The Coldhams Lane website — dwelling to 17 retail models together with a big Asda — will now develop into a 1m sq ft life-sciences employment hub after ministers overruled Cambridge Metropolis Council’s authentic refusal.
The council rejected the plans in February, warning that “monumental” new blocks would overshadow neighbouring houses.
However a planning inspector discovered gentle loss can be inside “acceptable” limits, with contemporary circumstances added to regulate daylight, daylight and overshadowing.
The authorized scheme is decrease than earlier variations submitted by proprietor Railpen.
Current Beehive Centre website
Accepted masterplan for brand new life sciences district
The redevelopment scheme is forecast to create almost 6,500 jobs and pump £600m further into the native financial system in contrast with the ageing retail park. Railpen has additionally agreed contributions in the direction of new bus providers, leisure services and supply of a brand new public inexperienced house, Hive Park.
Matthew Howard, head of property at Railpen, welcomed the ministerial approval: “We’re dedicated to making sure that our scheme makes a significant and lasting contribution to Cambridge’s financial and social progress.”
