Decision details

Matter for Decision:  

The Officer’s report sought approval of the Newmarket Road Suburbs and Approaches study.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Planning and Sustainable Transport:

Approved the text of the draft study, in Appendix 2 of the Officer’s report, and that the study of local distinctiveness be used to inform planning decisions in this area.

Reason for the Decision:

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any alternative options considered and rejected:

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations:

The committee received a report from the Head of Joint Urban Design Team regarding the Newmarket Road Suburbs & Approaches Study.

The committee made the following comments in response to the report.

(i) Observed a typographical error, as Fen Ditton Fields should be Ditton Fields.

(ii) Asked for the next iteration of the Cambridge Local Plan to clarify how to rejuvenate parts of the City.

In response to Member’s questions the Head of Joint Urban Design Team clarified that the document did not set out any specific land use criteria/recommendations.

The Head of Joint Urban Design Team proposed a change to the text on P183 of the Officer’s report. Amendments are shown in bold and struck out text: “Near the railway bridge, midway along Newmarket Road, the Abbey Stadium has been at the centre of redevelopment proposals for some time subject to other national and local policy documents. The relocation of the football ground to a more appropriate and convenient location would allow the area to be redeveloped to create a better setting for the historic building group opposite. Residential development is likely to be the favoured option.”

The committee approved amending this report text unanimously.

The committee resolved unanimously to adopt the recommendation.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted)

Not applicable.