Poor entrance to Coton Path
The start of the Coton Path cycleway at Adams Road has a very awkward double right-angle bend. This junction needs to favour the majority direction, rather than the historical road layout.
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Martin Lucas-Smith // 1 thread
The start of the Coton Path cycleway at Adams Road has a very awkward double right-angle bend. This junction needs to favour the majority direction, rather than the historical road layout.
Rightmost two cycle parking spaces appear to be unusable. Don't meet Appendix D standards.
Building (and existing building) protrudes into footway enough that County Highways is unhappy with the proposed subpar footway.
Visitor parking proposed to be 2 wall hooks on frontage, though it is unclear where such hooks could possibly be placed.
Erection of a residential development containing ten flats comprising of three 2+bed units, six 1+bed units and one studio unit along with one car parking space and cycle parking following demolition of existing buildings on site.
63 New Street Cambridge CB1 2QT
Cambridge
Application reference : 18/0090/FUL
They promise a 1:1 cycle parking:dwelling unit ratio for the flats. The 10 flats will have cycle parking in a shared shed that appears to be approximately 3.5m wide and 2.5m deep, so it is unimaginable that 10 cycles could fit in there.
The remaining houses all have 'cycle storage in rear gardens with hard landscaped paths to access it' but not shown in diagrams.
Reserved Matters application for 72 residential dwellings, includin Parking, Public Open Space, Local Equipped Area for Play, Pumping Station, Swale, Landscaping and associated infrastructure, pursuant to outline planning application S/2833/15/OL. This is not EIA development.
Land off Rockmill End & Meadow Road, Willingham, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5HY
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/0122/18/RM
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/0122/18/RM
Erection of two detached, three storey, four bedroom family homes with single storey elements to the front and rear following demolition of existing detached house and garage.
45 Nightingale Avenue Cambridge CB1 8SG
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2261/FUL
Created by Matthew // 1 thread
A group of teenagers has been harassing people on the southern busway and DNA path sporadically. This escalated on 4 January when a Sanger institute postdoc was attacked viciously while traveling north:
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/attack-cycle-path-cambridge-police-14136717
A scientist was left with blood dripping from his head after being attacked by a gang of youths as he cycled home.
Johan Henriksson was heading along the Guided Busway cycle path in Cambridge when he was confronted by the group of teenagers on bikes.
The gang blocked the 33-year-old's path, spat at him and tried to push him off his bike before knocking him to the ground.
Violent kicks left Mr Henriksson with a large gash to his forehead that required hospital treatment.
Cambridgeshire police are investigating the incident, which Mr Henriksson fears is part of a series of attacks by the gang.
Mr Henriksson, who is completing post-doctoral studies at the Sanger Institute, had been to the gym and was heading back to his home near Cambridge station on January 4.
At around 5pm he was heading north along the cycle path connecting the station to Addenbrooke's Hospital when he saw a group of teenagers he estimated were 16 to 18 years old wearing dark clothing.
"Four to five of them were just blocking the route," he said. "They were just looking for trouble from whoever.
"I slowed down, they had no lights on and they were blocking the path. We had a discussion. One of the guys was spitting at me."
Another member of the public cycled up to the group and supported Mr Henriksson's efforts to ride past.
Both men were eventually allowed to carry on their journeys, but while the other cyclist carried on towards Addenbrooke's, Mr Henriksson was followed.
"We were just cycling away, but these people were still following me and driving into my bike," he explained.
"They were pushing me around and I was close to hitting some people on the path.
"At some point things escalated. I don’t really remember what happened. One guy tried to take me down.
"Somehow I fell over. I might have run into the fence.
"I recall being surrounded by them. They were kicking me. They most likely went toward the station after that."
The attack left Mr Henriksson, who is originally from Sweden, with a cut head and swollen hand. His glasses and bike were also broken.
"I’m not that easy to scare. I’ve never seen that much blood in my life coming out of me," he said.
Since sharing his experience on Facebook, Mr Henriksson says he has been contacted by several people about other incidents involving a gang of youths on the route that connects Great Shelford and Cambridge and elsewhere in the city. He hopes that by telling his story more victims will come forward.
He said: "Given they have probably been there for a few weeks, they are clearly amateurs. If something like this happens you don’t do more crime in the same area.
