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FEBRUARY 2019 ADOPTED

NEW TOWN 1 GUIDING PRINCIPLES For further information please contact: PLANNING POLICY TEAM Tel: 01954 713 183 Email: [email protected]

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

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Executive Summary

Introduction

The Waterbeach New Town Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) supplements the new Local Plan policy for the area. The South Cambridgeshire Local Plan allocates land to the north of the existing village over the period to 2031 and beyond for the development of a new town of approximately 8,000-9,000 homes. The new town will provide a long-term supply of new market and affordable homes helping to meet local housing needs and by doing so enable our rapidly growing economy to continue to prosper.

We want the new town to be a place whose residents are proud of and which is a good neighbour to the existing village and Denny Abbey.

The SPD provides further detail on how the new town will be delivered in accordance with the policies set out in the Local Plan. You can read what the Local Plan policy for the new town says in Appendix 3 of the SPD.

What does the SPD have to say?

The SPD establishes a vision for the new settlement, and strategic objectives for the new development. It includes strategic principles for development and place-making that set the quality expectations for the new settlement, to guide master planning of the site. It includes a detailed analysis of the existing site context including development constraints such as heritage assets like Denny Abbey, landscape character and flood risk, and opportunities from the assets already present on the site. It identifies guiding principles that should be used to inform development relating to a number of key themes including movement and place, housing, open space, environmental sustainability and climate change.

The SPD identifies an indicative spatial framework for the new settlement (what goes where), identifying key land uses with the intention of creating a comprehensive development across the entire site.

In combination these overarching design principles aim to deliver a settlement that will prioritise sustainable movement across the new town, creating walkable mixed use neighbourhoods that are of the highest quality, permeable and centred around a convenient, attractive and flexible public transport network, including a new re-located Waterbeach Station. By designing in a comprehensive walking, cycling and public transport network from the beginning, the new town should have a positive impact on travel behaviour and in turn minimise the impact of the settlement on the surrounding highway network.

The SPD also sets out a framework for creating a mixed community where a wide range of housing typologies, forms and tenures should be delivered to meet the housing needs of the area. This includes affordable, self-build, key worker, extra care and older people’s housing. These housing types would be supported by timely provision of social, recreational and cultural facilities across the new town which will be of benefit to both new and existing residents in Waterbeach.

In addition, the SPD outlines other vital infrastructure and facilities required to create a successful settlement. These include a multifunctional green network of amenity spaces, onsite healthcare provision, a significant amount of play space for children and young people as well as more formal outdoor sports facilities.

The SPD details that new development would be expected to demonstrate excellence in sustainable design and exceed the Council’s existing standards. Buildings across the site will be expected to be designed and built to be energy efficient and use the latest technology

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN and design methods to minimise the impact of the development on the local and wider environment.

The SPD incorporates an Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) which sets out the infrastructure requirements to support the new settlement and how these infrastructure projects can be funded and secured as part of the development management process.

As the site is in multiple land ownerships, the SPD has been prepared to guide a comprehensive approach to development and infrastructure across the whole site. This is to ensure that the new settlement is delivered as a single unified development. It sets out an approach to delivery that requires coordination between the two developers. It achieves this by requiring, through enforceable legal agreements (s106 agreements) and planning conditions, that delivery and review groups to be established that include the developers as well as South Cambridgeshire and Cambridgeshire County Council.

Where does the SPD fit in?

The SPD should be seen as one of the planning mechanisms that together will help to deliver a successful new town. The new Local Plan sets out the key planning policies for its development to which the SPD conforms whilst adding further detail.

These documents will guide the assessment of the planning applications for the development of the new town. The SPD makes no comment on the suitability of this overall level of development and is clear that it will be for the planning application process to test specific proposals contained in the planning applications in the context of Local Plan policy. To assist this consideration and assessment, the SPD has considered the dwelling type and mix and the infrastructure implications of a range of levels of housing development from the bottom of the Local Plan range of 8,000 dwellings through to the level included in these planning applications of 11,000 dwellings.

This will ensure that the delivery of development and related infrastructure is co-ordinated between these two planning applications which will be secured through the use of appropriate and compatible legal agreements and planning conditions. Subsequent detailed planning applications will be guided by further guidance to include such matters as design coding and individual site master plans.

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 5 GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1.1 Background 5 5.1 Overview 83 1.2 Purpose & Scope 5 5.2 Movement and Place 84 1.3 Key Issues 6 5.3 Housing, Mixed Use & Community 92 1.4 Process and Programme 8 5.4 Health 98 1.5 Planning Policy Context 9 5.5 Open Space, Play and Sport 100 1.6 Community Engagement 10 5.6 Sustainable Drainage 103 5.7 Productive Landscape & Planting 106 5.8 Environmental Sustainability 2 SITE CONTEXT and Climate Change 108 2.1 Location and Land Use 13 6 DELIVERING THE PLACE 2.2 Ownership 14 2.3 Access, Movement & Connectivity 16 6.1 Overview 120 2.4 Landscape, Ecology & Water 18 6.2 Infrastructure Delivery Plan 122 2.5 The Historic Environment 20 6.3 Approaches to Delivery 143 2.6 Surrounding Context 22 6.4 Development Phasing 145 2.7 Community Facilities & Services 24 6.5 Monitoring, Review & Implementation 147 2.8 Constraints and Opportunities 25 6.6 Planning Application Requirements 148 6.7 Delivery Options 149

3 VISION APPENDICES 3.1 Overview 29 3.2 Strategic Development Objectives 32 Appendix 1: Local Policy Context 159 Appendix 2: List of Acronyms 164

4 SPATIAL FRAMEWORK Appendix 3: Local Plan Policy for the Waterbeach New Town 168 4.1 Overview 35 4.2 Key Structuring Elements (fixes) 37 Spatial Framework Diagram 72/73

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 1 2 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN FOREWORD

This Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) concerns the Waterbeach New Town allocation. It has been prepared on behalf of South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC). The document provides guidance about how the new settlement should be designed, developed and delivered in accordance with modified policy SS/6 of the South Cambridgeshire Local Plan. It is informed by extensive survey work and analysis that has been undertaken by SCDC and its partners in relation to land north of Waterbeach village. It has been prepared to guide a comprehensive approach to development and infrastructure across the whole site. There is more than one land owner and site promoter involved in delivering the new town, and it is important that it should be delivered as a single unified development. This document provides comprehensive guidance in relation to the two principal land holdings and the land surrounding Denny Abbey as allocated in the South Cambridgeshire Local Plan.

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 3 4 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE out withinPolicy SS/6of theLocal Plan andto amplify andbuildupon therequirements set development of Waterbeach New Town; to This SPDhasbeenprepared to guidethe growth. Cambridgeshire’sSouth sustainableongoing andensureto meettheneedsofDistrict new homesrequired over that timeperiod key strategic sites helpingto deliver the19,500 (toperiod 2031)andbeyond. isoneofthe It course Cambridgeshire oftheSouth Local Plan Waterbeach New Town willdevelop over the design ledapproach. of dwellings to bedetermined through a infrastructure, withthefinalnumbernecessary facilitiesandassociated community services, approximately 8,000-9,000homesalongside allocated withinSCDC’s Local Plan for bounded by therailway hasbeen line. It toby theeastand adjoiningcountryside used as Waterbeach Barracks, accompanied site isfocused onbrownfield landformerly Centre. ofCambridge City north-east The approximately 580hasituated about9km The SPDrelates to anarea oflandcovering by anewsettlement ofthisscale. terms ofquality, fostered lifestyle andidentity economy aswell assetanewstandard in theneedsofstrong localthat canserve to create place adistinctive opportunity Waterbeach New Town represents asignificant stakeholders. site promoters, technical andcommunity incollaboration working withthe(SCDC), Council Cambridgeshireand South District (SPD) hasbeen prepared jointly by Arup Planning DocumentThis Supplementary 1.2 1.1 1 PURPOSE &SCOPE BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION • • development. These are definedasfollows: andmechanismstoprinciples guidethe prescriptive butinstead setsoutkeyfixes, The SPDisnotintended to beoverly • • • • • • • SPD). The SPDseeksto provide: isincludedinAppendix 3to text thispolicy help ensure itspotential isrealised (thefull flexibly interpreted than a fix. a than interpreted flexibly of theNew Town butwhichcanbemore guidancedirectional for thedevelopment intended to provide overarching or Principle: refers to aguidingprinciple tocritical itscomprehensive delivery. Town assetoutintheLocal Plan andare that theframework structure oftheNew Fix: worki Approaches to delivery, collaborative and start; place isestablishedfromfunctioning the areas to ensure and awell-served Potential general phasingofdevelopment to secure theirdelivery; for thesite, andassociated mechanisms Key strategic infrastructure requirements landscape andcontext; localscheme that thedistinctive reflects ofahighquality thedelivery to support generally accord andwhichare intended applications for thesite willneedto against which planningGuiding principles created; andlegibledistinctive newsettlement is development andensure asustainable, comprehensiveto support andseamless the New Town elements) (keystructuring the broad location ofthecomponents of masterplanning work. This willsetout would form thebasisfor future A preferred spatial framework which development capacity; An assessment ofapproximate New Town; An overarching, highlevel visionfor the refers to spatial orotherelements ng and next steps.ng andnext 5

INTRODUCTION • Mechanisms: these are outlined for all that have influenced the development of the fixes and guiding principles of the of the preferred Spatial Framework and SPD to ensure such requirements are guidance contained within this SPD; secured through the planning process. • Context and Appraisal (Section 2): The SPD is intended to help developers and an overview of the site context and landowners create a successful place. Once features, including an assessment of the adopted the document will form a material constraints and opportunities informing consideration in determining planning the spatial framework; applications for the development of the site. • Vision (Section 3): sets out the overall The Local Plan requires the comprehensive vision for the New Town and strategic development of the site and SCDC will development objectives to support this lead and facilitate a shared way of working vision; between the promoters/developers of the site in order to ensure timely delivery of • Spatial Framework (Section 4): development and associated infrastructure. establishes the key structuring elements Thus, where the delivery of such infrastructure and spatial fixes required to deliver set out within the SPD is dependent upon the New Town, including the Spatial collaboration from other organisations or Framework Diagram; individuals, applicants will be required to demonstrate formal evidence that this can and • Guiding Principles (Section 5): outlines a will be achieved (see Section 6). series of guiding principles to guide the development of the New Town across a Applications must therefore demonstrate a range of topics; comprehensive approach to development, as required by Local Plan policy and this SPD. • Approaches to Delivery (Section 6): a summary of the expectations for delivery This document outlines a development of the development, including phasing, package that allows for the separate management and governance of the site, delivery of different parts of the site whilst the planning process to be followed and ensuring that the overall development is future project management. This section brought forward in a comprehensive way also includes the key infrastructure and is deliverable in its entirety over time. requirements for the site, including their This includes the provision of key site wide potential triggers and mechanisms for infrastructure. The remainder of the SPD delivery. covers the following:

• Key Issues (Section 1.3): an overview of 1.3 KEY ISSUES strategic delivery issues the SPD seeks to The Waterbeach allocation is a large and address; complex site to develop and its success as a New Town will depend on a variety of inter- • Process and Programme (Section 1.4): related factors. Six key strategic delivery an overview of the next steps involved in issues have been identified for the SPD to progressing the SPD to adoption; address:

• Planning Policy Context (Section 1.5): a 1. The need for comprehensive summary of planning policy framing the development site; The National Planning Policy Framework • Community Engagement (Section (NPPF) requires the Council to guide 1.6): a summary of the key issues that development to the most sustainable emerged during consultation events

6 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE cohesive andstrong communities that are The Council iscommitted to delivering 3. infrastructure design. need to befactored into layout, street and andautonomous vehicles,of electrical will is likelyto taketheform ofgreater usage take place over that time. This change, which the inevitabletechnological changethat will towill beexpected beableto respond to oftimeatlong period least25years, it new town willbedeveloped over arelatively for journeys. bothinternal andexternal As the methodsandchoicessustainable transport from reliance upontheprivate carto more ashift infrastructure, totransport support ofcriticalprinciples, alongsideapackage The SPDsetsoutkeyaccess andmovement other forms ofpublictransport. suchascycle, train andmodes oftransport fromsignificant everyday shift caruseto other fora location a provides theopportunity Cambridge andnearto therailway line. Such edgeofemployment areas onthenorthern position closeto someofthemajor The newtown islocated inanadvantageous 2. infrastructure provided at therighttime. supportingwell plannedwiththenecessary that theNew Town iscohesively designed and between site promoters/landowners to ensure engagement, collaboration andco-ordination Successful comprehensive willrequire delivery be comprehensively plannedandphased. guidance for developmentsupporting to ownership boundaries, aswell asincluding spatial framework that transcends land The SPDprovides acoherent highlevel new town. planned development ofasingleintegrated only beachieved through thecomprehensive canSustainable development anddelivery and fallsinto two separate ownerships. sustainable development. The site isextensive to achievesolutions andseekopportunities Delivering strong communities access andmovement towards ashift sustainableSupporting and green spaces asestablishedinthespatial historical assetsto design routes, buildings site’s alongwithother history recent military to addition, there usetheIn are opportunities the Abbey itscontext andrespect andsetting. establish historical linksfrom thevillageto sensitively managethisrelationship, re- Monument. The SPDsetsout astrategy to a Grade IListed BuildingandScheduled immediately adjacent to Denny Abbey, Waterbeach New Town willbelocated 5. of village character Waterbeach. setting ofDenny Abbey andmaintaining the drainage,sustainable urban the respecting for inproviding opportunities important benefits, willalsobe thisnetwork making ecological habitats andproviding keyplace- As well asprotecting andpromoting the localarea.lakeside destination to serve includinganewinfrastructure network, and creating green ahighquality andblue of thefen, theSPDfocuses onpreserving Taking reference from itssettingontheedge and providing afocus for the community. health andwell-being; airandwater quality; Town, including:sustainable movement; deliver awiderange ofbenefitsto theNew (water) infrastructure hasthepotential to managed, green (green space) andblue When appropriately planned, designed and 4. of appropriate services. cohesiveness, aswell asenablingtheprovision secure thefoundation ofstrong community required inthedevelopment, early to help requirement withafocus onwhat willbe The SPDsets outanoverall infrastructure demands onsocialinfrastructure are growing. generally given well-served itssize andscale, Waterbeach villageandwhilsttheis oftheexistingis located immediately north and future residents. Waterbeach New Town able to meetthediverse needsofallexisting Managing asensitiveManaging historical setting infrastructure network green (green space) andblue(water) Capitalising onnatural assets–astrong 7

INTRODUCTION framework. Fig. 1 | Indicative SPD Programme 6. Nurturing a relationship with existing settlement(s) Preparation of a draft Supplementary Planning Document Due to the location of the brownfield site, and given its proximity to Waterbeach village, a In accordance with the Town and Country balance needs to be struck between retaining Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 the strong local identity of the village and

creating a new place with its own identity. It is September 2018 up to important for the SPD to balance integration and inter-connectivity between the village Strategic Environmental Assessment and town to enable equal opportunity to and Habitats Regulations Assessment access services and facilities together with Screenings managing the physical boundary between To demonstrate how the SPD complies with the two places in a sensitive manner. It is the European Commission Directives 2001/42/ also essential that positive relationships are EC and 92/43/EEC, Environmental Assessment formed and enhanced with other nearby of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004,

local villages such as Landbeach, Cottenham, September 2018 and Conservation of Habitats and Species Horningsea and Chittering. Regulations 2017

Publication of draft SPD for 1.4 PROCESS AND PROGRAMME consultation alongside supporting documents The diagram sets out the key steps and indicative programme to progress the SPD to In accordance with the Town and Country adoption. Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 September 2018 September

Modifications made following the Modifications following public consultation

In accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 Nov - Jan 2018 Nov Adoption

Adoption of the document by Council

Publication of adopted SPD and supporting statements

In accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 February 2019 February

8 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE 2018 to cover 2011-2031. theperiod SCDC adopted itsnewLocal Plan inSeptember SCDC Development Plan communities. delivering sustainableplaces andinclusive that large scaledevelopments canplay in The NPPFalsorecognises thepositive role • • • • • • • this agendaby: oftheNew delivery Town would contribute to and environmental components. brief, In the pillars’ –economic, ofsustainability social baseduponthe and place making policy ‘three ofGovernmentdevelopment isat theheart A presumption infavour ofsustainable for theconsideration oftheNew Town. The NPPFprovides context apositive policy (updated in2018) National PlanningPolicy Framework (NPPF) significant at factors Waterbeach. ofbrownfield land;bothofwhicharere-use of appropriate landandthe publicsector Their overarching strategy includestherelease ofmuchneedednewhomes.on thedelivery The Government places significant priority National Policy 1.5 PLANNING POLICY CONTEXT historic environment. Managing andenhancingthenatural and into use;and Bringing previously developed landback andmovement;transport Prioritising sustainablemodesof communities; and infrastructure for existing andnew Providing newandenhanced facilities to existingjobs andconnections jobs); Providing (new economic opportunities place that iswell connected; Providing awell designed, sustainable housing needs; Delivering arange ofnewhomesto meet a Major Development Site boundary outside Developmenta Major Site boundary designates consequently thepolicy Abbey; relationship andinteraction withDenny anappropriateestablishing andensuring A keyconsideration for theNew Town is itslocationreflects ontheedgeofFen. design and urban on bestpractice principles whichisfoundedown localidentity distinctive that isinclusive anddiverse. willhave It its be asustainableandvibrant newcommunity setsoutthat theNew The policy Town will page. development butone isshown onthenext Town. The planwhichdefinestheextent of New athriving touses expected support is alsoprovided ontherange andmixofland on spatial outcomes anddelivery. Guidance an SPDto provide greater detailandclarity the New Town, includingtherequirement for Provides greater detailonthecomponents for Policy SS/6- Waterbeach New Town andfacilities. services supporting 9000 homeswithassociated employment and strategic allocation for approximately 8000to Identifies landat Waterbeach as anew Policy S/6-Development Strategy to 2031 relevant to theSPDare setoutbelow. Appendix 1).Onlythemostspecificpolicies Waterbeach degrees site (see invarying cross cuttingandmany willapply to the The policies oftheemerging Local Plan are policy. Local Plan andotherrelevant localplanning should beread withtheNPPF, inconjunction The SPDis not astand-alonedocument and the determination ofplanningapplications. material considerationwill beanimportant in guidance for thedevelopment ofthesite and Local setsoutspecific Plan, 2011-2031.It contained Cambridgeshire withintheSouth context of, to, andsupplementary thepolicies guidance for thedevelopment ofthesite in The SPDsets outtheCouncil’s overall 9

INTRODUCTION of which built development is not permitted. consultation on the SPD, the results of which The relationship to Waterbeach village and the will be fed into the formulation of the final Cambridge Research Park are also key policy adopted version SPD. When consulting (upon considerations. the SPD), the Council will also be required to provide a Consultation Statement that There is also an emphasis on achieving consultation has been carried out that meets a comprehensive sustainable movement the provisions of the SCI. framework by prioritising public transport, cycling and walking, provision of Park & Ride facilities and delivery of high quality public transport links to Cambridge, including a segregated busway and relocated rail station.

1.6 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Many people and organisations have an interest in the proposals to develop Waterbeach New Town. National policy requires that this should be more than a simplified process of scrutinising proposals but involve a creative exercise in finding ways to enhance and improve the places in which people live their lives. Stakeholder consultation events

The Council’s Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out guidelines over how it intends to involve the wider community in the preparation of plans, policy documents and in planning application decisions.

The initial vision and objectives contained within this document were the subject of discussion with community representatives via a workshop held in the Summer of 2017 and subsequent discussion with representatives of the Waterbeach Neighbourhood Planning Group.

The key points raised through these discussions have been summarised in a separate consultation statement.

In addition to the above, the site promoters have also carried out their own separate public consultation regarding their development proposals. Details of the consultation comments and responses are reported separately within their respective material.

The Council will carry out formal public

10 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Fig. 2|Site allocation SS/5 Landbeach Cambridge Research Park Waterbeach the site

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INTRODUCTION 12 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN To Peterborough WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE 2 Cambridge Green Belt. the proposed newtown islocated beyond the west ofthesite,north andtheentire site for Research Park islocated immediately to the within theoverall Cambridge site boundary). (theextentofwhichfallslocated to thenorth is located to theeastandDenny Abbey is to thesouth. The railway Ely-Cambridge line west withtheexisting villageof Waterbeach edge ofCambridge, bounded by theA10to the The site islocated approximately from the 5km 2.1 LOCATION USE ANDLAND

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SITE CONTEXT 2.2 OWNERSHIP The site is in multiple ownerships. The former military base falls under the ownership The site comprises a former military barracks of the Ministry of Defence Infrastructure and airfield (about two thirds of the site area) Organisation (D.I.O) and is being promoted for and agricultural land. There are former military development by Urban & Civic (U&C). Land to buildings and structures (including the former the east is held in a Trust that pulls together control tower and runways) still on-site, a the individual areas and involves a joint number of which have been brought back venture led by Turnstone Estates with St John’s into active use (and available for use by the College and Royal London Asset Management, community of Waterbeach). The buildings are and is known as RLW Estates. located within a generous landscape setting which includes grassland, woodland and a Denny Abbey falls under the ownership of man-made lake. English Heritage, whilst Cambridgeshire County Council owns a small parcel of land The site can be sub-divided into three distinct adjacent to the Abbey. The land around the areas: Abbey is controlled by RLW Estates.

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SITE CONTEXT 2.3 ACCESS, MOVEMENT AND to relocate Waterbeach station further north, CONNECTIVITY integral to the proposed New Town.

The A10 forms the main vehicular route into The local area is served by a number of bus Cambridge from the site, with onward travel services, with existing stops in surrounding via connections to the M11 and A1 via the A14/ villages. The number 9 bus route provides A428. The A10 also provides a link to Ely and a direct service from Waterbeach village to Kings Lynn to the north. Cambridge and Ely.

Denny End Road, High Street, Car Dyke Road Cambridgeshire has a high proportion of trips and Station Road form the primary road made by bicycle compared to the rest of the network within Waterbeach village. UK, with around 13% of work-trips from the Waterbeach ward made by bicycle. The site Waterbeach village is served by a railway of the New Town is roughly half an hour cycle station which serves Cambridge, London Kings from central Cambridge and uses the cycle Cross, Ely and Kings Lynn. There are proposals bridge at Milton to cross the A14 to enable

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16 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE accessed from theA10. Cambridge Research Park. Denny Abbey isalso including theexisting roundabout at potential additionalvehicle access points, ofthesite creatingthe western boundary village from Denny EndRoad. The A10skirts The site ispresently accessed through the movementpedestrian to thewest. bridleway. The A10isasignificant to barrier the site, includingBannoldDrove whichisa Cam. There are two publicrights ofway within eastandwest, andalongtheRivernorth, Longer routes distance walking exist further intothe villageorconnecting thesite. limited infrastructure within existing cycling of theA10to thesouthofsite. There is river. There path runningalongparts isacycle ofroutesnetwork ontheeastern sideofthe Cam, withpotential linksto awidespread railway station with Cambridge along the River National Cycle Route 11links Waterbeach south. John’s to Innovation the Park, lessthan5km access to theCambridge SciencePark andSt 17

SITE CONTEXT 2.4 LANDSCAPE, ECOLOGY AND village in places), which are largely built WATER up with a formal grid of streets and associated gardens and landscape. The site is on the transition between two There are a number of significant stands national character areas: NCA 46 ‘The Fens’ of woodland on the site. Surrounding the and NCA 88 ‘Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire lake and on the islands within it are groups Claylands’ landscape character areas. of plantation broadleaved trees in organic In general terms, the site is largely flat, with arrangements. A range of smaller mixed no significant natural topographical features. broadleaved and coniferous stands can be Notable landforms within the site include a found throughout the golf course in the centre man-made lake adjacent to the main runway, of the site, along with individual specimen and man-made landforms associated with the trees. More rigid plantations exist between former golf course. the runways and the golf course and along access roads. The barracks area contains a high Historic man-made landforms are identifiable number of mature ornamental specimen trees, within the site, including the Car Dyke which mostly deciduous, occasionally coniferous, runs along part of the western boundary, in line with the street grid. The entrance way partial remains of two raised causeways from Waterbeach is flanked by an avenue of associated with Denny Abbey, and the mature deciduous trees. ‘Soldiers Hill’ earthworks. Characteristic species to be found on the site The fields to the east of the site are defined include common lizards, water voles, bats and by drainage ditches, very characteristic of badgers. the Fens. Ditches flow west to east and are bisected by Bannold Drove. Small parts of the site fall within Flood Zone 2 (medium probability of flooding) and Flood The site and surroundings slope very gently Zone 3 (high probability of flooding). downwards towards the east and the River Cam, providing extended views in that direction.

The landscape to the east is remarkably flat resulting in long views through, out of and into the site. Such extensive and open vistas are also characteristic of the Fen Fig. 8 | Flood Zone Map Edge landscape character. Ely Cathedral is a significant distant landmark to the north. Flood Zone 1 The field pattern is mostly large-scale strongly rectilinear mosaic. The exceptions to this pattern are in three distinct areas: Flood Zone 2

• the runways bisecting the site in the west; Flood zone 3 • the golf course, containing pockets of woodland and small ponds, is more organic in form; and Area benefiting from flood defence • the barracks to the south of the site (which effectively merge into Waterbeach

Refer to Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning for full details

18 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE The runway The lake The eastofthesite 19

SITE CONTEXT 2.5 THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT brought back into community use including the Waterbeach Military Heritage Museum. Denny Abbey The continued use of these buildings will play an important role in integrating existing Denny Abbey is a Grade I Listed Building and and future communities as the New Town is Scheduled Monument, and is located in the delivered. northern part of the site. It currently enjoys an extensive landscape setting in an open The barracks site also includes a former golf countryside context. course which lies to the east of the runways and west of the agricultural fields. The golf The monument area also extends to include course is now overgrown and contains broad- a number of undesignated heritage assets, leaf and evergreen trees and wildlife habitat. including historic earthworks, sections of two raised causeways which formed historic access Soldiers Hill routes to Denny Abbey, and a 19th century well-head on the west causeway. The setting Historic earthworks, in the northern part of Denny Abbey will be protected by the of the site but located outside the Major delineation of a major development area, as Development Area, were potentially created in shown on figure 8 below. Roman times.

The Denny Abbey Refectory is Grade I Listed Car Dyke and the barn just north of Denny Abbey is listed at Grade II. Car Dyke is an historic man-made waterway, possibly created in Roman times, which runs Causeways along part of the site’s western boundary.

