDAdopted BournAirfield Monitoring andReview Local PlanningPolicy Post OutlinePlanning Scheme Design Conditions 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK | & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • s106 Planning approval Design andAccessStatement Infrastructure DeliveryPlan Spatial Framework SPD &Designcodes Project management Annual report Upfront infrastructure Delivery ofearlyphases validation requirements led designinaccordancewithSCDC Reserved matters/fullplanningapplications Pre-application publicconsultation Project management/governance Phasing Design Codes 2031 South CambridgeshireLocalPlan2018- CONSULTATION DRAFT 91 DELIVERING THE PLACE 92 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1 - BOURN AIRFIELD LOCAL PLAN POLICY

APPENDIX 2 - LOCAL POLICY CONTEXT

APPENDIX 3 - LIST OF ACRONYMS

APPENDIX 4 - GLOSSARY

APPENDIX 5 - LIST OF FIGURES

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Policy SS/7: New Village at Bourn Airfield The Phasing and Delivery of a Mix of Land Uses:

1. Land south of the A428 based on Bourn 6. The new village will provide a range of uses Airfield is allocated for the development of a appropriate to a new village including: new village of approximately 3,500 dwellings. A Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) a. Residential development of a mix of dwelling will be prepared for the new village as sizes and types, including affordable addressed at subsection 15 of this policy. The housing, to achieve a balanced and final number of dwellings will be determined inclusive community; through a design-led approach and spatial framework diagram included in the SPD. It will b. Employment development, of a quantum be classified as a Rural Centre once built. type and mix to meet the needs of the new village to be established through an 2. The new village will be developed to high Economic Development Strategy prepared in standards of design and layout. A key partnership with the local authority and key consideration will be the relationship with stakeholders; other settlements in the A428 corridor, and maintaining rural character and separation of c. Shops, services, leisure and other town individual villages. centre uses1 of an appropriate scale for a Rural Centre, whilst avoiding significant 3. It will deliver an example of excellence in impacts on vitality and viability of sustainable development and healthier living, surrounding centres, and not competing with which will make a significant contribution Cambridge as the sub regional centre or to the long term development needs of the Cambourne village centre; Cambridge area. d. Smaller local centres to meet the needs of 4. The Major Development Site, which will residential areas to ensure accessible local accommodate the built development of the services; new village, is shown on the Policies Map. The area to be planned through the SPD e. Community services and facilities, including is also shown on the Policies Map. This health, primary school and secondary school includes additional land to ensure that the education; development potential of the former airfield site is maximised and to ensure that the new f. Open space, sports and leisure facilities; village includes green infrastructure including formal and informal open space, strategic, g. Appropriate provision for and design of landscaping and green separation, particularly waste / recycling management facilities. from Caldecote / Highfields to help it fit into its rural setting.

The Site:

5. The built area of the settlement will be 1 - Main town centre uses defined in the NPPF: Retail contained within the Major Development development (including warehouse clubs and factory outlet Site, and the location of major land uses and centres); leisure, entertainment facilities the more intensive sport and recreation uses (including cinemas, restaurants, the design of the edges of the new village drive-through restaurants, bars and pubs, night clubs, will have particular regard to ensuring an casinos, health and fitness centres, indoor bowling centres, appropriate relationship with Cambourne and and bingo halls); offices; and arts, culture and tourism Highfields Caldecote. development (including theatres, museums, galleries and concert halls, hotels and conference facilities).

94 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT Measures to Address Landscape, Townscape and b. Include areas accessible to the public as Historic Setting of the New Village, and Deliver a well as areas with more restricted access High Quality New Development: with the aim of enhancing biodiversity;