"They just go there to see how far they can push you but this time it just escalated."
Cambridgeshire police confirmed they were investigating the attack on Mr Henriksson.
A spokesman said: "We have had no reports of other incidents if there have been any."
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting CF0008590118
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This has been discussed in a path-specific non-Camcycle Facebook group but I will make an issue here for reference.
This one is interesting because it has documents from November including a design drawing for the upcoming Green End Road scheme with protected cycleway, and the house in question marked off.
It is certainly possible to build a dropped kerb here that does not impinge on the cycleway design (e.g. with a Cambridge kerb), and the applicant seems to show some awareness of the ongoing scheme, so hopefully it will all work out. The verge protection here would have been narrow anyway, it appears that there would have been a parking bay.
16 Green End Road Cambridge CB4 1RX
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1930/FUL
Prior application was refused. Previous thread: https://camcycle.cyclescape.org/threads/2580
Mixed use development comprising a Day Nursery at ground floor and 37 self-contained 1xbed student rooms at the rear and on the upper floors along with a vehicle drop-off zone, disabled car parking space, cycle parking and associated landscaping.
48 cycle parking spaces in basement provided by Sheffield stands, at least 3 of which suffer from being too close to a wall. Access is by stairs with a wheeling ramp on one side, similar issues as described last year, although a different placement of the stairwell.
Romsey Labour Club Mill Road Cambridge CB1 3NL
Cambridge
Application reference : 18/0002/FUL
Created by Matthew // 1 thread
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposals-for-the-creation-of-a-major-road-network
The latest in the government's insatiable thirst for blowing money on roads (induced demand, what's that?) might have a silver lining as one of the objectives is 'support all road users'. I think we should submit a response. Basic outline: they should apply IAN 195/16 on this proposed Major Road Network.
Regarding Cambridge, the most immediately affected road would be the A10 north of the A14, and possibly south of Trumpington. The 'Major Road Network' in the vicinity of is the A14, M11, A11, A505 and the A10.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Single storey extension and alterations to existing annexe to allow change of use to seperate dwelling, with provision of bin and cycle store for both properties.
Annexe 29 Garden Walk Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3EW
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2198/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of 1.5 Storey dwelling with frontage onto Cromwell Road and the retention of parking for 150 Coldhams Lane
150 Coldhams Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3HH
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2156/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Change of use of existing two storey 3-bedroom dwelling house to two separate 1 bedroom flats.
78 Kings Hedges Road Cambridge CB4 2PA
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2148/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of 2No. Affordable Dwellings
Rear Of Queens Meadow Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3JN
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2183/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of building containing 8no. studio flats with associated bin and cycle storage, following demolition of existing building
53 Carlyle Road Cambridge CB4 3DH
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2161/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Single storey side extension, part single and part two storey rear extension. Attic conversion incorporating hip to dormer, increasing ridge height 300mm, and conversion of the dwelling into a 6bed HMO.
137 Howard Road Cambridge CB5 8QT
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2195/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of a two storey dwellinghouse, following demolition of existing bungalow.
7 Durnford Way Cambridge CB4 2DP
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1956/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Two 1-bed, and 1 2bed residential dwellings on land contiguous to Abbey Churchyard, Newmarket Road, to rear of lock up garages behind Post Office.
Abbey Church St Andrew The Less Newmarket Road Cambridge CB5 8HA
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2163/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Installation of external plant comprising 7no. extract ducts, 4no. extract flues, 2no. air intake vents, and 2no. air condenser units and external alterations to unit entrances, installation of a gas kiosk and bike racks.
Unit 3-4 Restwell House Coldhams Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3EW
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2094/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Demolition two existing dwellings, seed handling building, glass houses and associated structures, refurbishment of existing office building (DEFRA 1,080 sqm) and laboratory building (Bingham & Old Granary 2,186 sqm) and erection of new 3 storey laboratory building and energy centre (2,554 sqm), reception building (539 sqm) new orbital cycleway link, access road, car parking and associated landscaping.
John Bingham Laboratory National Institute Of Agricultural Botany Huntingdon Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0LE
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2111/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Change of use of ground floor from takeaway to single dwelling, including changes to the external envelope and erection of outbuilding.