The partial remains of two raised causeways Bannold Drove which formed the historic access routes to Denny Abbey from the village and Cambridge Bannold Drove is a public right of way / are located within the site. These are symbolic bridleway located towards the eastern of the link from the village to the Abbey. boundary of the site, flanked by a ditch which runs alongside. The Barracks Fig 8 Inherited assets The runway and other elements of the former airfield form part of the site’s legacy. These include large aircraft hangars, a watertower, Denny runway watchtower, and numerous other Abbey buildings dating from the 1940s onwards along with the associated grid-based street M layout and landscape. This creates a distinctive Soldiers

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SITE CONTEXT National Trust launched the “Wicken Fen Vision”, an ambitious 100-year, landscape-scale conservation project to extend the reserve from Wicken south towards the outskirts of 2.6 SURROUNDING CONTEXT Cambridge, covering an area of 5,300 hectares

Waterbeach village The southern extent of Cam Washes SSSI is situated some 1.6km to the north east of Immediately to the south of the site is the the site. The area is characterised by a series village of Waterbeach which has a population of low lying pastures which are subject to of around 4,500. The organic arrangement seasonal flooding. The site is an important of buildings around the linear High Street location for a diverse range of wintering and and village green at the heart of the village breeding wildfowl and wader bird species. provide a significant contribution to its character. A strong linear form and street There are existing public rights of way from pattern with continuous building frontage is Waterbeach village into the fenland landscape typical of much of the core of the village. It which tend to follow the banks of the River has grown significantly through the latter half Cam. of the 20th Century. Cambridge Research Park The historic core, at the southern end of the village, forms the focus of the Waterbeach Cambridge Research Park (CRP) is located Conservation Area which contains a cluster of adjacent to and opposite the site on the listed buildings and a scheduled monument. western side of the A10. It has a distinctive The tower of St John’s Church, located in modern character with expansively glazed the south-east corner of the village, creates buildings arranged within a lakeside a distinct landmark that contributes to the landscape setting. It is a key location for visual amenity of the surrounding area. local employment consisting of some 30,000 sqm of office floorspace occupied by a Open land to the south, east and west of the number of science, biotech, construction, village are located within the Cambridge engineering and technology companies. Green Belt. Planning permission has been granted for the expansion of the park and for the construction The Fenland landscape of a new hotel. The land to the east and north of the site Fig. 9 | Surrounding V context ie is heavily influenced by the landscape of w s o u the River Cam which flows around 400m t t o t to the east. It is a landscape described as h Cambridge e f ‘Planned Peat Fen’ (East of England Landscape Research e n

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SITE CONTEXT (located within Waterbeach Community Primary School, off the High Street) and post office facilities within a convenience store on Chapel Street. Nearby villages of Milton and 2.7 COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND Cottenham also have post office facilities, and SERVICES a mobile library stops at four village locations every month. Community and retail facilities Education Waterbeach has a small high street with a range of small convenience stores, pubs, a Primary education is provided at Waterbeach restaurant and takeaways. There is existing Community Primary School. At secondary community space in the village at St John’s level, many students attend Cottenham Village Church Community Room; Tillage Hall College. Community Centre; Denson Close Community Rooms; and the Salvation Army on Station There is also a Special School in Cottenham. Road. The primary school is also used on an Students travel further for post-16 education, occasional basis as a meeting space. and from Waterbeach this tends to be to Cambridge schools and to Impington The village also has a Library Access Point Village College. Cambridge Regional College adjacent to the Cambridge Science Park, and

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24 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE following pages. proposals. The keypoints are identified onthe which willhelpto shapefuture development of potential constraints andopportunities This contextual analysis reveals abroad range OPPORTUNITIES 2.8 CONSTRAINTS AND Cottenham. is at Histon. The closestfire station isin in Waterbeach. The closestpolice station basedThere services are noemergency andcivicservices Emergency GPs. inthevillage.There isapharmacy Chittering. Currently has three thepractice Clayhithe Landbeach,Horningsea, andserves in The medicalsurgery Waterbeach also Health and Synagogue are alllocated inCambridge. closest Catholic Church, Mosque, Gurdwara in active Waterbeach withitsown hall. The Baptist Church. The Salvation Army isalso the Evangelist (Parish Church) and Waterbeach There are two churches in Waterbeach; St John Faith for yoga andfitnessclasses. hall. isalsoused Museum sports The Military to anda provide tennis courts squashcourts, buildings have beenbrought backinto use barracks site arange ofOn themilitary (MUGA) park. andaskate 3 hard amulti-usegamesarea tennis courts, football pitches, square, acricket bowls green, facilities including:2juniorandsenior Waterbeach villagehasarange ofsports andleisure facilities Sports education courses.vocational further southof 3km Waterbeach offers inMilton, the College of West Anglia, located around The Surgery, Waterbeach Centre, theBarracksSports St John’s Parish Church, Waterbeach 25

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SITE CONTEXT WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE a workshop heldinJuly2017. representativesdiscussion withcommunity via this document have of beenthesubject The contained vision and objectives within 3.1 OVERVIEW 3 The aspiration forWaterbeach NewTown isto create aplace thatis: VISION travel andoutdoor recreation. activeenvironment whichsupports the norm. active travel are andpublic transport around, inanenvironment where charactermodern andculture. landscape, alongsideanemerging rooted initsrichlocal heritageand and facilities. new settlementwithitsown identity workers andvisitors. to residents,and active lifestyles whichofferdiverseneighbourhoods VIBRANT - HEALTHY AND SAFE WELL CONNECTED - D INDEPENDENT - ISTINCTIVE Attractive, mixed-use -Astrong senseofplace

A comprehensive -Ahighquality Easy to move Cambridgeshire Panel Quality 2016and2017. development proposals whenreviewed by the feedback received ontheemerging intoas well consideration astaking the with site promoters andkeystakeholders, They have alsobeeninformed by discussions encourage innovation andcreativity. thatemployment opportunities local centres witharange of excellence insustainabledevelopment.. management anddemonstrating innovative approaches to designand environmental through impact development whichminimisesits infrastructure, facilities andamenities. stages live happily, by excellent served where ofallabilitiesandlife- people stand thetest oftime. landscapes whichare and beautiful designed buildings, publicspaces and PROSPEROUS - SUSTAINABLE &RESILIENT -Asensitive INCLUSIVE ATTRACTIVE AND MODERN - - A socially mixed- Asocially community Bustlinghighstreet and Well 29

VISION A Vision for Waterbeach New Town

Waterbeach New Town will be an innovative, village, providing additional transport, leisure, forward looking, sustainable and healthy New community and employment facilities that will Town set within a rich landscape setting. be easily accessible for both existing residents of the village and new residents of the town, It will be a modern and forward thinking whilst ensuring that the village retains its development providing opportunities for own character and charm, as well as its own innovation and creativity which will enable facilities. the growth of a new and vibrant community. It will celebrate excellence in sustainable The New Town will be innovative, embracing development and be a place with its own high new technology over the period of the quality and distinctive design and built form development, and its role as a sustainable, rooted in its location close to Cambridge and well-connected place will involve the the Fen edge. It will also be responsive to its creation of a new improved railway station, context within a mosaic of droves, woodland, enhancements to the surrounding road pasture, wetland and interconnected network and improved public transport to waterways, linking with the wider views Cambridge. Walking and cycling will be given of the open fenland landscape. The town priority and new cycleways to connect to will be well-connected, both physically the Science Park and Innovation Park on the and digitally, on a local and regional scale northern fringes of Cambridge will be created, providing enhanced rail, cycle and footpath involving a new bridge across the A10. New infrastructure, as well as improvements to the and innovative approaches to the provision of A10. It will be a place of opportunity which car parking will be embedded into the overall will support the successful Greater Cambridge design. economy and provide space for new small and Development at Waterbeach will contribute to medium sized businesses to start and flourish. the delivery of an environmentally sustainable There will be a structure of walkable new town, where it is easy for people to make neighbourhoods built around existing the transition to a low carbon lifestyle. This green and blue infrastructure as well as the means making the best use of energy, water valuable historic setting and movement and other natural resources, securing radical patterns. There will be a strong, constructive reductions in carbon emissions, minimising and respectful relationship with Waterbeach the environmental impact and being capable

30 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN of adapting to the impacts of climate change. enhance the richness of the local fenland landscape and existing features such as the There will be a range and differing scale of lake, watercourses, the causeways, Denny buildings and densities, with the built form Abbey, Bannold Drove, the Fen edge and other responding to the traditional structure of green spaces. New ecological and landscape a market town with a looser, more relaxed corridors will be provided to support a building scale and density at the edges of rich diversity of plant and animal life. Such the settlement, particularly to the north. corridors will run both north-south and There will be increased building scale and east-west across the site, allowing for dark density towards the town centre, the lake corridors where relevant. and the railway station. The height and form of buildings will correspond to the overall With an anticipated population of around structure of the settlement and to a clear 25,000 people, the New Town will provide a hierarchy of streets and routes contained full and broad range of accommodation types within. In general terms, streets and public for households of all ages, incomes and size, spaces will be well surveilled, with buildings including a significant number of plots for fronting onto them and a clear definition self and custom build dwellings, at levels that made between public and private spaces. respond to demand.

A vibrant new town centre will be created, Through the early implementation of together with a series of local centres, which appropriate management and local will be the focus for new employment, shops, governance structures, residents will be able food, drink, services, community and leisure to be involved in the management of their uses. These centres will create a basis for own community from the outset; the active social interaction and support wellbeing by participation on decision making and sense providing stimulating, inclusive, enjoyable and of ownership that will arise from this will also convenient places that will be provided early positively contribute to the overall well-being in the development. of the population.

The New Town will promote locally distinctive design which recognises and enhances the character of the area. It will reflect, integrate and enhance the previous use of part of the site as an airfield. It will also integrate and

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 31 3.2 STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES

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Residential / mixed use S O Centres P& R W Secondary / primary schools P (approx. locations) P V Sixth form college (approx. location)

Special educational needs S (SEN) school HISTORICAL CONNECTIONS C MOVEMENT AND ACCESS REEN AND BLUE R INFRASTRUCTURE Walking and cycle network W 2 Sustainable movement to, from and aroundS the town Circular amenity route H S Strategic cycle connections B Prioritisation of walking and cycling for local(existing) journeys,W connecting with wider cycle infrastructures, alongside excellent access to public transport and mitigation of impacts on existing highways.

3 Access to open space and the natural environment Provision of high quality outdoor spaces which are well integrated and accessible, creating opportunities for play and recreation, and offering the chance for residents to experience nature as part of their daily lives.

4 High quality, innovative and distinctive design Creation of an identifiable character, responsive to its setting and context, and using sustainable and innovative technology to delivering the highest quality homes and buildings.

32 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 5 Health and well-being Promotion of physically active and socially rich lifestyles for all - a place in which to grow up and grow old, providing the facilities, infrastructure and services which look after the community’s physical and mental wellbeing.

6 Strong communities and future governance 2 Sustainable movement to, from and around the town Decision making processes which engage with local residents and Prioritisation of walking and cycling for local journeys, connecting with businesses from the outset, creating a fair and well served place which wider cycle infrastructures, alongside excellent access to public transport empowers community involvement and action, and learning from similar and mitigation of impacts on existing highways. examples elsewhere.

7 Co-ordinated delivery A collaborative approach to designing and delivering the place which transcends land ownerships and individual interests but which enables delivery of the right development and infrastructure at the right time.

4 High quality, innovative and distinctive design 8 Biodiversity Creation of an identifiable character, responsive to its setting and context, Integration and enhancement of the rich biodiversity of the local fenland and using sustainable and innovative technology to delivering the highest landscape, sensitively incorporating existing green and blue infrastructure quality homes and buildings. into the new town and creating new ecology corridors.

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 33 34 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 4 TOWARDS A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK

on the spatial framework diagram and explained 4.1 OVERVIEW in the text. This section establishes the key structuring elements of the New Town, in particular the At the end of this section a table is provided required land use and locational fixes required to summarising the ‘fixes’ and identifying the deliver the policy expectations and the vision. required mechanisms to ensure such fixes are secured through the planning process. The Spatial Framework Diagram: The Spatial table also provides a reference to key policy Framework Diagram (shown on the following page requirements that the fix relates to and which as well as at the end of this section of the SPD) should be considered in parallel. establishes the broad structure for development of the New Town and the disposition of key uses, Guiding principles: The next section (Section consistent with the Local Plan policy requirements, 5) sets out a series of guiding principles for particularly in regard to the policy requirement the development of the New Town. These are to contain built development south of the Major embedded more flexibly than the structuring Development Site boundary. The framework plan elements and fixes. Planning applications would incorporates a number of structuring elements be expected to have reflected these guiding and fixes. It is however an indicative diagram, principles in the development of their proposals. so the alignment of the routes and the precise Given the interrelated nature of the spatial locations of buildings will be determined through strategy some fixes or principles will need to the planning application process. be considered in more than one section. Where Structuring elements and fixes: A series possible, cross referencing will be used to of structuring elements and spatial fixes are minimise duplication. For ease of reference the SPATIAL provided, consistent with Local Plan policy following denote: requirements. These are critical requirements FRAMEWORK a spatial structuring element or ‘fix’ definitive to the success of the New Town and its comprehensive development; and any planning a ‘guiding principle’ application would be expected to adhere to them. These structuring elements and fixes are identified

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36 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 4.2 KEY STRUCTURING ELEMENTS 1 HIERARCHY OF CENTRES (FIXES) 2 EDUCATION This section sets out the key land use parameters established by the SPD and PRIMARY MOVEMENT AND shown on the Spatial Framework Diagram, in 3 accordance with Policy SS/5 of the Local Plan. ACCESS

The spatial strategy is organised around the 4 PUBLIC TRANSPORT following eleven key structuring elements (fixes). These are informed by existing site 5 DENNY ABBEY SETTING features, local context and connections to the surrounding area. 6 PUBLIC SPACES Development proposals must fully consider and incorporate each of these structuring 7 GREENWAYS AND CORRIDORS elements in order to create a cohesive development that will sit comfortably INHERITED HISTORICAL within its landscape and connect with its 8 surroundings. LANDSCAPE

Each component is further explored in the 9 THE LINK relevant sections: 10 EDGE TREATMENTS

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WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 37 setting; and 1 Hierarchy of centres • Bannold Drove local centre – a community and retail centre serving the north eastern residential area of the site. The site will be serviced by a town centre These local centres will act as community hubs providing the main focus for the town. and focal points for the local neighbourhood, located at key points in the movement There will be three additional local centres to network. They will provide a range of essential ensure services and facilities are within easy local facilities, whilst each will have its own walking distance of all residents. These local character and land-use focus appropriate to its centres are the: location. • Station District – a retail and The range of land uses in local centres will commercial centre with accompanying ensure that they do not compete with, or civic uses focused around the station; affect the viability or vitality of the Town • Lakeside local centre – a leisure and Centre. retail centre focused around the lakeside

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38 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN In addition to residential, other land-uses will stages of neighbourhood development to include small format convenience retail (with create transitional local centres and allow no shop expected to be greater in size than evolution as each neighbourhood is built out. 500 sq m), commercial, leisure, community and small employment spaces. 1. TOWN CENTRE Primary schools will be co-located with local centres to facilitate linked trips on foot and The town centre will be organised around a increase footfall and vibrancy. Community high quality mix of uses together with high facilities will be located within the town and quality public space. It will include a clearly local centres and opportunities for co-location identified high street and series of open will be explored. spaces, and will be built to a higher density than the surrounding areas. Buildings will be A variety in the size and type of retail spaces, mixed vertically, with residential uses on the including temporary and pop-up spaces, upper floors, helping to bring about increased will be provided to facilitate a diverse range housing density and therefore activity to the of independent businesses, creating locally town centre. distinctive neighbourhoods. The business, retail, services, food and Temporary retail and community spaces/ drink needs of the new town will be facilities should be provided in the early provided primarily within the town centre and close to the relocated rail station, and

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Co-located facilities - Secondary school Primary school Indoor / outdoor sports facilities

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 39 will be established through an Economic • other commercial (B1 uses); Development Strategy secured as part of • health and community facilities (including an outline planning approval and related a health centre and a Multi-purpose s106 agreement. The strategy will identify Community Centre, faith spaces and arts the quantum, type and mix of employment and cultural facilities); provision required to meet the needs of the town, as well as providing access to local jobs • civic spaces; and to support the continued development of • a secondary school; the economy of the Cambridge area. • residential uses including above retail and The Town Centre will be the location for commercial premises; and the main retail and commercial uses of the • uses that support the creation of a night- New Town. As shown on the Framework time economy. Plan, its location will be close to the geographical centre of the New Town and be Key buildings and uses should be clustered easily accessible to all residents of the new around areas of public open space, and settlement and Waterbeach village. should include landmark buildings which aid legibility and the creation of local identity. The Town Centre will provide a broad range of uses, facilities and services. These could The town centre will be accessed from include: Waterbeach village through the existing entrance to the barracks from Denny End • mixed retail, including a large range Road. This access will be restricted to public of unit size and spaces which support transport, cyclists and pedestrians. A small car independent retail and entrepreneurship park located at the existing entrance to the (selling convenience and comparison barracks could enable residents of the village goods); to park close to and then walk to the new town centre. • business and commercial uses (including office space, banks/building societies, The planning and design of community post offices etc); facilities should be undertaken in partnership • leisure and entertainment facilities (such with the Council, local community and other as food and drink outlets, cinema, health key stakeholders. Consideration should and fitness centre); be given to the future management of local facilities, including the potential for community asset management.

Fig. 16 | Illustrative Station District Square

40 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN LOCAL CENTRES 4. BANNOLD DROVE CENTRE

2. STATION DISTRICT The Bannold Drove local centre will largely comprise land uses serving local residents. It Land uses at the station district should will include a secondary school, in addition be complementary to the station and its to a primary school,community facilities and highly connected location. This will include food, drink and convenience retail. additional mixed retail, business and commercial uses; leisure and entertainment The local centre will be located adjacent to facilities; community facilities; a sixth form Bannold Drove and should front the public/ college; and a multi-storey car park (park & green open space in this location. ride). Land uses will be mixed vertically in this high density location, with residential and office uses located above ground floor shops and other uses. This mix of uses will add vibrancy and activity to this key location, with the area of public space in front of the station and the link to the town centre providing the focus for pedestrian activity.

Temporary land uses, such as an appropriate level of surface level car parking, should be considered if the station becomes operational prior to the build out of the Station District. A separate access to the railway station from

the village will be created and retained for the benefit of residents of the village and from Horningsea, utilising access from Cody Road.

3. LAKESIDE CENTRE SPATIAL FRAMEWORK A mixture of residential, leisure and recreational amenities should be provided at the lakeside centre, taking advantage of the attractive setting of the lakeside to create a visitor destination, in addition to providing community facilities and retail for local residents.

Significant areas of public realm and open space should include a pedestrian friendly boardwalk and viewing platforms. Commercial uses will be largely focused on food and drink activities.

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 41 in creating sustainable, healthy and safe 2 Education communities. The general location of each school is shown on the Spatial Framework Diagram, all being accessible to each other.

The new town will be required to provide the The following criteria will be used to evaluate following facilities in time to meet evidence the future location and design of schools: of need: • appropriate early years provision • level of integration into residential neighbourhoods; • five, three form entry primary schools (4ha land per school) • suitability of adjacent uses, buildings and the character of the area; • two, eight form entry secondary schools (8ha per school) • proximity to nearby community facilities e.g. parks, sports pitches; • a sixth form college (2ha) • connectivity to a network of foot and • one special educational needs school cycle paths (safe routes to school); (2ha) The location of schools plays an integral role

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42 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN • public transport connectivity; • proximity to primary and secondary road network; • health, environmental and safety risks; • siting of building entrances, frontage; • safe arrangement of drop-off and pick-up areas; • public realm treatment; • future proofing; • efficient use of land; and • proximity to the town centre and other local centres so as to establish co-location with other facilities, including car parks. Consideration should be given to the co- location of sports facilities with secondary schools. Where it can be demonstrated through detailed phases of development that there is or will be community access of sports facilities in a school, this can count towards the overall assessment of sports provision of that phase. The use of school facilities for other community uses, such as meeting spaces, learning, arts and business, will be

encouraged.

The first phase of development will be expected to include a primary school. The delivery of the first secondary school (which SPATIAL could be developed in stages) will be agreed FRAMEWORK at an appropriate trigger point commensurate with pupil generation from the development. For example, to support a four-form entry first phase of a secondary school, approximately 2,400-3,300 homes would be required.

Further detail on the phasing and mechanism for delivery is provided within Section 6 of the document.

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 43 Table 1 | Educational Provision

Educational Locational Factors Distribution and Location establishments

Early years provision The preferred distribution The quantum and distribution will be determined during will be determined during the the detailed design stage. Early Years provision will detailed design stage. be provided in conjunction with each primary school and through private, voluntary and independent (PVI) providers located within the hierarchy of centres to maximise accessibility for all the residents, and support the concept of ‘walkable communities’.

Primary schools Preference for schools to be 3-4 The distribution of primary schools will closely align form of entry in size. Can be with the spatial location of the defined centres where modular and built out in phases. this is practical and be within 400-600m catchment of homes. Significant overlap of walking distance should be avoided.

Secondary schools A maximum provision of two The first secondary school will be located centrally schools - key threshold at within the town centre. The second secondary school, if required provision for more than required, will be located within Bannold Drove Centre 11 forms of entry. and well served by walking and cycling routes.

Additional forms of entry to be included for existing Waterbeach pupils (to be funded by CCC).

Post-16 centre Site of approximately 2ha The Post-16 centre will be located within the Rail Station District Centre, well served for travel by train and bus. Outside space will be required but this does not have to be directly attached or adjacent to the building.

Special Educational Site of approximately 2ha Land near the A10 corridor should be reserved for SEN Needs School due to its requirement to serve a wider catchment and that a significant proportion of pupils will arrive either by private or school transport.

Locating the SEN school near the lake may have social development benefits. Co-location of SEN with a primary school can be considered.

All Proximity to town and local To ensure an efficient use of land where car parking can centres, other schools and serve multiple land-uses. public car parks.

44 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN side of the town. In the early stages of the new 3 Primary movement and access town a north – south primary route will form a junction at the town centre but will later be closed to north-south vehicular traffic (except for public transport) to prioritise cycling and Primary movement walking within the new town. The southern arm of this junction will provide the public The site will be served by two primary access transport / pedestrian / cycle connection to points directly from the A10. These access Waterbeach village. points will serve the primary streets for the site as shown on the spatial framework The southern primary route could be an diagram. These routes should be direct, whilst appropriate location for a mass transit route. at the same time responding to the main landscape and man made features on the site, Development proposals must emphasise and such as the runway, ditches and woodlands. prioritise sustainable patterns of movement across the New Town (see Principle 1). The two primary routes will create a loop around the new town and connect directly to The primary route network will play a key the relocated railway station on the eastern

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WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 45 role in the wider character and legibility of Principles 2 and 3. the site, as well as being key vehicle routes. Quality of the public realm and surrounding Development proposals should safeguard land built environment is essential to creating to improve or create new direct footpaths/ routes which connect rather than divide cycleways between the New Town and neighbourhoods via the loop primary route. Waterbeach village. Key links include:

The Primary route/ high street will also be • Waterbeach Lake to Denny End Road, via a highly active location where social life South Park; takes priority over vehicle movement. It will • access through existing Barracks entrance be appropriate to limit and tightly manage via Denny End Road; vehicle access to the high street and town centre area. To restrict through vehicle • access from Winfold Greenway to Cody movements to sustainable modes only as Road; the town centre develops movements north • Waterbeach relocated railway station to through/around the town centre will be the town centre, Waterbeach lake and the restricted to public transport, cycle and Cambridge Research Park. pedestrian movements only. The timing of this • access along Bannold Drove to Bannold change to be determined in accordance with Road; a transport management scheme at key phase approval for the town centre development. • access linking Orchard Drive to Cody Road; and Active travel routes and public transport • improvements to the existing cycle should be provided at the earliest opportunity provision on the A10 to enhance to encourage sustainable patterns of travel attractiveness and safety. behaviours from the outset particularly to the new railway station. Development proposals must establish a comprehensive, site wide approach to sustainable travel networks and Strategic walking and cycling connections delivery. Proposals must make provision for strategic A grid based secondary movement network cycle routes that connect Waterbeach New will be necessary to reinforce both movement Town with north Cambridge, Cambridge throughout the site as well as reinforcing Science Park and Cambridge Business Park. the locally distinctive pattern of existing Current route options include: development on the barracks and distinctive pattern of drainage on the fields to the • Mere Way cycle route (to the west of the eastern part of the site. This network should site) which would link Waterbeach to serve residential areas and serve to restrict Landbeach from Denny End Road (via a easy vehicular movements from one area to bridge across the A10) and then continue another except via the loop primary route. to north Cambridge. • Cycle and public realm improvements Walking and cycling through Milton; The new settlement will prioritise walking and • Connections to Chittering, Cottenham, cycling for all local journeys within an overall Lode and Horningsea; comprehensive movement network serving • Attractive links to Waterbeach village; and linking all areas and key destinations. All pedestrian and cycle routes will be direct, • Improvements to existing cycling safe, continuous and attractive. Principles provision on A10 and associated crossing to support the delivery of a walkable and facilities; cycle-friendly development are set out under • Waterbeach Greenway (to the east of

46 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN the site) which would link Waterbeach to facilitate easy and convenient access into to Milton and the Chesterton ward of the countryside. The PRoW network should Cambridge; and become an integral part of the development • Measures to encourage cycle use e.g. and enhanced, directional signage will need cycle hire. to be incorporated into the development to ensure that future residents are aware of the Routes should be designed to be attractive, network available. This could also include the long-distance and largely off-road cycle installation of interpretation boards (which routes. can link to wildlife and biodiversity aims) and sufficient inclusion within resident travel Provision of a foot/cycle crossing between the plans. site and Cambridge Research Park will also be required.

Principles to support the delivery of a walkable and cycle-friendly development are set out under Principles 2 and 3.

The Bounds

Proposals will establish a traffic-free, circular trail around the perimeter of the site. The route will provide opportunities for walking, cycling, riding and leisure, and also provide all users excellent access to the site’s inherited assets, including along the raised bund alongside the A10. The route will connect (in clockwise order): the relocated train station; National Cycle Network route 11; South Park,

Car Dyke, Cambridge Research Park and the SPATIAL heritage sites of Denny Abbey. FRAMEWORK

Public Rights of Way (PRoW)

The development of the new town provides an opportunity to connect and enhance the existing rights of way network that has been hindered by the presence of restricted MOD land for many decades. Providing improved non-motorised user (NMU) infrastructure also encourages healthy lifestyles, in line with national and local policies on health and well-being. The development should not only protect existing NMU highways (footpaths, bridleways, cycle ways etc) but should enhance them where possible. This should include an aspiration to not only improve NMU movement (including pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists) within the urban area and also

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 47 Fig. 19 | Access Movement and Connectivity

48 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Park & Ride 4 Public transport Two potential park and ride (P&R) locations have been identified within the site, which could: contribute to the creation of more Relocated railway station sustainable modes of travel; assist in the reduction of traffic congestion on surrounding There is a Local Plan policy requirement (Local roads leading into the City; reduce pollution Plan SS/5) to provide a re-located rail station levels; and result in fewer accidents. Such within the new settlement at an early stage in services will need to provide frequent and the development. This is due to the limiting speedy bus journeys. constraints of the existing station and the need and opportunity to serve the new town Development proposals should safeguard land and existing village better with a modern for: facility. • a P&R facility adjacent to the relocated The Council supports the development of a rail station, accessed via the primary and relocated station in order to provide improved secondary movement network. sustainable travel choices for both existing • P&R facilities adjacent to the A10. and future communities and help to achieve a The P&R service will be served by dedicated greater modal shift from car travel. buses linking the Cambridge northern fringe Development proposals will be expected to and the local bus network. safeguard land for: Proposals should demonstrate how the • a relocated railway station and provision of a P&R facilities might also present associated uses on the eastern boundary an opportunity for commercial development/ of the settlement, so that any future facilities in these locations.

development in this location does not To facilitate early provision, a potential compromise the provision of the station. temporary P&R location has been identified

• associated uses, which will include land along the western boundary. This could be SPATIAL for promoting walking and cycling;

served by an extension to the Milton service. FRAMEWORK accommodating a bus interchange; taxi facilities; car parking; extensive cycle Public transport parking; cycle hire facilities and electric car and cycle charging points. Convenient public transport routes and stop locations are of prime importance for public • achieving the necessary and appropriate transport users. The Council will require access to the station from the A10, the development proposals to: village and other parts of the proposed new town by all modes of transport. • establish the early provision of an In this location, clear and desirable walking improved public transport service, connections with the new town centre should including connections to Waterbeach be established and a local centre developed village, existing Waterbeach station, around the station district (see Hierarchy of Cambridge city centre and key centres, Fix 1). employment destinations, and will seek to agree an appropriate strategy for achieving this via planning applications; • provide public transport routes, with bus priority at key points, along the primary and secondary street network; and

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 49 • demonstrate good accessibility of the site Public transport services should develop and by public transport for large areas of the be enhanced beyond the early provision as population. Walking distances to reach the town is built out and services have higher public transport stops should be within a patronage. This should include increasing maximum of 400m. frequencies and where possible a wider range of destinations served from the New Town.

It is likely that early subsidisation of an As well as offering an attractive mass transit improved service, including improved bus solution for the site linking the railway stop facilities within Waterbeach village, will station with the town centre and Cambridge, require an appropriate strategy and up front the potential also exists to create a public funding. This would be secured through s106 transport only corridor for a further section of agreement(s). the town centre.

Bus stops should form high quality, A comprehensive indicative transport and attractive waiting environments, with access framework plan is shown in figure 21. real time passenger information, shelters, accessible boarding and cycle parking where appropriate.

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Primary movement and public Circular amenity route (’the Bounds Greenway’) transport network Strategic cycle connections Secondary movement network New direct cycle / footpath connection Principal greenways suitable for linking village to new town walking and cycling Also see Key - Page 72 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 51 visual setting of Denny Abbey, which is 5 Denny Abbey setting currently marred by views to the waste management park to the west; • opening up access to the Abbey, Development proposals for Waterbeach providing greater opportunities for both New Town must respond sensitively to the existing and new communities to enjoy setting of Denny Abbey as well as explore and interact with the Abbey; opportunities to enhance its setting. These opportunities will include: • improving the visitor experience. This could include: • creating a Strategic Landscape Area - creating a living history element to the between the Abbey and New Town in site in order to increase engagement order to protect and enhance the quality with local schools; and of the setting and ensure development does not intrude on the separate identity - creating a multi-use events space and character of the Abbey (see below); to host for example, enactments or temporary exhibitions. • the siting of development in a way which minimises the impact on the setting of • Landscaping enhancements, such as and views from Denny Abbey; the reinstatement of monastic fields or informal orchards to recreate the • sensitive building scale and edge design, historical setting of the site. especially at the northern edge of the built development; • taking opportunities to improve the setting of Denny Abbey

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52 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Careful consideration will have to be 6 Public spaces undertaken with regard to the potential for conflict between areas for play and sensitive grassland habitats.