7. The new village will: c. Retain existing woods, hedges, and water features which would contribute to the a. Establish and follow design principles character and amenity of the village or to deliver a high quality development separation from surrounding communities, responding to local character, but also with managed to enhance their ecological value; its own identity; d. Consider the multifunctional value b. Provide strategic landscaping within and of spaces, e.g. amenity, landscape, beyond the Major Development Site to biodiversity, recreation and drainage; deliver a high quality landscaped setting around the boundary of the settlement to e. Take account of a full programme of avoid it appearing as part of a ribbon of ecological survey and monitoring, to guide urban development south of the A428, to a biodiversity management plan to provide maintain the rural nature of the Broadway appropriate mitigation and enhancement. and ensure separation from Cambourne, and to ensure countryside separation from Creation of a comprehensive movement network: Caldecote / Highfields and Bourn. The strategic landscaping along the eastern 9. The new village will be founded on a boundary of the Strategic Site south of comprehensive movement network for the the existing employment area will include whole village, that connects key locations a substantial and continuous woodland including the village centre and schools to belt along the full length of the boundary encourage the use of sustainable modes of to provide a suitable buffer to Caldecote / travel and includes: Highfields, including land within the Major Development Site; a. Significant Improvements in Public Transport, including: c. Protect and enhance the setting of listed buildings near to the site; i. Provision of a segregated bus link from Cambourne to Bourn Airfield new village d. Incorporate necessary mitigation to sensitive across the Broadway, and on through the boundaries, with regard to noise, including development to the junction of the St Neots the A428, using landscaped earth bunds. Road with Highfields Road;

Delivery of a Significant Network of Green ii. Any measures necessary to ensure that a Infrastructure: bus journey between Caldecote / Highfields and the junction of the A428 and the A1303 8. The new village will: is direct and unaffected by any congestion suffered by general traffic; a. Provide a high degree of connectivity to existing corridors and networks, including iii. Provision of high quality bus priority through an enhanced network of footpaths measures or busway on or parallel to the and bridleways; A1303 between its junction with the A428 and Queens Road, Cambridge;

BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 95 b. Measures to Promote Cycling and Walking, Infrastructure Requirements: including: 11. The new village will: i. Provision of a network of attractive, direct, safe and convenient walking a. Ensure the provision, management and and cycling routes from the start of the maintenance of infrastructure, services and development linking homes to public facilities to meet the needs of the village; transport and the main areas of activity such as the village centre, schools and b. Make appropriate arrangements for foul employment areas; drainage and sewage disposal, to be explored and identified through a Foul ii. Provision of a direct, segregated high Drainage Strategy; quality pedestrian and cycle links to west Cambridge,Cambourne, Caldecote / c. Ensure the provision, management and on- Highfields, Hardwick and Bourn; going maintenance of sustainable surface water drainage measures to control the risk iii. A Smarter Choices package including of flooding on site and which will reduce the residential, school and workplace travel risk of flooding to areas downstream and planning. upstream of the development.

c. Highway Improvements including: Community Development:

i. Include measures to mitigate the traffic 12. Measures will be required to assist the impact of the new village on surrounding development of a new community, such as villages and roads; through community development workers.

ii. Provide convenient vehicular access, Site Preparation: with at least two separate access points to the north west and north east of the 13. Developers will be required to: site; a. Undertake site wide investigation and iii. Ensure that there will be no direct assessment of land contamination and other vehicular access to the Broadway for issues resulting from former land uses, southbound traffic from the new village including military use, to ensure the land is (except buses and bicycles). suitable for the proposed end use and is not presenting a risk to the environment. Sustainability: b. Ensure that all ordnance is removed from 10. The new village will incorporate and deliver the site in ways that ensure the development opportunities to exceed sustainable design can take place without unacceptable risk and construction standards established to workers and neighbours including major by the Local Plan. These measures could disruption to the wider public off site. include combined heat and power.

96 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT Phasing and Delivery: d. Broadly how the development is to be phased, including the delivery of key 14. The delivery of the new village, including any infrastructure. individual phases, must: Supporting policy text (Nb. paragraph number as a. Be in accordance with the spatial framework per local plan) diagram set out in the Supplementary Planning Document to ensure a 3.43 Land at Bourn Airfield is allocated for the comprehensive development of the site as a creation of a sustainable new village of whole that will not prejudice the creation of a approximately 3,500 dwellings. It provides fully functioning and successful new village; another opportunity for the reuse of previously developed land to meet the b. Be informed by appropriate strategies, housing and employment needs of the assessments and evidence reports; Cambridge area.

