17/1252/FUL: Change of use to 3 flats. 12 Orchard Estate, Cambridge
Ground floor rear and side extension and change of use to form three flats.
12 Orchard Estate Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3JP
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1252/FUL
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Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Ground floor rear and side extension and change of use to form three flats.
12 Orchard Estate Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3JP
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1252/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Amendments to 16/1354/LBC to allow alteration to Darwin College Counting House, including alterations to plan and garden elevation and amendments to Old Granary access staircase and bike store entrance ramp and stair.
Old Granary Darwin College Silver Street Cambridge CB3 9EU
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1260/LBC
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
17/1272/FUL | Construction of 14 x 3 bedroom houses, formation of access, landscaping, garden areas, drainage, parking and supporting infrastructure, following demolition of 308 Coldhams Lane. Front porch and single storey rear extension to 306 Coldhams Lane. | Land At 300 - 314 Coldhams Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3HN
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Demolition of existing rear shed and construction of: bike store, ground floor extension, first floor extension, attic conversion incorporating rear dormers and installation of emergency exit door to side elevation.
2 Madras Road Cambridge CB1 3PX
Cycle parking for 6 bikes. May be access issues for the cycles on each end of the cycle parking.
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1229/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Condition 8 - Landscaping and bin/bike storage
123 Alex Wood Road Cambridge CB4 2EJ
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/0600/COND8
Minor Application with inaccessible bike parking for two bikes.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
17/1225/FUL | Erection of a B1(a) and B1(b) office building with ancillary motion capture studio at ground floor and external first floor terrace along with car and cycle parking, electricity sub-station and associated infrastructure and a ground floor Public House (use class A4) following the demolition of existing buildings on site | 122 - 128 Newmarket Road And 2 And 5 Abbey Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8HE
Site of the now closed Five Bells pub.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
83, Moorfield Road, Whittlesford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4PP
Application for approval of reserved matters (Appearance, Layout and scale) following outline planning permission S/0238/16/OL for the erection of up to 18 dwellings and associated infrastructure and works
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
17/1032/FUL | Proposed residential (C3) dwellings comprising 27 x studio and 14 x 1 bed units together with hard and soft landscaping, cycle and refuse stores, 2No x disabled car parking spaces and visitor cycle parking on land at 156 - 160 Chesterton Road | Former Hamilton Lodge Hotel 156 - 160 Chesterton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
The erection of 26 dwellings, (including 10 affordable units), together with ancillary access arrangements and landscaping
Site adjacent Longstanton Road, Over, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5PN
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/2383/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/2383/17/FL
Local members are invited to review this application in their area.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of cycle shelter
30, New Road, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9EL
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/2516/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/2516/17/FL
Sheltered cycle parking. Is it sufficient in number and dimensions?
I cycle past this junction a lot, and sometimes the lights are red so I wait and look at the lanes and wonder why they're like this.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Demolition of the existing workshop buildings and the erection of four one bedroom dwellings
51-53 Argyle Street Cambridge CB1 3LS
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1103/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of one bed. dwelling.
586 Newmarket Road Cambridge CB5 8LL
Cambridge
Application reference: 17/1157/FUL
Minor application which we may consider has insufficient information about cycle parking.
Created by velocipedus@gmail.com // 1 thread
Garret Hostel Lane is closed since Sunday. There is no information posted about reason, duration of closure. Alternative route (Silver Street) is a poor alternative. What is going on? This is a crucial piece of car-free bicycle infrastructure that should not be removed from the network.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Condition 14 - Cycle Store
Stephen Perse Foundation Senior School Union Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1HF
Cambridge
Application reference: 15/1303/COND14
Cycle parking may be inaccessible as it is blocked by another row of cycle parking.
Created by Heather Coleman // 1 thread
If you are cycling from Addenbrooke's to Big Sainsburys on Coldham's Lane/Brooks Road, there is no legal way to go there without going around the Big Frightening Roundabout. As well as the obvious hazards, this must also add several hundred yards to the journey.
Since Sainsbury's now have wonderful cycle parking which is actually near the door (I'd not been there for several years but it's the only place in Cambridge that sell one particular grocery I use regularly so I have to), should we be campaigning to get this fixed. It needs fixing. The whole road layout to get to and from the shop is entirely car-centric, despite the fact that they've now got better bike parking than any other retailer with a similarly sized car park.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Plots 1 to 21 Cambridge Science Park, Plots 1 to 21 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WN
Full Description:
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of two four storey buildings for B1 use and a multi-storey car park, including access and landscaping
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Demolition and removal of existing storage hut from the yard of the church hall and the transformation of the space into a parking area for the needs of the church and church hall. Works to include accessible pathway to the church hall, parking area for cars and a metal canopy to the side of the hall, to provide a protected parking area for prams, buggies and bicycles. The existing location for the storage of the bins will be fenced off.
