Issues
This section lists issues - problems on the street network and related matters.
Issues always relate to some geographical location, whether very local or perhaps city-wide.
You can create a new issue using the button on the right.
Listed issues, most recent first, limited to the area of Cambridge Cycling Campaign:
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17/1019/FUL 2x2 bed dwellings along and 2 bed bungalow - Newmarket Road CB5 8LL
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a pair of 2 bed dwellings along with a 2 bed chalet bungalow at the rear
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Cambridge Road, Bridge Road traffic lights
The traffic lights on the Cambridge Road, Bridge road t junction have just been redone.
They have slightly widened part of the footpath/shared use cycle way. However they have put a new offside repeater light in. The pole for this goes in just where the path is narrowing again, and where people on bikes turning right from Cambridge Road are joining the path. -
17/1101/FUL: Cycle parking. Kettle's Yard, Northampton Street Cambridge
Installation of new cycle parking provision, including reorientated path and steps, repositioned parking metre, waste bin, and installation of 16 sheffield hoops and 1 cargo bike stand.
Land Adj. Northampton Street Green Northampton Street Cambridge
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/1101/FUL
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S/2256/17/FL 7no. flats and cycle parking. Cambridge Road, Great Shelford.
Demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of 7no. self-contained flats with associated amenity space, parking, and bike/bin storage.
129, Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5JJ
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/2256/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/2256/17/FL
Parking space provided for 7 cycles should be inadequate for 7 flats including some of 2 bedrooms (However this may be acceptable according to South Cambs policy). Based on the drawings in the Design and Access statemetn some of the sheffield stands may be inaccessible.
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17/1008/FUL Darwin Green resubmission
17/1008/FUL | Resubmitted application (previously approved under application reference 14/0063/FUL) for the construction of vehicular road link across the north-west green corridor of consented development 07/0003/OUT to provide access to the proposed secondary school parcel of land within South Cambridgeshire District Council. (Resubmitted due to the expiration of three years from the date of the previous permission). | Land Adjoining Whitehouse Lane, Part Of The Darwin Green One Land Between Huntingdon Road And Histon Road Cambridge
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Fulbourn Greenway
Fulbourn will be one of the first Greenways to undergo consultation.
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Waterbeach Greenway
Waterbeach Greenway will be one of the first to undergo consultation.
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New 'Greater Cambridge Planning Service' being set up
Not sure if this is the right place for this, but couldn't find anything sensible to tack it onto. I got a press release via the City Council email alerts, and, since we look at and comment upon planning applications, it is relevant to us. Not sure if it will make things better or worse. It may be helpful to have unified cycle parking standards for both South Cambs and the City for example, if that is the way things are going. Anyway, link and copied and pasted press release below. But could it make things less accountable? My impression is that we tend to get listened-to more by the City than by South Cambs, but that's only an impression. I guess it depends on what officers are appointed to the joint service, where it is based, etc etc.
https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/news/2017/06/21/new-greater-cambridge-planning-service-being-set-up
New 'Greater Cambridge Planning Service' being set up
News release from 21 June 2017, 3:26pm
A NEW integrated planning service for the Greater Cambridge area, transformed to provide an improved service for customers along with greater capacity and resilience, is set to move a step closer.
A business case for the new service, to be considered by councillors of both councils involved – Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council – early next month, sets out how the transition to a service covering the two council areas would be introduced over the next two years.
As set out in the business case, the proposed new Greater Cambridge planning service would offer clear benefits, including:
Capacity to meet the growing need for strategic planning and development across the area at a time of rapid growth here; with work on a single joint future plan for the two councils due to pick up pace when work on the current two joined-up Local Plans is close to a conclusion;
Providing a service of regional or national significance which would be more capable of attracting, developing and retaining a larger team of talented staff;
Offering an increased capacity and a more flexible approach to deliver a quality services for local residents and businesses and respond rapidly to the frequent changes to national planning policy.The shared service will also be looking to update computer systems to help local people have their say on applications and support council officers and councillors with good access to planning proposals by making use of new technology.
Work towards creating a new ‘Greater Cambridge Planning Service’ started in 2015. The two councils agreed then to work towards a new shared planning service that would deliver more capacity, support high quality development and provide better customer service at a time of increased development activity in the region.
Developments have included the appointment of Stephen Kelly as Joint Director of Planning and Economic Development and a project board to develop these proposals and wider joint initiatives by the two councils on planning and transport, working closely with the City Deal and in the future with the new countywide Combined Authority.
The plans councillors will now debate have been developed alongside managers in the planning teams to make sure they take on board the views of the people doing the job.
The first full phase of the transition to the new service would see a new senior management team appointed and staff transferred from Cambridge City Council to South Cambridgeshire District Council, who would be the employer authority. In total the two councils currently employ just over 150 planners, making it one of the bigger non-urban planning teams in the UK. The procurement of a new common ICT system would also start to be investigated
The second phase will consist of detailed work to design and implement the wider staff structure and assess the impact on other council services.
The new Greater Cambridge Planning Service is expected to be fully operational by early 2019. It would continue to have offices in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire to provide a planning service to both areas.
Cllr Peter Topping, Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council, said: “This new planning service is more than just a merger of the two existing teams. Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire are experiencing growth on an unprecedented scale outside of London. We owe it to our residents, as well as the businesses who want to create jobs here, and to the house builders - of all sizes - that we create a planning service that is resilient, protects what we value about our heritage and our environment, demands excellence in design, and keeps pace with the ambition for prosperity in this part of the country.
“Without this capability, we cannot expect developers or government to listen to us, and we are determined that we will be listened to, on planning matters, on behalf of our communities."