c. Plan for essential services, facilities 3.44 This is a long term development opportunity. and infrastructure to be provided in a Development will take place over the plan comprehensive manner, anticipating period, and beyond. The implementation future needs, and establishing suitable of the new village development provided mechanisms to deliver the infrastructure for by this policy will be informed by a in a timely and efficient way to achieve SPD produced in accordance with policy the delivery of the new village, including paragraph 15 and the local community the needs of individual phases, and the and stakeholders will be engaged in its requirements on developers; preparation. The policy above establishes requirements and objectives that will d. Make satisfactory arrangements to ensure need to be addressed in the SPD, and appropriate engagement and consultation subsequently by developers. with local people and stakeholders. 3.45 The Policies Map identifies the Major Supplementary Planning Document: Development Site which will accommodate the built development of the new village and 15. The SPD to be prepared for the Strategic infrastructure to support it. Not all the site Site shown on the Policies Map will will be developed within the Plan period and provide further guidance and detail on the large parts of it will remain undeveloped implementation of Policy SS/7. The SPD will and green after the settlement is complete include: to provide a substantial green setting for the settlement. A wider Strategic Site is a. An overarching, high level vision for the new identified to be addressed by the SPD. This village; will allow the consideration of measures to mitigate the wider impacts of the village, b. Consideration of relevant context including such as through strategic landscaping key constraints and opportunities; and green infrastructure, to ensure that it will remain physically separate from c. The broad location of the components of the surrounding villages especially the closest new village which are essential to support villages of Caldecote / Highfields, Bourn comprehensive and seamless development. and Cambourne. A spatial framework diagram will be included that ensures the creation of a sustainable, legible and distinctive new settlement;

BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT 97 3.46 The landscape strategy will avoid creating 3.50 A fundamental requirement for this site is the appearance of a ribbon of development that it will be a sustainable development south of the A428, demonstrate how which is highly accessible and permeable to landscape and biodiversity enhancements all its residents on foot, by cycle and public will be achieved in the area, ensure transport, to support sustainable transport, substantial landscaped separation between recreation and health. Segregated provision settlements and maintain the rural character for buses and cycle use provides for of the Broadway. quicker journeys, greater use and improved safety. Together with development at West 3.47 It is important that any urban related Cambourne extensive off-site transport open uses, such as playing fields are infrastructure provision will be required carefully located and designed to ensure to mitigate transport impacts, particularly they do not reduce the rural character of between the new village and Cambridge. the landscaped setting in visual terms, particularly having regard to matters such 3.51 The impact of development on a number as fencing and floodlighting. of natural resources will also be important. This includes surface water drainage and 3.48 All necessary community services sewage discharge and the need to take and facilities will be provided by the account of the impact of the development development, either on-site or through on the wider catchment, particularly in view contributions to off-site provision secured of known problems on the Bourn Brook. through a planning obligation, for example The impact on the wider catchment must in relation to off-site transport infrastructure. therefore be addressed and the potential for a catchment wide assessment / 3.49 A secondary school will be provided on improvements should be considered. site to serve the needs of the development. Local experience has shown that new settlements of this scale can support a secondary school which is also important for community cohesion. With further growth planned at Cambourne West it would be not be possible to expand that school to meet the needs generated by development at Bourn Airfield. The secondary school will be provided according to a trigger point in the planning obligation for the site to ensure timely provision of this key community facility. At least two primary schools and provision for early years childcare will be required.

98 BOURN AIRFIELD NEW VILLAGE | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN | CONSULTATION DRAFT Fig. 60 | Policy SS/7: New Village at Bourn Airfield Map

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Summary of Local Plan Policy Requirements

S/2 Objectives of Sets out the overarching vision and aims of the Local Plan, related to the Local Plan sustainable social, environmental and economic growth, whilst preserving the historic and natural character. S/3 Presumption Emphasises the Council’s support for development that reflects the in favour of presumption as set out within the NPPF. Sustainable Development S/5 Provision of Development will meet the objectively assessed needs in the District (2011 New Jobs and – 2031). Homes SS/7 New Village at 3,500 new homes. Bourn Airfield Excellence in sustainable development. No more than 1,700 new homes by 2031. Some employment provision. Village centre with retail and leisure uses. Provision of Open space and Green Infrastructure. CC/1 Mitigation and ... permission will only be granted for proposals that demonstrate and Adaptation to embed the principles of climate change mitigation and adaptation into Climate Change the development. Applicants must submit a Sustainability Statement to demonstrate how these principles have been embedded into the development proposal. CC/3 Renewable and … to reduce carbon emissions (over the requirements set by Building Low Carbon Regulations) by a minimum of 10% through the use of on-site renewable Energy in New energy technologies. Developments … site wide renewable and low carbon energy solutions that maximise on- site generation from these sources will be sought, such as renewable and low carbon district heating systems. CC/4 Water Efficiency ... new residential developments must achieve as a minimum the equivalent of Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 for water efficiency… … non-residential development must be accompanied by a water conservation strategy, which demonstrates a minimum water efficiency standard equivalent to the BREEAM standard for 2 credits for water use levels … CC/5 Sustainable … where a show home is being provided, a sustainable show home Show Homes must be provided (either separately or instead of the show home) demonstrating environmentally sustainable alternatives beyond those provided to achieve the standard agreed for the development…

