Consultation runs from: 1 December 2025 9:00am - 30 January 2026 5:00pm
S/C/SCL: Land South of Coldham’s Lane, Cambridge
- Site area of 9.04 hectares.
- Capacity for approximately 86,000square metres gross internal area of commercial floorspace for office (Class E(g)(i)) and laboratory use (Class E(g)(ii)) 900 square metres of floorspace for community uses (Class E (a-f) and ancillary shop/retail (Class E(a) & Class E(b)). Support the delivery of industrial floorspace (Classes B2 and B8, and Class E(g)(iiii)).
1. proposals must demonstrate how they will meet the following requirements:
a. Enable the regeneration of the South of Coldham’s Lane Area, including delivery of the urban country park, as set out in policy S/AMC/SCL;
b. Sensitively respond in height, mass, density and landscaping to its immediate residential context, to nearby designated and non-designated heritage assets (including the setting of Grade I Listed St Andrew’s Church), and short, medium and strategic viewpoints of the site (in particular Strategic Viewpoint F (Little Trees Hill, Magog Down);
c. Given the areas potential for archaeological activity in the vicinity of the site, development proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment which includes information on the significance of the heritage asset, including the extent character and condition of the archaeological resource and the likely impact of the development on the archaeological remains. In the first instance archaeological investigation will be required via Desk Based Assessment;
d. Through the preparation of an Ecological Study, the provision of ecological mitigation through the provision of new and enhancement of existing habitats and species;
e. The provision of new active travel connections to the proposed Urban Country Park;
f. The submission of a to address local and strategic road network issues and financial contributions for improvements to local public transport;
g. Deliver a scheme which appropriately addresses the existing land contamination issues and demonstrates the site is safe for future occupiers whilst protecting existing communities, water bodies, and ecology.
Supporting information
This 9.04 hectare site provides an opportunity for a commercial development situated in a highly sustainable location that can positively contribute to the character of the surrounding area and transform an enclosed space into a publicly accessible urban country park.
By taking a positive context-led approach to massing, style, height and materials, prospective development will positively contribute to the wider setting, and not negatively impact nearby designated and non-designated heritage assets, or residential neighbours. By delivering building heights which are appropriate for this location, the site will also not negatively impact Strategic Viewpoints, nor will the site dominate its wider setting. Additionally archaeological work will be required given the significant potential for archaeological remains in this area.
The submission of transport assessments and committing to upgrading existing public transport routes in the area will ensure that the site will take advantage of its location and enable future users to commute using sustainable modes of transportation. Furthermore, the policy will ensure that development proposals design for and deliver new access routes to the proposed urban country park, which will support the health and well-being of those that work within the site as well as communities across the wider area.
Delivering ecological enhancements and new wildlife habitats will mean that future development contributes to the Councils’ aspirations to increase biodiversity.
Given the previous uses on the site, it is essential that development undertakes comprehensive land remediation prior to the commencement of development.
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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.