Growth Delivery and Masterplans

Submitted by archimedes on Fri, 26/03/2010 - 12:18

The District Council has undertaken a series of studies to develop masterplans for the City of Ely, and the market towns of Soham and Littleport, to help manage the rapid population and housing growth that is taking place in these areas.

The District Council is now looking to undertake more work on the opportunity sites highlighted across Ely, Soham and Littleport within the masterplanning process. Please see below for more details.

Studies and reports containing research and data on the capacity of the local East Cambridgeshire infrastructure and which highlight issues which must be addressed as major growth projects are taken forward and delivered have also been produced. See District Growth Projects/Studies

Work has recently commenced on a Masterplan for Burwell. The process will give all those who live and work in the village being given the opportunity to have their say on how it should develop in the future.

Ely Masterplan

The Ely Masterplan was approved by the District Council at its Full Council meeting on 23rd February 2010 as the Council's longer term vision for the future of Ely. It sets out a strategy for development based on long term growth supported by significant infrastructure improvements. The vision of the Masterplan will be taken forward in stages. In the short term action will focus on delivering much needed improvements to leisure facilities, open space, shopping and employment and a start will be made on key regeneration and opportunity sites.

To find out more please follow the links below.

Soham Masterplan

The Soham Masterplan Vision was approved by the District Council at its Full Council meeting on the 25th May 2010 as the Council's longer term vision for the future of Soham. The Masterplan Vision sets out bold and ambitious plans for the town's future, which will help to complete its transformation from an expanded village into a welcoming and thriving 21st Century Cambridgeshire Market Town. Work has now commenced on the next phase of the Soham Vision with further detailed work on the opportunity sites.

To find out more please follow the links below.

Littleport Masterplan

The Littleport Masterplan was adopted by the District Council at its Full Council in May 2011 as the Council's longer term vision for the future of Littleport. The Littleport Masterplan presents a vision for Littleport that embraces its unique natural fen landscape setting, and is focused on revitalising the town centre, improving job opportunities, and achieving high quality development that enhances the image of the town.

To find out more please follow the links below.

Littleport Masterplan - Background, consultation and documents

Cambridgeshire Quality Charter for Growth

The Cambridgeshire Quality Charter for Growth sets out core principles for achieving excellence in the new housing developments planned for Cambridgeshire. The Charter aims to ensure the region remains an international leader in architecture, design, community development and low-carbon growth for years to come. The document was produced by Cambridgeshire Horizons working closely with consultants, URBED, and a top level group from the public, private and voluntary sectors. View the Cambridgeshire Quality Charter for Growth available at the bottom of this page. To find out more about the Cambridgeshire Horizons please visit the Cambridgeshire Horizons Website