Autumn 2024 Consultation
(We) recognise the redevelopment of the Beehive Centre. However, we are convinced that the proposals represent over development, failing to respect its location, setting and context.
The volume of development proposed is not needed, is too extensive for the area to accommodate and would result in unacceptable harm to the City skyline … and surrounding urban character, to heritage assets and to neighbouring housing.
How to comment on The Beehive plans
How to view the planning application.
Full details of the planning application and supporting documents are accessible via the public access portal Simple Search at View and comment on planning applications using the reference 23/03204/OUT. Here’s the link to view.
The application has been updated and you have until 19th October 2024 to comment
How to do this online: You can do this on the website by creating a login. Look under the banner at the top and click Register if you haven’t already got an account. When the verification email arrives, you need to click the link in it. When you head back to the website, you will find that you can make a comment with a new button below the Comments Tab
You must quote the planning reference 23/03204/OUT
by post - Greater Cambridge Shared Planning, South Cambridgeshire Hall Cambourne Business Park Cambourne Cambridge CB23 6EA
What can I write? There’s a lot of documents, help!
Our summary of planning application objections above may help you. You and copy and past them. You can also look at other letters on the planning website or download a sample letter here.
To read offline click on the magnifying glass icon on the right of the screen, under 'View'. Download by clicking the little box on the left. Scroll down to the bottom of the Documents and click ‘Download Selected Files’.
Remember!
The planning officer can only take into account comments on certain matters. These include:
Design, appearance, and materials
Loss of light or overshadowing
Parking, highway safety, traffic and public rights of way
Noise, fumes and smell
Effect on listed building and conservation area
Nature conservation
Don’t forget to comment!
“We consider that the proposed development, despite changes from 2021 proposals, represents a massive over-development of the site that is surrounded by two-storey residential neighbourhoods.”
— Sarah Nicholas, Cambridge Past, Present and Future (from Cambridge Independent, 11/8/23).
How to help
Object if you do not want to see this application passed. Your words matter. Just one point of objection that refers to the planning issues helps. That means you can refer to the design, appearance, and materials, loss of light or overshadowing, parking, highway safety or rights of way, noise, fumes, and smells, and effect on listed buildings and conversation areas/protected spaces. (Loss of retail is not a planning objection). Here’s a customisable letter to help you.
If you live away from the area, then it still counts. A wide representation helps.
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