The green infrastructure network within The Spatial Framework includes the following the proposed New Town is an integral public spaces which will act as structuring component of the Spatial Framework, elements within the proposed New Town. structuring the development within a Proposals must demonstrate how they support rich and diverse landscape setting and the provision and delivery (in whole or part) of contributing significantly to its character and these elements. distinctiveness. 1. Strategic Landscape Area / North Park The network is envisaged as a multi-functional resource for the existing and new community; The Strategic Landscape Area (SLA) is located responding to the site’s existing natural outside of the Major Development Site and man-made assets as well as delivering (which Local Plan policy SS/5 restricts all built integrated benefits for biodiversity, flood development to). It provides a critical buffer prevention, climate change adaptation, play, movement and health and wellbeing.

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WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 53 zone between the northern periphery of the 2. Runway Park proposed development and Denny Abbey, at the northern most edge of the built up part of This extensive area of parkland will form the the site. The SLA’s principal role is to provide green heart of the New Town and create a an appropriate and enhanced setting for the central destination for residents and visitors Listed Building and Scheduled Monument, and alike. The park will be centred around the shall be predominantly used as informal open retained lake, woodland and grassland areas space, ecological enhancement, sustainable and the alignment of part of the former drainage and footpaths and cycle ways runway. It will incorporate formal equipped suitable for all non motorised users including and natural play areas and footpaths and horse riders. Such provision should link up cycleways suitable for all non motorised users to other routes for non motorised users including horse riders. Such provision should across the site including to the Runway Park, link up to other routes for non motorised the Bounds and to Bannold Drove. It also users across the site including to the Runway represents an extensive semi-natural green Park, the Bounds and to Bannold Drove. Large space for enjoyment by residents and visitors, grassed areas will maximise the potential for and an opportunity for significant habitat play. The park will incorporate a continuous creation and biodiversity enhancement, green space and will provide a historical including wetland habitat compensation areas reference to the site’s former use as a military where relevant. airfield and help to reinstate the historic link between Waterbeach village and Denny Any formal sports provision including Abbey. associated car parking should be located to the eastern edge of the SLA. This provision 3. South Park should not be floodlit and any changing facilities and other buildings should be Located along the south-western boundary confined within the major development site of the site, this area of parkland will provide a area. common area of connection and use between the development and Waterbeach village as No other car parking should be located within well as extend the burial ground. The park the SLA / North Park that is not intended to will provide some areas of formal space and exclusively serve the needs of Denny Abbey or could include sports provision and space for the Farmland Museum. allotments, footpaths and cycleways.

The SLA will comprise a balance of open, 4. Snake Pit expansive parkland (North Park) offering extensive views to the fenland landscape, The area of land located towards the south distant views to Ely Cathedral and down the of the former golf course, known locally as Denny Causeway, and pockets of woodland Snake Pit, will be retained as a significant planting to screen views of the higher density area of open space. This area’s boundary town centre from the Abbey. is currently defined by the artificial land ownership boundary between the two sites. North Park will wrap the northern edge of This area could be altered so that it could be the site and act as a transition between the more usable. This will also help with cycle and development, Denny Abbey and the fenland pedestrian movement through the new town landscape. It will remain mostly informal, and with connections between the two parts characterised by open meadow habitat. Views of the site. between the development and Denny Abbey should be filtered, rather than screened. 5. Bannold Drove open space

54 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Bannold Drove will act as a focus for open space of varying width along its entire length, connecting the village with the station district and onto North Park, to be used for leisure and water attenuation.

6. Station District park

Open space connecting the station district with the town centre will provide space for leisure and surface water attenuation, as well as providing attractive green cycle connections to the station.

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WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 55 routes suitable for all non motorised 7 Greenways and corridors users including horse riders through the development; • improving the accessibility, legibility and permeability of the development, and The green infrastructure strategy for the enhancing visual amenity and landscape site introduces a network of primary green character; corridors and greenways with the following functions, namely: • performing a function for informal recreation as well as children’s play; • providing strategic linkages between • safeguarding and enhancing ecological key internal open spaces as well corridors; and as connections to the surrounding countryside and fen edge; • providing micro-climate control and surface water management benefits. • promoting sustainable modes of travel by offering attractive walking and cycling

Fig. 24 | Greenways and corridors (Diagrammatic)

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56 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Seven strategic green corridors are identified 5. Causeway Link as follows: A short section of this historic causeway 1. Winfold Greenway remains in place.

This cultural connection follows some parts A new causeway link, incorporating a short of the historic eastern causeway, although section of the historic causeway will be much evidence of this route has been erased created. It will restore the lost connection by the layout of the former airfield. The site between the village and the Abbey, and will incorporate a modern interpretation of provide a new leisure route for new residents the historic link, delivering a multifunctional as well as the existing residents of the village. greenway that links existing retained features of the former golf course (blue and green Part of the link will also provide a new safer network) with a safe walking and cycling cycle commuting route for residents of the routes suitable for all non motorised users village who work at the Cambridge Research including horse riders in the heart of the Park or the Waste Management Park. The link development. will be provided early in the development. The Link may provide a combination of on and off- 2. Bannold Drove road access (see Fix 9 - The Link)

This is an existing historical drove feature that 6. East-west corridors traverses the site from north to south and supports a variety of wildlife. It will retain the Traversing the site from east-west, these public right of way on its existing alignment, landscape corridors will provide new as well as providing a new ecological connectivity and valuable habitat between corridor to connect Snake Pit with North areas of retained woodland, wetland areas Park and sustainable surface water drainage and the fen landscape. They will connect management features. the existing public right of way network and incorporate sustainable surface water 3. Fen edge/ rail corridor management features. Cycling routes and pedestrian paths will be provided. Some

This edge should be softened with a green set of these routes to be suitable for all non SPATIAL

back along the northern part of this edge to motorised users including horse riders. There FRAMEWORK help enable the integration of the wider fen will be several of these east-west corridors. landscape into the development. 7. Waterbeach Bounds 4. Car Dyke/ A10 corridor A new recreational footpath and cycleway The western habitat buffer and moderate around the perimeter of the site. The circuit value neutral grassland along Car Dyke, will connect key destinations; proposed which is of cultural heritage significance, will landscaped areas and long distance walking be retained. This will provide a role in air/ and cycling routes suitable for all non noise/ vibration mitigation, as well as provide motorised users including horse riders. The additional leisure and amenity space and circuit will incorporate sustainable surface routes. water management features.

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 57 The following historical features should be 8 Inherited historical landscape retained, enhanced and incorporated into any design proposals:

1. Soldiers Hill earthworks Development proposals should draw on the 2. Grid structure of Waterbeach Barracks exceptional historical landscape context 3. Waterbeach Barracks Watertower (subject which lends a strong character and distinctive to structural survey); setting for the New Town. This includes the retention and enhancement of local 4. Waterbeach Barracks Watchtower topographical features, hedgerows, tree 5. Memorial Garden belts and woodlands, species rich grasslands, watercourses, ponds, lakes, droves and 6. Denny Causeway wetland areas. These features should form 7. Winfold Greenway the basis of a strong landscape framework 8. Runway Park and site-wide green and blue infrastructure setting. 9. Car Dyke 10. Bannold Drove Some former military buildings also contribute to the historical setting of the site and should be considered for retention where feasible to do so. There is also an interesting brick built barn on the eastern half of the site that should be considered for retention as it would reflect the former agricultural use of the eastern part of the site.

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58 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN B: Barracks-Town Centre - The second section 9 The Causeway Link will continue north connecting the Barracks with Waterbeach Town Centre along a newly created high street (walking distance time walking distance time - 400m, 5min). The Causeway Link will provide a combination of on and off-road access. Measures such C: Town Centre-Runway Park-Lake - The third as public realm design, surface material, section of The Causeway Link will deviate in street furniture, signage, lighting, boundary a north westerly direction, towards the newly treatments and public art will help promote created Runway Park and Waterbeach Lake the route and aid wayfinding. leisure hub via a new pedestrian prioritised street (walking distance time - 600m, 7min). Consistent signage should be introduced at key junctions along the route to indicate D: Lake-Denny Abbey - The final section of walking distance and time to key destinations. The Causeway Link will return north, picking This could take the form of fingerpost signage, up the alignment of the remaining Denny maps and interpretation boards. Causeway, along an off-road greenway (walking distance time - 1km, 12min). The sections of the route are described as follows:

A: Village-Barracks - The first section of The Causeway Link will start in Waterbeach village centre, running north though the Barracks on existing streets and paths (walking distance time - 1km, approx 12min).

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60 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN landmark buildings, such as Ely Cathedral 10 Edge treatments and Denny Abbey, as well as retaining a sense of openness and connection to the vast skyscape.

Five different edge treatments have been Views between the development and Denny identified that will vary in landscape character, Abbey should be filtered, rather than fully treatment and design response. screened, and open out occasionally to provide varied views as well as a sense of Along these edges existing landscape and openness. This area includes the edge to vegetation will be retained where possible to Bannold Drove and Winfold Common. maintain an attractive, mature environment and natural visual buffer. The following edge 2. Fen edge/ railway corridor (east) specific design principles should also be The landscape treatment should retain a incorporated: sense of openness and connection to the vast 1. Strategic Landscape Area (north) skyscape. Due to the characteristic openness of the Fen landscape, planting should filter Green infrastructure needs to be located to carefully control and maintain views to key

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WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 61 views of the new development. It should along Capper Road and Abbey Place. Some be sensitively managed to avoid creating of these proposed dwellings will use the an inappropriate sense of enclosure or proposed new vehicular access road serving introducing visually intrusive planting. the proposed relocated train station for their access. Green buffers, hedgerows and informal woodland blocks should be strategically In the south eastern corner there is an planted along the edge to filter views out opportunity to form positive relationships of the development whilst retaining views with existing dwellings. This may include the eastward to the wider fenlands. Wetland creation of generous gardens or the extension areas should be provided to echo the fenland or creation of greenways. landscape to the east. East of Capper Road, the southern edge of the 3. Waterbeach Village (south) car park serving the proposed relocated rail station will comprise a landscaped space that The edge treatment along the southern will also include a drainage pond which will boundary will define the nature of the provide ecological enhancement features. transition between the village and the new town, and will consist of three separate 4. Car Dyke/ A10 corridor (west) elements. The western edge to the development 3a) South Western boundary alongside the A10 comprises a low man-made landscaped bund that runs alongside the This area closest to the A10 will be an area of historic Car Dyke for part of its route. The A10 open space consisting of landscaping, leisure is the main source of noise and air pollution and sports facilities. This will form part of the for the development, and the bund will be strategic landscaping as set out in figure 23, retained with its existing landscape reinforced defined as ‘South Park’ within ‘Fix 7 – public by appropriate tree and shrub planting and spaces’. meadow habitat.

3b) Central The opportunity also exists, subject to its impact upon Car Dyke, for the bund to be This area will be defined by the existing reconfigured in certain areas to provide entrance to the barracks from Denny End a more interesting and varied landscape Road and will act as a landscaped transition design, and to create the opportunities for zone between the village and the new town. elevated viewpoints to take advantage of The existing mature trees, hedges and open long views within the site such as along the space at the entrance to the barracks will be former runway and also at the two proposed given an enhanced setting, so creating an entrances to the site. appropriate sense of place in this important location. It is anticipated that the greatest 5. Land Ownership Boundary (central) number of pedestrian and cyclist journeys between the village and the new town will Development proposals should fully take place using this connection. demonstrate how land parcels, blocks, streets, buildings and open spaces will be cohesively 3c) South Eastern boundary designed where they relate to development on adjacent land parcels in different land The south-eastern edge of the development ownerships. There should be no break or closest to the railway line will act as a change in the fundamental character and continuation of built form between the village appearance of adjoining built form and open and the new town, with rear gardens of new space across this boundary. development of an appropriate scale backing onto the existing former military dwellings All detailed design proposals should

62 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN demonstrate how development on adjacent • Reasonably direct routes from the two land parcels will be brought forward. Key A10 access junctions across the interface issues should be discussed and resolved by boundary; the joint working group in advance of any • Several points of secondary road formal submission, see Section 6.3 for more connection across the interface boundary; details on how this joint working group is and intended to work. • The location of the first secondary school All site wide infrastructure shall be delivered in a central location directly adjoining the at the appropriate time, in accordance interface boundary. with the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP), • A relocated railway station together with comprehensive site wide delivery plans access from the A10 where required and all other triggers and agreements. Comprehensive development of the site will be facilitated through the timely provision of:

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Fig. 29 | Connections

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 63 v) Children’s play areas 11 Amount, density and heights and excluding the following:-

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Amount, density and scale ii) Schools

It is important when assessing the appropriate iii) Strategic open space amount of development for any given site, that any proposal is accompanied by the iv) Landscape buffers necessary infrastructure delivered in a timely manner. The optimum amount of development It is appropriate to use a ‘blanket’ average net is one where the scale of development creates density across a whole site for wider planning a critical mass of development infrastructure purposes such as for the Local Plan, but this and facilities. can be a blunt instrument in trying to assess the capacity of a site, and the SPD takes a The National Planning Policy Framework more refined approach for this particular (NPPF) seeks to ensure that development site. Densities will vary considerably over a makes efficient use of land, taking into site as large as the new town, and this will be account the scope to promote sustainable dependent upon factors such as landscape travel modes that provide realistic alternatives setting and the level of accessibility and level to and help to limit future car use. of supporting infrastructure. Over the lifetime of a development as large as this, market A revised version of the NPPF was published demand for different types of accommodation in July 2018 which seeks greater intensity of is also likely to change, further affecting the development in places well served by public potential density of such a development. transport, such as at railway stations. This is of particular relevance to the Waterbeach Different methods can be used to identify the new town proposal as this proposal includes net area for residential uses, once strategic a relocated railway station which will provide landscape areas and land for primary road good public transport accessibility. infrastructure, education and public transport have been excluded. Table 2 provides an Development Densities illustrative land use budget for a range of densities and dwelling numbers using a In assessing the range of densities that may be blanket density approach with a fixed site appropriate for the new town, we must look at area. More dwellings mean more open space what density means in practice. and other facilities, which then means less There are various measurements of density, space for development and increased density. but the most commonly used measure is the The draft local plan states that an average net calculation of the number of dwellings per density of 40 dph should be achieved in any hectare. Density is measured as a net figure, new development. only including land directly associated with housing, including the following:- However the draft local plan also states that this density ‘may vary from that set out above i) Access roads where justified by the character of the locality, ii) Private garden space the scale of the development, or other local circumstances’. The scale of the development iii) Car parking areas and the local circumstances of the potential relocated railway station may provide iv) Incidental open space appropriate reasons to vary and increase the average net density for the new town

64 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Table 2 Summary of indicative net developable area and development density calculation

No. of dwellings 8,000 9,000 10,000 11,000 Estimated population 22,400 25,200 28,000 30,800 Total site area 580 580 580 580 * includes strategic landscape areas, land used for education, primary road Total exclusions* 348 353 358 363 infrastructure, land for SUDS, public transport and park & ride Net developable area ** 232 227 222 217 Blanket residential density at 9280 9080 8880 8680 ** includes residential and non-residential 40dw/ha uses but excludes those items listed above Blanket residential density based 35 40 45 51 on net developable area of 40 dph as set out in the local plan. When Northstowe has already begun development, developing a new town however, the range of and is being built out in three phases, housing and building types will be expected with Phase 1 at the northern part of the to be extensive, including significant numbers development of 1500 homes currently being of apartment developments particularly at the built out at an average density of 37.5 dph. town and local centres and transport hubs. Northstowe Phase 2 – this phase of up to 3500 A useful exercise in assessing the potential homes will be built out at a range of densities appropriate capacity range for development between:- at Waterbeach is to compare it with the Northstowe new town development. a) a lower density range of between 35-48 dph

Northstowe was allocated for development b) an urban character range of between 40-60 as a new town in the last local plan, and both dph it and Waterbeach new town are similar in character and setting, both being proposals c) a town centre range of up to 140 dph built around former MOD army bases with This demonstrates that a large amount of associated airfields and adjacent to existing

phase 2 will be developed at densities greatly SPATIAL villages. in excess of 40 dph, and even the lower FRAMEWORK Both developments will also eventually density range exceeds the 40 dph figure set be of a similar size in area and population. out in the draft local plan. There are also however some differences in Northstowe – phase 3 – this has not come their local circumstances, with the proposed forward for development yet. Waterbeach new town being located adjacent to the Kings Lynn – London railway line, and A considerable amount of work has been it also being closer to and within reasonable undertaken by various organisations to cycling distance of the existing substantial understand what housing density actually employment areas at the Cambridge Science means in practice, using existing examples Park and the St John’s Innovation Park on that should be easy to understand, and to the northern fringe of Cambridge. One other demonstrate what the various densities of significant difference between the two sites development could look like. Two different is that Northstowe has been planned to have ways of calculating net density are set out in one high density area located in the town table 3 on the following page. centre, but Waterbeach will potentially have three high density areas, at a) the proposed It can be seen in this analysis that many of town centre, b) the proposed railway station the housing types seen in some of the older quarter and c) the proposed lakeside quarter. parts of many towns in England, such as terraced housing, are built at densities greater

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Better neighbourhoods dph It is important to understand the appropriate Executive Homes 5-10 mix of dwellings in the new town in order to Suburban semi detached 15-30 identify the necessary range and quantum Garden cities 30-40 of services, facilities and other infrastructure Victorian terraces 60-80 to be provided and for an potential land use Urban village 75-125 budget to be identified. This will help enable support ‘internalisation’ of movement within Infill in historic town centres 80-140 the development. This means that once the Source: Better Neighbourhoods, Making Higher Densities Work development has reached a critical mass, most people will generally not need to leave the Sustainable suburbia dph new town for most of their day to day needs Detached houses (100% 3 and 4 35 other than for work, and this would then bed - 2 storey) reduce the impact of the development on the Town houses (3 bed terrace and 50 wider road network. 25% 3 bed semi) Long terraces (100% terrace) 60-80 Although it will be difficult to predict how the housing market will change over the lifetime Mews 80 of this development, the local plan will require Non family apartments up to development to follow a broad mix of housing 180 to meet the assessed need. Source: Sustainablesuburbia.co.uk The analysis of the existing housing stock profiles within Cambridge and than 40 dph, and often create attractive South Cambridgeshire (taken from the and distinctive places. These areas were Cambridgeshire Strategic Housing Market often though not designed to cope with the Assessment) show that they are too different current level of car ownership. Importantly from each other to provide a sound contextual this level of density is good at supporting a guide to what mix of housing would be higher level of facilities within walking and appropriate at the new town, with South cycling distance than the more suburban Cambridgeshire consisting of predominantly lower densities which are less successful at larger dwellings, and Cambridge City providing facilities closer to home. predominantly flats and terraced housing, as can be seen in table 4 below:- Higher density areas do not mean that all higher density housing is the same, as it should mean a combination of housing types allowing for different needs for different times Table 4 Analysis of housing type by local authority in a person’s or a family’s life. For example, care homes and retirement complexes are Cambridge dph built at a very high density. Flats 34% Terraced 29% By applying these types of building typology Semi detached 27% to different development areas, this can be Detached 10% used to help determine the approximate capacity of Waterbeach new town, while at the same time creating a place with a sense of South Cambridgeshire dph identity and distinctiveness. Flats 6% Terraced 17% Semi detached 25% Detached 42%

66 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN and types will be provided, but it will also be appropriate to have the majority of the A scheme consistent with the housing mix detached housing in the lower density areas policy of the Local Plan for market housing and the majority of the apartments in the and as guided by the Council’s Housing higher density areas. By taking the various service in respect of the affordable housing mix and density scenarios further, the result mix would consist of the housing mix as seen is net development areas falling within the in table 5 below: ranges set out in table 6 on the following page. Table 5 SCDC indicative housing mix The average yield per dwelling has been SCDC policy compliant mix estimated at 2.8 persons per dwelling, Market housing 60% based upon evidence taken from various of that proportion 100% large scale developments built out in South 1 bed 20% Cambridgeshire over the past few years. Even 2 bed 20% at places such as Orchard Park, where there 3 bed 30% are a larger number of smaller units, the yield 4 bed+ 30% per dwelling is still high. The yield per dwelling is then used to Affordable housing 40% calculate the amount of open space that will Broken down 70/30 affordable be required to serve the population. Table 7, housing/shared equity which shows indicative land uses budgets with Affordable rent 100% various development scenarios, describes this 1 bed 50% in more detail. Some elements of the gross 2 bed 25% development area are the same whatever the number of dwellings, for example the amount 3 bed 20% of space needed for roads and drainage. 4 bed+ 5% Shared equity 100% Policy SS/5 of the Local Plan allocates a 2 bed 50% new town of approximately 8,000 to 9,000 3 bed 50% dwellings and associated uses, and states SPATIAL

that the Supplementary Planning Document FRAMEWORK (SPD) will be prepared. The policy makes clear that the final number of dwellings 1 bed units are likely to take the form of will be determined through a design-led

apartments, at densities of up to 130 dph approach and a spatial framework diagram to be included in the SPD. It says that this 2 bed units are likely to be either apartments will have regard to the quantum, location as above or terraced with a small number of and distribution of development in the town semi-detached, at densities between 50-80 and maintaining an appropriate setting for GUIDING dph Denny Abbey listed buildings and scheduled PRINCIPLES monument. 3 bed units are likely to be terraced or semi detached, with a small number of detached The SPD has carried out an indicative dwellings, at a density of about 50 dph assessment of the potential dwellings types and densities that may be provided in the 4 bed and above are likely to be detached with new town. These are still general assumptions some semi detached dwellings, developed at a based on a broad set of criteria/assumptions net density of about 35 dph in terms of gross and net developable land. Other factors such as block types, street types, It will be appropriate to create mixed tenure parking etc can all have a significant influence communities where a mix of dwelling sizes

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 67 on the assumed density figures, which will of 11,000 dwellings. be a matter for the more detailed planning application stage. However, this approach It will be for the planning application process provides an indication of the dwelling type to test specific proposals contained in the and mix that enables a consideration of planning applications in the context of the the infrastructure requirements of different Local Plan policy, and this will determine the levels of housing development and the number of dwellings that can appropriately be land take requirement of such housing and accommodated on the site whilst achieving infrastructure. This is important to ensure that a high quality sustainable new community the town is able to provide all the necessary that makes best use of the land. Tables 6 and services, facilities and other infrastructure 7 below therefore explore the impact of this necessary to secure a sustainable range of dwellings numbers and infrastructure development. implications.

At the time of preparing the SPD, the Council had received planning applications by both promoters covering the whole site that together would provide in the order of 11,000 homes. The SPD makes no comment on the suitability of this overall level of development but has considered the dwelling type and mix and the infrastructure implications of a range of levels of housing development through from the bottom of the Local Plan range of 8,000 dwellings through to the level in the planning applications submitted in the order

Table 6 Land use requirement by housing type and density

Dwellings (total) 8000 ha 9000 ha 10 000 ha 11 000 ha

Market 4800 5400 6000 6600

of that proportion 1 bed (80-130 dph) 960 7.4-12 1080 8.3-13.5 1200 9.2-15 1320 10.2-16.6 2 bed (50-80 dph) 960 12-19.2 1080 13.5-21.6 1200 15-24 1320 16.5-26.4 3 bed (50 dph) 1440 28.8 1620 32.4 1800 36 1980 39.6 4 bed+ (35 dph) 1440 41.2 1620 46.3 1800 51.4 1980 56.6

Affordable rent 1 bed (80-130 dph) 1120 8.6-14 1260 9.7-15.8 1400 10.8-17.5 1540 11.8-19.3 2 bed (50-80 dph) 560 7-11.2 630 7.9-12.6 700 8.8-14 770 9.6-15.4 3 bed (50 dph) 448 9 504 10 560 11.2 616 12.3 4 bed+ (35 dph) 112 3.2 126 3.6 140 4 154 4.4

Shared equity 2 bed (50-80 dph) 480 6-9.6 540 6.8-10.8 600 7.5-12 660 8.3-13.2 3 bed (50 dph) 480 9.6 540 10.8 600 12 660 13.2

TOTAL NET LAND REQUIRED (ha) 133-158 149-177 166-197 183-217

68 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Table 7 Land use budget

SITE AREA Total site area 580 580 580 580 Assumptions Development Area 428 428 428 428 (MDA) Net Developable Area 232 227 222 217 Excludes areas for water, strategic / open space and infrastructure (see below) Housing, Mixed Use & No. of dwellings 8,000 9,000 10,000 11,000 Mixed use and community uses Community integrated within residential area EXCLUSION AREAS: WATER Lake + woodland islands 8 8 8 8 Bannold Drove 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1700m x 3m Total (ha) 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 STRATEGIC OPEN SLA - Denny Abbey 90 90 90 90 Denny Abbey, informal open space SPACE SLA - Park North 62 62 62 62 Remainder informal open space, parkland Lakeside and Runway 23 23 23 23 Formal, open space, play space, Parkland informal outdoor Snake Pit 4 4 4 4 Informal outdoor, play space Parkland South 30 30 30 30 Formal, open space, play space, Railway Corridor informal outdoor, productive Woodland Blocks 10 10 10 10 Informal open space Total (ha) 219 219 219 219 OPEN SPACE Formal outdoor sport 35.8 40.3 44.8 49.3 1.6ha/1000pop REQUIREMENTS Children’s play space 17.9 20.2 22.4 24.6 0.8ha/1000pop Informal open space 9.0 10.1 11.2 12.3 0.4ha/1000pop Productive landscape 9.0 10.1 11.2 12.3 0.4ha/1000pop (Discounting) (28.7) (32.3) (35.8) (39.4) Discounting (double counting within strategic open space) Total (ha) 43.0 48.4 53.8 59.1 Total open space provision minus discounting INFRASTRUCTURE Primary school 20 5no. @ 3ha (+1ha) per school

Secondary school 16 8ha per school SPATIAL

Sixth form 2 2ha FRAMEWORK Special Needs School 2 2ha Primary roads 8 Indicative calc based on 3500(l) x 25m (w) Secondary roads 12 Indicative calc based on 4045(l) x 20m (w) Park & Ride 2 Station Car Park 0.5 Circa 200 spaces Sustainable Drainage 10 Circa 5% of net developable area Systems (SUDS) Waste management 0.5 Additional provision included within residential area Community facilities 4 Circa 2% of net developable area

Total (ha) 77 Amount of provision to be confirmed through the planning application process. Figures to be adjusted, qualified and confirmed in response to number of homes provided. Total exclusions (ha) 348 353 358 363

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 69 proposals. The new town will make the most of these long views by creating view corridors Scale and massing to the north and the east, bringing these fen views into the development. The scale and massing of buildings in the new town should respect and respond to the It is also important that in creating areas of character of the surrounding area. However, greater density and scale in these locations, while being sensitive to the impact of the the buildings are designed in such a way that proposed development on the surrounding the buildings create a fine urban grain with environment, the proposal is for a new town, more of a vertical emphasis to their mass and not a village, and must therefore create denser form, without having as much long horizontal urban character in appropriate locations, such emphasis. as at the station district, the town centre and the lakeside. This denser urban character is At Northstowe, the approved design not just achieved by having all the buildings guidance for phases 1 and 2 help to provide closer together. It is also achieved by an appropriate benchmark when looking at increasing the storey heights of buildings in what may be appropriate in the higher densiy appropriate locations. By adding such variety areas of Waterbeach. The town centre at in density and height to the townscape in Northstowe will be mainly 4-5 storeys to ridge such a way, this helps to create the idea of height with some 6 storey elements and with what makes a town. a limited number of lower 3 storey elements to add variety. This is useful guidance to The impact of the development on the wider follow for Waterbeach, and as such the landscape will need to be considered in appropriate scale in these higher density relation to matters of scale and density. These locations could be up to 6 storeys. Buildings impacts will be most likely to be experienced of this scale however will have to be of a very at the interface between the proposed high standard and be articulated well to be development and the existing village at the acceptable. barracks entrance, and also along Denny End Road, Cody Road, Capper Road and Abbey It is also considered that to enable further Place. Views of the wider landscape from articulation of the wider townscape, these areas will be affected, but the scale particularly in the town centre and station of new development at these interfaces will quarter, the opportunity exists for a limited be similar to the existing dwellings on these number of fine grained towers ‘popping up’ streets. above the rest of the townscape, which could have a similar impact upon the townscape The proposed new town will also be clearly as towers have in older towns, such as in visible from the east, particularly from Long Stamford. Drove across the railway line and from some views along the river path. The new town will The existing water tower on the site is a not be visible from the river as the river is set useful reference point, it is the equivalent behind a flood bank. of 8 storeys to ridge height and can provide appropriate guidance for how a tall building The views of the site from Long Drove will can be perceived on the site. No more than be one of a cluster of buildings around the two of these tallest buildings will be permitted railway station, reducing in scale and density on the site, one at the station quarter set back towards the north, and this is considered to from the edge of the site, and another in the be an appropriate response to this location. town centre. If the ground floor of either of The most important landscape views from these buildings were to be commercial uses Long Drove will continue to be to the open then the number of storeys would need to landscape to the east and to the north, and be reduced as a commercial ground floor is these will not be affected by the new town usually higher than a residential floor. These

70 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN buildings will have to be of the highest design area. quality, potentially arising through design competition. It is also likely that because these structures will have to be finely grained, they may not take the form of standalone buildings but could be articulated additions to other buildings. Such storey heights will have to be assessed against any landscape and visual impact assessment.