Moghul Tandoori 182 Sturton Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2QF
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2090/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Change of use of 13 and 15 Catharine Street from HMO (use class C4) to create 2 x 2-bed and 2 x 1 bed flats following single storey side/rear extensions, single storey first floor rear extension and roof extension incorporating raising ridge & eaves height, formation of box dormer with Juliet balcony. Bike and bin store and fencing to rear garden.
13 And 15 Catharine Street Cambridge CB1 3AW
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2107/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of 2no. houses to the rear of site. First floor side and rear extension to main house. Conversion of house to 1no. 4-bed and 1no. 1-bed flat.
64 Coleridge Road And Land To The Rear Of 62 And 60 Coleridge Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3PJ
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2050/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Application for outline planning permission for a residential development of up to 40 dwellings with some matters reserved except for Access, Appearance, Layout and scale.
Land at, Mill Lane, SAWSTON, CB22 3HY
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/3873/17/OL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/3873/17/OL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
One for the Waterbeach campaign. Insufficient information about cycle parking provision.
Erection of dwelling
14, Bannold Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9LQ
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/4094/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/4094/17/FL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Construction of new car showroom, ancillary office accomodation & etrenal display and parking forecourts together with canopied and semi enclosed washbay and photography booth
Marshall Motor Group, 699, Newmarket Road, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8SQ
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/4317/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/4317/17/FL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Reconfiguration and extensions, incorporating dormer windows, and alterations to roof of building to provide 10 residential units (net increase of 7) along with bin and cycle storage.
190-192 Mill Road And 2B Cockburn Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3LP
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/2093/FUL
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Created by wookey // 2 threads
Out of the A1307 Linton Greenway consultation has come a plan for the section between Addenbrooke's roundabout and the Babraham P&R, which the county/GCP are keen to move forward. There was an initial invite-only consultation event on Thur 31st Jan for local residents/residents associations to comment.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Huawei plans to develop R & D superhub at the 550-acre Spicer's Site in Sawston.
Created by Jon Warbrick // 1 thread
The County Council have a consultation running on "improvements along Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, to make it safer and more attractive for walking and cycling" between Hills road and Perne Road.
The consultation runs until Tuesday 18 June. There are two consultation events at Rock Road Library, 69 Rock Road, Cambridge on Tuesday 21 May and Tuesday 21 May.
Created by Paula Downes // 4 threads
The road is unloved, has very few trees, has a lot of traffic, moving fast or jammed. Air quality is poor. Cyclists cycle along the pavement very fast which is dangerous for pedestrians. The cycle lanes on the road are not safe. It is difficult for cyclists to cross the road since there are not enough crossings. A lot of people park near Coldhams Common on Saturdays. Many people have created driveways to avoid people parking in front of their houses in the parking bays. Crossing the little roads (Brampton, Vinery Road, Vinery Way) is difficult because the cars block the path as they wait to get onto Coldhams Lane and greenery prevents pedestrians from going behind those cars.
Created by DB // 1 thread
I am cycling on the snakey trail every day, and there is a high risk that somebody falls into the Cherry Hinton Brook one day. The path and bridge is really too narrow and many people are taking it both ways.
Created by Heather Coleman // 1 thread
As described in the winter 2019 Camcycle magazine there is a group working on getting some improvements to the Trumpington busway. The magazine concentrates on the northern end of the busway but we are also seeking upgrades to the Addenbrookes spur junction and the crossing at Hobson Avenue/Lime Avenue as well as adding pedestrian footpath from the Hills Road Bridge all the way to Drury Avenue.
The group would like to start getting this out to users of the path for input, discussion and help with campaigning. Many Biomedical Campus commuters presumably use this path frequently, even daily. It would be great to get some input.
Created by Finlay KM // 1 thread
A new set of barriers has appeared on the hospital side of the usway bridge at Addenbrookes.
Creates the usual set of problems for cargo bikes and less confident bike users, with the added bonus of being on a steep hill that ices up regularly, and right next to a busway with a record of squishing people who fall onto it.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 3 threads
The government has announced it will hold a consultation on the introduction of the battery-powered scooters to British roads.
What are the implications for people cycling, walking and scooting?
What is Camcycle's position/policy about e-scooters?
Martin Lucas-Smith // 0 threads
Fitzroy Lane is a major walking route to the Grafton Centre, but bizarrely has no pavement.
One of the two parking queuing lanes should be removed, and pavements added on at least the east side of the street, if not both sides.
