Policy S/C/BJH: Betjeman House, Hills Road

This 1.07 hectare site has been allocated to provide a mix of uses, including residential, offices, retail and the retention of the Flying Pig public house. This site was allocated in Cambridge’s 2018

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.

for a mixed-use site, however, the appeal departed from this aspiration and instead only permitted offices and retail uses, and at time of writing the site is under construction. If the permission outlined in the planning appeal is not implemented, then it is important for this site to deliver a mix of uses given the highly sustainable location of the site. 

The site is located in a prominent position close to Cambridge Railway Station and on one of the roads into the City Centre. It is therefore critical that redevelopment of the site is delivered to the highest standards Through the design, mix and nature of the development, there is an opportunity for the site to protect but also enhance the historic character of the New Town and Glisson Road

Areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. You can find more information on the Councils’ websites:

Cambridge: https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/conservation-areas 

South Cambridgeshire: https://www.scambs.gov.uk/planning/natural-historic-and-built-environment/historic-environment/conservation-areas/

and backdrop of the Brooklands Avenue

Areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. You can find more information on the Councils’ websites:

Cambridge: https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/conservation-areas 

South Cambridgeshire: https://www.scambs.gov.uk/planning/natural-historic-and-built-environment/historic-environment/conservation-areas/

. Implementing landscape screening to separate the site from the Botanic Gardens will safeguard this vital historic green space for future visitors. By refurbishing and retaining the Flying Pig as a pub, an important community facility will be given a new lease of life and act as an important hub for this area.

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.