CC/6 Construction Management of materials on site (including re-use) and the need for Methods construction traffic to have an agreed plan and methodology. CC/7 Water Quality Demonstrate adequate water supplies; sewerage and land drainage. No harm should come to ground, surface or water bodies. Consider pollution sources and incorporate SuDs. Foul sewerage should connect to public sewers wherever possible.

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CC/8 Sustainable … incorporate appropriate sustainable surface water drainage systems Drainage (SuDS) appropriate to the nature of the site … Systems CC/9 Managing This policy prescribes how flood risk should be managed and mitigated, Flood Risk proving that a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) would be required for developments over 1ha in size for proposals in Flood Zone 2 and 3. HQ/1 Design This is a very broad policy requiring high quality design. Principles HQ/2 Public Art … will encourage the provision or commissioning of public art that is and New integrated into the design of development as a means of enhancing the Development quality of development proposals ... NH/2 Protecting/ Development will only be permitted where it respects and retains, or Enhancing enhances the local character and distinctiveness of the local landscape Landscape Character NH/4 Biodiversity New development must aim to maintain, enhance, restore or add to biodiversity. Opportunities should be taken to achieve positive gain through the form and design of development. Measures may include creating, enhancing and managing wildlife habitats and networks, and natural landscape. The built environment should be viewed as an opportunity to fully integrate biodiversity within new development through innovation. Priority for habitat creation should be given to sites which assist in the achievement of targets in the Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) and aid delivery of the Cambridgeshire Green Infrastructure Strategy. NH/5 Sites of To ensure the effective management of sites identified on the Policies Biodiversity Map, development in these places will not normally be permitted. or Geological Importance NH/6 Green ... new developments will be required to contribute towards the Infrastructure enhancement of the green infrastructure network within the district. These contributions will include the establishment, enhancement and the ongoing management costs. NH/14 Heritage Assets Development proposals will be supported when They sustain and enhance the special character and distinctiveness of the district’s historic environment including its villages and countryside; They create new high quality environments with a strong sense of place. H/8 Housing Developments … will achieve an average net density of … 40 dph in urban Density extensions to Cambridge and in new settlements.

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H/9 Housing Mix Market homes in developments … will consist of: a. At least 30% 1 or 2 bedroom homes; b. At least 30% 3 bedroom homes; c. At least 30% 4 or more bedroom homes;

d. With a 10% flexibility allowance that can be added to any of the above categories taking account of local circumstances. The housing mix of affordable homes in all developments being determined by local housing needs evidence. All affordable homes and 1 in every 20 market homes in a development will be built to meet the Lifetime Homes Standard. Developments including specialist accommodation for the elderly (with or without care) will not be subject to the housing mix set out …

H/10 Affordable … will provide affordable housing as follows: Housing a. To provide that 40% of the homes on site will be affordable;

b. To address evidence of housing need. An agreed mix of affordable house tenures will be determined by local circumstances at the time of granting planning permission;

c. In small groups or clusters distributed through the site. H/12 Residential New build homes will provide internal floor areas which meet or exceed Space those set out in Figure 10 Policy H/11, South Cambridgeshire Local Plan. Standards for New homes created through residential conversions and homes created Market Housing by changes of use from non-residential land uses should seek to meet or exceed the standards as far as it is practicable to do so. H/18 Working at Partial conversion, extension or change of use to residential developments Home to work from home will be permitted provided no significant harm is inflicted on neighbours and the rest of the property remains as residential use. E/21 Retail Hierarchy Proposals for new retail provision should be in keeping with their position in the retail hierarchy SC/2 Health Impact For developments of 100 or more dwellings or 5,000 m2 or more Assessment floorspace a full Health Impact Assessment will be required

SC/4 Meeting .. housing developments will include or contribute to the provision of the Community services and facilities necessary to meet the needs of the development…. Needs … community needs of large scale major developments (individual sites with 200 or more dwellings, or groups of smaller sites which cumulatively exceed this figure), will be established through detailed assessments and strategies prepared in consultation with service providers ...