Figure 30 gives an indication of what the disposition of density and storey heights across the development area could be. The areas of highest density and scale will be expected to take place around the town centre, the station district and the lakeside

Fig. 30 | Indicative density and storey heights

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Landbeach to Cambridge 5km Table 8 Summary of Structuring Elements (Fixes)

Key Policy Issue Mechanism(s) Documents/ Plans Reference Development proposals will be required to provide a masterplan, key parameter plans and a detailed breakdown of community and retail provision (along with corresponding land budget) in accordance Masterplan 1. Hierarchy of with the mix of uses required to support the Parameter plans centres hierarchy of town and local centres. Land use budget

Planning conditions should be used to require design coding, define appropriate phasing and monitor the management of the town and local centres.

Applicants will be required to submit a separate phasing plan and a masterplan Masterplan covering the town centre. A Town Parameter plans Centre Strategy, outlining the aspiration and long-term evolution for the town Town Centre SCDC Local Plan Town Centre centre (including ways to incorporate Strategy Policy E/21; E/22; S/5; the community into its growth and Economic SC/4; SC/7; SS/6 (8) management should also be submitted. This Development (16). should draw on relevant retail studies and Strategy sub-regional market analysis.

Applicants will be required to submit a Masterplan separate phasing and masterplan covering Parameter plans the entire Station District. A design brief for Design brief Station District the station itself should also be prepared to Economic ensure a high quality design is achieved. Development See also: Relocated Railway Station Strategy

Applicants will be required to include Masterplan Lakeside Centre a phasing and masterplan covering the Parameter plans Lakeside Centre.

Applicants will be required to include Masterplan Bannold Drove a phasing and masterplan covering the Parameter plans Centre Bannold Drove Centre.

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Key Policy Issue Mechanism(s) Documents/ Plans Reference The provision of schools will be subject to triggers linked to the size of the school age population. The triggers will be defined in Section 106 Agreements. An Education Review Group will monitor Masterplan SCDC Local Plan school age population and anticipated Parameter plans Policy 2. Education need and determine the timing and phased Land use budget SS/6 (8) construction of schools across the site. s106 TI/9

Appropriate funding for the provision of the education needs will be secured through s106 agreements. Design and Access Development proposals and supporting Statement (DAS) information must demonstrate: Transport SCDC Local Plan - a clear user hierarchy of streets and other Assessment (TA) 3. Primary routes on a site-wide basis; and Policy: Movement movement and HQ/1; TI/2; SS/6 (4) - how walking, cycling and public transport Framework access has been prioritised, within the site and to (11). key destinations beyond the site. Travel Plan/ Smarter Choices Sustainable modes of travel should be package via s106 phased at the earliest opportunity.

Applications must be accompanied by plans for new public rights of way within the development site and demonstrate

how they provide a comprehensive level of permeability within the site. Connections must also be demonstrated to strategic footpaths, cycleways, and bridleways

outside the site. Provision should be made DAS SPATIAL Strategic SCDC Local Plan for all non motorised users including horse FRAMEWORK walking Movement Policy: and cycling riders. Framework HQ/1; TI/2; SS/6 (11). connections s106 Off-site contributions should also be sought as appropriate to address the current gap on National Cycle Route 11 between Waterbeach village and south of the River Cam, which breaks up due to a missing bridge across the River Cam to Ditton Meadows.

Applications will be required to demonstrate how they have incorporated DAS SCDC Local Plan The Bounds a traffic-free circular trail around the Movement Policy: perimeter of the site. Design details should Framework HQ/1; TI/2; SS/6 (11). come forward through Reserved Matters.

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Key Policy Issue Mechanism(s) Documents/ Plans Reference

Development proposals and supporting DAS information must demonstrate how public TA transport has been prioritised, within the SCDC Local Plan 4. Public site, and to key destinations beyond the Movement Policy: HQ/1; TI/2; transport site. Framework SS/6 (4) (11). Travel Plan/ Sustainable modes of travel should be Smarter Choices phased at the earliest opportunity. package via s106 Development proposals must safeguard land for a relocated rail station and associated land uses.

Applicants should be engaged with the Transport Strategy review group to support the delivery of the station with relevant DAS partners within an early stage of the TA SCDC Local Plan Relocated development. The timing/ delivery will be Policy: HQ/1; TI/2; railway station Movement informed by the Transport Assessment and Framework TI/8; SS/6 (4) (11). Ely-Cambridge Transport Study. s106

Appropriate funding for the provision of a relocated rail station will be secured through s106 agreements with the potential for some element of private delivery. See also Station District. Development proposals should safeguard land for two potential Park & Ride facilities on site, and demonstrate consideration of commercial development around such facilities. DAS TA Applicants should be engaged with the SCDC Local Plan Park & Ride Movement Transport Strategy review group to support Policy: HQ/1; TI/2; (P&R) Framework the delivery of the P&R sites within an early TI/8; SS/6 (4) (11). stage of the development. s106

Appropriate funding for the provision of P&R services will be secured through s106 agreements with the potential for some element of private delivery.

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Key Policy Issue Mechanism(s) Documents/ Plans Reference Public transport catchment diagrams will be required to demonstrate good accessibility of the site for large areas of the population.

Provision of an improved service, including connections to Waterbeach village, should be phased at the earliest opportunity.

The detailed design of public transport routes and facilities will be agreed in consultation with SCDC and the Highway Authority. Subsidisation and upfront funding should be secured through a s106 agreement.

Bus catchment Stops should form high quality, attractive diagrams waiting environments, with real time passenger information, shelters, accessible DAS SCDC Local Plan boarding and cycle parking where TA Public transport Policy: HQ/1; TI/2; appropriate. Movement TI/8; SS/6 (4) (11). Framework Services should develop and be enhanced s106 beyond early provision as the town is built and services have higher patronage. This should include increasing frequencies and where possible a wider range of destinations served from the New Town.

Proposals should also consider strategic

public transport solutions that offer a step SPATIAL

change in conventional provision, offering FRAMEWORK an attractive mass transit solution from the site.

Development proposals should provide free or incentivised public transport travel to residents, to encourage sustainable mode share.

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Key Policy Issue Mechanism(s) Documents/ Plans Reference

Development proposals for or bordering Landscaping SCDC Local Plan the SLA must also be accompanied by strategy Policy: SS/6 (1)(5)(7) a Heritage Statement. This should set Heritage (9), NH/14 out an assessment of the significance of Statement Denny Abbey and demonstrate how the Heritage 5. Denny Abbey proposed development has responded to Management Plan NPPF paras 189, 190, setting this, in accordance with Historic England’s Masterplans 193 guidance on Setting of Heritage Assets. Proposals for the SLA should also be Parameter plans SCDC District included within any landscaping strategy DAS Design Guide SPD and specifically explore how the setting of s106 5.58, 7.46, 12.24 Denny Abbey can be enhanced.

SCDC Local Plan 6. Public spaces Policy: SS/6 (5)(7) Applications must include landscape Landscaping (9)(10); HQ/1; NH/2; Strategic strategy NH/6 Landscape Area/ strategies which demonstrate that these North Park public spaces have been incorporated into Masterplans Runway Park their masterplans and how they will be Parameter plans SCDC District South Park provided (in whole or part). DAS Design Guide SPD: Snake Pit 4.13, 4.14, 4.1, 6.45- 6.51

Applications must include landscape strategies which demonstrate that the 7. Greenways greenways and corridors have been and corridors incorporated into their masterplans and Winfold how they will be provided (in whole or SCDC Local Plan Greenway part). Landscaping Policy: SS/6 (9)(10); Bannold Drove HQ/1; NH/2; NH/6 Fen edge/ rail strategy corridor Proposals must identify these routes as part Masterplans of site wide masterplanning and include Car Dyke/ A10 Parameter plans SCDC District corridor on key parameter plans for movement and Design Guide SPD: Denny Causeway access and green infrastructure. DAS 4.13, 4.14, 4.1, 6.45- East-west 6.51 corridor Waterbeach During the detailed design process, Bounds developers will need to demonstrate consideration has been given to the whole length of the greenway.

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Key Policy Issue Mechanism(s) Documents/ Plans Reference All development proposals, masterplans and supporting design information for the site or part thereof shall provide clear evidence of the consideration (and potential Landscaping resolution) of incorporating any inherited strategy heritage assets and landscape. Heritage 8. Inherited Archaeology strategies shall be contained statement historical within outline and full planning Archaeology landscape applications in order to establish areas Strategies SCDC Local Plan to be investigated for archaeological Masterplans Policy: SS/6 (9); remains prior to the commencement of any Parameter plans HQ/1; NH/2; NH/6 development or works on site. DAS A programme of works, in accordance with the agreed strategy will need prior approval SCDC District by the local planning authority. Design Guide SPD: 4.13, 4.14, 4.1, 6.45- To ensure a high quality, attractive and 6.51 legible link, development proposals must identify the route as part of a site wide masterplan and include it on key parameter Landscaping plans for movement and access. strategy Masterplans 9. The Link During the detailed design process, Parameter plans developers will need to demonstrate DAS consideration has been given to the whole length of the Link and how the highest quality design and materials will be

achieved.

10. Edge Treatments SPATIAL Landscaping Design codes must be used for each phase FRAMEWORK Strategic strategy Landscape Area of development with an obligation to SCDC Local Plan (north) Masterplans design up to the edge boundary and to Policy: SS/6(5) Fen edge/ railway address the landscape context for each Parameter plans corridor (east) edge and adjacent phases within the SS/6 (16) Waterbeach DAS Application Sites. village (south) Design code Car Dyke/ A10 corridor (west)

WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN 79 Table 8 | Summary of Structuring Elements (Fixes) (cont’d) Key Policy Issue Mechanism(s) Documents/ Plans Reference Design codes developed must be used for each phase of development containing an obligation to design up to edge of the interface boundary. --Landscaping strategy In circumstances where development --Masterplans Landownership on adjacent land has not yet been (central) masterplanned or subject to design code, --Parameter plans the Applicants will make provision, through --DAS the design code for the relevant phases, for --Design code an edge condition which is either public open space, public thoroughfare (highway or footpath) or a rear boundary feature (wall/ fence). Density and height proposals for the town centre and station district should be discussed in their respective strategies/ --Masterplans design briefs. --Parameter plans --DAS All development proposals, masterplans and supporting design information for the --Density plan 11. Density and site or part therefore shall be designed in --Heights plan SCDC Local Plan Policy: SS/6 (1), H/7 heights accordance with the proposed densities and --Town Centre heights for the development. Strategy --Station District Density plans and height plans shall be Design Brief provided with planning applications.

80 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE 81 GUIDING PRINCIPLES 82 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE 5 considered inparallel. relates to andwhichshouldbe theprinciple a reference requirements to keypolicy that the planningprocess. The tablealsoprovides ensure are suchprinciples secured through identifying therequired mechanismsto provided the summarising ‘principles’ and atableisAt theendofeachsub-section may beproduced. the SPDandany successor documents that are inplace at thetimeofpublication of Any reference to standards refers to thosethat are organised underthefollowing themes. ‘guide’ development. The guidingprinciples not ‘fixed’ by theSPD, butshouldbeusedto for keylandusesand related issuesthat are identifies guidingprinciplesThis section 5.1 GUIDING PRINCIPLES OVERVIEW COMMUNITY 6 8 4 5 3 2 7 1 PHASING AND CLIMATE CHANGE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY LANDSCAPING PRODUCTIVE BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE OPEN SPACE, PLAY ANDSPORT HEALTH HOUSING, MIXEDUSEAND MOVEMENT ANDPLACE 83 GUIDING PRINCIPLES 5.2 MOVEMENT AND PLACE

1 A user hierarchy that prioritises 2 Create walkable neighbourhoods sustainable modes of travel

A fundamental principle of the new town will An overall approach is required that will create be to prioritise sustainable movement across walkable neighbourhoods and that considers the new town, making such modes more land-use, density, street layout, built form and convenient than car travel. quality of the public realm.

It will aim to prioritise: Key factors for creating walkable neighbourhoods within the New Town include: • Walking and cycling as the preferred travel mode for local trips within the New Town, • Local centres - with co-located retail, with attractive cycling access provided community facilities, open spaces and for longer trips, especially between children’s play - within 800m of most Waterbeach and Cambridge; homes • Public transport, including mass transit • Higher densities and mixed-uses close to and rail, as the preferred mode for longer local centres, making walking to services distance trips. Stops and stations should and facilities a possibility for more people be located and designed to facilitate easy access on foot or by bike to allow easy • Main streets laid out to provide direct and multi-modal travel; and legible routes between key destinations within and beyond the site; • Private vehicles are given least priority, whilst recognising that they may remain an • Permeable street networks which provide essential mode of travel for many users a choice of routes and minimise the need for detours, including filtered grids which • Residential access and town centre street restrict vehicle movement whilst providing layout should offer full permeability for direct pedestrian links which retain the pedestrians and cyclists with limiting width and openness of the street network; through routes and permeability for vehicles. This will include the restriction • Green corridors and other traffic-free of movement by vehicles except for buses pedestrian routes which complement and between the new town and Waterbeach connect with the street network; village, and through the town centre. • Frequent pedestrian crossings at grade Active cycle and pedestrian routes and public - both formal and informal, with priority transport should be provided at the earliest given to pedestrians at points where opportunity to encourage sustainable patterns pedestrian routes cross main streets; of travel behaviour from the outset. Proposals • Built form which encloses and overlooks should establish a comprehensive, site wide the public realm to create a comfortable approach to sustainable travel delivery. and secure environment; and • Public realm which is attractive and includes durable and consistent surfaces, with frequent opportunities for seating. An indicative walking and cycling plan is illustrated on figure 32.

84 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Create neighbourhoods walkable WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE • • • • • • • • • shouldinclude: cycling forKey factors creating anenvironment for within theNew Town. whole town andfocussed onkeydestinations the routes ofcycle network serving prioritised to includeahighquality, and permeable Development proposals willberequired 3 illustrated overleaf (figure 32). planisAn indicative andcycling walking the relocated railway park. station cycle associated repair cycle andsalescentre at Town. Spaces shouldbeallowed for an be provided for visitors to theNew parking. ‘Bike &Go’ hire facilitiesshould station, withahighvolume ofsecure facilitiesat therailwayBike &Ride realm andopenspaces; and as well more generally withinthepublic station), keydestinations andfacilities, atlocal centresthenewrail (inparticular at parking Secure andenclosedcycle the site; and otherstrategic routes cycle beyond toConnections network thenational cycle overcyclists cars; cross streets, to whichgive priority Safe crossing points where routes cycle foot paths; Green withshared corridors and cycle cyclists; which provide achoice ofroutes for Permeable street networks andcycle paths; cycle streets whichincludesegregatedPrimary and isdirect; at frequent intervals,isofahighstandard distance travel for awiderange ofusers accommodate for cycling localandlonger ofroutesA densenetwork which Create anenvironment for cycling lines andsafe road crossing designs. mounting blocks, surfaces, sightbarriers, soft a multi-userstandard andincludeappropriate the site. The routes to shouldbeconstructed acrossmotorised usersincludinghorseriders create ofroutes anetwork suitablefor allnon Development proposals willberequired to 4 Create anenvironment for equestrians 85 GUIDING PRINCIPLES Fig. 32 | Walking and cycling network (indicative only)

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86 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE • development proposals to: andtheCouncil willrequire importance prime The convenience stops isof ofpublictransport congested A10. to helpreduce ontraffic onthe theimpact Park facilitiesshouldalsobeprovided &Ride accessibility. andextend modal trips integrated to facilitate withrail multi- services timetablesshould bePublic transport major employment sites. Centre andothersurrounding towns and Cambridge Research Park, Cambridge City well with asconnecting Waterbeach village, Centre, localcentres as andStation District, with stops inkeylocations suchasthe Town routes thetownPublic shouldserve transport and covered spaces. parking cycle provision ofasignificant numberofsecure easily accessible onfoot andby bike, withthe The site layout shouldensure thestation is A10 andaccess itthrough thenewtown. the station withouthaving to gooutonto the residents ofthevillageto beableto access through thevillageto enableexisting access to therail station willbecreated When the rail station isrelocated, aseparate station. be invested into maximisetheuseofnew a widerpopulation base. Bus-rail linksshould to thenewtown willenhance rail access for Relocation oftheexisting Waterbeach station provision. transport account potential emerging forms ofpublic tothe flexibility adaptover timeto takeinto is comfortable, convenient, attractive andwith local andlongerdistance journeys, andwhich whichwillfacilitate publictransport quality The New Town by high shouldbeserved 5 village; to including connections Waterbeach improved service, public transport provisionestablish theearly ofan Provide facilities access publictransport to highquality use ofabusgate orsimilarrestriction. only.transport This could beenforced by the and thenewtown to will berestricted public Vehicular between thevillage connections • • transport stops are withincircatransport 400m. distancesensure to public walking movement and and secondary network; at keypoints alongtheprimarypriority routesprovide with publictransport 87 GUIDING PRINCIPLES Fig. 33 | Indicative public transport plan

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88 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE encouraged wherever possible. Suchaplotdesign shouldberoad network. oftheNew impact Town onthesurrounding residential streets, andhelplimitthevehicle private car, provide afiltered grid ofnon-car dwellings could discourage theuseof awaydesign that locates from carparking potentially affecthow residents travel. Plot The layout ofhousingdevelopments can future detailedproposals. for whichwillhelpguide access andparking of landuseandmovement andaclearstrategy Statement) willestablishasuitablestructure information (suchastheDesign andAccess Development proposals andsupporting for andcyclists. pedestrians andachoiceretaining ofroutes permeability residential streets canfacilitate thiswhilst discourage through-traffic. Afiltered grid of movement shouldbelaidoutto network Streets whichhave alimited role inthe areas.density inhighercar onthepublicrealm, particularly an effective ofthe way oflimitingtheimpact designed andappropriately scaled, canbe circumstances, whenwell courts, rear parking will bedesigned to facilitate this. some In access from directly thestreet andstreets access to individualplotsshouldbefrontage Within residential meansof areas, theprimary 6 Promote residential access the A10 and the Milton interchange,the A10and theMilton helping the development are seenintheupgrading of and suggeststhat thegreatest benefitsfor ofthesurrounding roadperformance network, development travel behaviour andthe oftheproposed on interventions impact alsoreviewsThe report thepredicted 4) 3) 2) 1) interventions:- Strand 2liststhefollowing potential existing roads. to ofdevelopments mitigate theimpact on of appropriate,package deliverable measures Contributions willberequired towards a • • • The studyhas three strands: (CNFE) andCambridge SciencePark (CSP). Town, Fringe Eastsite Cambridge Northern development plannedat Waterbeach New schemes neededto accommodate themajor made recommendations onthetransport multimodalstudywhichhaswide-ranging The Elyto Cambridge Transport Study isa Cambridge) routes (egbetween Ely, Waterbeach and New orimproved andcycling walking 7 Waterbeach andCambridge) A newsegregated busway (between A relocated railway station Milton interchangeMilton accesssouthern to thenewtown andthe oftheA10between theproposedDualling for growth at CNFE/CSP Strand 3looksat thespecificrequirements for growth at Waterbeach Strand 2looksat thespecificrequirements requirements onthecorridor Strand 1looksat theoverall transport highway network onthesurrounding impact Minimise 89 GUIDING PRINCIPLES SPATIAL FRAMEWORK to reduce pressure on the A10 and on parallel enlarged catchment population and improve routes. accessibility.

In order to mitigate the impact upon the A10, Potential for a transport hub, with integration the development must achieve a significant between rail, bus, walking and cycling, and modal shift towards public transport and potentially including park and ride facilities. active travel. This can be achieved through the combination of innovative Travel Plan Highway Improvements measures and direct infrastructure provision, and could include the following: Strategic highway improvements that could include on or off line dualling of the A10 Active Travel Improvements corridor, and upgrades the junctions on the corridor including Milton Interchange. New and improved walking / cycling routes between Waterbeach and Cambridge Local highway improvements to mitigate including: development impacts at all points where capacity challenges are identified 1. A new cycling route via Landbeach, utilising Green End and Mere Way Traffic calming and measures to discourage through-traffic in local villages. 2. Improvements to the existing off road walkway/cycleway adjacent to the A10, and improved crossings

3. New cross connections between the two routes described above and connecting to Cottenham

4. A new cycleway adjacent to the rail corridor between Waterbeach and Cambridge

5. Improvements to the existing National Cycle Route between the existing Waterbeach Rail Station and Cambridge

6. Greenways connecting the railway station to surrounding key destinations, facilitating multi-modal trips.

Public Transport Improvements

Provision of a new segregated busway between Waterbeach New Town and Cambridge, allowing improved and more reliable journey times. Potential provision of Park and Ride facility adjacent to the A10

Rail Improvements

Relocation of the railway station to Waterbeach New Town, to serve the

90 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Table ofPrinciples 9|Summary access residential 6. Promote facilities transport publicquality access to high 5. Provide for equestrians environment 4. Create an for cycling environment 3. Create an hoods neighbour- walkable 2. Create modes oftravel sustainable prioritises hierarchy that 1. Auser Principle/ Issue network highway surrounding on theimpact 7. Minimise Mechanism(s) secured through as106agreement. measures shouldbepublic transport Subsidisation andupfront fundingfor development aspossible. should alsobeprovided inthe asearly opportunity. The relocated railway station should bephasedat theearliest Cambridge andotherkeydestinations to andbusconnections Key cycle strategy for delivery. alongwithasiteincluding horseriders wide provision for allnonmotorised users and The Bounds, Fix suitable 3)making (seeFrameworkinfrastructure network Plan accommodated withinasite widegreen routes andcycling canbekey walking on acomprehensive site widebasis, how Proposals identify, shouldalsoclearly destinations andto existing networks. foot/and extended linksto key cycle and cycling, includingnewenhanced to overcome to identified walking barriers This to willbeexpected includemeasures key destinations beyond thesite. has beenprioritised, withinthesite andto - how andpublictransport walking, cycling basis;and routes onasite-wide - aclearuserhierarchy ofstreets andother information mustdemonstrate: Development proposals andsupporting proposals. to helpguidefuture detailedand parking movement andaclearstrategy for access ofland useanda suitablestructure information to willbeexpected establish Development proposals andsupporting highway network. onthe surroundingmitigate impact contributions/ measures required to A s106willbeusedto setoutfinancial entire site, regardless oflandownership. cumulative development ofthe impact Transport Assessment that assessesthe accompanied by thesubmissionofafull Development proposals mustbe Documents/ Plans ------package vias106 package ChoicesSmarter Travel Plan/ Framework Movement TA DAS package vias106 package ChoicesSmarter Travel Plan/ TA Framework Movement DAS - Reference Key Policy ------SS/6 (4)(11). HQ/1; TI/2; Policy: SCDC Local Plan Study Ely Cambridge A10 (3)(4)(5).(TI/2 SS/6(11);Policy: SCDC Local Plan TI/3. (h); HQ1/(f) Policy: SCDC Local Plan 6.81-2. Guide SPDPolicy: DesignDistrict 91 GUIDING PRINCIPLES 5.3 HOUSING, MIXED USE AND COMMUNITY

8 Create Mixed Use Neighbourhoods 10 Housing mix

It will be essential to create a pattern of An overarching indicative housing mix is development that provides homes, jobs, established by Policy H/8 of the Local Plan. services and facilities set within walkable Development proposals will demonstrate neighbourhoods (circa 400m walking distance how they will contribute to and achieve a of public transport corridors). desired housing mix for the site; and how an appropriate delivery strategy to meet Proposals should demonstrate how they will identified housing need can be achieved. positively facilitate clusters of complementary mixed uses that encourage diversity and More detailed designs will then be able to integration with other uses, and avoid the establish how the housing mix and layout for creation of single use or isolated facilities. each phase can contribute to and achieve the overall strategy.

A development of the size of the new town will provide the opportunity to achieve a 9 Adaptable buildings range of building typologies, forms and methods of construction. The project will take a number of years to complete and thus the Proposals should ensure that the design of overall mix and typology of new homes in the buildings in the most accessible locations, context of changing needs will require review particularly on primary routes through the from time to time. site and on key corners and/ or key active locations, will facilitate adaption and/ or The NPPF paragraphs 61 and 62 state that change of use to appropriate alternative uses the size, type and tenure of housing for in the future if required. different groups should be assessed and reflected in planning policies, and that this should include, but is not limited to those who require affordable housing, families with children, older people, students, people with disabilities, service families, travellers, people who rent their homes and people wishing to build their own homes.

92 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE P provided. to different andtenures types ofhousing related indesign quality will benodistinction infrastructure. andcommunity transport There site inareas that are by well public served Affordable housingwillbelocated across the capacity. developmentcommunity andsupport development isaccompanied by appropriate housing delivered phasesof intheearly isessential that affordable addition,It In at that time.viability an appropriate assessment ofthescheme’s phase ofdevelopment to besetbasedupon levelexact ofaffordable housingfor each review mechanismsthat would allow the consents willincludeaffordable housing agreements associated withoutlineplanning of essential utilities–to address thisthes106 with initialopeningupofasite anddelivery requirements, includingthoseassociated settlements have significant infrastructure complex developments suchasnew Local experience hasshown that major future provision might alsobeconsidered. provision andfinancialcontributions towards circumstances anddevelopment costs. Off-site changing conditions, market individualsite make thedevelopment unviable inlight of the level ofaffordable homessought would except where itcanbedemonstrated that affordable inorder to address housingneed, of thehomesat theNew Town willbe requirements for affordable housing. 40% models. a broader anddelivery mix ofhousetypes provision ofanewtown, contributing to with aCommunity Land Trust the to support anddeliverability,to viability to working The Council inprinciple, issupportive, subject olicy H/9oftheLocal Planolicy setsoutthe 11 12 Affordable care andextra housing Community Land Trusts Community evidence ofneedat thetime. application process inthelight ofcurrent will beaddressed through theplanning relation to affordable housing andmarket provision andhow thisisestablishedin of keyworker housing. levelThe exact of consideration shouldbegiven to theprovision ofthe overallAs housingmix part with learning difficultiesordementia.with learning accommodation needs, for example, those providing housingfor thosewithspecialist Consideration shouldbegiven to housing. changing care/ needsandextra sheltered of housingthat isadaptableto people’s ofwaysin avariety includingtheprovision people’s housing. This shouldbeachieved includingolder ofthecommunity all sections Consideration shouldbegiven to housingfor H8 oftheLocal Plan. custom buildhomes, inaccordance withPolicy ofdevelopment tosub-phase befor selfand appropriate percentage ofeachphase or the New Town shouldmakeprovision for an forplanning permissions development of Council encourages thisapproach andthe deliverability ofthemixhousing. The to and enhance thevariety opportunity andcustomSelf buildwillprovide an 13 14 15 13 accommodation Older people’s housing&specialist Key worker housing Custom buildplots/areas Self build/Self

93 GUIDING PRINCIPLES 16 Space standards 18 Community led development

Policy H/8 of the Local Plan requires 5% of Establishing a sense of community can be a homes, to be built to the accessible and challenge in any new large scale development adaptable dwellings (M4(2)standard). and is particularly pertinent in a New Town of this scale. Furthermore, given the proximity to All housing will provide internal floor areas the existing village of Waterbeach, measures which meet or exceed those set out in figure also need to be put into place to promote 10, Policy H/11, of the South Cambridgeshire integration with existing residents and Local Plan. facilities.

The development will be required to provide social, recreational and cultural facilities in the Town Centre and three other local centres. The location of the Town Centre has been chosen for its strong connectivity to Waterbeach village centre, thereby aiding opportunities 17 Private rented/ build-to-rent schemes for integration. As outlined in CCC’s ‘Supporting New New build private rented/ build-to-rent Communities Strategy’, Cambridgeshire schemes could make a valuable contribution favours the co-location of facilities to support to the overall mix of housing at the New Town community cohesion and provide more and its pace of development. Any such scheme convenient and efficient service delivery. On would need to be understood clearly in terms this basis, the construction of Multi-purpose of the financial model being used to create Community Centres (MpCC) is favoured. a scheme, the longer-term operation of the The new settlement will provide MpCCs, scheme and implications of the scheme for flexibly designed to accommodate a range of infrastructure requirements. uses including library use, community meeting space, formal sports and social facilities and if relevant places of worship. Additionally, there is an opportunity for secondary schools to operate as shared facilities.

As a long term development, community facilities will need to be expanded sufficiently as the population of the New Town grows. Guidance on phasing and trigger points is provided within the Infrastructure Delivery Table (Section 6.2).

