CBC Design and Access Statement - Papworth Hospital

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The Expansion of Cambridge Biomedical CampusDesign and Access StatementPARAMETER PLAN 10 – CYCLE ACCESSPP10 Cycle Access6.40 The plan above is from the ADF and indicates the indicativecycle routes which CCC propose.6.41 PP10 shows key cycle paths that are proposed and theirlinkages to the wider network, both existing and proposed. Onroadcycleways are proposed along the length of the Boulevardand the southern spine road, these being integrated with roadtraffic as a speed limit of 20mph is being proposed. A dedicatedcycle path is proposed along the Piazza to link with the CGBcycle path and the Boulevard.6.42 Cycle paths are also proposed to link with the AAR cycle pathand the Sustrans route which is currently being constructed,both of which are shown on the plan but are proposed byothers.27
The Expansion of Cambridge Biomedical CampusDesign and Access Statement7 CONCLUSIONS7.1 This document has explained the evolution of the proposedexpansion of CBC, leading through to the scheme presented inoutline form. The Parameter Plans (PP) and accompanyingdetails set out the principal components of the application,which seeks to deliver the land use allocation in response toDevelopment Plan Policy and the principles set out in theSouthern Fringe Area Development Framework.7.2 The document also explains how the continuing consultationwith local residents, other interested stakeholders and the LocalPlanning Authority have influenced the evolution of theproposal. This is explained in detail at Appendix 5.7.3 The application for planning permission is defined by theParameter Plans and supporting text. Additional illustrativematerial is supplied in the Design Statement to show thepotential build out of the scheme within these parameters.Use and Amount7.4 The application for planning permission aims to retain as muchflexibility as possible given that the majority of the end users areas yet undefined. Maximum floorspaces are defined in section5.0 of this Design and Access Statement to give developmentof up to 215,000 sq m, incorporating:• Clinical Research and Treatment (D1);• Clinical Research and Treatment (D1) or HigherEducation or sui generis Medical Research Institute uses;• Biomedical and Biotech Research and Development(B1(b)); and• Retail, restaurant and management suite (A1 and A3).Layout7.5 The layout of the proposed development is defined by PP1,which illustrates the key areas of land uses in three zones:• Clinical research and treatment facilities;• Biomedical; and• Biotech research and development.7.6 The principal defining features of the layout relate to the pointsof access, and how to link the site to the transport network. Assuch, key features of the layout include the Boulevard linkingthe AAR to Robinson Way. Layout is also defined by other keydesign features of the Piazza and the Circus.Scale and Appearance7.7 Maximum building heights are defined in PP2 and PP3. Thesedefine the scale and massing of the proposed buildings andensure that there is a stepping down of buildings to thecountryside edge.7.8 PP2 also shows the maximum building envelope, defining theclosest parts of the buildings relative to the site boundaries andadjacent countryside. PP2 is accompanied by textualdescription of the proposals indicating appropriate mitigationmeasures (i.e. setback and gaps in frontages). Minimumbuilding heights and envelopes are defined in PP4 and PP5.Landscaping7.9 PP6 defines the main areas of structural landscaping, publicrealm and drainage features. It also shows the landscapingproposed as part of the Addenbrooke's Access Road (AAR)and Cambridgeshire Guided Bus (CGB) proposals. Keylandscape features include the double lines of semi-maturetrees along the Boulevard and ditches/swales on each side.The Circus will also form a key area of public realm with acombination of hard and soft landscaping. The southern spineroad will also be landscaped, with further additional planting on28the site boundaries and screen planting associated with thesubstation.Access7.10 Accessibility to the site has been a key consideration in theemergence of the proposals. The existing CBC is well servedby public transport and has an established Travel Plan. Afurther Travel Plan is proposed to accompany this application.7.11 PP7 defines the key road links within the development as theBoulevard, connecting the AAR to Robinson Way, and thesouthern spine road, connecting the southern part of theexisting hospital to the AAR. The accompanying TransportAssessment (ES Volume 3) explains measures to prevent theuse of the AAR as a through route to Long Road/Hills Road.7.12 PP8 defines public transport routes through the site andlinkages with local and strategic networks. It shows theproposed route of the CGB and the proposed CGB stop in theCircus area. The Boulevard and southern spine road areanticipated to form bus routes. PP8 builds on the alreadyexcellent public transport linkages.7.13 PP9 defines the key pedestrian routes within the site andlinkages to the wider footpath network. Key footpaths within thesite are located along either side of the Boulevard, the northernside of the southern spine road, along the route of the CGB andaround the Circus and Piazza. Public Right of Way footpath 47is also retained and incorporated into the strategy.7.14 PP10 defines key cycle routes and linkages to the widernetwork. Importantly, on road cycle ways are provided alongthe Boulevard and southern spine road. These are to beintegrated with traffic with a speed limit of 20mph. Further cyclepaths link the Piazza to the CGB cycle path and the Boulevard.These link in to the wider cycle network, including the Sustransroute currently under construction.7.15 This Design and Access Statement has clearly set out theevolution of the proposal, as now defined by the Parameter
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