Martin Lucas-Smith // 1 thread
"Daily parking wars make Red Cross Lane dangerous"
See: https://www.camcycle.org.uk/newsletters/146/nl146.pdf
Need to improve this area for cycling and walking.
Red Cross Lane and Greenlands are marked for 20mph and they're very narrow streets barely two cars wide.
Created by Al Storer // 1 thread
The A14 project is bringing a cycleway into the city as far as the University farm. Previous County projects have created a decent inbound cycleway from Laurence Weaver Road and an almost OK painted lane outbound to here. There's a section of cycleway from Girton Corner to Eddington Avenue, and at Girton Corner there's a connection to The Ridgeway along Bunker's Hill. There are Cycleways intercepting Huntingdon Road at Whitehouse Lane, both into Eddington and into Darwin Green.
But oh dear. Laurence Weaver Road junction is awful. Eddington Avenue junction is awful, and there's a very narrow and much over-run cycle lane to the north of it. Girton Corner junction is poor and serves poorly those who want to go from Girton village and College to the Ridgeway.
The section of road needs a holistic approach that incorporates the route along and the routes crossing in a coherent manner.
Sam // 1 thread
The site for the new building between in the triangle between the cycle path the busway, and non-busway road has a solid hoarding around it. To help visibility, the solid hoardings have been removed for 3 panels on the cycle path side, and only 2 on the road side, so traffic has greater visibility of cyclists that cyclists have of motor vehicles - so vehicles assume there is nothing coming and slow down less than they should.
To increase visibility on the corner, the third solid panel should be replaced with the mesh fencing, as has already been done for the first two on the other side.
Created by cpax // 2 threads
This ancient right of way is used by cyclists ,horse riders and walkers and is becoming un approachable with no drop kerbs and
with new roads being built that ignore the existence of this route and lack of clear signage , we are in danger of losing this
important route .
Surfacing includes gravel and grit.
Cycle chicanes shown on diagrams.
Created by Rosamund Humphrey (Admin Officer) // 1 thread
20/04969/FUL: Three storey front and rear extensions, alterations to the office building, replacement cycle store, new plant compound and installation of EV charging points.
Babbage House, Castle Park, Cambridge, CB3 0AT
Created by Finlay KM // 1 thread
Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC) is currently in the process of developing a new wayfinding system for the communal, external spaces within the campus. This system will include new maps and signage to improve navigation in public spaces for staff, patients and visitors to the site and help to reduce stress when visiting the campus. In order to fully understand how the campus is currently used and the key issues, we would like to gain your invaluable input.
Note that the new wayfinding system will be focussing on the public space rather than the internal space of individual buildings, please limit your feedback to your experience of finding your way through the external public space on campus. Thank you in advance.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
A children's hospital is planned for the Biomedical Campus (Addenbrookes) and is planned to open in 2025.
Created by Anna Williams – Head of Campaigns & Engagement // 2 threads
Camcycle's time and energy is consistently taken up removing exclusionary barriers (e.g. Biomedical Campus, A14 active travel bridges, Warren Road). We need to consider long-term ways to prevent new barriers going in and remove existing ones which prevent people of all ages and abilities cycling.
Pedestrians and cyclists at the toucan crossing where the busway meets Station Road, Histon have to wait a long time for the lights to change even if there is zero bus or road traffic.
This seems inconsistent with Highway Code rule H1 about the hierarchy of road users. Pedestrians should have priority over non-existent buses!
Created by Tim Steele // 0 threads
Where the path splits there is a marker post that is completely invisible at night. It should be fitted with reflective material or removed.
Martin Lucas-Smith // 3 threads
Downing College are cracking down further on people cycling through the area. Gate now moved and is locked.
Created by Martin Wheatley // 1 thread
People cycling being abused by drivers for not using cyclepaths, even where they are sub-standard or useless.
Created by Andrew France // 1 thread
It has an uneven degraded surface in the cycle lanes from the Elizabeth Way roundabout until the bridge.
Created by David Earl // 1 thread
It is intimidating to use this roundabout because of the high shrubbery in the middle. It is supposed to slow traffic down but my subjective feeling is that it doesn't
The A14 Histon Interchange is hostile to bikes as their is no way to safely cross the entrance slip roads onto the A14.