Council Approves 70 Homes for Brownfield Site

Posted by UK Property Forums on 9th September 2024 -

Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP), a joint venture between Cambridge City Council and The Hill Group, has secured consent to redevelop the former workshop of ATS and the former Murketts car dealership in Histon Road.

There will be 28 council homes provided within the 70 properties

Cllr Gerri Bird, executive councillor for housing at Cambridge City Council and CIP board member, said: “At a time when there is a pressing need nationwide for high-quality, sustainable housing – especially new council homes – we are pleased to see the approval of our development on Histon Road.

“This project is a key part of the council’s ongoing efforts across Cambridge to enhance living standards for current council tenants, build additional council homes to meet local demand, and address broader housing challenges, including the need for larger family homes.”

Tom Hill, managing director at The Hill Group, said: “Throughout the pre-planning process, we engaged with the local community by hosting several consultation events.

“Following our initial submission, we continued to work closely with planning officers and community members to incorporate their feedback and address any concerns.

“As a result, we made several changes to enhance the overall design and functionality of the development. This careful consideration of public feedback underscores our commitment to creating a high-quality, sustainable development that fosters community interaction while meeting the needs and expectations of local residents.”

The gas-free development will feature a mixture of two, three and four-bedroom terraced and semi-detached homes, as well as one, two and three-bedroom flats.