Less visible types of social infrastructure are equally important, such as volunteers

94 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE arise (as part ofdevelopment proposals). (aspart arise willand spatially where suchopportunities on theoverall housingmixfor theNew Town should begiven to thisinreaching agreement that islocallycommunity-led. Consideration The Council iskeento facilitate development arrangements are 6. explored inSection inthelong-term. Governancecommunity they canberetained for thebenefitof management usessothat ofcommunity Consideration shouldalsobegiven to the within thedevelopment. areas. This to usewillbeexpected beretained provided onsite withintheformer barracks iscurrently Museum Heritage A Military agreement. outline planningapproval and related s106 ofanypositions willbeestablishedaspart systems, etc. The requirement for such coffee residents mornings, to linking support e.g.community clubsor establishingsports and forge feelings ofbelonging withinanew to buildsocialtiespragmatic opportunities workers,and community whocandeliver commercial usesover time. routes willalsoenablebuildings onprimary use (e.g. office and/orresidential). Adaptable aswell of asflexibility and businessstart-up provided that willfacilitate homeworking addition,thereIn willbearange ofbuildings and education. aswell sectors as community,service leisure also beadditionaljobcreation inretail and helping to drive thelocaleconomy. There will grow to mature from start-ups companies, to stay in an opportunity Waterbeach asthey inlandallocation toflexibility give businesses willbeto provideThe priority sufficient of thedevelopment. appropriate thelife phasedtimescalesduring andsafeguardedserviced employment landat development to willbeexpected provide and otherlocalcentres.station district The focused uponthenewtown centre, therail R&D. These willbeinappropriate locations appropriate mixofoffices, lightand industrial amount ofemployment land, includingan The New Town willprovide asignificant facilities. and andtheprovisiondistrict ofnewservices the town centre andlocalcentres, thestation upofnewbusinesses, developmentstart of from days theearly to the ofconstruction new jobsto becreated withintheNew Town, forThere arange of willbeopportunities Cambridge. existing research andclose proximity park of self sufficient injobs, given thelocation ofthe it isrecognised that thenewtown willnotbe theadditionaljobtargets, althoughsupport is includedasanemployment location to between 2011and2031. Waterbeach New Town additional jobsfor Cambridgeshire South The Local Plan identifies atarget for 22,000 19 Employment, Innovation and Enterprise 95 GUIDING PRINCIPLES Table 10 | Summary of Principles

Key Policy Principle/ Issue Mechanism(s) Documents/ Plans Reference

Proposals must demonstrate how they will positively facilitate clusters of 8. Create complementary mixed uses that encourage --SCDC Local Plan mixed use diversity and integration with other uses, Policy: SS/6, H/8 neighbourhoods and avoid the creation of single use or isolated facilities.

Proposals must demonstrate that adaptable 9. Adaptable building designs have been considered and buildings included where possible and feasible.

Development proposals will demonstrate --SCDC Local Plan the overall quantum, mix and type of 10. Housing Mix Policy: SS/6, H/8, housing to be provided along with a H/9, H/10, H/12 phasing and delivery strategy.

11. Affordable Development proposals will demonstrate --SCDC Local Plan and extra care the overall quantum, mix and type of Policy: H/10 housing housing to be provided along with a phasing and delivery strategy.

12. Community --Land use budget Land Trusts Any proposals that provide a substantial variation in the required number of homes --Masterplan (affordable, extra care, older people and --Parameter plans 13. Older specialist, key worker) will need to be people’s housing --Phasing plan --SCDC Local Plan supported by a robust evidence base which and specialist -Delivery plan Policy: H/9 justifies the change before an application - accommodation can be considered positively. --s106

14. Key worker The Council is supportive, in principle, housing subject to viability and deliverability, to working with a Community Land Trust 15. Self build/ to support the provision of a new town, --SCDC Local Plan custom build contributing to a broader mix of house Policy: H/9 plots/ areas types and delivery models.

Development proposals will demonstrate the overall quantum, mix and type of housing to be provided along with a phasing and delivery strategy.

16. Space --SCDC Local Plan standards Any proposals that provide a substantial Policy: H/9, H/12 variation in the required number of accessible and adaptable homes will need to be supported by a robust evidence base which justifies the change before an application can be considered positively.

96 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Table ofPrinciples (cont’d) 10|Summary enterprise innovation and 19. Employment, led development 18. Community to-rent schemes rented/ build- 17. Private Principle/ Issue key stakeholders. withtheLocal and Authority partnership Development Strategy prepared in through aphasingstrategy andEconomic for employment uses, to beprovided to deliver sites inappropriate locations Development proposals willbeexpected development. initiativescommunity stagesof intheearly whocanimplementCommunity Officer thefundingofadedicatedto support The s106agreement willbeexpected development. stagesof theearly facilities during uses andoutlinemeasures for temporary to provide aphasingplanfor community Development proposals willberequired infrastructure. funding towards therequired community A s106agreement willbeusedto secure required. with thepotential landtake/floorspace approximate location ofkeylandusesalong indicative landbudgetdemonstrating the will includekeyparameter plansandan and suitablefacilities. applications Outline demonstrates theprovision ofadequate to submitaCommunity Strategy which Development proposals willberequired Mechanism(s) phasing and delivery strategy.phasing anddelivery housing to beprovided along witha the overall of quantum, mixandtype Development proposals willdemonstrate ------Documents/ Plans ------s106 strategy Development Economic strategy Town Centre Parameter plans Masterplans Land usebudget s106 Strategy Community Parameter plans Masterplans Land usebudget s106 plan Delivery Phasing plan Parameter plans Masterplan Land usebudget - - - - Reference Key Policy - - - - Policy SS/6(8). SCDC Local Plan Strategy’ New Communities CCC’s ‘Supporting 92; NPPF paras 8,34, Policy SC/4; SCDC Local Plan 97 GUIDING PRINCIPLES 5.4 HEALTH

Development proposals for the site should 20 Healthy Communities take into account the following criteria, in order to achieve holistic health outcomes for new residents:

The NPPF requires that Local Planning i) Promoting active travel – to increase Authorities make decisions that enable and physical activity and reduce obesity; support healthy lifestyles, especially where ii) Improve air quality - poor air quality is this would address identified local health linked with congestion, asthma and other and wellbeing needs – for example through related diseases; and the provision of safe and accessible green infrastructure, sports facilities, local shops, iii) Addressing mental health - to help build access to healthier food, allotments and resilience, reduce loneliness and improve layouts that encourage walking and cycling. wellbeing.

It is essential that the New Town is developed To support positive mental health outcomes, and designed as a healthy community, and development proposals should ensure: one that is: • essential and accessible services and a i) A good place to grow up and be old in. community hub for residents are provided in the town centre and local centres; and ii) A place that supports healthy behaviours and supports reductions in health inequalities. • governance and management arrangements are in place which provide iii) A place that enhances and, where opportunities for increased engagement appropriate, encourages the physical and (see Section 6.7). mental health of the community through:

• promotion of healthy lifestyles that are made easy through the pattern of 21 Healthcare Provision development, good urban design, good access to local services and facilities;

• creation of green open space and safe The development will be required to provide a places for active play and food growing, new healthcare centre to include a GP surgery. and is accessible by walking and cycling Dental surgeries, pharmacies and optometrists and public transport; will also be required. These facilities should be • provision of places and spaces which located within the town centre and/ or local enable and encourage social interaction centres, close to public transport services, for people of all ages; and phased alongside the delivery of new homes. Table 11 sets out health infrastructure • meeting the needs of children and requirements for the New Town. young people, allowing them to grow and develop, as well as being adaptable to the needs of an increasingly elderly population and those with dementia and other sensory or mobility impairments.

98 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Table ofPrinciples 11|Summary Provision 21. Healthcare Communities 20. Healthy Principle/ Issue Mechanism(s) alongside the delivery ofnewhomes.alongside thedelivery through thes106agreement andphased Healthcare provision shouldbesecured local centres. and optometrists, withthetown andor/ options for dental surgeries, pharmacies alongside appropriate accommodation to includeprovision for anewGPsurgery, Development proposals willberequired led governance arrangements. Provision for theemergence ofcommunity conditions. This shouldbesecured through planning produced for initialphasesofdevelopment. strategy activation A community shouldbe health into account This willenableplanningdecisionsto take population alongwithappropriate actions). ofthoseeffectswithinthethe distribution onthehealthofapopulationproject and effects ofapolicy, plan,programme or potential, andsometimesunintended, and tools that systematically judgesthe combination ofprocedures, methods the healthofitspopulation. AHIAisa showcase how themasterplan willeffect Assessment (HIA) toa HealthImpact Development proposals shouldinclude oftheirproposals.been considered aspart promoting healthy lifestyles andactive has Applicants shoulddemonstrate that Documents/ Plans ------s106 Parameter plans Masterplans strategy Activation Community Assessment Health Impact - - Reference Key Policy - - 2011. adopted inMarch Assessments, Impact SCDC Health Policy SC/2. SCDC Local Plan 99 GUIDING PRINCIPLES 5.5 OPEN SPACE, PLAY AND SPORT

Create a multifunctional green Respond to and enhance the local 22 23 network landscape context

The site must achieve a fully multifunctional Development proposals should respond to network of green infrastructure and the local landscape context of the NCA 46 ‘The development proposals must follow Fens’ landscape character area. recommended open space requirements set out in the local plan. The site affords The following will need to be considered: extensive opportunities to create and experience a diverse range and variety of • due to the characteristic openness of the connected accessible open spaces. Each will Fen landscape, planting to filter views of offer and contribute to a diverse range of the new development would need to be green infrastructure functions set within a sensitively managed to avoid creating distinctive landscape. This will include: an inappropriate sense of enclosure or introducing visually intrusive planting; • providing a range of amenity spaces • views to and from key landmarks, such as that offer extensive opportunities for church steeples and Denny Abbey, will people to partake in active or passive be retained, as well as those out to the recreational activities close to home or fenland landscape to the east and to Ely places of work; Cathedral in the north; • ensuring that environmental quality • the eastern edge along the railway line and amenity value promote sustainable which could include wetland areas where lifestyle changes, to improve social possible and informal woodland planting interaction and improve physical and to filter higher density development; mental health and wellbeing; • the alignment of streets to respond to • ensuring climate change resilience field patterns, woodland blocks and other through the implementation of measures key landscape features. to alleviate flooding and efficiently manage water resources; increasing tree coverage to reduce air temperature, improve air quality and provide shade, cooling, wind interception and an insulation role; and encouraging active travel to reduce car dependency; • providing ecological benefits through the increase of specific high value habitat areas, encouraging species movement and population growth; and • utilising the opportunity to connect to the many surrounding green infrastructure assets and explore improved connections such as additional crossing points over the railway.

100 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Play England, 2008). Creating Successful Play Spaces” (DCSFand accordance with “Design for AGuideto Play: in ofactivities/challenges a widevariety equipment andnatural play features offering for itslocation integrating landscape, play Each play space willbedesign-led andspecific proximity routes. cycling to walking/ to benefitfrom natural and surveillance immediately adjacent to residential areas Facilities shouldbelocated withinor spontaneous play. additional identified andmanagedspace for Areas ofPlay (LAPs). This shouldalsoinclude Space for Imaginative Play (SIPs) andLocal Play (LEAPs), Local LandscapedArea for Play, Areas ofPlay (NEAPs), Local Areas ofEquipped play, Equipped includingNeighbourhood appropriate mixofformal, equippedchildren’s Guidance, thedevelopment mustprovide an New Developments’ SPDandFields in Trust of theLocal Plan andSCDC’s ‘Open Space in current requirements setoutinPolicy SC/7 required inthenewtown. Basedonthe A significant amount ofplay space willbe 24 Play Space setting for Denny Abbey. to helpprovide anappropriateboundary oftheMDSshould beprovided to thenorth pitches(MDS). NoMUGAs orfloodlitsports be located Development withintheMajor Site and otherrelated builtdevelopment should Any changing facilities, clubstorage facilities, with theLEAcanbedelivered. required to demonstrate that suchagreements Where thisisproposed, theapplicants willbe with theLocal Education (LEA). Authority schools isencouraged andshouldbeexplored facilitiesatShared anddualuseofsports (including secure parking). cycle storage facilities, lighting andsafe parking should alsoincludechanging facilities, club development’s green routes. corridor They much aspossibleeasilyaccessed from the andasby sustainablemodesoftransport facilitieswillbeaccessibleAll outdoor sports MUGA). circaare 15minute walk within1km/ ofa proposed development sothat allresidents which shouldbeintegrated throughout the centres (theexception to thisare MUGAs locations, andideallylocated closeto local accommodated withinasmallnumberof provision shouldbeOutdoor sports people. provision shouldbeprovidedsports per1000 New Developments’ SPD, 1.6haofoutdoor of theLocal Plan andSCDC’s ‘Open Space in greens. accordancesports In with Policy SC/7 multi-usegameareascourts, (MUGAs) and or otherinstitutionalplaying fields, tennis athletic tracks,(grass school andartificial), pitches includesports These willtypically facilitieswillberequired.Outdoor sports 25 Outdoor Sports FacilitiesOutdoor Sports 101 GUIDING PRINCIPLES Table 12 | Summary of Principles

Key Policy Principle/ Issue Mechanism(s) Documents/ Plans Reference --SCDC Local Plan Policy: SS/6 (5)(7) (8)(10); HQ/1; NH/2; Relevant planning applications must include --Landscaping NH/6 landscape strategies which demonstrate strategy 22. Create a --SCDC District that a multi-functional green infrastructure multi-functional --DAS Design Guide SPD: network has been incorporated into their network 4.13, 4.14, 4.19, masterplans and how they will be provided --Masterplans 6.45-6.51 (in whole or part). --Parameter plans --SCDC Open Space in New Developments SPD

--SCDC District --Landscaping Design Guide SPD: 23. Respond and Relevant planning applications must include strategy 4.19, 5.2, 6.15, 6.45- enhance to the landscape strategies which demonstrate --DAS 6.51 local landscape how they have responded to the local context landscape context. --Masterplans --SCDC Local Plan --Parameter plans Policy: SS/6, HQ/1; NH/2; NH/6

-DAS - --SCDC Open Development proposals must demonstrate --Masterplans Space in New that they adhere to the informal open --Parameter plans Developments SPD 24. Play space space and children’s playspace provision standards as outlined in SCDC’s ‘Open Space --Open Space --SCDC Local Plan in New Developments’ SPD. Strategy Policy: SS/6 (8) (10), SC/7, SC/8 --s106

-DAS - --SCDC Open Development proposals must demonstrate --Masterplans Space in New 25. Outdoor that they adhere to the Outdoor Sports --Parameter plans Developments SPD Sports Facilities provision standards as outlined in SCDC’s --Open Space --SCDC Local Plan ‘Open Space in New Developments’ SPD. Strategy Policy: SS/6 (8) (10), SC/7, SC/8 --s106

102 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE • • • • 5.6 26 • The benefitsofthisapproach include: oftheoverall development.forward theirpart ofanyability adjoininglandowner to bring site widecontext, whichdonotprejudice the willneedtoSchemes bedesigned withina Systems (SuDS)willberequired. To enablethisto occur, SustainableDrainage event. development to prior redevelopment for that never exceed therate ofdischarge from the for thesamerainfall event, butshould greenfield runoffrate from thedevelopment as closereasonably to the practicable and the1in100year rainfall event mustbe water bodyfor the1inyear rainfall event development to any drain, sewer orsurface developed, thepeakrunoffrate from the For development onlandthat was previously greenfield runoffrate for thesameevent. rainfall event shouldnever exceed thepeak in 1year rainfall event andthe1in100year waterdrain, sewer bodyfor orsurface the1 rate from thedevelopment to any highway greenfield developments, thepeakrunoff to managethedrainage ofthesite. For Any development onthesite willberequired amenity value of,amenity the green infrastructure Integrating into, andcontributing to the ofthesite;of theeastern part character, feature whichisanimportant Reinforcing localfenland therich improve water quality); betterment (inorder to maintain and development, andwhere possible, water runoffgenerated by new Attenuating andtreating any surface events); ofstormreduce andtheimpacts floodrisk greenfield rates) andvolumes (inorder to rates water (to run-off Improving surface processes ofthesite asmuchpossible; thenatural catchmentMimicking SUSTAINABLE DRAINAGE SuDS Design integral part ofthe street.integral part they shouldbedesigned soasto appearan Where SuDSfeatures are present instreets, thisperiod. during abstraction features to likereservoirs store to act water for for new wateralso explore theopportunity the summermonths, theSuDSdesign should local agricultural demandsduring irrigation Board (IDB)drainage system, whichsupports off into the Waterbeach Drainage Internal Given thenewdevelopment may reduce run- water courses shouldbemaintained. considered. Water levels withinthelakeand basins andattenuating systems shouldalsobe strips, ditches, bio-retention ponds, detention open channels, paving, permeable filter number ofdrainage features suchasswales, former golfcourse andBannoldDrove. A including thelake, ofpondsalongthe series the site’s already plentiful water features, SuDS shouldbedesigned to takeinto account successor documents. provided C753orany intheCIRIASuDSManual drainage andbestpractice, principles as Waterbeach inaccordance withsustainable SuDS strategies willbedeveloped for • • • events. ofanythe impact future extremeflood tomeasures limit withinproperties including floodresilient andresistant rainfall water away from and properties, Designing thesite layout to channel flat topography ofthesite; SuDs features inorder to dealwiththe through atrail ofwell distributed small waterCreating catchments smallsurface associated native planting; provision ofwetland habitats and Enhancing biodiversity, through the landscapingproposals;network/ 103 GUIDING PRINCIPLES 27 SuDS Maintenance

Developers will be expected to make contributions to the construction and maintenance of SUDs, in accordance with Environment Agency advice and the provisions of the Flood and Water Management Act (2010).

The SuDS network should be designed to allow ease of access and maintenance.

To ensure the satisfactory management of the surface water scheme in perpetuity with the development, development proposals should include suitable arrangements and mechanisms for the set up of a SuDs management company if relevant.

104 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Table ofPrinciples 13|Summary Maintenance 27. SuDS 26. SuDSDesign Principle/ Issue Mechanism(s) relevant. and establishamanagement company if the management oftheSuDSnetwork theapproachwith relevant to parties The group joint working shoulddiscuss ofdevelopment. toprior theconstruction a SuDSstrategy to besubmitted to theLPA any outlineplanningapplication requiring A planningcondition shouldbeattached to off rates. SuDs strategy andto agree allowable run- (IBD) shouldbeconsulted to inform the The Waterbeach Drainage Internal Board strategy. drainage systems informed by asite-wide the holisticintegration ofsustainable demonstrate that theyhave incorporated Proposals for development must Documents/ Plans ------Parameter plans Masterplans DAS SuDS strategy Assessment Flood Risk - - - - Reference Key Policy - - - - SPD flood andwater Cambridgeshire 51 March 2015)–para Change (updated andCoastRisk NPPG onFlood NPPF para 163 CC/7; CC/8; CC/9 SS/6(13);Policy: SCDC Local Plan 105 GUIDING PRINCIPLES 5.7 PRODUCTIVE LANDSCAPE & PLANTING

28 Productive landscapes 29 Planting

Productive landscapes, such as allotments Planting within the streets and open spaces and community orchards offer social, will also be used to soften the new built environmental and place-making benefits form and to loosen up the density of the for any new development. They represent development. Planting will help create a sense important opportunities to integrate of identity and arrival, provide structure, permaculture into Waterbeach’s urban frame views and enhance microclimate. environment. Streets should incorporate trees and planting The District Council’s recommended standard which are resilient and simple to maintain. is for 0.4ha of allotment provision per 1000 population. Sites should be: Structured planting, including woodland blocks, copses, and individual trees can • Positioned so that they benefit from provide an occasional sense of enclosure. natural surveillance from surrounding Mature trees of suitable quality and health properties; located in the former barracks area will be expected to be retained in any new • Located within accessible locations from masterplan for the area. residential areas, including for those with physical disabilities; Hedgerows should be planted to provide habitats for small animals. • Where appropriate, supplied with water and electricity together with toilet By planting fruit and flower bearing species facilities, composting facilities, secure as well as maintaining a joined hedge with storage facilities and rubbish bins; and limited gaps, successful ecological corridors traversing the site north-south and east-west • Offer access points for vehicular delivery will be created. Ideally there should be an / dropping off relevant materials, and established wide verge from the centre of the appropriate provision of car and cycle hedges to protect and maintain the hedgerow parking spaces. habitat. These grass margins are essential for many invertebrates and ground nesting birds as well as buffering hedges from impacts and disturbance. For appropriate species lists, please see p77, Cambridgeshire Landscape Guidelines (1991).

106 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Table ofPrinciples 14|Summary 29. Planting landscapes 28. Productive Principle/ Issue Mechanism(s) applications. come forward through detailedplanning regardingDetails planting schemesshould landscape strategy. considered andincorporated withinthe planting schemeshouldbeA site-wide in NewDevelopments’ SPD. standards asoutlinedinSCDC’s ‘Open Space that theyadhere to theallotment provision Development proposals mustdemonstrate landscapes willbemitigated andmanaged. on existing andnewlycreated productive plan (LEMP)whichsetouthow impacts a landscapeandecology management Applications mustbeaccompanied by that theirproposals are capableofdelivery. Applicants to willbeexpected demonstrate productive landscapes.site to support enhanced theexisting biodiversity ofthe they have retained andwhere possible Development proposals mustshow how Documents/ Plans ------strategy Landscape Parameter plans Masterplan strategy Open Space DAS LEMP strategy Landscape - - - Reference Key Policy - - - Developments SPD Space inNew SCDC Open 6.913 Design GuideSPD SCDC District Policy SC/7 SCDC Local Plan 107 GUIDING PRINCIPLES 5.8 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE

An integrated and site-wide other climate-change related impacts (e.g. 30 approach to the environment overheating); • Incorporating sustainable urban drainage systems; Development proposals for Waterbeach New Town will be expected to address the • Embedding climate change mitigation environmental principles of sustainable and adaptation into all aspects of the New design and construction in an integrated Town’s design; manner and look at the opportunities presented by the site as a whole. It will • Utilising construction materials with low be committed to achieving excellence in embodied energy, and which are locally sustainable development. sourced, as much as possible. This includes the efficient re-use and recycling of the As expressed in Policy SS/5 (para 12), all existing building materials of the Barracks opportunities to exceed the sustainable buildings where feasible. Construction design and construction standards materials which have poor sustainability established by the emerging Local Plan credentials should be avoided; should be explored. • Using construction methods and technologies with lower environmental impact where possible;

31 Sustainable design and construction • Investigating where Modern Methods of Construction (the manufacture and pre- fabrication of structural building parts offsite) could be harnessed to reduce New development at Waterbeach will environmental impacts; and demonstrate excellence in sustainable design. Development should seek to exceed the • Utilising spoil generated on site for design principles set out in the Sustainable ground level raising, and where possible, Design and Construction SPD (June 2007), or mounding for barriers against traffic noise. through any newer guidance or policy. • Healthy homes and healthy workspaces. Sustainable design principles include: See work carried out by UK Green Building Council and WELL Building Standards. • Avoiding adverse impacts on biodiversity and the natural environment, and where possible, promoting and enhancing them in a way which is harmonious with the Cambridgeshire and Fenland landscapes;

• Incorporating energy and water efficiency measures into neighbourhood and building design, and investigating opportunities for on-site renewable or low-carbon energy generation;

• Siting and designing development in a way which minimises the risk of flooding and

108 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Guidance, andintheFlood and Water SPD, approach withinNational Planning Policy and ofthesequential linewith theprinciple In Waterbeach Level Drainage Internal Board. CouncilCambridgeshire andthe District Water, theEnvironment Agency, South Cambridgeshire County Council, Cambridge group comprising Anglian Water Ltd, Service guided andendorsedby astakeholder a Water Cycle Study for thesite in2014, Breach outto modellingwas inform carried of theBannoldDrove track. occur. landto theeast impacts This primarily flood defences ontheRiverCam were to could beatifabreach risk oftheexisting eastern edgeofthemajordevelopment site modelling hasshown that currently the Whilst mostlylocated infloodzone 1,hazard are infloodzone 2and3. areas ontheeastandwest edgesofthesite of approximately 8,000-9,000homes. Small adequate space to accommodate anewtown andwhich providesfluvial andtidalfloodrisk lies withinfloodzone 1,thelowest area of The ofthenewtown significant majority site location andquantum ofdevelopment onsite. of asequential, risk-based approach to the takesaccountSPD; andwhichinparticular national guidance, andtheFlood and Water Assessment whichmeetstherequirements of be accompanied by aSite SpecificFlood Risk Planning applications for thesite willneedto planning applications. this shouldbeconsidered whenpreparing Document (theFlood and Water SPD), and Flood and Water Planning Supplementary The Council hasadopted theCambridgeshire schools, etc.). nurseries 1 Highly vulnerable andmore Highly vulnerable landusesasdefinedinNational Planning Policy Guidance (includingnewdwellings, 32 Managing Flood Risk at current vulnerable orfuture floodrisk, and development hasto belocated inareas from any source. Where thisisnotpossible wherever possibleinareas atofflooding risk vulnerable development shouldbeavoided safeguarding andimproving theenvironment requires that landbeusedeffectively whilst September 2018.National Planning Policy Cambridgeshire Local Plan adopted in allocated for development intheSouth The site of the Waterbeach New Town is infrastructure onoroff-site asappropriate. to securemay andmaintain benecessary control measures. Planning obligations andfuturedesign, upkeep offlood delivery infrastructure providers to assistwithfunding, to and collaborate withlocalpartners Developers shouldseekopportunities any needfor pumping. lifetime ofthesettlement whilstminimising regime indicated that cansustainthemfor the development relies uponhave amaintenance • green and infrastructure objectives; • projections; overall, account ofclimate taking change to reduceconsider floodrisk opportunities without increasing to risks others, and • considered to: Water SPD. Flood control measures shouldbe guide) andtheCambridgeshire Flood and in theNPPF(withaccompanying practice follows management thefloodrisk hierarchy ensure alongterm solutionisputinplace that deemed necessary, developers willneedto Where development areas infloodrisk in to peopleandproperty. lowest so as to floodrisk minimise floodrisk development shouldbelocated inareas of ensure that floodassetsthat the take account ofandwhere possiblemeet Steer away floodrisk from development 1

109 GUIDING PRINCIPLES and ensuring safe and healthy living Council has proactively reduced flood risks conditions. around the station by relocating it to an area at lower risk than its current location. Where it is not possible, consistent with wider sustainability benefits, for development The suitability of the land at risk of flooding, to be located in areas with a lower risk of including land east of Bannold Drove in flooding, development which is vulnerable flood zone 2 and at residual flood risk, to to flood risk arising from a breach of flood accommodate vulnerable land uses will defences must be demonstrated to be safe for need to be carefully considered through its lifetime, not increase flood risk elsewhere the planning application process. Such and have wider sustainability benefits to applications and their assessment will the community which outweigh any residual have appropriate regard to: a sequential flood risk. Plans and development should approach being taken in accordance with also seek opportunities to reduce the causes the NPPF, taking opportunities to control and impacts of flooding. The Council will risks and where possible, reduce flood risk have regard to the objectives and criteria overall. Proposals should secure long-term used within the Local Plan’s Sustainability management and maintenance requirements, Appraisal framework in making an assessment and take account of upper scenario future of the wider sustainability benefits of such climate change and any wider sustainability development. benefits of development in this location.

