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 David Earl // 5 threads
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Martin Lucas-Smith // 4 threads
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Created by Jim Chisholm // 1 thread
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Created by Jon Warbrick // 1 thread
The link from Barton Road to the Lammas Land car park (and the car park itself) have been closed to all use by the County Council for some development work. This is a buisy cycle route, and no effort has been put into providing a diversion. Currently most people are cycling across the grass behind the hedge beside the road (though how long this will remain possible if it rains is unclear); an alternative is to use other paths across Lammas Land, but they are narrow, not actually marked for cycling, and it's further.
According to a notice at the junction with Barton Road this work will continue to the start of December. There was and is no warning when approaching from east of the river.
Created by Simon Nuttall // 1 thread
Is it legal or not to ride on either Christ's Lane or Milton's Walk ?