Planning Application Update

Delegated approval

On the 7th February 2007 Cambridge Sport Lakes was thrilled to learn that South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) has approved its plans for its exciting scheme to transform land north of Milton into one of the UK’s largest sports and leisure facilities.

The decision of ‘recommendation for the delegated approval’ of the scheme now gives the green light to start work on the ambitious project to create a 259-acre sports and leisure park between Milton and Waterbeach.

Potential activities at the Lakes will be available to everyone who enjoys the countryside – from leisurely strolls and bike rides to more challenging pursuits such as rowing, canoeing, BMX, and triathlon.  There will also be an educational facility. The site has potential as a training venue for the 2012 London Olympics, and will provide a much needed recreational and relaxation venue for the Cambridge sub-region.

Download Copies of Supporting Materials    

The submission of the application forms were accompanied by the six volumes that comprise the Environmental Statement. These may be downloaded free of charge. They are in a pdf format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader®.

To download copies of the application and support materials that were submitted, please click on each of the items listed below.
Please be aware that some of these files may take a few minutes to download.

• Application For Planning Permission 0.8mb
• Cover Letter to South Cambridgeshire District Council 0.5mb
• Planning Statement Summary 3.8mb
• Environmental Statement Executive Summary 0.6mb
• Environmental Statement Volume 1
• Environmental Statement 0.8mb
• Figure 1 1.8mb
• Figure 2 0.7mb
• Figure 3 0.8mb
• Appendix A - Scoping opinion 1mb
• Appendix B - Consultees responses 2.7mb
• Appendix C - Letters of support Part 1 1.3mb
• Appendix C - Letters of support Part 2 1.1mb
• Appendix D - Site plans 0.7mb
• Appendix E - Design Engineering Method State 1.9mb
• Environmental Statement Volume 2
  • Part A - Landscape Design Concept 0.04mb
  • Part B - Masterplan 1.3mb
  • Figure 1 - Concept 0.8mb
  • Figure 2 - Concept 0.8mb
  • Figure 3 - Photomontages 2.3mb
• Environmental Statement Volume 3
  • Stage 1 Flood Risk Assessment 1.1mb
• Environmental Statement Volume 4
  • Ecology and Nature Conservation 0.2mb
  • Annex A-E 0.5mb
  • Annex F-G 0.4mb
  • Annex B - Legend 0.3mb
  • Annex B - Survey 1 0.4mb
  • Annex B - Survey 2 0.5mb
  • Annex B - Survey 3 0.6mb
  • Annex E - Protected 1 0.4mb
  • Annex E - Protected 2 0.4mb
  • Annex E - Protected 3 0.4mb
  • Appendix A - Site Location 0.5mb
  • Appendix C - Invert 1 0.4mb
  • Appendix C - Invert 2 0.3mb
  • Appendix C - Invert 3 0.4mb
• Environmental Statement Volume 5
  • Front Cover 0.04mb
  • Research Design For Archaeological Mitigation update 0.3mb
  • Figure 1 0.4mb
  • Figure 2 0.5mb
  • Figure 3 1mb
• Environmental Statement Volume 6
  • Transport Assessment 0.2mb
  • Application 1 - Site Location Plan 0.3mb
  • Application 2 - Proposed Development Access Layout 1.3mb
  • Application 3 - Response from Highways Authourity relating to Access Provision 0.9mb
  • Application 4 - Non-car Accessibility Site Profile 0.3mb
  • Application 5 - Bus Route and Timetable Information 1mb
  • Application 6 - Traffic Flow Data 1.3mb
  • Application 7 - Traffic Flow Diagrams 0.3mb
  • Application 8 - TRICS 2005(b) Database Information 0.8mb
  • Application 9 - Plan of 2km and 5km Isochrones from Proposal Site 0.4mb
• Supplemantal Reports
  • Supplemental 1 - CSL  2 August  2006 letter to SCDC with Consultee Response Matrix 0.1mb
  • Supplemental 2 - Ecology Update Report 0.2mb
  • Supplemental 3 - Ecology: Table of Habit Gains and Losses 0.1mb
  • Supplemental 4 - Transportation. Typical Weekday Usage 0.5mb
  • Supplemental 5 - Transportation. Medium Size Event 0.1mb
  • Supplemental 6 - Transportation. Large Size Event 0.1mb
  • Supplemental 7 - Transportation. Framework Travel Plan 0.1mb
  • Supplemental 8 - Transportation. Safety Audit Slap Up Junction 0.6mb
  • Supplemental 9 - Transportation. Park and Ride Letter of Support 27 November 2006 0.2mb
  • Supplemental 10 - SCDC 13 Sept Decision Letter 1mb
  • Supplemental 11 - CSL – 7 November 2006 letter to SCDC plus Ecology and Landscape additional information 0.1mb
  • Supplemental 12 - SCDC 24 November 2006 letter 0.4mb
  • Supplemental 13 - CSL 1 December 2006 Letter to SCDC plus draft minutes 0.1mb
  • Supplemental 14 - CSL Contour Site Plan Revised 0.3mb
  • Supplemental 15 - CSL extended cross sections 0.7mb
  • Supplemental 16 - Vice Chancellor Letter 0.2mb

Printed Copies

A printed copy of the Executive Summary is available free of charge.

For printed copies of the planning summary and the six volume Environmental Statement may also be obtained from the Cambridge Sport Lakes Trust office at a cost of £50.00 per set.

Comment on the Planning Process

We value your input as a most important part of the planning process. Please contact us with your ideas and thoughts. Staff and volunteers are contactable by phone, email or in person. We are also available to address interested clubs and organisations who would like to know more about Cambridge Sport Lakes.

For comments on the application or for any queries you may have, you can contact the South Cambridgeshire District Council at dcarea2@scambs.gov.uk or Cambridge Sports Lake Trust at +44 (0)1223 576360 at csl@cambridgesportlakes.org.uk.

When sending either an email or a letter to the South Cambridgeshire District Council, please be certain to include your full name and address (not just your email address) with your message. This step validates you comments. You will then receive an acknowledgement of your communication as well as a copy of the decision notice when issued.