S/C/SMS: Garages between 20 St. Matthews Street and Blue Moon , Cambridge
- Site area of 0.1 hectares.
- Capacity for approximately 12 homes.
1. proposals must demonstrate how they will meet the following requirements:
a. should retain and incorporate the existing mature tree and footpath to the north of the site within the new public realm as part of a landscape-led approach to design;
b. Buildings must be designed, in regard to building heights, mass and materials, to ensure no unacceptable adverse impacts on the local or wider skyline, and the wider settings of the Mill Road , the Mill Road Cemetery Registered Park and Garden, and the Church of St Matthew Grade II ;
c. The design and layout of any development proposal must account for the proximity of the Blue Moon pub in terms of noise and light pollution.
Supporting information
This 0.1 hectare garage site provides an opportunity for a sustainable residential development that can contribute positively to the character of the adjacent conservation area and improve the public realm. In part through the retention of the existing mature tree, there is a particular opportunity for enhanced urban greening and improved connectivity and legibility through to Staffordshire Street. A context-led approach to development can deliver approximately 12 homes whilst ensuring that designated heritage assets, including the Mill Road and Mill Road Cemetery Registered Park and Garden, and their setting are protected and enhanced. Given the proximity of the Blue Moon , development proposals should achieve a satisfactory relationship to avoid noise and light pollution impacts on residential amenity.
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We will consider all comments while developing the next version of the .
All comments must be received by 30 January 2026 at 5pm.