Cambridge Green Belt

Client: Cambridgeshire District Council
Location: Cambridgeshire
Planning consultant: QuBE Planning

Brief

LiZLaKe, in association with QuBE Planning, was appointed by East Cambridgeshire District Council to undertake a review of the parts of the Cambridge Green Belt that fall within its district. The study area's proximity to the City of Cambridge, combined with good access to the national road and rail network, has encouraged the rapid growth of both housing and employment in the district. The review was undertaken in relation to Green Belt policy and the emerging pressures for growth in the Cambridge sub-region.

Approach

Through the process of desk-top study, field survey, data analysis and consultation we were able to prepare a detailed report for East Cambridgeshire District Council recommending areas to be included or excluded from the Cambridge Green Belt. Our recommendations were based on a comprehensive policy review, historic factors and landscape character.

Outcome

The report was taken to committee by the District Council and will now be used to help inform decisions when Green Belt boundaries are re-drawn.