Below are the major developments approved by FDC during 2024.
Robust debate and representation is always considered at the time,
and as previously stated, there needs to be a ‘planning reason’ to refuse
an application…..and unfortunately doctors and dentists are not part of
planning rules, in many cases here in Whittlesey for example – The New Queen Street Surgery will comment that they do not have any further capacity.
Fenland
425 homes, land south of Barkers Lane and east of Wimblington Road, March
Councillors in Fenland approved plans for 425 homes in March after the developer said they would not make existing sewage flooding issues worse.
The developer, Barratt David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire, said its plans offered a “fantastic opportunity to create a legacy to support the growth of March”.
175 homes, Drybread Road, Whittlesey
Councillors approved plans to build 175 homes in Whittlesey, despite some concerns being shared about the impact of the development on traffic “chaos” in the town.
The developer, Allison Homes Ltd, said they had put together a “package of mitigation measures” to address the highway’s impact.
249 homes, land north Eastrea Road, Whittlesey
Similar concerns about the impact of the new homes on Whittlesey’s roads were raised by councillors in relation to plans to build 249 new homes.
The developer, Rose Homes (EA) Limited said the development would “maintain highway safety” and that a range of highway improvements were planned.
110 homes, Upwell Road, March
Detailed plans to build 110 new homes on land off Upwell Road in March, were approved by Fenland District Council in November.
The development is due to include a mix of flats and houses.
The developer, Allison Homes, said 22 of the homes would be made available as affordable housing.
1,200 homes, land west of the Avenue, March
An outline application for 1,200 homes on the edge of March was approved, with the homes due to be built across 52 hectares of land west of The Avenue.
A new primary school, allotments, a local centre, as well as parks and open spaces are also proposed.
The developer, Persimmon Homes East Midlands, has said it plans to build the new homes over three phases between 2026 and 2038.
50 homes, land north of Lambs Hill Drove, March
Plans for a further 50 homes on the edge of March were approved in December.
The homes are proposed to be built on a field north of Lambs Hill Drove, and will form part of a wider development of over 400 new homes to the south of the town.
The developer, Cannon Kirk Developments Ltd, said it would make 20 per cent of the new homes available as affordable housing.