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SC/6 Indoor All housing developments will contribute towards the provision of indoor Community community facilities to meet the need generated by the development. Facilities Developments of sufficient scale to generate the need for new on-site facilities will be required to do so, unless it can be demonstrated that there would be advantages in delivery off-site such as a more accessible location or the delivery of a larger and better facility. SC/7 Outdoor Play All housing developments will contribute towards Outdoor Playing Space Space, Informal (including children’s play space and formal outdoor sports facilities), and Open Space Informal Open Space to meet the need generated by the development in and New accordance with the standards in Policy SC/8…. Developments Tl/2 Planning for 1. Development must be located and designed to reduce the need to Sustainable travel, particularly by car, and promote sustainable travel appropriate to its Travel location. 2. Planning permission will only be granted for development likely to give rise to increased travel demands, where the site has (or will attain) sufficient integration and accessibility by walking, cycling or public and community transport, including: .... SC/9 Lighting External lighting will only be permitted when others will not be Proposals unacceptabley effected as outlined. SC/10 Noise Pollution Development that would result in unacceptable noise pollution will not be granted. SC/12 Air Quality Development proposals that would be subject to unacceptable air quality standards will be refused and where appropriate, applicants will be required to submit a relevant assessment. SC/14 Odour and Any development that is likely to generate mal-odours and emissions to air Fugitive will need to demonstrate that health, amenity and the environment will not Emissions to be significantly effected. Air Tl/3 Parking Car and cycle parking provision should be provided through a designed Provision approach in accordance with the standards set out.

Tl/8 Infrastructure 1. Planning permission will only be granted for proposals that have and New made suitable arrangements for the improvement or provision of Developments infrastructure necessary to make the scheme acceptable in planning terms. The nature, scale and phasing of any planning obligations and/ or Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions sought will be related to the form of the development and its potential impact upon the surrounding area. 2. Contributions may also be required towards the future maintenance and upkeep of facilities either in the form of initial support or in perpetuity in accordance with Government guidance.

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Tl/9 Education Increasing pressure on provision of places, must be taken into account Facilities when assessing proposals for education facilities in order to achieve the most sustainable development ….

TI/10 Broadband New development (residential, employment and commercial) will be expected to contribute towards the provision of infrastructure suitable to enable the delivery of high speed broadband services across the district.

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Phrase Definition

Allocated Site Sites identified for development in a development plan. Biodiversity Ac- A strategy prepared for a local area aimed at conserving and enhancing biological diversity. tion Plan Can address a specific habitat or species. Combined Heat A plant designed to produce heat and electricity from a single source. and Power Community Facilities which help meet the varied needs of residents for health, education, and public ser- Facilities vices, as well as social, cultural and religious activities. Community A levy allowing local authorities to raise funds from owners or developers of land undertaking Infrastructure new building projects in their area. Levy Design and Ac- A statement submitted alongside a planning application by the applicant to demonstrate that cess Statement proper consideration has been given to the impact of the proposal and account taken of all relevant factors in the design and landscaping of the scheme. Development will be accessible to everybody regardless of age, gender or disability. Design Code A set of illustrated design rules and requirements which instruct and may advise on the physical development of a site or area. Builds on a design vision created by a masterplan. Formal open Land used for sport and for other activities requiring dedicated open space provision. Includes space sports pitches, tennis courts, multi-use games areas, bowling greens, basketball courts, ball parks, allotments, water sport areas and other similar open spaces. Green Infra- Consists of multi-functional networks of protected open space woodlands, wildlife habitat, structure parks, registered commons and villages and town greens, nature reserves, waterways and bodies of water, historic parks and gardens and historic landscapes. Health Impact An assessment of the impact of the proposed development on health and identifies actions Assessment that can enhance positive effects and reduce or eliminate negative effects. Informal Open Used by people of all ages for informal unstructured recreation such as walking, relaxing, or Space a focal point, ranging from formal planted areas and meeting places to wilder, more natural spaces, including green linkages. Key Phase Ap- Sets out the extent of development within the phase such as affordable housing, community proval facilities, additional detail on design, transport measures, delivery processes, timings etc. Each phase will need approval in accordance with the agreed Framework. South Cam- Sets out policies to guide the future development of South Cambridgeshire. It also sets out bridge Local where future development will take place, and identifies land for new housing, community Plan facilities, shops and employment. It is the key document used to determine planning applications for new development in the district Off-gauge bikes Off-guage bikes are similar to cargo bikes and bikes with trailers. They are becoming increas- ingly common and are very well used in the area but they need more space to park than a standard bike and consideration also needs to be given to their storage when not in use. Outdoor Sport Facilities such as grass pitches for a range of sports, bowling green’s tennis courts, athletics (open space) tracks and multi-use games areas plus ancillary facilities such as car park, changing and storage. Water can only be included if it is in the form of a formal water sports lake with associated facilities and car park. Outline plan- To agree the principle of development and illustrative masterplan for the whole site. ning application Planning condi- A condition imposed on a grant of planning permission (in accordance with the Town and tion Country Planning Act 1990).

