Policy I/SI: Safeguarding important infrastructure

The internationally important Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory at Lord’s Bridge contains unique radio and optical telescopes which are susceptible to interference. Arrangements are made to consult the University of Cambridge about the technical consequences for the Observatory of proposed development. Harm caused to the Observatory will be overcome with the use of conditions or planning obligations to regulate the installation and use of equipment likely to interfere with the operation of the Observatory.

There are a number of railway sidings, which either are used, or have the potentially to be used in the future. These will continue to be safeguarded. There are also number of major projects, particularly for transport, going through regulatory processes outside the

Short form for the Greater Cambridge Local Plan, which sets out policies to guide the future development of Greater Cambridge. It also sets out where future development will take place, and identifies land for new housing, community facilities, shops and employment. It is the key document use to determine planning applications for new development in the Greater Cambridge area.

. Depending on the stage these have reached when the

Short form for the Greater Cambridge Local Plan, which sets out policies to guide the future development of Greater Cambridge. It also sets out where future development will take place, and identifies land for new housing, community facilities, shops and employment. It is the key document use to determine planning applications for new development in the Greater Cambridge area.

reaches its final stages, it may be appropriate for these to be identified on the policies map and safeguarded. This will be kept under review as the plan is being prepared.

The First Conversation consultation did not specifically consult on this issue.

No Policy – Not considered a reasonable alternative as this would risk jeopardising important infrastructure.

• The combined areas of Cambridge District and South Cambridgeshire District Councils.

  Short form for the Greater Cambridge Local Plan, which sets out policies to guide the future development of Greater Cambridge. It also sets out where future development will take place, and identifies land for new housing, community facilities, shops and employment. It is the key document use to determine planning applications for new development in the Greater Cambridge area.

  : Topic paper 8:

  Includes transport, energy, water, waste, digital/smart, social and green infrastructure.

South Cambridgeshire

Short form for the Greater Cambridge Local Plan, which sets out policies to guide the future development of Greater Cambridge. It also sets out where future development will take place, and identifies land for new housing, community facilities, shops and employment. It is the key document use to determine planning applications for new development in the Greater Cambridge area.

2018

• Policy TI/1: Chesterton Rail Station and Interchange
• Policy TI/7: Lord’s Bridge Radio Telescope
• Policy TI/4: Rail Freight and Interchanges

Cambridge

Short form for the Greater Cambridge Local Plan, which sets out policies to guide the future development of Greater Cambridge. It also sets out where future development will take place, and identifies land for new housing, community facilities, shops and employment. It is the key document use to determine planning applications for new development in the Greater Cambridge area.

2018

• Policy 39: Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory, Lord’s Bridge

Our consultation for this phase is now closed.