The Expansion of Cambridge Biomedical Campus<strong>Design</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Access</strong> <strong>Statement</strong>The Southern Corridor ATP is particularly referred to <strong>and</strong> it is noted that it ‘seeks to secure developercontributions towards necessary transport infrastructure. It includes trip rate estimates for a range ofdifferent uses. Any development generating 50 or more additional trips will be affected by thepolicy….Planning obligations are pooled to fund identified schemes…’The SCATP is out of date; for example it does not appear to make reference to the Addenbrooke’s<strong>Access</strong> Road <strong>and</strong> does not reflect all of the Southern Fringe allocations as some were not proposed atthat time.Southern Fringe Area Development Framework 2006This contains a schedule of planning obligations requirements which the applicants have used as a basisto respond to as it appears to be the most comprehensive <strong>and</strong> up to date public document on this matter.The Applicants’ ApproachAt this stage, the applicants are not able to put forward a detailed proposal but intend to do so shortlyafter submission of the planning application. However this will be in the context of The Local AuthorityS106 Negotiations Protocol <strong>and</strong> particularly the S106 Coordination Group, unless this is not progressingquickly enough. Here, as a start, solutions <strong>and</strong> principles which need to be discussed <strong>and</strong> agreedbetween the parties are set out. In line with the requirements of the planning application form, theApplicants' agree to meet the Council's legal costs in negotiating the S106 obligations, up to a fair <strong>and</strong>reasonable maximum sum, to be agreed beforeh<strong>and</strong>.Transportation (ADF Schedule References 8, 9, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)The Applicants anticipate that, in conjunction with the developer of the Clay Farm project, <strong>and</strong> possiblyothers, they will contribute towards the funding of the Addenbrooke’s <strong>Access</strong> Road.In the light of the substantial cost of providing this road, they do not expect to make any financialcontribution towards wider public infrastructure in the Southern Fringe. In particular, the SouthernCorridor Area Transport Plan is considered to be out of date <strong>and</strong> does not comply with the strictprovisions of Circular 05/2005. In any event, paragraph 4.2 of the SCATP specifically provides “for sitesthat provide essential public infrastructure that serves the needs of the local community, a paymenttowards the SCATP may not be appropriate”.Further contributions based on the conclusions of the Transport Assessment, <strong>and</strong> that are specifically asa result of the development, may be considered. However, it does seem that paragraphs 9 <strong>and</strong> 21 of theADF Schedule constitute a clear case of double counting <strong>and</strong> in any event, justification for a contributionto any aspect of the Cambridgeshire Guided Bus (CGB) system whether in the form of l<strong>and</strong>, capital orrevenue support has not been seen, <strong>and</strong> it is noted that significant Government funding has now beenawarded.Furthermore, the applicants fail to see why additional financial contributions should be required towardsprovision of conventional bus services (paragraph 22) if a contribution has been required to the CGB.Paragraphs 24 <strong>and</strong> 26 of the ADF Schedule are self evident, although the applicants do not anticipatemaking any financial contribution towards cycle/pedestrian/equestrian improvements <strong>and</strong> linkages sincethese will be provided as part of the development. An Outline Travel Plan has been submitted with theapplication.Education (ADF Schedule References 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 <strong>and</strong> 7)Not relevant to this proposal.Affordable Housing (ADF Schedule Reference 12)Local Plan Policy 5/6 requires either a financial contribution towards the provision of affordable housingoff-site or provision on-site. If the employers of staff recognised as key workers can demonstrate thatthey are providing or contributing towards the provision of key worker housing for their staff, this willsatisfy the affordable housing requirement of this policy only where the employment development is tobe occupied by that employer.The Local Plan 2006 indicates that approximately 3320 dwellings houses are to be provided within theSouthern Fringe. This will, in accordance with Local Plan Policy 5/5 include a significant element ofaffordable, including key worker, housing. Clay Farm in particular will provide a significant element inclose proximity to Addenbrooke’s.No housing is included with the proposed development. Cambridge University <strong>Hospital</strong>s NHSFoundation Trust provides on-site residential accommodation for staff <strong>and</strong> this satisfies the policy as faras the clinical element if the development is concerned. At this stage the applicants are not able to putforward anything further, particularly in the absence of the Supplementary Planning Document referredto in Local Plan Policy 5/6.Open Space/Public Realm (ADF Schedule References 14, 15, 16, 32 <strong>and</strong> 33)The planning application includes significant areas of public realm – a circus, boulevard <strong>and</strong> piazza. Thecircus in particular will provide an excellent open space of a size <strong>and</strong> type not normally found indevelopments of this nature, <strong>and</strong> providing opportunity for informal recreation very close to theworkplace. The open spaces will also offer convenient recreation opportunities for hospital patients <strong>and</strong>51
The Expansion of Cambridge Biomedical Campus<strong>Design</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Access</strong> <strong>Statement</strong>visitors too. It is envisaged that a management company will be established <strong>and</strong> it would withresponsibility for maintenance, but clearly details will need to be agreed with the Council.In addition, the development is directly adjacent to the ‘green corridor’ which is a public open spacebeing provided by the Clay Farm development <strong>and</strong> this will be easily accessible from the <strong>CBC</strong> site.The applicants are not expecting to make contributions to wider provision.Household Waste Recycling Centre <strong>and</strong> Bulking Up/Waste Transfer Facility (ADF ScheduleReference 10&11)It is known that the County Council is searching for a suitable site for a HWRC in the Southern Fringe butthis may not be formally agreed until the Waste Plan is adopted in 2009. A financial contribution isinappropriate in the light of Circular 05/2005.Community Facilities (ADF Schedule Reference 17)Not relevant to this proposal.Public Art (ADF Schedule Reference 36)The Supplementary Planning Guidance previously adopted by the Council is noted but this has beensuperseded by Circular 05/2005. The arbitrary financial approach taken by the SPG is whollyinappropriate <strong>and</strong> outside the terms of the Circular. A Public Art Strategy has been submitted as part ofthe <strong>Design</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Access</strong> <strong>Statement</strong>. The applicants have considerable experience of delivering public arton major development projects of this nature.Other ADF RequirementsThe following ADF Schedule references do not require any comment from us at this stage: 13, 18, 19,20, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35 <strong>and</strong> 37. The intention to use conditions for most of these is welcomed.ConclusionsThe applicants look forward to moving things forward in the context of The Local Authority S106Negotiations Protocol <strong>and</strong> particularly the S106 Coordination Group.52
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