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Planning obli- A legally enforceable obligation entered into under section 106 of the Town and Country Plan- gation ning Act 1990 to mitigate the impacts of a development proposal. Renewable Includes energy for heating and cooling as well as generating electricity. Renewable energy and low car- covers those energy flows that occur naturally and repeatedly in the environment – from the bon energy wind, the fall of water, the movement of the oceans, from the sun and also from biomass and deep geothermal heat. Low carbon technologies are those that can help reduce emissions (compared to conventional use of fossil fuels). Reserved mat- Provide detailed proposals for layout, buildings, landscape, infrastructure and local transport ters applica- connections. tions Section 106 Planning agreements that secure contributions (in cash or in kind) to the infrastructure and (S106) services necessary to facilitate proposed developments. Planning obligations are normally secured under Section 106 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990. Strategic A procedure which requires the formal environmental assessment of certain plans and pro- Environmental grammes which are likely to have significant effects on the environment. Assessment Sustainable Sustainable drainage systems control surface water run-off by mimicking natural drainage pro- Urban Drain- cesses using surface water storage areas, flow limiting devises and the use of infiltration areas age Systems or soakaways. Transport as- A comprehensive and systematic process that sets out transport issues relating to a proposed sessment development. It identifies what measures will be required to improve accessibility and safety for all modes of travel, particularly for alternatives to the car such as walking, cycling and public transport and what measures will need to be taken to deal with the anticipated transport impacts of the development.

Travel Plan A travel plan is a package of actions designed by a workplace, school or other organisation to encourage safe, healthy and sustainable travel options. By reducing car travel, travel plans can improve health and wellbeing, free up car parking space, and make a positive contribution to the community and the environment. Construction The aim of the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) is to set out the respon- Environmental sibilities with regard to compliance with legislation and to implement any mitigation measures. Management Plan Neigh- The NEAP is an area of open space specifically designated, laid out and equipped mainly for bourhood older children but with play opportunities for younger children as well. Located within 15 min- Equipped utes walk from home, the NEAP is sufficiently large to enable provision for play opportunities Areas of Play that cannot be provided within a LAP or LEAP (LEAP) Local Areas of The LEAP is an area of open space specifically designated and laid out with features includ- Equipped Play ing equipment for children who are beginning to go out and play independently close to where (LEAP) they live, usually within 5 minutes walking time. Local Land- This is alternative provision to the LEAP, where the landscape characteristics of such sites scaped Area should be incorporated into the design. for Play (LLAP) Space for SIP will complement the more formal LEAPs and will be designed specifically for imaginative Imaginative play without the use of conventional moving equipment, thus widening the range of play op- Play (SIP) portunities for children. Being more informal in their design, with a focus on sustainability, it is anticipated that these areas will be more popular with children who are exploring their first taste of independence and without the supervision of adults. Local Areas of The LAP is a small area of open space specifically designated and primarily laid out for very Play (LAP) young children to play close to where they live i.e. within 1 minute walking time.