St Georges Church Chesterfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1LN
Cambridge
Application reference: 17/1127/FUL
Looks ok. Might be some problems with the gate clearance and location of the bikes. I don't know what number of stands they may require.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of four flats
Land At Former 623 Newmarket Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Cambridge
Application reference: 17/1149/FUL
Insufficient details about cycle parking. Number not specified and no drawings provided.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of one 2-bed residential dwelling and car parking space along with the relocation of the bin and bike storage arrangements for 129 Coldhams Lane and the retention of the three 1-bed units approved under planning reference 16/2247/FUL.
127 And 129 Coldhams Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3JB
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1194/FUL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Proposed demolition of the existing dwelling and workshops and the erection of 7 dwellings
77 And 77A Shelford Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 9NB
Cambridge
Application reference: 17/1219/FUL
Cycle parking needs to be reviewed. It looks inaccessible and given the location we may suggest more parking would be required.
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Erection of 2 detached dwellings and garage block with new associated highway access. (Design as previously approved under S/0846/17/VC with garage block added).
Land adj to 27, Garden Walk, Histon, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9HH
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/2345/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference: S/2345/17/FL
There does not appear to be any cycle parking and there may also be implications for a cycle route as raised by a neighbour to the proposed dwelling. Can someone with local knowledge review? (It also appears as though construction has already started).
Created by Simon here // 2 threads
Complete separation of cyclists and cars can't always be achieved. To make sharing of the road safer I would like to propose using rumble strips instead of flat paint to separate the bike lane from the rest of the road. It would act as a physical reminder for car-drivers that they are encroaching the bike lane. This happens particularly near pinch points like road bends or crossroads. So even just a selective application of rumble strips could have a very positive effect, I believe. What's the view of the cycling community? Has it been tested?
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
Outline application for the erection of up to 200 residential dwellings (including up to 40% affordable housing) and up to 70 apartments with care (C2), demolition of no.117 Rampton Road, introduction of structural planting and landscaping, informal public open space and children's play area, surface water flood mitigation and attenuation, vehicular access points from Rampton Road and associated ancillary works. All matters reserved with the exception of the main site accesses.
Land off Rampton Road, Cottenham
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/2413/17/OL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/2413/17/OL
Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
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Created by Roxanne (CEO) // 1 thread
A Camcycle member is looking at starting a local campaign group with the aim of getting a cycleway to connect the villages of Horningsea and Waterbeach along the B1047.
Please share your ideas and advice for the route here.
Created by Jamie // 1 thread
At the moment it is possible to cycle from Cambridge Road, near Madingley, to Girton, on a bridleway that crosses over the A428 and then passes under the M11 at the Girton Interchange. You can then cross three roads (A1307) and reach a pavement on the North-East side of the Interchange. Using the pavement you can then reach Washpit Lane and cycle up towards Girton. (The pavement is marked as a shared-use route on the OSM Cycle map, although I am not sure that it really is.)
Apart from having to be careful when crossing the A1307 junction it is a rather pleasant route to ride.
The Girton Interchange is being "improved" to reduce the bottleneck for cars. Does anyone know what plans there are to ensure that the current route through remains open and whether there are plans to improve the bridleway route through? Or will this be another example of roads being developed to the detriment of footpaths/bridleways.
Created by Richard Jennings // 2 threads
Because of queuing for the Grand Arcade car park, amongst other things, the mandatory cycle lane on Pembroke Street and Downing Street is routinely abused by motor vehicles – one every 66 seconds on a Saturday afternoon http://www.cyclestreets.net/galleries/221/.
The corner at Free School Lane is a particular concern because vehicles traveling east can't see oncoming cycles.
Created by Colin Bell // 1 thread
Has there been any improvement in the "new" NCN 11 route from Waterbeach to Lode since last summer? Last time I went that way I had to wheel the bike across fields and carry it over two or three stiles.
Any information, including a forecast date when a proper route is likely to be built, welcome. Thanks.
Martin Lucas-Smith // 1 thread
There's a very poor dogleg right-angle with barriers at the entrance/exit from the West Cambridge site to Clerk Maxwell Road.
This should be turned into a wide splay with good visibility.
Sam // 1 thread
The bollards at the bottom of Herbert St haven't been replaced after the electricity cable was laid last week.
Rather than directly replacing the bollard slalom that existed beforehand, the bollard specialists might have suggestions on what the layout should be here which camcycle can suggest as for the replacement...
Created by velocipedus@gmail.com // 12 threads
Project Orange is an attempt develop our general strategy during the year 2013.
