Cambourne

The development is arranged into three villages, featuring design details and materials inspired by local architecture. We are delivering over 3,000 new homes, a local centre, three schools, a hotel, sports centre and a 20-hectare business park, offering up to 750,000 sq. ft. of business space.

In March 2014 the South Cambridgeshire Local Plan was submitted for independent examination, which identified the land West of Cambourne as a good location for growth for up to 1,200 new homes.

We subsequently submitted an outline planning application for 2,350 new homes to demonstrate that the land west of Cambourne could support more housing than outlined in the submitted local plan. This received a resolution to grant in January 2017.

Existing landscape features have been used as part of the sustainable urban drainage system; ditches, ponds and streams provide drainage while green areas reduce rainwater run-off. A network of foot and cycle paths links residents with the local centre and green spaces, reducing short car journeys.

We have created a strong working relationship with Cambridge Wildlife Trust, which has taken over the management of the informal open space. This model partnership between the two companies is something we aim to expand through new development opportunities in the future.