Policy H/SA: Student accommodation

Students make up a significant proportion of the population of Cambridge and if adequate provision is not made for their needs in suitable locations this would lead to significant pressures on the local housing market. New purpose-built Student Accommodation will help meet the identified growth needs of an existing educational institution. This provision will in turn reduce demand for private accommodation occupied by full-time students. However, it needs to be in the right place, where impacts can be addressed, and not have an adverse impact on the delivery of other forms of housing. The 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.

includes a criteria-based policy setting out policy requirements, it is proposed to use this policy to guide the development of the new policy for the

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

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Responses to the First Conversation included the support for making provision for the expected growth in student numbers and need for accommodation.

A person, group or organisation that has interest in planning for the area.

engagement has been undertaken with Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Cambridge, to better understand their future growth ambitions including the impact of COVID-19. This highlighted the following issues:

Anglia Ruskin University:

• Anglia Ruskin’s residential strategy will be refreshed in 2022 and the University will review its strategy and investigate matters such as ownership, nomination agreements, maintenance and the need for buildings.

The University of Cambridge:

• The University and colleges are discussing the future size and shape of the student population and will be preparing a 10-year plan.
• Eddington - At present, 2,000 student rooms are permitted under the outline consent. 325 student bedrooms have already been completed. Further development of new student units depends on the growth in student numbers in any individual college, and the financing of future development. It is expected that planning applications for all of the 2,000 student units will be submitted by 2033.

1. No policy – Not considered a reasonable alternative as the Councils consider this policy is needed as the considerations for student accommodation is different to other types of development. It is essential new development proposals are linked to existing higher education institutions and existing student accommodation is protected. This approach will avoid increasing demand for housing in the private rental market.

2. To include a policy with a presumption against further student accommodation - Not considered a reasonable alternative as it would not allow sufficient flexibility in the housing market to deliver the housing needed for different groups, including students.

• 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 7: Homes
• Cambridgeshire and West Suffolk Housing Needs of Specific Groups Study (2021)
• Housing Needs of Specific Groups Study – Addendum for

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

  (2021)

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 - None

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 46:

  This refers to development in its widest sense, including buildings, and streets, spaces and places. It also refers to both redevelopment, including refurbishment, as well as new development.

  of student housing

Our consultation for this phase is now closed.