In regard to these wider sustainability benefits, the new railway station site (with planning permission) is located within flood zone 2. The National Planning Policy and Guidance requires the effective and optimal use of land. This includes taking account of the availability and capacity of infrastructure and its scope to promote sustainable travel modes that will help limit future car use. The

110 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE 3. 2. 1. hierarchy of: and builtinaccordance withtheenergy Development to willbeexpected bedesigned 33

environment. they mitigate any onthe adverse impacts technologies mustdemonstrate how etc. Proposals for renewable orlow carbon photovoltaic, heating networks, district technologies withinthedevelopment e.g. and incorporating renewable energy Using renewable energy: andlow-carbon heat recovery technologies. for heating, cooling andwhere possible, Through integration ofefficient systems Using energy efficiently: building design. adopting a ‘fabric-first’ approach to for natural light;opportunities andby and cooling insummer),optimising to promote passive heating inwinter orientation andlayout (for example, Through consideration ofbuilding the costs ofgrid reinforcement. and play systems to helpoffset someof charging, storage andflexible plug battery energy systems, combining renewables, EV the energy hierarchy to therole ofsmart Developers shouldalsothinkbeyond Reducing energyReducing by design: Energy efficiency

45,000 homes). energy, theequivalent of enoughto serve 2022 andwillgenerate 27MWofresidual to isexpected beoperationalthe facility in approval by Cambridgeshire Council, Country also bemonitored andexplored to (subject ParkManagement adjacent to thesite should at facility WasteWaterbeach (EfW) Waste from thepotential newfuture Energy from heat and/orpower to export The opportunity technologies.carbon the useofon-site renewable energy andlow emissions by aminimumof10%through Waterbeach willberequired to reduce carbon residential buildingsof1000m2ormore at Plan, any newdwellings andnewnon- accordanceIn withPolicy CC/3 oftheLocal considered.should alsobeactively andbiomassSource Heat Pumps (WSHP) Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHPs), Water water heating, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), solarsuch assolarphotovoltaic panels(PV), Additionally, building-specifictechnologies stage. accompanies theoutlineplanningapplication ofanEnergy Strategybe doneaspart that Combined Heat andPower (CHP). This should storage, heating, and district micro-grids Town suchasgaspowered turbines, electrical energy generation solutions withintheNew incorporate on-site renewable andlow-carbon towide basis, thesignificant opportunity Developers shouldexplore, onasite- 34 Renewable andlow technology carbon 111 GUIDING PRINCIPLES 35 Water stress

Given that Waterbeach is located within All non-residential developments: an area of water stress, a key priority for development will be to promote water • Must achieve a minimum water efficiency efficiency and water-sensitive design. In standard equivalent to the BREEAM accordance with Local Plan policy CC/4 and standard for 2 credits for water use levels, the South Cambs District Design Guide (2010), unless demonstrated not practicable; and new development should follow a hierarchical framework of: • Should explore the incorporation of water re-use and grey water recycling systems, 1. Reducing water demand which become more practicable at larger scales, e.g. school buildings, hotels. 2. Intercepting and using rainwater before returning it to the mains Opportunities for community-wide water re-use and grey water recycling schemes 3. Intercepting greywater for lower grades should also be explored at outline planning uses, such as waste removal or municipal/ application stage and considered as part of domestic irrigation. the drainage strategy for the site to ensure an integrated approach to water management. To achieve practicable water conservation, the approach taken to all new dwellings: Landscaping proposals should consider planting that relies on seasonal precipitation • Should seek to reduce internal potable and therefore reduces the need for irrigation water consumption to less than 110 litres/ or supplemental watering (xeriscaping) where person/day; practicable. • Should include measures such as water meters, low/ dual-flush toilets, flow restrictors on basin taps, aerated taps, smaller capacity baths and low-flow showers; and

• Should explore the incorporation of rainwater harvesting systems for irrigation purposes and where cost-effective, grey water recycling systems also. This approach should involve early discussions with statutory undertakes, like Anglian Water, to develop out community scale opportunities linked to new wastewater treatment works.

112 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Cambridge Development. such aschemecanbeseen at theNorth West reducing time. thecollection An example of only takeplace whenthe binsare full, vastly companythe collection to ensure collections from thestreetscape. canalsoalert Software can encourage recycling withoutdetracting wheelie bins. Communal underground bins oftraditional abovecollection ground awayemissions by taking thestop-start inreducingand canassistdirectly carbon areas, isanexample ofsuchanapproach inhighdensity particularly and collection, of underground householdwaste storage considered inthedevelopment. The use waste andstorage collection shouldbe Innovative approaches to household bunds). impact features, noisebunds, landscapeandvisual environmental mitigation strategies (e.g. SuDs be considered indeveloping appropriate where theuseofexcavated materials could vibration management, andfloodrisk such aslandscapeandvisual, noiseand consider linksto othertechnical strategies, The development ofthesefacilitiesshould respective development areas. given thespace available withineachofthe development butthisshouldbeachievable according to initiallocation andphasingof may needto bemoved withinthesite on asite wide, comprehensive basis. Facilities operate throughout allphasesofdevelopment outset ofsite development andcontinue to These facilities shouldbeputinplace at the demolition andexcavation wastes. construction,and reuse/ recycling ofinert separationwill beto enablethesorting, ofthistemporary,purpose on-site facility demolition andexcavation wastes. The construction,separation and recycling ofinert waste for managementa temporary facility The development to willbeexpected include 36 Sustainable waste • • • • • • • • • enhancement. This shouldinclude: (LEMP) to ensure appropriate mitigation and a LandscapeEcology Plan Management monitoring, to of guidetheproduction full programme ofecological and surveys Policy SS/6 oftheLocal Plan requires a waterbodies from pondsto themainlake. ofhabitats,within multiplicity andsupports birds, amphibians, mammalsandreptiles, The site contains ecology arich including 37 wet woodland habitats asappropriate. incorporating wetland, fen, reedbed and within andbeyondnetwork thesite, developing acomprehensive blue that pollinators; attract and specifying native specieswhere possible clay grasslands; peatsoil typology, rich and particularly plant speciesthat local reflect selecting habitats withnewhabitats; grasslands, woodland andwetland fragmented connecting existing and possessinglimited biodiversity; inaccessible opengreenlacking space, dominated by agricultural landuse, an area ofthefenland that iscurrently providing ahabitat-focussed site within landscape andecological character; habitat whichembraces thesite’s creating amosaicofmultifunctional including woodland andhedgerows; retaining appropriate habitat areas and adjacent County Wildlife Sites; withthesurroundingthat area connect expanding andcreating wildlife corridors habitats are maintained; to existing woodland andgrassland runways, to ensure ecological connections existing corridors, suchastheairfield providing opengreen space that uses Integrate andenhance biodiversity

113 GUIDING PRINCIPLES 38 Noise, Light and Disturbance

Development proposals will be expected to effectively managed through placement mitigate the impacts of noise, light and human of sensitive receptors at a suitable disturbance on the environment. Whilst there distance from both the A10 and is an overall aspiration to encourage public railway line, and this should be a key accessibility across the Green Infrastructure consideration during the masterplanning Framework, development proposals need to process; and consider measures to promote public access • the flat topography of the site means along the least ecologically sensitive green an appropriate ‘buffer distance’ to infrastructure elements and incorporate mitigate noise impacts would not be passive design elements that minimise public practicable; therefore, bunding, planting activity on the most ecologically sensitive and consideration of building layout and sites. In addition: design opportunities are recommended • development proposals will also consider to minimise noise and vibration impacts. the siting of land uses which generate No permanent lighting should be located the most noise and light away from the where it would detract from the significance most sensitive ecological and heritage of Denny Abbey including in regard to its environments; also the protection of wider setting taking into account views to the other sensitive uses such as residential; south and east. • where permanent lighting is required within the vicinity of sensitive habitats, such lighting will be sensitively designed to minimise light spillage and be located as close as possible to the development edge as practicable; • noise and vibration impacts resulting from the road and railway may be

114 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE • • • • At thedesign phase: emissions at thesite widelevel, through: Consideration shouldbegiven to mitigating successor document. Planning for (2017),orany Air Quality Land Use Planning &Development Control: guidancepractice setoutintheIAQM Development shouldcomply withbest affected by airpollution. existing andnewresidents isnotadversely development, to ensure oflife thequality of both thedesign andoperational stagesof (AQMA), shouldbeconsidered airquality for Area Management within anAir Quality Although Waterbeach New Town isnotlocated 39 the development to encourage walking Designing thelayout of andconnectivity also); (seeFixnetwork 4andPrinciples 1&4 additional road traffic ontheA10andlocal of theLocal Plan, inorder to reduce accordance withPolicy SC/13:Air Quality, measures intotransport thedesign, in Promoting andintegrating sustainable locations; be appliedupontheagreement offinal east. Appropriate buildingsstandards will to thewest ofthesite andrail lineto the should avoid locations nearto theA10 pollution sources. Specifically, suchuses in away whichreduces exposure to population e.g. theelderly, schoolchildren, Locating usesfor sensitive membersofthe to airpollution; areas inaway whichminimisesexposure infrastructure relative to development Designing thelayout andsitingofnew Air Quality • • At theoperational phase: • • • vehicles, etc. systems/ choices/ sustainable transport Considering theneedsoffuture chimney stacks;and emissions through well sited vents or ofcombustion theimpacts Mitigating dispersal; which tend to inhibiteffective pollution Avoiding thecreation of “street canyons” Fix 3andPrinciples 2&3); vehicle useandassociated emissions(see inorderand cycling to reduce motor charging points willalsochange. technology adapts, therequirement for vehicles. isanticipated that It asthis forProvision electric parking ofpriority should beprovided; charging space points for eachparking provided for residential dwellings, EV be required. Where is on-site parking 1000m2 ofcommercial floorspace will per 10residential dwellings and/or areas –at least1EV “rapid charge” point chargingcycle) points andpublicparking Provision vehicle (carand ofelectric 115 GUIDING PRINCIPLES Table 15 | Summary of Principles Key Policy Principle/ Issue Mechanism(s) Documents/ Plans Reference Applicants must prepare a Sustainability Statement 30. An that proposes strategies for addressing relevant integrated sustainability criteria including: and site-wide biodiversity; approach to the energy efficiency; environment water conservation; climate change mitigation and adaptation; -SCDC Local Plan --Sustainability - urban design; Statement Policy: CC/1; CC/2; pollution; CC/3; CC/4; CC/6 ; SC/11, SC/12 drainage; and 31. Sustainable construction. design and construction The Sustainability Statement should accompany any outline planning application. Subsequent reserved matters applications will need to demonstrate how the design detail fulfils the strategies set out within the Sustainability Strategy. Follow a sequential risk-based approach to the location of and the uses within the development. Development will follow a sequential approach having regard to local plan policies, and National --Planning Policy where this is more up to date. applications Where following application of the sequential should be approach it is not possible, consistent with wider supported by Site --SCDC Local Plan sustainability benefits for all development to be Specific Flood Policy CC/9 Risk Assessments, located in areas with a lower risk of flooding the --Cambridgeshire development must: which meets the Flood and Water 32. Managing • Be demonstrated via a site specific flood risk requirements Supplementary Flood Risk assessment to be safe and not increase flood risk of national Planning elsewhere. policy and Document guidance and the • Contribute to the improvement and perpetual Cambridgeshire --NPPF and NPPG upkeep of flood defence assets it relies upon, and Flood and consider the opportunities to work with potential Water SPD. partners and landowners to secure betterment and (Environmental climate change adaptation. Statements) • Demonstrate wider sustainability benefits to the community that outweigh the residual flood risk.

116 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Table ofPrinciples 15|Summary Disturbance Light &Human 38. Noise, biodiversity and enhance 37. Integrate waste 36. Sustainable 35.Water Stress technology and low carbon 34.Renewable Efficiency 33. Energy Principle/ Issue Mechanism(s) disturbance, especiallyonecological corridors. ofnoise, lightagainst theimpacts andhuman they have incorporated mitigation into theirdesign Development proposals mustdemonstrate how will bemitigated andmanaged. onexisting and newlycreatedhow impacts habitats and ecology management plan(LEMP)whichsetout Applications mustbe accompanied by alandscape delivery. habitat andbiodiversity across thesite are capableof their proposals for theprotection andenrichmentof Applicants to willbeexpected demonstrate that oftheirlandscapestrategies.the site aspart where possibleenhanced theexisting biodiversity of Proposals mustshow how theyhave retained and waste on-site. managementtemporary facility construction. This includestheprovision ofa suitable strategies to minimisewaste during byPlanning applications shouldbesupported provided. justification andreasons for exception mustbe into proposals onasite widebasis. not, afull If haveand water efficiency beenincorporated that measures to promote water-sensitive design Development proposals demonstrate shouldclearly approach). grid approachesand consideration (site wide ofsmart for opportunities ‘exemplar’ projects energy efficiency low technologies carbon and, where appropriate, building-integrated orstandalonerenewable and for incorporatingstudy identifying opportunities The Statement(s) feasibility willincludeapreliminary and cooling to buildings. designs, andoptionsfor efficiently supplyingheating reducing demandthroughfor building further passive energy measures, demandreduction options for conforming withtheenergy hierarchy, settingout Energy Statement outliningtheproposed strategy by anPlanning applications shouldbesupported Documents/ Plans ------ES strategy Landscaping Nature toolkit Developing with Partnership (LNP) Local Nature Cambridgeshire Natural Statement (ES) Environment LEMP strategy Landscaping Plan and Minimisation Management WasteDetailed CoCP Strategy Conservation Water Energy Statement Reference Key Policy ------NH/2; NH/6 SS/6,HQ/1;Policy: SCDC Local Plan CC/4Policy: SCDC Local Plan CC/3 CC/1;Policy: CC/2; SCDC Local Plan 117 GUIDING PRINCIPLES Key Policy Principle/ Issue Mechanism(s) Documents/ Plans Reference An Odour Assessment is recommended to establish baseline conditions and potential odour impacts on the site, given the proximity of the Amey Cespa Waste --SCDC Local Plan Management Park to the north west of the site. Policy: SC/12, SC/14 Applicants must then prepare an assessment of --Sustainability -- IAQM Land the impact of the development on local air quality. Statement Use Planning & 39. Air Quality Development proposals should then clearly --Odour Development demonstrate that measures to mitigate such impacts Assessment Control: Planning have been incorporated into proposals on a site --ES for Air Quality wide basis, in order to address the points in Policy (2017) SC/13 (6). If not, a full justification and reasons for exception must be provided. Such details should be set out within the Sustainability Statement.

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6.1 SECTION OVERVIEW Practice Guidance (NPPG) requires specific infrastructure requirements to be identified This section of the document sets out for at least the first five years of the plan the current position for infrastructure period: requirements for the proposed new settlement. This should be used as a “The Local Plan should make clear, for at baseline for future consideration of planning least the first five years, what infrastructure is applications and related infrastructure required, who is going to fund and provide it, delivery. and how it relates to the anticipated rate and phasing of development… For the later stages The Council’s delivery objectives for the SPD of the plan period, less detail may be provided are: as the position regarding the provision of infrastructure is likely to be less certain.” • to secure a comprehensive approach to the (NPPG, Para 018). development of the site; As such, this document focuses on the • to secure the delivery of requisite overall infrastructure required to deliver the infrastructure within appropriate Council’s vision for the new settlement but timescales; also acknowledges that certainty of delivery during the first five years of the plan period • to manage delivery of ‘shared’ is critical. Thus where information has been infrastructure in a timely manner; and available, the longer term needs should also • to ensure that the eastern part of the be presented, although may be subject to site (promoted by RLW) can be suitably change due to future economic and market accessed across the western part of the forces. Where information is not available site (promoted by Urban & Civic) and vice infrastructure needs, triggers and costs versa. have been estimated to reflect the scheme development. This document draws on the evidence submitted to the Local Plan Examination in The National Planning Policy Framework support of the delivery of the new settlement identifies infrastructure under three and the infrastructure required to deliver a broad categories: physical, social and policy compliant scheme. The infrastructure green infrastructure. On the basis of these schedule has been formulated by drawing categories, the scope of infrastructure upon a number of sources including considered relevant to the policy, vision and infrastructure providers, County and District objectives for Waterbeach is: Councils, National formulas and additional • Physical infrastructure – this includes information provided by the site promoters transport and utilities infrastructure: and service providers. Through this process, transport and highways; electricity; the document identifies key risks to the gas; water and waste water; waste; delivery of infrastructure and potential telecommunications and broadband. mitigation measures. • Social infrastructure – this includes For the purposes of the Local Plan education; healthcare; emergency Examination, the National Planning

120 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN potentially through atiered methodofdealing may bedealtwithinaphasedmanner 6.6,theseprinciplesAs insection described discussions. applications, strategies delivery ands106 inform onplanning future decisionmaking development scenarios whichwillhelp assumptions have beenmadeintesting planning process. As above, anumberof albeit at highlevel at thisstageofthe hasalsobeenconsidered,The issueofviability • • • • • • below:set outinstagesdescribed Town inasustainablemanner. The process is will needto respond to thegrowth oftheNew understanding ofhow infrastructure services is therefore around structured gainingan planningprocessThe infrastructure delivery providedconsuming by services infrastructure. (in additionto theexisting population) will bemore peoplelivingintheNew Town The assumptionisthat underlying there population that usesthem. that theyhave somerelationship to thelocal however acommon element between themis villagehalls,(utilities, openspace) transport, There are ofinfrastructure types awidevariety The Infrastructure PlanningProcess • timing. evidence base;and costs funding; capacity; demand; demographics; flood risk. playing pitches; allotments; drainage and spaces (informal andformal); play areas; Green infrastructure –thisincludesopen village hallsandlibraries). centres/facilities (includingcommunity facilities;andcommunity sports services; WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE upon thesurrounding area. of thedevelopment anditspotential impact obligations sought willberelated to theform The nature, scaleandphasingofany planning the schemeacceptable inplanningterms. provision to make ofinfrastructure necessary arrangements for theimprovement or for proposals that have made suitable Planning willonlybegranted permission • • • • stalling: in order to ofdevelopment minimisetherisk This could beachieved inanumber ofways can beshared across thelandownerships. given to for how capacity majorinfrastructure 106 negotiations, considerations shouldbe planning applications andsubsequent Section Through thedetermination oftheoutline conditions inaphasedway. with planningapplications andplanning payment hasbeenmade. developers, notifyingtheCouncil when outbetween therespectivebe sorted passing thepayments onorpayment can paid, asabanker theCouncil canact Where pro-rata contributions are to be towards thecost ofthat infrastructure. be obligedto contribute itspro-rota share developers theadjoiningdeveloper will forward funded/delivered by oneofthe infrastructure whichwillneedto be suchinstance whereIn there isany shared which thedevelopment mustcommence. site butimposingalongstop date by A pro-rota for allocation ofcapacity each that approach. both s106agreements that would allow for need to ofalternate beaseries in triggers call onany existing capacity. There would The firstdeveloper to implement hasfirst 121 DELIVERING THE PLACE 6.2 INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY The plan also shows the following:- PLAN • a description of each particular infrastructure scheme The following pages show the infrastructure delivery plan for the new town. • who will provide it

The plan is divided into several sections and • the timing / trigger for its delivery sub sections, namely:- • whether it is on of off site Transport infrastructure • on whose land it will be provided Non motorised user infrastructure • who will pay for it, and Public transport infrastructure • how it will be delivered Highway infrastructure

Utilities infrastructure

Waste

Water

Energy and telecoms

Social infrastructure

Community facilities

Education

Health

Emergency services

Retail and employment

Open space

Drainage

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TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

Non Motorised User infrastructure

Improved and Routes not yet defined but CCC To be identified Off-site Urban s106 Planning conditions/ s106 new foot/ provision is intended to through the & Civic/ where direct mitigation GCP cycleway connect Waterbeach New GCP Transport Assessment D.I.O/ RLW required. from Town with north Cambridge process. + CCC Direct Waterbeach and Cambridge Science Applicants to north Park. For full details of route of city options, please see ‘Fix 3 - (including Strategic Walking and Cycling bridge over Connections’. A10)

Provision of Pedestrian and cycle crossing CCC Pre-occupation, to Both Urban s106 Planning conditions/ s106 foot/ cycle between the New Town and be identified through & Civic/ where direct mitigation crossing CRP. A10 strategic works may the Transport D.I.O required. from site to mean change requirement in Assessment process. Cambridge the longer term. Research Park (CRP)

Cycle/ foot Route along Causeway Link to Applicants Pre-occupation, to Off-site n/a s106 Planning conditions/ s106 link through a new crossing to be provided be identified through where direct mitigation site from across the A10. the Transport required. village to CRP Assessment process.

Improved Direct pedestrian and cycle CCC Pre-occupation, to Both Urban Developers Planning conditions/ s106 foot/ cycle links from the New Town to the be identified through & Civic/ where direct mitigation s106 access from existing village. For full details the Transport D.I.O/ RLW required. site to village of routes, please see ‘Fix 3 - Assessment process. Strategic Walking and Cycling Connections’. 123 DELIVERING THE PLACE s106 would be required to to be required s106 would public transport provide and subsidy (early years) improvements. broader s106 agreement s106 agreement Planning conditions/ s106 s106 conditions/ Planning direct mitigation where as partis required of transport assessment. Planning conditions/ s106 s106 conditions/ Planning direct mitigation where required. Mechanism TP s106 s106 s106 L GCP s106 s106 Funding Urban Urban & Civic/ RLW D.I.O/ n/a n/a n/a Land Land holding Both Off-site Off-site Off-site On/ Off On/ Off site Pre-occupation Pre-occupation Other network Other network to improvements via s106 be agreed discussions and as part of wider strategy, movement be identified to the through Assessment Transport process. Pre-occupation Triggers

Applicants Stagecoach Go-Whippet Applicants CCC Applicants Network Network Rail Train Operating Companies (TOCs) Applicants Provider/ Provider/ partner To enhance existing services services existing enhance To and or extension of Milton Park & Ride serve buses to the town. To enhance provision at key key at provision enhance To in the village that bus stops will be served buses linking by with Cambridge Town the New such as and other destinations, Landbeach. A comprehensive network network A comprehensive of high quality pedestrian linking and cycle routes and Chittering to Waterbeach villages of the surrounding Impington/ Histon, Cottenham, via Horningsea, Ditton Fen bridge across (requiring Lode and Stretham. River Cam) Additional cycle parking and cycle parkingAdditional and station, existing facilities at bus service and off, taxi drop Road. on Clayhithe bus shelter Description Improved Improved services between New village, and Town Cambridge Improved Improved public transport facilities within Waterbeach village Broader Broader cycle links/ network Infrastructure Infrastructure Scheme Transport Public Infrastructure Improved existing station facilities, safety access, and parking Physical and social infrastructure Physical

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Infrastructure Provider/ On/ Off Land Description Triggers Funding Mechanism Scheme partner site holding WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE New New bus services connecting Private Relocation of rail Both n/a Direct funding s106 agreement community CRP, development and service - put station bus service relocated Waterbeach Station in place by Agreement between site between CRP (via temporary Park & Ride) promoters promoters and transport and relocated operator. rail station

Waterbeach Potential Park & Ride on a Applicant To be determined On-site Urban & Direct funding Planning conditions/ s106 Park & Ride temporary or permanent basis through Transport Civic where direct mitigation adjacent to the A10. Stagecoach Assessments required.

Improved Congestion free bus link to CCC To be determined Off site n/a s106 If required for direct through Transport mitigation; s106 public Cambridge along a route to GCP transport link be determined. To ensure that Assessments. contributions (but subject Other to wider transport and to Cambridge there is a fast and dedicated movement package). from public transport link to the Waterbeach New Town from Cambridge.

Relocated A relocated Waterbeach Network To be determined On-site D.I.O/ RLW s106/ privately Potential s106; to be railway Station to serve the existing Rail through Transport funded delivered by site promoter/ station village and meet the capacity Assessments. Network Rail. needs of the New Town, with platforms capable of TOCs Separate planning taking 12-carriage Thameslink application trains or 10-carriage InterCity DfT Express trains. To include increased station facilities, busGCP interchange and cycle park provision.

Railway Potential Park & Ride multi- Private Aligned to delivery On-site D.I.O/ RLW Direct funding To be delivered directly by station Park & storey car park (MSCP) to of relocated railway developer Ride MSCP service new station, including station. cycle parking. 125 DELIVERING THE PLACE An agreement between between agreement An ensure to developers a comprehensive development. U&C/ D.I.O will deliver the the will deliver U&C/ D.I.O northern junction access soon with the A10. As gets application as RLW then planning consent, land D.I.O across access the A10 will be secured to commercial through the between agreement parties.two Planning conditions/s106 conditions/s106 Planning direct mitigation where required. conditions/s106 Planning direct mitigation where required. Mechanism Developer Developer directly s106 s106 s106 Funding Urban Urban & Civic/ RLW D.I.O/ Urban Urban & Civic/ RLW D.I.O/ n/a n/a Land Land holding On-site Both Off-site Off-site On/ Off On/ Off site Phased throughout throughout Phased the development Pre-occupation To be determined be determined To Transport through Asasessments To be agreed with with be agreed To Council Parish Triggers Developers Applicant/ Applicant/ CCC Applicant / / Applicant CCC Applicant/ Applicant/ CCC Provider/ Provider/ partner rt of improvements to cycle cycle to rt of improvements Internal primary routes. access rthern access at roundabout No rthern roundabout at access include junction to with CRP, upgrades. improvements/ Pa through and pedestrian routes the new station the village to from traffic deter and to via Horningsea . Detail routing Waterbeach with be agreed to Council. Parish Description Primary road Primary road network within the new town Traffic Traffic calming in nearby villages of Cottenham, Horningsea and Landbeach A10 Junction (northern access) Infrastructure Infrastructure Scheme infrastructure Highway Traffic calming and improvement junctions to within Waterbeach village Physical and social infrastructure Physical

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Infrastructure Provider/ On/ Off Land Description Triggers Funding Mechanism Scheme partner site holding WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE A10 Junction Southern access nearer to Applicant To be determined Both Urban & s106 U&C/ D.I.O will deliver the (southern Denny End Road, to include through the Civic southern access junction access) junction improvements/ Transport Assessment with the A10. As soon upgrades. Junction design process as RLW application gets should discourage movement planning consent, then of vehicles into Waterbeach access across D.I.O land village to deter traffic from to the A10 will be secured routing via Horningsea. Road through commercial link to proposed new railway agreement between the station. two parties.

A10 dualling/ A10 dualling and junctions CCC To be determined Off-site n/a s106 Establish a transport capacity - additional capacity (on an through Transport strategy review group GCP improve- alignment to be determined) GCP Assessments for comprised of the relevant ments for general traffic between outline planning Other highway and planning the northernmost access to Combined applications and Ely- authorities together the New Town and the Milton Authority Cambridge Transport with representatives Interchange of the A10 with Study. from each of the major the A14. development partners. The strategy review group Capacity Additional capacity at the CCC Off-site n/a s106 will monitor and manage enhancement Milton Interchange for GCP this, specifically for the to the A14/ movements between the A10 Highways impact of the proposed A10 Milton and A14, and the A14 and the England Other developments on the A10 interchange A10. To cater for the demand capacity and should have for car trips associated with a the ability to respond to New Town at Waterbeach. improvements proposed to the A10. 127 DELIVERING THE PLACE Developer to provide provide to Developer bins and pay underground S106 financial contribution of provision towards collection vehicles Mechanism Developer to provide bins bins provide to Developer S106 financial and pay towards contribution of collection provision vehicles S106 S106 Funding S106 S106 Urban & Urban & Civic/DIO/ RLW Land Land holding Urban & Urban & Civic/DIO/ RLW On-site On/ Off On/ Off site On-site Prior to first first to Prior and then occupation phased delivery Triggers Prior to first first to Prior and then occupation phased delivery Waste Waste Collection Authority & Developer Provider/ Provider/ partner Waste Waste Collection Authority & Developer

Waste storage containers containers storage Waste and collection storage for waste, of household general waste. and organic recyclables for: Requirement collection waste 2 x general vehicles Provision of underground bins bins of underground Provision and collection vehicles Description collection2 x recycling vehicles collection waste 2 x organic vehicles Provision of of Provision conventional household waste in receptacles density lower residential and areas of provision collection vehicles Infrastructure Infrastructure Scheme UTILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE Waste Potential underground bin storage & collection in higher density residential areas Physical and social infrastructure Physical

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Infrastructure Provider/ On/ Off Land Description Triggers Funding Mechanism Scheme partner site holding WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Bring Sites Bring Sites are community SCDC During Construction: On-site Urban s106 Will be expected to be waste management facilities Temporary facilities & Civic/ provided in a phased for the collection of recyclable should be provided D.I.O/ RLW sequence with the materials, usually situated during construction development. within public realm areas. on occupation of the 50th residential property until each permanent facility is operational.

Water

Potable water There is only enough capacity Cambridge When needed Off-site n/a Direct Provision will be dealt mains - main in the local network to Water agreement with through direct to Fen Ditton supply circa 1000 dwellings between agreement with service at Waterbeach New Town. To developer and providers as development obtain this supply there would infrastructure is implemented. This will be requirement to lay approx. provider be outside the scope of 4km of 350mm nominal bore any planning control or main from the existing 450mm s106 agreement. Service main within Horningsea Road, providers are obligated to Fen Ditton, located to the meet any demand arising south. The new main would from the development, with connect into the existing the site promoters meeting mains on the southern edge of the cost. the development. 129 DELIVERING THE PLACE Provision will be dealt will be dealt Provision direct with through with service agreement as development providers will This is implemented. of be outside the scope or planning control any Service s106 agreement. to obligated are providers demand arising meet any with the development, from meeting promoters the site the cost. Provision will be dealt will be dealt Provision direct with through with service agreement as development providers will This is implemented. of be outside the scope or planning control any Service s106 agreement. to obligated are providers demand arising meet any with the development, from meeting promoters the site the cost. Mechanism Direct Direct agreement between and developer infrastructure provider Direct Direct agreement between and developer infrastructure provider Funding n/a n/a Land Land holding Location Location be to confirmed Off-site On/ Off On/ Off site When needed When When needed When Triggers Anglian Anglian Water Cambridge Cambridge Water Provider/ Provider/ partner Waterbeach Water Recycling Recycling Water Waterbeach (WRC)Centre in the south- only has of the site east corner capacity serve to an additional units. 570 residential 964 capacity for Additional homes has been secured a connection to through Park. Research Cambridge There is potable water capacity capacity is potable water There Cherryat Reservoir Hinton to serve but it requires this site reinforcements. substantial laying will involve Upgrading main between a new strategic Cherry Hinton Reservoir and Milton, and then a 4km Miltonmain between and development. the proposed and new local storage Boosters within be required units may the development. Description Upgrade Upgrade existing water foul network Potable Potable mains water - new main Cherry from Hinton to Milton and Waterbeach Infrastructure Infrastructure Scheme Physical and social infrastructure Physical

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Infrastructure Provider/ On/ Off Land Description Triggers Funding Mechanism Scheme partner site holding WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE The means by which the network will be upgraded to serve the whole development has not yet been established. One option would be to provide a new WRC, the scale and location of which would be determined through a planning application process.