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Acronym Definition ASHPs Air Source Heat Pumps AQMA Air Quality Management Area CCC Cambridgeshire County Council CHP Combined Heat and Power CIL Community Infrastructure Levy CWS County Wildlife Sites DAS Design and Access Statement dpha Dwellings per Hectare ES Environment Statement EfW Energy from Waste GCP Greater Cambridge Partnership GSHPs Ground Source Heat Pumps HIA Health Impact Assessment HQPT High Quality Public Transport IDB Internal Drainage Board IDP Infrastructure Delivery Plan LAPs Local Areas of Play LEA Local Education Authority LEAPs Local Areas of Equipped Play LEMP Landscape and Ecology Management Plan MpCC Multi-purpose Community Centres MUGA Multi-use Games Area NCA National Character Areas NEAPs Neighbourhood Equipped Areas of Play NPPF National Planning Framework SAM Scheduled Ancient Monument SCDC South Cambridgeshire District Council SEA Strategic Environmental Assessment SCI Statement of Community Involvement SEN Special Educational Needs SLA Strategic Landscape Area SPD Supplementary Planning Document SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest SuDs Sustainable Drainage Systems TA Transport Assessment TPOs Tree Preservation Orders WSHP Water Source Heat Pumps

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Fig. 1 | Strategic Location 2 Fig. 34 | Example of an inclusive and accessible space 46 Fig. 2 | Policy SS/7 Allocation 3 Fig. 35 | Distinctive and locally inspired building Fig. 3 | Planning policy and consents timeline 7 styles, Cambridge 48 Fig. 4 | Community Stakeholder Engagement Event 9 Fig. 36 | Larger scale buildings 49 Fig. 5 | Location of Bourn Airfield in relation to Fig. 37 | Primary street with integrated car parking surrounding settlements 11 and street trees 50 Fig. 6 | Site ownership 12 Fig. 38 | Streets which are not dominated by cars, Derwenthorpe, York 50 Fig. 7 | Site features and surrounding context 13 Fig. 39 | Public realm with integrated Fig. 8 | Access, Movement & Connectivity 15 landscape, Cambridge 50 Fig. 9 | The runways and employment site 17 Fig. 41 | Overview of a section of the existing runway 52 Fig. 10 | Western boundary 17 Fig. 42 | Density and Height 53 Fig. 11 | Woodland track 17 Fig. 43 | Green edges and corridors 54 Fig. 12 | Flood Zone Map 18 Fig. 44 | Routes for recreational horse riding 56 Fig. 13 | The watercourse 19 Fig. 45 | Creating natural environments for recreation 57 Fig. 15 | Highfields Caldecote 19 Fig. 46 | Equipped play area integrated with Fig. 17 | Cambourne 19 landscape and built form, Cambridge 58 Fig. 14 | Cambourne from above 19 Fig. 47 | Recreational walking, cycling and horse riding 61 Fig. 16 | Bourn 19 Fig. 48 | Provision for outdoor sports 62 Fig. 18 | Listed 18th century barns 19 Fig. 49 | Providing bird boxes will contribute to net gain 64 Fig. 19 | Surrounding Facilities and Services 21 Fig. 50 | Landscapes designed for sustainable drainage and flood resilience 65 Fig. 20 | Key Opportunities 22 Fig. 51 | Exemplar sustainable buildings, Fig. 21 | Key Constraints 23 Hanham Hall, Bristol 66 Fig. 22 | Spatial Framework Plan 31 Fig. 52 | Environmentally sustainable options for drivers 67 Fig. 23 | Summary of structural fixes 31 Fig. 53 | Protected biodiversity areas and corridors 69 Fig. 24 | Road-user hierarchy 34 Fig. 54 | Retail units in light-weight, temporary Fig. 25 | Public Transport 36 structures with active outside spaces, Cardiff 71 Fig. 26 | Electric vehicle charging point 37 Fig. 55 | Infrastructure Delivery Plan 74 Fig. 27 | Main points of access and primary street 38 Fig. 56 | South Cambridgeshire Housing Delivery Trajectory 85 Fig. 28 | Strategic walking and cycling connections 39 Fig. 57 | Indicative land use budget: 86 Fig. 29 | Public transport routes and stops 40 Fig. 58 | Potential early phases plan 87 Fig. 30 | Co-housing for older people (Source: resilience.org) 42 Fig. 59 | Overview of monitoring, delivery and plan making stages 91 Fig. 31 | Village Centre example 43 Fig. 60 | Policy SS/7: New Village at Bourn Airfield Map 99 Fig. 32 | Location of village centre and neighbourhood hub 44 Fig. 33 | Example of a social space for people to meet, work and/or relax 45

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