Policy S/RSC/BR: Land south of Babraham Road, Sawston

This 11.6-hectare agricultural site is allocated for approximately 280 homes. The site was initially removed from the

A statutory designation made for the purposes of checking the unrestricted sprawl of large built-up areas, preventing neighbouring towns from merging into each other, assisting in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment, preserving the setting and special character of historic towns and assisting in urban regeneration by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land. Specific Green Belt purposes have been set out for Cambridge.

and allocated for development in the South Cambridgeshire

A plan for the future development of a local area, drawn up by the local planning authority in consultation with the community. In law this is described as the development plan documents adopted under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. A local plan can consist of either strategic or non-strategic policies, or a combination of the two.

2018. It provides an opportunity for development in one of the most sustainable villages in the district. Given the edge of village location, a robust landscape measures should be introduced to minimise adverse impacts on the adjacent

A statutory designation made for the purposes of checking the unrestricted sprawl of large built-up areas, preventing neighbouring towns from merging into each other, assisting in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment, preserving the setting and special character of historic towns and assisting in urban regeneration by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land. Specific Green Belt purposes have been set out for Cambridge.

and landscape character. Given that Sawston is a rural centre in the settlement hierarchy with many facilities it should minimise the need to travel by car and should therefore provide walking and cycling opportunities to encourage active travel. A financial contribution is required to ensure adequate provision for the Icknield Primary School to increase its capacity based on the anticipated population uplift.

We will consider all comments while developing the next version of the

A plan for the future development of a local area, drawn up by the local planning authority in consultation with the community. In law this is described as the development plan documents adopted under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. A local plan can consist of either strategic or non-strategic policies, or a combination of the two.

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All comments must be received by 30 January 2026 at 5pm.