Energy and Telecoms

Electricity There is capacity available to Service When needed Off-site n/a Directly Provision will be dealt upgrades service the new development provider - provided with through direct from Landbeach Primary UKPN agreement with service substation but 2 circuit providers as development breakers and 3 11kv feeds is implemented. This will would be required to supply be outside the scope of the site. any planning control or s106 agreement. Service providers are obligated to meet any demand arising from the development, with the site promoters meeting the cost. 131 DELIVERING THE PLACE Provision will be dealt will be dealt Provision direct with through with service agreement as development providers will This is implemented. of be outside the scope or planning control any Service s106 agreement. to obligated are providers demand arising meet any with the development, from meeting promoters the site the cost. Provision will be dealt will be dealt Provision direct with through with service agreement as development providers will This is implemented. of be outside the scope or planning control any Service s106 agreement. to obligated are providers demand arising meet any with the development, from meeting promoters the site the cost. Mechanism Commercial Commercial arrangement directly with broadband/ telecoms provider Cadent Gas Gas Cadent Directly Directly provided Funding Urban Urban & Civic/ RLW D.I.O/ n/a Urban Urban & Civic/ RLW D.I.O/ Land Land holding On-site Off site On-site On/ Off On/ Off site Pre-occupation When needed needed When When needed When Triggers Service Service - providers Openreach or Virgin Media Service Service - provider Gas Cadent Service Service providers - National Grid Gas (NGG) and GTC. Provider/ Provider/ partner There is potential to provide provide to is potential There with fibre Town the New the to (Fibre broadband speed of an estimated Premise) in the vicinityrange of up to 300Mbps. There is sufficient capacity capacity is sufficient There within a 180m PE MP End within Denny located capacity provide Road to 1000 approximately for local However, dwellings. are network reinforcements 1000 homes. beyond required the local to Reinforcement main and to medium pressure system the local transmission the provide network would supply the demand to required development. total There are existing private private existing are There which pipelines within the site within be incorporated could They network.the proposed the to conform need to would design adopting company’s standards. Description Telecoms Off site gas Off gas site On-site gas On-site Infrastructure Infrastructure Scheme Physical and social infrastructure Physical

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Infrastructure Provider/ On/ Off Land Description Triggers Funding Mechanism Scheme partner site holding WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Renewable A potential suite of site-wide Developer At various stages Both Urban s106 Requires co-ordination to energy energy generation proposals throughout the & Civic/ ensure efficiencies and infrastructure has been identified including development. D.I.O/ RLW opportunities presented by gas powered turbines, electrical the scale of development storage, district heating and are realised. Important Combined Heat and Power long-term governance also (CHP). Suitable building-specific requires discussion. technologies include solar photovoltaic panels (PV), solar Outline planning water heating, Air Source Heat applications must Pumps (ASHPs), Ground Source clearly demonstrate Heat Pumps (GSHPs), Water that renewable energy Source Heat Pumps (WSHP) opportunities have been and biomass.To determine the investigated and, where most suitable technology for possible, incorporated the development site further into proposals on a site investigations are required. wide basis. If not, a full justification and reasons for exception must be provided.

Connection There is potential to connect Amey No trigger - as heat/ Off-site n/a s106 The opportunity for a to Energy to the proposed EfW facility electricity likely to direct connection is being from Waste by Amey at WWMP, adjacent to be drawn from grid explored, and would be Facility the site, for which a planning anyway. However, delivered by a separate application was submitted in could be a low- private agreement with Dec 2017. carbon option for Amey if it is progressed. energy generation for The new facility would be Waterbeach. used to create energy from household and commercial waste. It is expected that the new facility could generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 45,000 homes. 133 DELIVERING THE PLACE Single issue agreement if if Single issue agreement in hub. co-located Single access agreement agreement Single access or in hub, if co-located via a community access agreement Requires co-ordination co-ordination Requires although assuming of a number provision the new facilities across should be capable town of delivery based on land ownership. Mechanism s106 s106 s106 Funding Likely Likely be to in town centre, therefore Urban & Civic Likely Likely be to in town centre, therefore Urban and Civic Urban Urban & Civic/ RLW D.I.O/ Land Land holding On-site On-site On-site On/ Off On/ Off site to be determined to to be determined to 1000 homes 1000 homes 2500 homes 4000 homes 5500 homes Triggers CCC Various - - Various dependent on occupier SCDC Provider/ Provider/ partner

Assumes a single hub being a single hub being Assumes co-location with provided/ multi-purpose community 1200- 1400 (approx centres sqm). up facility 1st primary at Pop school. Creation of arts and cultural of artsCreation and cultural centre capacity in the town whether through area co-location with another community facility or school of a the provision or through hub. single dedicated Multi-purpose community Multi-purpose community incorporating (MpCCs) centres library sports and potential facilities. for is a requirement There 111 sqm at community space per 1000 population. Description Library Arts and Arts and Culture Infrastructure Infrastructure Scheme SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE facilities Community Community centres Physical and social infrastructure Physical

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Infrastructure Provider/ On/ Off Land Description Triggers Funding Mechanism Scheme partner site holding WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Indoor sports Existing sports centre on site CCC 1000 homes On-site Urban s106 / Single issue agreement if facilities & Civic/ provision co-located in hub. (attached to Sports facilities could be 2500 homes D.I.O/ RLW of land and MpCC) co-located with community pro-rata centres. 4000 homes capital cost contribution Four court sports hall and 5500 homes 2 squash courts will be lost (U&C are currently reproviding these facilities for thexisting e community).

Swimming Sports facilities to be co- CCC Same as secondary On-site Urban s106 Need for community access Indoor sport located with secondary Academy school provision & Civic/ agreement. facilities schools. body D.I.O/ RLW (attached to Secondary School)

Faith spaces Opportunity sites or combinedVarious - 1000 homes On-site Urban s106 Assuming a number of within MpCCs. dependent & Civic/ spaces to be provided as on occupier. D.I.O/ RLW opportunity sites, should 0.5 ha per 3000 dwellings be capable of delivery based on ownership parcels through individual planning applications. 135 DELIVERING THE PLACE Mechanism A space has been provided has been provided A space the museum and this for through will be secured or s106 planning condition agreement. Funding s106 Land Land holding Urban & Urban & Civic On/ Off On/ Off site On-site Triggers Provider/ Provider/ partner Waterbeach Waterbeach Military Heritage Trust Space for a museum. a museum. for Space Description Military Military Heritage Museum Education Infrastructure Infrastructure Scheme Physical and social infrastructure Physical

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Infrastructure Provider/ On/ Off Land Description Triggers Funding Mechanism Scheme partner site holding WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE 5 Primary Based on CCC’S revised GeneralCCC Pre-occupation On-site Urban s106 Requires co-ordination Schools Multipliers for Primary Pupil Academy & Civic/ in accordance with Yield (CYP Committee 5/12/17) body 2000 homes D.I.O/ RLW masterplan, although based a 9,000 home development on assumption of multiple would be expected to generate 4000 homes facilities co-located with demand for up to 17 FE. primary schools, should be 7000 homes capable of delivery based The Council would require on ownership parcels at least 2 of the 5 Primary 9000 homes through individual planning Schools to be 4FE (840 place) applications. schools - with a site area of 4ha. The remaining 3 schools would be delivered as 3FE (630 place) schools - with site areas of 3ha (+1ha). Each Primary School would have associated accommodation for early years provision (see below).

Early Years Pre-school in association with CCC Aligned to primary On-site Urban s106 Requires co-ordination Provision each primary school. school provision & Civic/ in accordance with Private Market (Pre-School) plus sites and/ or D.I.O/ RLW masterplan, although based Private nurseries in local/ town accommodation for on assumption of multiple centres. private providers. facilities co-located with primary schools, should be Provide for 20-30 pre-school capable of delivery based aged children per 100 on ownership parcels dwellings (equates to 2,700 pre through individual planning school aged children across a applications. 9,000 home development). 137 DELIVERING THE PLACE

If 2, of equal size, could could If 2, of equal size, be dealt with through individual planning applications. If one school on U&C land land for with safeguarded D.I.O covering expansion single require may land, based on issue agreement pupil yield contribution calculation. Mechanism s106 Basic CCC Need funding 3FE - (for linked to existing Waterbeach community) Funding Urban Urban & Civic/ RLW D.I.O/ Land Land holding On-site On/ Off On/ Off site here is no need to is no need to here T additional secure the capacity for first occupations be would as there some capacity the at catchment existing school (Cottenham allow would This VC). of years the first few to the development be undertaken prior the new school to opening. would Triggers 2000 be at therefore and 7000 homes. Triggers CC C Academy Provider/ Provider/ partner CCC’s approved pupil yield pupil yield approved CCC’s a multipliers suggest that 9,000 home development an demand for will generate additional 15FE of secondary with an school provision, additional 3FE provision meet the demand to required the existing from forecast In this suggests a total village. 18FE secondary up to need for school provision. policy preference Council’s The secondaryis for schools than 10FE, be no larger to be closely these to and for which suggests linked in size, be a need would there x 8FE (1,350 places) c.2 for total The secondary schools. be would required area site 16ha. approximately Description 2 Secondary 2 Secondary Schools Infrastructure Infrastructure Scheme Physical and social infrastructure Physical

138 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Physical and social infrastructure

Infrastructure Provider/ On/ Off Land Description Triggers Funding Mechanism Scheme partner site holding WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Sixth Form Post 16 Education separate to CCC 8000-9000 homes. On-site Urban s106 s106 Secondary School. 2ha of land & Civic/ required. There is no need to D.I.O/ RLW May require single issue Providers secure additional agreement based on capacity initially pupil yield contribution as there is some calculation. capacity across the Cambridge Area Partnership. It is likely that the scale of this development, combined with that across the wider CAP area will mean that in the long-term there would be a need for additional capacity.

Special Separate SEN school. 1.7 ha of CCC Requirement to be On site Urban CCC / s106 s106 Education monitored. & Civic/ land to be reserved. Estimated Mechanism required to Needs School D.I.O/ RLW at 0.9% of total of 5-18 year allow educational review to olds. determine future need for SEN places.

May require single issue agreement based on pupil yield contribution calculation.

Health 139 DELIVERING THE PLACE Mechanism Likely strategic nature of of nature Likely strategic require would provision any single issue agreement yield based on population calculation contribution provision for plus allowance of land. No mechanism required - - No mechanism required delivery be undertaken to NHS. by Assuming single hub single hub Assuming this would provision, a single issue require based on agreement yield patient population/ calculation contribution provision for plus allowance each developer of land by to with adjustment contributions.

Funding s106 s106 NHS Likely to Likely to get funded by centrally NHS. Land Land holding n/a Likely to Likely to be in town centre, therefore Urban & Civic. Likely Likely be to in town centre, therefore Urban & Civic On/ Off On/ Off site Off site On site On-site Pre-occupation Triggers 4000 homes or 4000 homes or earlier on dependent capacitysurrounding Not known this at stage.

NHS CCG Provider/ Provider/ partner CCG Waterbeach Surgery Services NHS

Approx 1650 sqm + reserve 1650 sqm + reserve Approx of a furtherspace 1500 sqm Description NHS - with CCG/ be agreed To spaces dedicated for Potential in MpCC.

Potential Potential improvement existing to Waterbeach surgery New Primary New Primary Health Care GP Centre/ surgery Infrastructure Infrastructure Scheme Emergency Services and Police Services Fire Retail and Employment Physical and social infrastructure Physical

140 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Physical and social infrastructure

Infrastructure Provider/ On/ Off Land Description Triggers Funding Mechanism Scheme partner site holding WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Retail and Retail and service space to Third party Delivered through On-site Urban Direct Ensure land is safeguarded services support Waterbeach New Town. each phase. & Civic/ provision D.I.O/ RLW

Business Business space, including co- Third party Delivered through On-site Urban Direct Ensure land is safeguarded space working space, to support small each phase. & Civic/ provision scale business development at D.I.O/ RLW Waterbeach New Town.

Green and Blue Infrastructure

Surface water Sustainable Drainage Systems CCC Pre-occupation On site Urban Directly Could be dealt with drainage (SUDS) network. Environment & Civic/ provided through individual Agency D.I.O/ RLW planning applications but coordination required in line with agreed Water Cycle Strategy to ensure consistency of approach and with overarching masterplan.

Outdoor SCDC standards are 1.6ha SCDC Delivered through On-site Urban Direct Developers to provide for Sport (grass per 1000 population. Based each phase. & Civic/ provision own parcels, although co- pitches on 9000 dwellings, with D.I.O/ RLW ordination will be required and greens, an average population of through an agreed sports formal hard 2.8persons/household, there is strategy. courts, a requirement for a minimum of MUGAs and 40.3ha of outdoor sport. Contribution also required artificial for on-going maintenance pitches), Potentially to be linked to and governance issues. including shared/ community use and or pavilion and school playing field provision. car parking 141 DELIVERING THE PLACE

Mechanism Developers to provide for for provide to Developers although co- parcels, own will be required. ordination also required Contribution on-goingfor maintenance issues. and governance for provide to Developers although co- parcels, own will be required. ordination also required Contribution on-goingfor maintenance issues. and governance Developers to provide for for provide to Developers parcels. own also required Contribution ongoing maintenance for issues. and governance and Play Trust in See Fields England guidance. Funding Direct Direct provision Direct provision Direct provision / RLW / RLW Land Land holding Urban Urban & Civic/ RLW D.I.O/ Urban Urban & Civic/ D.I.O Urban & Civic/ D.I.O On/ Off On/ Off site On-site On-site On-site Triggers Delivered through through Delivered each phase. through Delivered each phase. will space Play 1st at be required to occupation, for include equipment disabled children through Delivered each phase. Provider/ Provider/ partner SCDC SCDC SCDC

Description (0.4 ha per 1000 SCDC standards population). with Based on 9000 dwellings, of 2.8 population an average is a there persons/household, a minimum for requirement open of 10.1ha informal fields are School playing space. the calculation) from excluded (0.4 ha per SCDC standards Based 1000 population). with on 9000 dwellings, of population an average is a there 2.8persons/ household, 10.1ha of formal for requirement In accordance space. play a lower with SCDC guidance, may space of formal percentage if it can be be acceptable provision that demonstrated of the LAPS/ LEAPS/ NEAPs can be achieved hierarchy with less than 50% appropriately provision. formal (0.4 ha per 1000 SCDC standards SCDC standards population). (0.4 ha per 1000 population). Based on 9000 dwellings, of population with an average is there 2.8persons/ household, a minimum of for a requirement space. play 10.1ha of informal Informal Informal Open Space (unstructured recreation, walking, relaxing) Informal play Informal play space Infrastructure Infrastructure Scheme play Formal (LAPs, space NEAPs, LEAPs, SIPs)

142 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN b) a) of: objectives the primary The Progress group could andDelivery include • Transport Strategy Group Review • Education Group Review • Progress Group andDelivery groups: through theoperation ofthefollowing ofinfrastructure anddevelopmentdelivery representatives, andreview willco-ordinate Council, together withthelandowner Council andCambridgeshireDistrict County framework for delivery, Cambridgeshire South planning application stageto putinplace the legal obligations, imposedat theoutline but separate planningconditions and Through theuseofappropriate, compatible development. land arereliant unlocked for uponthird party will seekto ensure ofthesite that any parts on acomprehensive basisandtheCouncil delivered. The site musttherefore beplanned prevent orinhibitotherareas ofthesite being anddoesnotwill bethat itisco-ordinated planning application ordevelopment phase to theconsideration ofeachImportant SPD (andany subsequent review). with theLocal Plan ofthe andtheprinciples ordinated, comprehensive andinaccordance development andrelated infrastructure isco- of isessential that themanageddelivery It potentially takeover 20years to complete. The development oftheNew Town will Infrastructure andPlanningContext 6.3 APPROACHES TO DELIVERY design anddelivery; comprehensive approach to infrastructure coherent andcompatible mannerwitha each ofthedevelopment sites ina a commitment to forward/design bring applications etc; timing/pipelines for matters reserved the phasingofrespective development, to share/keep thegroup updated on WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE any othersubmitted details. being formalised asplanningapplications or flush outany issuesatstagebefore anearly respective developments, andto beableto enabling themto beupdated ofeachother’s developers. This willprovide ameans of the meansofcommunication between the oftheA10, andformalisingon thecapacity oftheproposed developmentthe impact manage’ approach specificallyto manage a be taskedwithundertaking ‘monitor and The Transport Strategy Group Review could ofrelevantdelivery education facilities. the development, uponthe andtheimpact keeping upto date withthedemographics of of objective toexpected includetheprimary The Education Group Review would be f) e) d) c) ways/roads/utilities). infrastructure (e.g. joiningupofcycle to ensure theseamlessintegration of infrastructure to aconsistent standard; management andmaintenance ofsite wide provision/infrastructure and for the strategies for dealingwithutility where neededto putinplace compatible site andphasingproposals; and design evolution for development onthe collaborative approach to theon-going generally provide aforum for a the SPD; design identified andcross in site linkages to maintain theintegrity ofthespatial 143 DELIVERING THE PLACE Housing Delivery Rates

Policy SS/6 of the Local Plan establishes the South Cambridgeshire Housing Delivery Trajectory requirement for the delivery of approximately Source - Annual Monitoring Report (December 2017) 8000 - 9000 new homes at Waterbeach. It also acknowledges that not all of these homes Planned Growth Number of Homes will be delivered within the plan period. The 2017 - 2020 0 housing trajectory in the Annual Monitoring 800 2020 - 2025 Report of December 2017 suggests that circa (800) 2300 homes (market and affordable) will be 1,500 2025 - 2031 provided by 2031 (the Plan period), with an (2,300) assumed trajectory of delivery of new homes 6,700 Beyond plan period on the site as set out below. This will be kept (9,000) under review.

It is also assumed that development activity on site could begin as early as 2019/20 with the first new homes being delivered after the upfront provision of critical infrastructure (2021/22), such as an accessible and serviced site for the first primary school, a sustainable connection with Waterbeach village and a new junction with the A10. All primary routes and connections should include cycling and walking connections as priority modes of movement. Further detail on the provision of upfront, critical infrastructure is provided in sections 5.1 and 5.2 above.

The sequencing of development and supporting infrastructure set out in the IDP tables aligned to the phasing principles below has been structured to provide appropriate certainty and flexibility over where and when development should take place. It seeks to ensure that the necessary infrastructure is provided in a timely way and is deliverable in the interests of delivering the vision and objectives of the SPD, the sustainability of the development and the area; and in a co- ordinated and comprehensive manner.

144 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Source - Annual Monitoring Report (December 2017) (December Source - Annual Monitoring Report Trajectory CambridgeshireSouth HousingDelivery • • • Phase 1could include: ofthenew rail station. delivery dependent upontheimplementation and to theabove subject new Stationand District ofthe aspart route andinparticular primary forward onotherkeysites located alongthe facilities. Development could alsobebrought would deliver keyinfrastructure and/or where thison otherkeysites, particularly should nothinderthepotential for delivery Furthermore, thegeneral strategy for delivery with Waterbeach Village.connections sustainable movement optionsandsupportive phases ofdevelopment mustprovide route. andsubsequent early Other primary is/are accessible from theA10andnew first takeplace inalocation orlocations that se,Unless agreed development otherwi should Councils. discussions between thesite promoters and established viarelated collaborative project and arelevant site widestrategy shouldbe of thefuture outlineplanningapplication(s) consideration aspartThis willneed further years. intheearly development, particularly potential isolationserviced andpoorly comprehensiveness avoiding andimportantly connected, sustainablesettlement, achieving ofachievingawell- including theimportance whichwillneedto beconsideredfactors should bephased. There are anumberof allied to theoptionsfor how thedevelopment of development (assetoutabove) willbe upfront phase(s) and/orwithinthefirst/early The infrastructure whichwillberequired 6.4 DEVELOPMENT PHASING movement are possiblefrom day one)– sustainablechoices/(ensuring lifestyles/ means ofaccess to existing/ newfacilities provisionPublic andsustainable transport new schools, facilitiesetc). Waterbeach village;routes to existing/ (bothaccess fromservices A10;linkto strategic andkeyroads, routes and to existingmodes) andinitialconnections movement frameworkA primary (all uses Residential andothersupporting WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • social networking; cross townsocial networking; real time andlocal portals community services, broadband connectivityto fibre-optic initiatives e.g.Smart Improvements Heating (ifproposed); and District Sewers Improvement &Utilities Works; (on/offsite). opportunities Access to/ provision ofemployment commercial facilities;and Access to/ provision ofappropriate retail/ governance (site wide). managementdecision making, and Establish appropriate for structures facilities/ uses;and Provide appropriate leisure/ recreational facilitiesandservices; community Access to/ provision ofappropriate facilities; Access to Educational years andearly strategic network. Relevant improvements to thewider routing viaHorningsea. the newstation, andto deter traffic from routespedestrian through thevillageto ofimprovementsas part and to cycle within junctions Waterbeach village Traffic calmingandimprovements to Waterbeach. facilitieswithinImproved publictransport village to CRP. Cycle/ foot linkthrough site from existing to Cambridge Research Park. Provision offoot/ crossing cycle from site dualled A10). dependent uponthefinalroute ofthe the A10(whichcould betemporary ofcity,to north over includingabridge New foot/ cycleway from Waterbeach open spaces. Sustainable access to formal andinformal P&Rfacilities.Initial A newrelocated rail station. The provision oftheCauseway Link. on andoff-site. 145 DELIVERING THE PLACE public transport information system; smart grids providing feedback on energy and water usage. The overall delivery of infrastructure and phasing of the development will be overseen by the Council, working with landowners/ promoters and approached in accordance with the provisions and requirements set out in the IDP table above and section 6.7 below.

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146 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN • • • • • The areas critical willinclude: and investment. will bekeychoices aboutinitialinfrastructure stagesofdevelopmentthe early where there requirements, innumber ofpolicy particularly may have implications ofa for thedelivery out inthisSPDmay needto berevisited. This provision ofelements ofinfrastructure asset housing provision required orthetimingof that thelevel and/ortimingofaffordable of development are planned. This may mean scheme at later stages, asthevariousphases be appropriate to retest ofthe theviability about theeconomy over suchaperiod, itwill New Town andthepotential for uncertainty Given ofthe thelongtimescalefor delivery infrastructure at theright time. development andtheneedto secure critical of affordable homes, ahighlysustainable the Council’s aspirations for thedelivery is deliverable asfaris possiblegiven to ensure that thedevelopment envisaged testing willbereviewed beyond thisSPD considered inlight ofthisguidance. Viability assetouthavedelivery therefore been infrastructure provision for and triggers be deliverable. The requirements around –plansshould anddecision-taking making consideration andcosts inplan- ofviability Paragraph 57oftherevised NPPFemphasises Viability anddeliverability 6.5 MONITORING, AND REVIEW IMPLEMENTATION development. infrastructure needsasaresult ofthe contribution towards thewiderstrategic provision ofretail facilities;and the timingofsite wideinfrastructure; employment/ commercial floorspace; to providethe ability significant provision ofaffordable housing; WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE

2. 1. 6.6): to thosedetailedinSection monitoring andreview (inaddition purposes with planningapplications specificallyfor following information to besubmitted thisregard,In theCouncil the willexpect it. to support necessary place by underpinned theinfrastructure the development ofahighquality, sustainable where planningapplications may prejudice The Council needsto avoid thesituation with theSPD’s provisions. ofinfrastructure inaccordancethe delivery between applications andand co-ordination inapproach, consistency of securing quality promoters whilstrecognising theimportance applications by individual landowners/ will beat leasttwo separate outlineplanning to thesituation reflect where therein part, SPD hasbeenwritten to facilitate thisand, can beapproached inanumberofways. The The planning anddevelopment ofthesite way. infrastructure inatimelyplace andsupporting andsustainable ofahighquality delivery Council, andotherkeystakeholdersto secure collaborative ofthelandowners, working the depend to alarge extentonthecontinued The success ofthedevelopment will Monitoring andreview SPD over thePlan period. the overall approach and content ofthe Furthermore, there willbeaneed to review 6.3above.mechanisms setoutinSection ofthedeliveryshould bediscussedaspart proposed remedial steps. Suchmatters together withanexplanationreported and considered to befailing, thiswillbe is implementation/ delivery If report. being achieved inanAnnual Monitoring strategic andvisionare objectives policy of thisSPDandtheextent to whichthe The Council willmonitor implementation report. in order to inform the Annual Monitoring progress project Monitoring anddelivery 147 DELIVERING THE PLACE Project Management matters applications that may be based on The roles, responsibilities, skills and a subdivision of the site into smaller ‘sub- knowledge required to deliver the new phases’. Each planning stage will require the settlement will involve most if not all aspects submission of relevant supporting documents of Council services along with the requirement and information. Planning permissions to continue working together with partners, granted are also expected to result in key stakeholders, site promoters/developers planning conditions, the discharge of which and the local community. The project is are also likely to require the submission and acknowledged as a corporate priority for approval of further strategies, reports and both the District and County Councils who documents on topics such as the design, will, along with the site promoters and any construction and management of key aspects subsequent delivery partners: of the development (e.g. the Town Centre, The Station District, The Lake etc). • Adopt a collaborative approach to project management and delivery, establishing The SPD is not prescriptive in assuming clear day to day project management detailed design solutions for individual roles and responsibilities. phases and subsequent development parcels. However, it does establish a clear spatial vision • Establish relevant project management and objectives, key fixes and development structure(s) and responsibilities – principles for the site and its relationship e.g. Project Board; Steering group; with Waterbeach village and the surrounding Strategy/ Review Groups (e.g Transport, area. Individual planning applications must Environment etc); Project manager(s); consider this guidance in combination with Task and finish groups; member the policies contained within the local plan engagement/ briefing; design review; in order to formulate proposals that are other relevant organisations/partners; distinctive and high quality. They must also community/ stakeholder engagement; adhere to these requirements and have regard member briefing. to whether development and/or infrastructure is critical to achieving the comprehensive There are a number of critical roles and development of the site. responsibilities, some of which can be successfully shared between the Councils Planning applications must appropriately and the site promoters, such as project accommodate, and provide for, necessary management, key themes and task and finish strategic physical infrastructure that opens groups. In addition, a structure for resolving up successive, complementary development critical issues/differences, managing risks, phases. Where necessary, this may include and reporting will be essential as well as ‘oversizing’ infrastructure to enable a commitment to ongoing member and subsequent phases/parcels to be delivered community engagement and briefing. unless it can be demonstrated by the applicant that reasonable alternative options 6.6 PLANNING APPLICATION are feasible and deliverable. Thus, the REQUIREMENTS following will be applied.

