Local Planning Applications Up-Date

Back Road Planning Application S/0096/17/OL – Wednesday 5th July 2017

A date has now formally been set for South Cambridgeshire District Council to hear the planning application for Back Road -

 ‘The erection of up to 95 new dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system and vehicular access point from Back Road. All matters reserved except for means of access.’

This application will now be considered at the Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday 5th July 2017.

This starts at 10:30am and will be held in the Council Chamber at the District Council’s office on the Business Park in Cambourne. 

Linton Parish Council is very pleased to formally announce that at the SCDC hearing today (23rd March) the Horseheath Road Planning application, ref: S/2553/16/OL was REFUSED by SCDC Planning Committee members on a vote of 5 in favour of the development and 6 against.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Linton Parish Council have now received the formal outline planning application in relation to planning application:

 S/0096/17/OL – Outline Planning application for the erection of up to 95 dwellings.

Given the size of this proposed development Linton Parish Council will be holding a public consultation on the 15th February at 7pm at the Village Hall.

This meeting will act as a public forum to allow all parishioners the opportunity to share their views and comments prior to Linton Parish Council’s formal recommendation – to ensure that the views of residents are taken into account. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend – Your opinion matters and if you don’t express your opinion – it won’t be heard! 

***Update on Planning Applications S/2553/16/OL and S/1969/15/OL - Horseheath Road ***

Linton Parish Council has received a notification in writing that the current application for Horseheath Road S/2553/16/OL -Outline application for up to 50 dwellings and up to 20 allotments, has now been deferred again and will be heard at the SCDC planning committee on the 1st March 2017.

Depending on the outcome, the appeal for the original application S/1969/15/OL for Horseheath Road - Outline application for up to 50 dwellings and up to 30 allotments, is also due to be heard in March, although the date has not yet been confirmed. The appeal reference number relating to this application is: APP/W0530/W/16/3160756. 

****** Linton Parish Council has received notification that a public consultation with residents is being held to discuss the proposal of an outline planning application for approximately 95 new houses on the land off Back Road. This consultation is due to begin as of Wednesday 14th December 2016 and all residents can register their views on the below link as of this date.

http://www.your-views.co.uk/linton

If you can also please send these comments to Linton Parish Council @ lintonpc@btconnect.com  then this will allow the Council to gain a full understanding of residents’ views and concerns.

Please note that Linton Parish Council have not yet received this planning application and are not able to formally comment on the outline application until this has been received and reviewed at a Planning Committee meeting. ******

****** Linton Parish Council has just received a new planning application for a Three Storey Apartment Development on Cambridge Road, containing 10 self- contained two and three bedroom units. ********

This application will be on the Agenda for the Planning Committee Meeting on Thursday 15th December 2016. All members of the public are welcome to attend and there is an oppertunity to speak for members of the public.

Full Planning application information:

Planning ref number: S/3076/16/FL

Proposal: The demolition of an existing sales/workshop building and the construction of a three storey apartment development, containing 10 self-contained two and three bedroom units. The provision of landscaped parking areas and amenity spaces, with dedicated cycle and bin storage.

Location: 20, Cambridge Road, Linton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4NN

If you wish to send comments through regarding this application then please send them to the case officer below:

Thorfinn Caithness

Planning officer

Planning and New Communities

South Cambridgeshire Hall

Cambourne Business Park

Cambourne

Cambridge

CB23 6EA

thorfinn.caithness@scambs.gov.uk

Tel: 03450 450 500

Please also send a copy to the Linton Parish Council for review at: lintonpc@btconnect.com

****Linton Parish Council has recently heard news that the planning application for Horseheath Road will not be heard at SCDC’s Planning meeting until January 2017. This means that there is still time to note your comments and objections. It has been confirmed by South Cambridgeshire District Council that all residents letters received prior to the formal decision will be taken into account, so ensure your voice is heard.****

If you would like to object or send comments please send them to the below contact information before January 2017.

Get Involved- There has also been a Planning Working Group set up to allow the Council to work closely with residents to ensure your voice is hear. If you would like to get more involved please contact the Linton Parish Council office. 

Please send any comments to the below address:

Karen Pell-Coggins

Principle Planning Officer

Planning and new Communities

South Cambridgeshire Hall

Cambourne Business Park

Cambourne

Cambridge

 CB23 6EA
t: 01954 713230

e: karen.pell-coggins@scambs.gov.uk

www.scambs.gov.uk

 Please also send a copy to Linton Parish Council at lintonpc@btconnect.com

***Planning Working Group relating to Horseheath Road Planning Application S/2553/16/OL***

Linton Parish Council has set up a Planning Working Group to allow it to work on creating a robust case to support the objections made to the new outline Planning Application for Horseheath Road for up to 50 residential dwellings and 24-28 allotments.

The Working Group will be meeting regularly to ensure that the information and evidence presented by Linton Parish Council strongly supports the objections prior to a final decision from South Cambridge District Council.

If you would like to get involved with the Planning Working Group then please contact the Linton Parish Council office on the below contact information.

email: lintonpc@btconnect.com

Telephone: 01223 891001

****Linton Parish Council has been notified by South Cambridgeshire District Council that a planning application has been submitted on behalf of the Diocese of Ely for up to 50 houses and 24-28 allotments on the site adjoining the top of Horseheath Road. 

Details of the application can be viewed at https://www.scambs.gov.uk/content/search-planning-application by clicking on the link below.

Linton Parish Council will study and respond to this proposal as soon as possible, especially in respect of the type of commitment being made to include allotments and if any further meaningful consultation with residents is being offered. 

The full plans for Horseheath Road are now available for inspection during normal working hours within the Linton Parish Council Office and at South Cambridgeshire District Office.****

Planning application number: S/1963/15/OL - Bartlow Road

Latest update: Linton Parish Council will be meeting on 22nd September at 7:30pm  at the Cathodeon Centre to discuss options for making addional representations to SCDC concerning the above application. Linton Parish Council are taking proffesional advice regarding the possibilities of having the decision reviewed by SCDC. It is early stages, but there are various options the Council will be discussing at the meeting. It is still important that residents continue to make their views known about this planning application. Residents are welcome to attend the full council meeting but it would be helpful if you could email the clerk in advance if you intend to come on the night and send any commments to the Clerk at lintonpc@btconnect.com.