It involves
1) Should Cambridge Go Dutch (or Copenhagenize)
2) A more assertive stance in our interactions with agencies: Demanding of them to make feasible what seems infeasible
3) focus on a regional area 10 miles (15 km) around Cambridge and a dartboard network structure to connect villages,
4) the development of a Bicycle Infrastructure Assessment Tool (BIAC) which will allow us to grade and praise provision
5) Priority over sideroads as part of a Dutch-style approach
5) Development of Visualisation Tools for major projects (Chisholm Trail, Newnham to Newmarket Rd, Mitcham's Corner)
Martin Lucas-Smith // 4 threads
London Cycling Campaign has reorientated its policy towards a 'Go Dutch' approach.
This aims to learn from best practice abroad rather than continuing with the 'hierarchy of provision' that, in 20 years in the UK, has arguably failed to deliver meaningful change.
This is an overarching issue for conceptual discussion of this issue.
Created by David Earl // 4 threads
There are some evil short grey posts on the busway cycleway that are really hard to see in the dark. I have heard of a number of people hitting them with disastrous consequences
Created by velocipedus@gmail.com // 3 threads
Travis Perkins Development has major impact on Chisholm Trail.
We have a letter from the developer outlining their position - let's see if I can attach this...
There is a lengthy discussion of the Chisholm Trail, the gist of which is that they don't see why they should make any further accommodation for it when it is mainly Network Rail's land that is earmarked for the route. They dangle a small carrot in that they might release the corner piece of land to mitigate the pinch point you identified - but only if this application is given the go-ahead.
Created by cobweb // 1 thread
http://www.dft.gov.uk/news/press-releases/dft-press-20121109a
A DfT consultation to see whether speed limits on single carriageways should be introduced for HGV's. This will clearly have implications for cycle safety.
Created by velocipedus@gmail.com // 1 thread
Rather than providing adequate cycle parking for their pupils this Sixth Form college is discouraging cycling and increasing the likelihood of cycle theft. The bikes that were previously attached to these railings are now left on the opposite side of the road where they are not so securely parked. See http://cambridge.cyclestreets.net/location/27865/ #27865 or #27866
Although some cycle parking does seem to have been provided: http://cambridge.cyclestreets.net/location/28093/ #28093, #28092 it is clearly not enough
Created by cobweb // 1 thread
The installation of one stand in the boundary of M&S facing Market Hill Square.
What general measures (publicity, fairs, web activity, leaflets, brochures, campaign manifestos) can we undertake to promote cycling in Cambridge in the most general sense?
This issue is a discussion area for proposals and discussion on creating general-purpose material and the approach that can be taken to promote cycling, and the difficult question of how this is balanced against difficulties that cyclists face in practice.
This issue is not for discussion of specific problematic infrastructure or helmet issues, or anything like that.
Various issues in Cambridge regarding bus driving and cyclist interactions. Work needs to be done to deal with this.
(This is actually a city-wide issue, but I've marked this as the bus station for now.)
Created by Rohan Wilson // 1 thread
Planning application here. Access issues need checking.
Created by velocipedus@gmail.com // 2 threads
Access to and return journey from the Crematorium is a real challenge for the cyclist. Indeed, chances are you may end up in it if you try to ride your bike there.
Here we have a essential public service which is accessible by car only. Is this acceptable ?
These issues arise also if a convoy of bicycles was to accompany a coffin.
What is to be done?
http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/ccm/content/contact-us/council-buildings/crematorium.en
Aims of a bike harvest:
- Reduce bike ‘litter’
- Improve the number of available bike parking spaces
- Recycle bikes and provide affordable bikes (with lights) for new students
- Employ disadvantaged people
This junction has often been suggested a prime site where a continental-style 'all green phase' signalling scheme could be tried.
Created by David Earl // 1 thread
County Council press release: http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/CMSWebsite/Apps/News/Details.aspx?ref=1154
Created by Clare Gibbons // 0 threads
I propose the creation of bike/bus scheme: a bus service for Sundays and Bank holidays leaving Cambridge Rail Station, heading out through Barton Road and linking Burwash Manor, Wimpole Hall, Gamlingay Woods, Great Gransden Woods etc in a circular route. Short cycle routes to be developed around villages along the route. Cyclists can choose the length of journey they want to make and be assured of a ride home by bus if they do not wish to cycle back to Cambridge...
A 24 cycle bike-trailer can be towed behind a 20 seater bus, providing sustainable tourism access to South Cambridgeshire and passenger transport services for settlements that do not currently have Sunday services. Please respond and state whether you would be interested in such a service.
Created by cobweb // 0 threads
Permission given for 286 homes. Concern was raised in 2010 about the positioning of the 715 cycle parking spaces.
Martin Lucas-Smith // 17 threads
Many issues here about cycle parking - not only the station itself but the CB1 area
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
Created by Simon Nuttall // 1 thread
Is it legal or not to ride on either Christ's Lane or Milton's Walk ?