There will be a requirement for more than one To secure comprehensive development of planning application to be submitted in order sustainable, walkable neighbourhoods and to deliver the required development. place making, the applications must be accompanied by a development framework Outline applications, which will include a plan for the entirety of the allocated site area masterplan framework and a detailed delivery that is in accordance with this SPD. plan, will be followed by the submission of relevant strategies, codes and reserved The plan should be supported by narrative and graphic material that will explain how

148 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN development inphasescaninclude the One approach ofthe to thedelivery allocation) inaccordance withthisSPD. required for (the wholesite widedelivery will beachieved onthoseitems that are also establishhow comprehensive delivery to whichitrelates should (theapplication). It Planby for adetailedInfrastructure thearea A planningapplication mustbeaccompanied SPD. aspirations andrequirements setoutinthis evaluated by theCouncil inlight ofthe testing at application stagewillbecarefully The outcomes andimplications ofviability delivered. places aresustainable andwell-connected to ensure that healthy, environmentally infrastructure required ofcritical prioritisation Viability appraisals willincludethe Council (andfundedby theapplicants). independent assessorto beappointed by the information received willbevalidated by an Any appraisals andsupporting viability viability. a fullandopenbookapproach to site wide planningapplicationsOutline willinclude ofthestrategic siteparts where relevant. assessment willneedto pickuptheother the strategic site area. The cumulative impact of proposed development for thewholeof for the application area must also take account be properly assessed, a Transport Assessment measures for thedevelopment asawholeto andassociated appropriateimpacts mitigation To requirements, enabletransport traffic links androutes andstreets willconnect. adjacent site andhow openspaces, green and form ofdevelopment willrelate to the to demonstrate how thescale, height, massing of theapplicant, theapplicant willberequired developable landoutsidethesecure control adjacent land. Where asite adjoinsfuture and thepotential relationship withthe how theedges oftheirsite willbedeveloped Applicants willberequired to demonstrate key site wideinfrastructure willbedelivered. WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE 6.7 DELIVERY OPTIONS delivery. consider arange ofoptionsfor longerterm tothis SPD), there willstillbeopportunities of theoverall site area (in accordance with individual planningapplications for theirpart Whilst mainsite promoters willprepare this SPD). governance (incontext ofthe requirements of and management andmethods ofdelivery Councils to explore themostappropriate collaboratively andcooperatively withthe promoters/ landowners continue to work Town. willbeessential that thesite It consistent oftheNew design anddelivery asarestraintshould notact to achieving site ownershipIndividual orlandpromotion Approach to Comprehensive Development comprehensive solutionsare: The mainsite wideissuesthat willrequire issues.solution to theinfrastructure delivery model inorder to provide anadequate a requirement for more thanonedelivery ofinfrastructure. delivery There may well be and fundingsources, andthetiming over andcycles factors time, investment the New Town includingvarious economic likely to of affect thepotential delivery There are anumberofvariablesthat are reserved mattersreserved applications. shape any future designs, design codes and/or consent) for adevelopment strategy that will to aconditionto (ontheoutline besubject separate planningapplication butislikely The town centre to a willnotbesubject condition ontheoutlineplanningapplication. application butasubmissionto satisfy a The phase approval isnotaplanning phases. then follow for parcels withinthoseapproved Matters wouldoutline consent andReserved phasing mechanismestablishedthrough the Planningthe Outline Application stage, buta provision). There would benophasingplanat detail for eachphase (withaphasedefinition followed by level anapproval of ofafurther following process ofanoutlineapproval 149 DELIVERING THE PLACE Securing an agreement for joint working, land promotion should not act as a restraint collaboration and compatibility to achieving consistent design and delivery of the New Town. It will be essential that the This can be achieved in the following two site promoters/landowners continue to work ways: collaboratively and cooperatively with the Councils to achieve the most appropriate 1. Establishing a site wide collaboration methods of delivery and management and agreement or Memorandum of governance arrangements. Understanding (MoU) between site promoters. Whilst the site promoters will prepare 2. Establishing a joint working group(s) individual planning applications for their which comprises representatives from parts of the overall site (in accordance with each of the landowners/ developers, the this SPD), these planning applications must Council and other key stakeholders. This embrace a comprehensive approach to design would be specified within individual s106 and delivery of the New Town, and address agreements (as set out below). how the split ownership of the site should not hinder or inhibit comprehensive development The primary objectives of the group should (e.g. access across the MOD land to the RLW include: development).

• A commitment to inclusive design and For the site to work as a whole there delivery in bringing forward each of the needs to be a compatible approach to site sites. legibility, putting the main access routes • A spatial approach and commitment to in place, a consistency of design standards the delivery of site wide and seamless and a consistent approach to longer term site specific infrastructure (e.g. primary management and maintenance of shared routes; social infrastructure; sharing community infrastructure. capacity). Transport infrastructure • A commitment to spatial phasing. It is also essential that a common approach In addition, and dependent upon the agreed to management and delivery of on and off- preferred option, there are additional options site transport infrastructure is put in place. which should be considered: This approach will need to be robust to give certainty about what transport infrastructure • Establishing topic specific site is needed, and by when, and to ensure that wide working groups comprising development does not proceed until the representatives from each of the impacts are understood and accounted for. landowners/promoters and Councils e.g.: The approach also needs to be a flexible one, Delivery and design; transport; heritage, to allow for changes over time in the type green infrastructure etc. of transport ‘mitigation’ that might exist, • Establishing a Delivery Company and to allow the effectiveness of transport or similar to lead on specific site infrastructure to be monitored, to guide future wide infrastructure and overall town improvements. development. The s106 Agreements for each outline Other bodies might also be considered for application shall require the establishment future management and governance issues. of a joint working group (with a working title It is recognised that commercial arrangements of the ‘Transport Strategy Review Group’) will need to be sought and agreed between comprising representatives from each of the landowners. The SPD does not comment upon landowners/developers, the Councils and these matters, but individual site ownership or other appropriate stakeholders (see below).

150 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Monitoring Delivery Plan Making Fig. stages ofmonitoring, andplanmaking delivery 35|Overview Implementation andDelivery Implementation Adopted WaterbeachNew WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Monitoring andReviewMonitoring Post Planning Outline Local Planning Policy Outline PlanningOutline Scheme DesignScheme Applications Conditions Town SPD 6 4 5 3 2 7 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • s106 Planning approval Design andAccess Statement Plan Delivery Infrastructure Spatial Framework SPD &Design codes Project management Annual report Upfront infrastructure phases ofearly Delivery matters/full planningapplications Reserved Pre-application publicconsultation Project management/governance Phasing Design Codes South CambridgeshireSouth Local Plan 2018-2031 151 DELIVERING THE PLACE This group will be tasked with overseeing • measures to minimise risks of non- the planning, monitoring, and managing of delivery (including capacity); and transport infrastructure, specifically for the • future decision making, management and impact of the New Town on the A10 capacity governance of the town and its assets. and the new group should have the ability to respond to improvements proposed to The establishment of a joint ‘Progress and the A10. The Group would facilitate a unified Delivery Group’ shall comprise representatives approach to transport monitoring across the from each of the landowners/ developers, the allocation to assist the Councils in performing Councils and other appropriate stakeholders. their functions. This unified approach would be capable of being updated and refreshed if The primary objectives of the Progress and circumstances changed. Delivery Group should include:

The establishment of the collaborative • a commitment to inclusive and coherent working arrangements set out above will be a design and delivery in bringing forward requirement as part of any determination of a all parts of the New Town; planning application approving development • to share/ keep the Group up to date on on the site. phasing of different parts of the New Town including programme for reserved Section 106 Agreements matters applications and infrastructure delivery; The Council will seek to use both the introduction of appropriate planning • a spatial approach and commitment to conditions and s106 agreements to mitigate the delivery of site wide and seamless site the impacts of the proposed development specific infrastructure (including primary and to help secure the relevant delivery of routes; social infrastructure); site wide development and infrastructure • to formulate compatible strategies for (subject to Regulation 123, The Community dealing with utilities and for the site Infrastructure Levy Regulations, 2010). Where wide management and maintenance of relevant, the s106 agreements (and for infrastructure; purposes relevant to Regulation 122 of the CIL Regulations, 2010) will refer to the following • to ensure the seamless integration of matters: infrastructure; and • formulate compatible strategies for • approach to comprehensive development; future management and governance, • constraints to delivery; including community engagement and representation. • establishment of delivery mechanisms such as joint working groups (see above); Achieving consistency in delivery across the whole of the New Town site will rely upon the • establish a Joint Progress and Delivery commitment of members of the Joint Working Group (if not covered above), a Joint Group(s). In addition, planning conditions and Transport Strategy Review Group and specific parts of s106 Agreements will be used Education Review Group to manage the to ensure cross site compatibility including comprehensive development of the New where details will be fixed after outline Town, and delivery and monitoring of planning applications have been decided transport improvements; upon: • apportionment of obligations/ costs (site wide and off-site infrastructure); • relationship/ compatibility with adjoining sites; • site specific obligations; • a Statement of Compatibility to be • site specific strategies; submitted with detailed proposals;

152 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN of principles, mechanisms, orfixes. for example, inaccordance with anagreed set addressed andhow thiswillbeapproached, items that from willneedto be thissection The following the key tablesummarises • • and approved. for safeguarded areas hasbeensubmitted untilspecific purposes detaileddesign the safeguarding for oflandandcorridors and town/ localcentres; and cycleways, green infrastructure, schools infrastructure,community roads, the provision oflandrequired for WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE 153 DELIVERING THE PLACE Issue SPD Principles/ Fixes Mechanism(s) Required Outcome/ Policy Justification

Comprehensive Principle (see section Planning applications Delivery of site S/3 Sustainable approach to 1.2; 5.5) to include a strategy wide infrastructure; Development delivery and project for site wide delivery, seamless approach management including cross to place making; SS/5 Waterbeach New boundary issues well-served and Town well-connected s106 requirement development from CC/8 Sustainable Terms of reference for for collaborative the outset Drainage working groups decision making and governance A fully collaborative HQ/1 Design Quality structure, including approach to ongoing establishment of project management; TI/2 Sustainable Travel site wide Progress resolving issues, and Delivery Group, programme and TI/8 Infrastructure and Transport Strategy resources, ensuring New Developments Review Group and consistency of Education Review decision making and Group. delivery

s106 - Triggers for infrastructure delivery

Planning conditions Collaborative Principle s106- requirement for A fully collaborative S/3 Sustainable approach to project a site wide approach; approach to ongoing Development management agree a collaborative project management; decision making resolving issues, SS/5 Waterbeach New and governance programme and Town structure, including resources ensuring the establishment consistency of of a site wide joint decision making and Progress and Delivery delivery Working Group

Delivery and timing of Key fixes and Planning conditions Site wide framework CC/7 Water Quality infrastructure principles; IDP and related to outline for strategic spatial framework applications infrastructure CC/8 SUDS provision s106 – re: NH/6 Green triggers/ financial Delivery of key Infrastructure contributions infrastructure at appropriate times to TI/2 Sustainable travel On-going review via ensure sustainable collaborative working forms of development TI/8 Infrastructure groups and decision and new development making structure Appropriate mitigation of the impacts of development

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Affordable Housing Principles - 40% policy Planning applications Delivery of a range H/8 Housing Mix target of housing in each Independent viability development phase H/9 Affordable assessments to meet identified Housing needs s106 for percentage/ amount and tenure Deliver a balanced mix/ type and sustainable community Design and Delivery Key fix (location) on Planning conditions/ Timely delivery of E/21 Retail Hierarchy of Town Centre Framework Plan s106 for formulation appropriate built of a Town Centre form, services SC/4 Meeting Principles (see section Strategy and and uses to serve Community Needs 3.2, Key Structuring development brief the New Town Elements) and surrounding TI/8 Infrastructure and Timing of submission; catchment area New Development delivery Transport and Fix re: primary routes s106 – establish a Consider wider TI/2 Sustainable Travel Movement and new rail station- Transport Strategy strategy for spatial framework Review Group; improvements and TI/8 Infrastructure relevant triggers and new infrastructure contributions Monitor and manage approach, particularly in respect of the A10 corridor

Delivery of sustainable, well served development Viability Principles Planning applications; Delivery of required TI/8 Infrastructure and open book approach housing and mix New Development of uses along with Independent viability relevant infrastructure assessment Ensure schemes s106; triggers and are deliverable and review potential to review/ consider economic/ market conditions

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SECTION OVERVIEW

Appendix 1: Local Policy Context

Appendix 2: List of Acronyms

Appendix 3: Local Plan Policy SS/5 “Waterbeach New Town”

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Summary of Local Plan Policy Requirements

S/3 Presumption in favour of Emphasises the Council’s support for development that Sustainable Development reflects the presumption as set out within the NPPF. S/5 Provision of New Jobs Development will meet the objectively assessed needs in the and Homes District (2011 – 2031). SS/6 Waterbeach New Town Approximately 8,000 to 9,000 new homes. Excellence in sustainable development. Some employment provision. Town 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 Adaptation to Climate demonstrate and embed the principles of climate change Change mitigation and adaptation into the development. Applicants must submit a Sustainability Statement to demonstrate how these principles have been embedded into the development proposal. CC/3 Renewable and Low … to reduce carbon emissions (over the requirements set by Carbon Energy in New Building Regulations) by a minimum of 10% through the use Developments of on-site renewable energy technologies. … 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 water efficiency equivalent to 110 litres per person per day … 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 Show Homes … where a show home is being provided, a sustainable show home 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 Methods Management of materials on site (including re-use) and the need for 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. CC/8 Sustainable Drainage … incorporate appropriate sustainable surface water THE PLACE THE

Systems drainage systems (SUDS) appropriate to the nature of the site DELIVERING …

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HQ/1 Design Principles This is a very broad policy requiring high quality design. HQ/2 Public Art and New … will encourage the provision or commissioning of public Development art that is integrated into the design of development as a means of enhancing the quality of development proposals ... NH/2 Protecting and Enhancing Development will only be permitted where it respects and Landscape Character retains, or enhances the local character and distinctiveness of the local landscape 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/6 Green Infrastructure ... new developments will be required to contribute towards the enhancement of the green infrastructure network within the district. These contributions will include the establishment, enhancement and the on-going 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 Density Developments … will achieve an average net density of … 40 dph in urban extensions to Cambridge and in new settlements.

160 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN SC/2 E/21 H/12 H/10 H/9 ofLocal Plan PolicySummary Requirements SC/4 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Assessment Health Impact HierarchyRetail Standards Residential Space Affordable Housing Housing Mix Needs CommunityMeeting For developments of100ormore dwellings or5,000m their positionintheretail hierarchy Proposals for newretail provision shouldbeinkeepingwith Cambridgeshire Local Plan. meet orexceed thosesetoutinFigure 8Policy H/12,South New buildhomeswillprovide internal floorareas which c. smallgroups In orclusters distributed through thesite. circumstances at thetimeofgranting planningpermission; of affordable housetenures willbedetermined by local b. To address evidence ofhousingneed. An agreed mix affordable; a. To provide that 40%ofthehomesonsite willbe affordable housingasfollows: All developments of11dwellings ormore willprovide Provision ofplotsfor selfandcustom builders. and adaptablehomes). 5% ofhomesto bebuiltto theM4(2)standard (accessible being determined by localhousingneedsevidence. The housingmixofaffordable homesinalldevelopments circumstances. to any ofthe above account categories oflocal taking d. With allowance a10%flexibility that canbeadded c. At least30%4ormore bedroom homes; b. At least30%3bedroom homes; a. At least30%1or2bedroom homes; of: homesindevelopmentsMarket of10ormore …willconsist required Assessmentmore willbe floorspace afullHealthImpact prepared providers inconsultation ... withservice established through detailedassessments andstrategies smaller sites whichcumulatively exceed thisfigure), willbe (individual sites with200ormore dwellings, orgroups of needsoflarge… community scalemajordevelopments needs ofthedevelopment…. to meetthe andfacilitiesnecessary provision oftheservices .. housingdevelopments willincludeorcontribute to the 2 or or 161 DELIVERING THE PLACE Summary of Local Plan Policy Requirements

SC/6 Indoor Community All housing developments will contribute towards the Facilities provision of indoor community facilities to meet the need generated by the development. 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 Space, All housing developments will contribute towards Outdoor Informal Open Space and Playing Space (including children’s play space and formal New Developments outdoor sports facilities), and Informal Open Space to meet the need generated by the development in accordance with Open Space Standards the standards in Policy SC/8…. The minimum standard for outdoor play space, informal open space and allotments and community allotments is 3.2 hectares per 1,000 people comprising: a. Outdoor Sport 1.6 ha. per 1,000 people b. Open Space 1.2 ha. per 1,000 people

c. Allotments and community orchards 0.4 ha. per 1,000 people

2. Subject to the needs of the development the open space requirement will consist of: d. Formal Children’s Play Space 0.4 ha. per 1,000 people e. Informal Children’s Play Space 0.4 ha. per 1,000 people f. Informal Open Space 0.4 ha. per 1,000 people Tl/2 Planning for Sustainable 1. Development must be located and designed to reduce the Travel need to travel, particularly by car, and promote sustainable travel appropriate to its 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: .... Tl/3 Parking Provision Car and cycle parking provision should be provided through a designed approach in accordance with the standards set out set out in Fig. 11.

162 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Framework (MWDF)andtheRECAP Waste Design Management GuideSPD. Reference shouldalsobemadeto thePeterborough and Minerals Waste Development TI/10 Tl/9 Tl/8 ofLocal Plan PolicySummary Requirements WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK DELIVERY& PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE Broadband Education Facilities Developments andNewInfrastructure broadband services acrossbroadband thedistrict. services ofhighspeedinfrastructure suitableto enablethedelivery towill beexpected contribute towards theprovision of New development (residential, employment andcommercial) order to achieve themostsustainabledevelopment …. account whenassessingproposals for education facilitiesin increasing pressure onprovision ofplaces mustbetakeninto Government guidance. inaccordance orinperpetuity withof initialsupport maintenance andupkeepoffacilitieseitherintheform 2. Contributions may alsoberequired towards thefuture surrounding area. of thedevelopment uponthe anditspotential impact Levy (CIL) contributions sought willberelated to theform of any planningobligations and/orCommunity Infrastructure acceptable inplanning terms. The nature, scaleandphasing or provisionto makethescheme of infrastructure necessary that have madesuitablearrangements for theimprovement 1. Planning willonlybegranted permission for proposals 163 DELIVERING THE PLACE APPENDIX 2: LIST OF ACRONYMS 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 CNFE Cambridge Northern Fringe East site CSP Cambridge Science Park CWS County Wildlife Sites CRP Cambridge Research Park DAS Design and Access Statement D.I.O Defence Infrastructure Organisation dph Dwellings per Hectare ES Environment Statement EfW Energy from Waste GCP Greater Cambridge Partnership GSHPs Ground Source Heat Pumps HIA Health Impact Assessment IDB Internal Drainage Board IDP Infrastructure Delivery Plan LAPs Local Areas of Play LEA Local Education Authority LEAPs Local Equipped Areas for Play LEMP Landscape and Ecology Management Plan MpCC Multi-purpose Community Centres MoD Ministry of Defence MoU Memorandum of Understanding MSCP Multi-storey Car Park MUGA Multi-use Games Area NCA National Character Areas NEAPs Neighbourhood Equipped Areas for Play NPPF National Planning Policy Framework P&R Park and Ride PVI Private, Voluntary and Independent RLW Royal London Waterbeach SM Scheduled Monument SCDC South Cambridgeshire District Council

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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 TOCs Train Operating Companies U&C Urban & Civic WSHP Water Source Heat Pumps

THE PLACE THE DELIVERING

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APPENDICES APPENDIX 3: LOCAL PLAN POLICY SS/5 “WATERBEACH NEW TOWN” (Policy in Sections 1-17) (Policy SS/6 in the new Local Plan)

Waterbeach New Town

Policy SS/6: Waterbeach New Town

1. A new town of approximately 8,000 to 9,000 dwellings and associated uses is proposed on the former Waterbeach Barracks and land to the east and north as shown on the Policies Map. A Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) will be prepared for the new town as addressed at subsection 17 of this policy. The final number of dwellings will be determined through a design- led approach and spatial framework diagram included in the SPD having regard to:

a. The quantum, location and distribution of development in the town; and

b. Maintaining an appropriate setting for Denny Abbey listed building and scheduled monument.

2. The new town will be a sustainable and vibrant new community that is inclusive and diverse with its own distinctive local identity which is founded on best practice urban design principles, drawing on the traditions of fen-edge market towns, which encourages the high quality traditions and innovation that are characteristic of the Cambridge Sub-Region.

3. It will be developed to maintain the identity of Waterbeach as a village close to the new town. Appropriate integration should be secured by the provision of suitable links to enable the residents of Waterbeach village to have convenient access to the services and facilities in the new town but limited and controlled opportunities for direct road access from the wider new town to Waterbeach with emphasis on connections by public transport, cycle and on foot.

4. It will deliver an example of excellence in sustainable development and healthier living, which will make a significant contribution to the long term development needs of the Cambridge area. It will deliver high quality public transport links to Cambridge, including a relocated railway station, to enable a high modal share of travel by means other than the car.

The Site:

5. The built area of the settlement will be contained within the Major Development Site, and the location of major land uses and design of the northern edge of the new town will ensure an appropriate relationship with Denny Abbey listed building and scheduled monument;

6. The new town will establish an appropriate relationship and interaction with Waterbeach village, and the Cambridge Research Park;

7. All built development will be provided within the Major Development Site shown on the Policies Map. Land outside the Major Development Site can provide other associated uses and mitigation including drainage, habitat compensation and informal open space.

168 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN The Phasing and Delivery of a Mix of Land Uses:

8. The new town will provide a range of uses appropriate to a new town, including:

a. Residential development of a mix of dwelling sizes and types, including affordable housing, to achieve a balanced and inclusive community;

b. Employment provision of a quantum, type and mix to meet the needs of the town and provide access to local jobs, and support the continued development of the economy of the Cambridge area to be established through an Economic Development Strategy prepared in partnership with the local authority and key stakeholders;

c. Shops, services, leisure and other town centre uses¹ of an appropriate scale for a town whilst avoiding significant impacts on vitality and viability of surrounding centres, and not competing with Cambridge as the sub regional centre;

d. A town centre supported by local centres, to ensure services and facilities are easily accessible to residents;

e. Community services and facilities, including health and both primary and secondary school education;

f. Open space, sports and leisure facilities;

g. Appropriate provision for and design of waste / recycling management facilities.

Measures to Address Landscape, Townscape and Setting of Heritage Assets in the Surrounding Area, and Deliver a High Quality New Development:

9. The new town will:

a. Establish and follow design principles to deliver a high quality development responding to local character, but also with its own identity;

Main town centre uses defined in the NPPF (2012): Retail development (including warehouse clubs and factory outlet centres); leisure, entertainment facilities the more intensive sport and recreation uses (including cinemas, restaurants, drive-through restaurants, bars and pubs, night clubs, casinos, health and fitness centres, indoor bowling centres, and bingo halls); offices; and arts, culture and tourism development (including theatres, museums, galleries and concert halls, hotels and conference facilities).

b. Provide strategic landscaping within and beyond the Major Development Site to deliver high quality environs and:

i. provide an appropriate screening of the town in views from Denny Abbey in order to protect the historic significance of the Abbey, and

ii. maintain the village character of Waterbeach;

c. Conserve and enhance the significance of Denny Abbey Grade I listed building and scheduled monument, including the contribution made by its setting, the extent and nature of separation from the Major Development Site and formal open spaces, and APPENDICES protection of key views including to and from the Abbey;

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e. Incorporate necessary mitigation to sensitive receptor boundaries, with regard to noise and odour, including from the A10, proposed railway station, recreational activities and the Waterbeach Waste Management Park to ensure no significant adverse impact on quality of life / amenity and health using separation distances or acoustic earth bunding rather than physical barriers if appropriate and where practicable;

f. Ensure there is no significant adverse impact on local air quality and or mitigate as necessary with a Low Emissions Scheme.

Delivery of a Significant Network of Green Infrastructure:

10. The new town will:

a. Provide a high degree of connectivity to existing corridors and networks;

b. Include areas accessible to the public as well as areas with more restricted access with the aim of enhancing biodiversity;

c. Provide and retain woods, hedges, and water features which would contribute to the character and amenity of the town and help preserve and enhance the setting of Denny Abbey, managed to enhance their ecological value;

d. Consider the multifunctional value of spaces, e.g. amenity, landscape, biodiversity, recreation and drainage;

e. Carry out a full programme of ecological survey and monitoring, to guide a Biodiversity management plan to provide appropriate mitigation and enhancement.

Creation of a comprehensive movement network:

11. The new town will be founded on a comprehensive movement network for the whole town, that connects key locations including the town centre and relocated railway station to encourage the use of sustainable modes of travel, and includes:

a. Significant improvements in Public Transport, including:

i. Provision of a relocated Waterbeach station with appropriate access arrangements by all modes to serve the village and the new town;

ii. Provision of a Park and Ride site on the A10 to intercept traffic from the north of Waterbeach, served by a new segregated Bus link to Cambridge;

b. Measures to Promote Cycling and Walking, from the start of the development including:

i. Provision of a network of attractive, direct, safe and convenient walking and cycling routes linking homes to public transport and the main areas of activity such as the town centre, schools and employment areas;

ii. Provision of a direct, segregated high quality pedestrian and cycle links to north Cambridge, surrounding villages and nearby existing facilities such as the Cambridge Research Park;

170 WATERBEACH NEW TOWN | A SPATIAL FRAMEWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN iii. A Smarter Choices package including residential, school and workplace travel planning.

c. Highway Improvements, including:

i. Primary road access from the A10;

ii. Additional capacity to meet the forecast road traffic generation of the new town, particularly on the A10 and at the junction with the A14;

iii. Measures to mitigate the traffic impact of the new town on surrounding villages including Waterbeach, Landbeach, Horningsea, Fen Ditton and Milton;

iv. A review of the access arrangements to Denny Abbey and the Farmland Museum.

Sustainable Design and construction:

12. The new town will incorporate and deliver opportunities to exceed sustainable design and construction standards established by the Local Plan. These measures could include combined heat and power provided from the adjacent Waterbeach Waste Management Park.

Infrastructure Requirements:

13. The new town will:

a. Ensure the delivery of improvement to any existing infrastructure which will be relied upon by the new town as well as the provision, management and maintenance of new infrastructure, services and facilities to meet the needs of the town.

b. Make appropriate arrangements for Foul Drainage and Sewage Disposal.

c. Ensure the provision, management and on-going maintenance of sustainable surface water drainage measures to control the risk of flooding on site and which will reduce the risk of flooding to areas downstream or upstream of the development.

Community Development:

14. Measures will be required to assist the development of a new community, such as through community development workers.

Site Preparation:

15. Developers will be required to:

a. Undertake site wide investigation and assessment of land contamination and other issues resulting from former land uses, including military use, to ensure the land is suitable for the proposed end use and is not presenting a risk to the environment;

b. Ensure that all ordnance is removed from the site in ways that ensure the development can take place without unacceptable risk to workers and neighbours including major

disruption to the wider public off site. APPENDICES

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16. The delivery of the new town, including any individual phases, must:

a. Be in accordance with the spatial framework diagram set out in the Supplementary Planning Document to ensure a comprehensive development of the site as a whole that will not prejudice the creation of a fully functioning and successful new town.

b. Be informed by appropriate strategies, assessments and evidence reports.

c. Plan for essential services, facilities and infrastructure to be provided in a comprehensive manner, anticipating future needs, and establishing suitable mechanisms to deliver the infrastructure in a timely and efficient way to achieve the successful delivery of the new town, including the needs of individual phases, and the requirements on developers.

d. Make satisfactory arrangements to ensure appropriate engagement and consultation with local people and stakeholders.

Supplementary Planning Document:

17. The SPD to be prepared for the Strategic Site shown on the Policies Map will provide further guidance and detail on the implementation of Policy SS/6. The SPD will include:

a. An overarching, high level vision for the new town.

b. Consideration of relevant context including key constraints and opportunities.

c. The broad location of the components of the new town which are essential to support comprehensive and seamless development. A spatial framework diagram will be included that ensures the creation of a sustainable, legible and distinctive new settlement.

d. The location, nature and extent of any formal open space to be provided outside of the Major Development Area.

Broadly how the development is to be phased, including the delivery of key infrastructure.

Supporting Text

3.37 Land north of Waterbeach is allocated for the creation of a sustainable new town. It provides the opportunity to reuse an extensive area of previously developed land to meet the housing and employment needs of the Cambridge area. It will aim to be an exemplar in sustainability and high quality design, building on the knowledge gained from other new settlements being delivered in the district.

3.38 This is a long term development opportunity. Development will take place over the plan period, and beyond. The implementation of the new town development provided for by this policy will be informed by a SPD produced in accordance with policy paragraph 17 and the local community and stakeholders will be engaged in its preparation. The policy establishes requirements and objectives that will need to be addressed in the SPD, and subsequently by developers. A full range of detailed assessments will be required, initially at a level appropriate

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3.39 The Policies Map also identifies the Major Development Site, which will accommodate the built development of the new town. This does not mean the whole of the area will be developed. Large parts of it will remain undeveloped and green after the settlement is complete to provide open spaces within the new town and a substantial green setting for the new town, Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum and Waterbeach village. Areas to the north of the town within the area to be covered by the SPD will ensure that it will remain physically separate from Denny Abbey. Assessment of the setting of Denny Abbey using Historic England’s guidance on Setting of Heritage Assets will be required in view of the importance of conserving and where possible enhancing the remote rural and historic setting of Denny Abbey, a nationally important heritage asset, will be a key element of the plan, including having regard to key views and landscape character. There may be scope to provide some formal open space outside the Major Development Area whilst providing an appropriate setting for Denny Abbey, if demonstrated to be appropriate through the SPD.

3.40 Delivery of large areas of green infrastructure will also enable the enhancement of biodiversity within the town, whilst providing a network of open spaces for new and existing communities. Maintaining the identity of Waterbeach village as a village close to the new town is also necessary. The nature of the transition between Waterbeach village and the new town will be addressed through the SPD.

3.41 A new town will require a significant amount of new infrastructure, including schools, shops, services and facilities to meet the needs of the town. It is important that the services, facilities, landscape and infrastructure needed by this development are not only provided to a high quality, but that they are properly and effectively implemented, managed and maintained if they are to meet the needs of the community as they arise and in the long term.

3.42 A fundamental requirement for this site is that it will be highly accessible and permeable to all its residents on foot, by cycle and public transport, to support sustainable transport, recreation and health. The site offers particular opportunities to deliver public transport improvements, including the relocation of Waterbeach railway station to a location where it will also be convenient for people living in Waterbeach village making rail travel highly attractive. Segregated provision for buses both within the town and to link the new town to the public transport network in Cambridge will be required and similarly for cycle use. This will provide for quicker journeys, encourage maximum use by residents of the new town and improve safety. The existing A10 is at capacity and road improvements will be required, including measures to address capacity at the Milton junction with the A14. APPENDICES

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