Cllr Lewis Herbert, Leader of Cambridge City Council, said: “We are determined that the proposed Greater Cambridge Planning Service will be one of the most effective planning teams in the country, providing a reliable, more straightforward service for customers and the wider community at a time of major growth in the area that is no respecter of council boundaries.
“The business case sets out how clear is the joint commitment and depth of agreement on key issues between the two councils and the route to reach our goal of a transformed planning service for the whole area, which builds on the great work the two councils have been doing together in recent years such as on our Local Plans and future planning strategy.”
The business case for the Greater Cambridge Planning Service is being discussed at Cambridge City Council’s Strategy and Resources Scrutiny Committee on 3 July and at South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Scrutiny and Overview Committee on 6 July and Cabinet on 13 July.
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Home Cycle Lockers
(I never quite understood the way this works, I just want to ask a question, there's no issue)
Does anyone have any experience of the various "Cycle Locker" type storage you can buy? I'm fed up with juggling cars and bikes, so I think it's time my bikes had a separate place to reside, and a secure locker or two would seem to fit the bill.
Something like these:
http://cycle-works.com/
I'm looking at commercial-strength stuff as I doubt anything less will be secure enough.I'm looking for anyone who's bought them or used them, or similar. Is there anything I need to know before I order?
thanks
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17/0925/FUL: relocation of cycle parking spaces. Cambridge Retail Park
Erection of new management suite and A1 retail pod unit and relocation of cycle parking spaces.
Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/0925/FUL
It looks like this will move cycle parking to a more convenient location in front of Boots.
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17/0951/FUL: Two detached houses and five flats, Newmarket Road
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two detached houses and five flats.
585 Newmarket Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8PA
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/0951/FUL
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17/0927/FUL Pub & nine units 2 x 1xbed & 7 x studio. 80 Campkin Road, CB4 2QA
New building comprising of a Public House at ground floor with nine residential units on the upper floors (two 1xbed units & seven studio units) along with car and cycle parking and associated landscaping following the demolition of the existing buildings.
The Jenny Wren 80 Campkin Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2QA
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/0927/FUL
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17/0924/FUL: Six 2-bed apartments. 80 Maids Causeway, (Former Zebra pub)
Demolition of existing building and erection of six 2-bedroom apartments.
80 Maids Causeway Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8DD
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/0924/FUL
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17/0957/FUL :12 residential units & cycle storage. 190-192 Mill Road, Cambridge
Reconfiguration and extensions, incorporating dormer windows, and alterations to roof of building to provide 12 residential units (net increase of 9 units) along with bin and cycle storage.
190-192 Mill Road And 2B Cockburn Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3LP
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/0957/FUL
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Cycle/Pedestrian Path between Great Wilbraham and Fulbourn
The Road between Great Wilbraham and Fulbourn is very well used by Cyclists, runners and walkers throughout the year. It is a single track road with a 60 MPH speed limit. A bicycle path here would encourage more people to cycle to Fulbourn and Cambridge. The path would significantly improve safety for cars, pedestrians and cyclists.
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14/0922/COND12 - Cycle parking - Westminster College, Madingley Road
Condition 12 - Cycle parking
Westminster College Madingley Road Cambridge CB3 0AA
Cambridge
Application reference : 14/0922/COND12
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17/0822/FUL: 3No 2bed flats and 1No 1 bed flat. Milton Road
Conversion of existing dwelling house to form 3No 2bed flats and 1No 1 bed flat following a two storey front and side extensions and part two storey part single storey rear extension
35 Milton Road Cambridge CB4 1XA
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/0822/FUL
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inaccurate "no through road" signs, missing "except cycles/pedestrians"
I've noticed a few of these around Cambridge where there's a "no through road" sign but it's a through road for cyclists and pedestrians. As there's a post already, if the council had a ready-made stock of plates saying "except cycles", "except pedestrians", a single operative could affix the plate below the sign to made it correct. It is highly deceptive and not serving those using non-motorised transport if they go the long way round not realising they can get through a quicker route.
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Cycle crossing signal timings
Issue derived from June 2017 monthly meeting: this issue tracks information related to the timing of traffic signals that control cycle crossings (e.g. Maids Causeway / Fair St, East Road / Norfolk St, Queens Rd / Burrell's Walk, Gonville Place / Gresham Rd, all along Guided Busway, appearing on various countryside routes, etc).
We would like to gather the following information:
a) how are the signals programmed currently (and when they change, what have they been changed to?)
b) who is responsible for the programming of the cycle as well as the placement of cycle detectors (if any)?
c) when needed, what levers can be pushed to get signals changed to give more priority to people walking and cycling? -
S/1868/17/FL : 2 New Dwellings. School Lane, Swavesey
PROPOSED 2NO. DWELLINGS ON LAND TO THE REAR OF 11 SCHOOL LANE.
LAND TO THE REAR OF 11 SCHOOL LANE, SWAVESEY
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/1868/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/1868/17/FL
No Cycle parking facilities mentioned or drawn in D&A or plans.
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S/1824/17/FL S/2999/16/FL: 5 new dwellings. Desmonds Close, Hauxton
Residential development comprising 5 dwellings and associated garden land, road infrastructure, landscaping, and new access from Desmonds Close following demolition of existing agricultural buildings (revision to S/2999/16/FL).
Land to the West, Desmonds Close, Hauxton, Cambridgeshire
http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=S/1824/17/FL
South Cambridgeshire
Application reference : S/1824/17/FL
No indication of cycle parking in the new application (S/1824/17/FL). I am unsure if the documents in the original planning application apply (S/2999/16/FL). Have had a quick look at the original application. I can't read part one of the planning statement as it downloads as blank pages. Part 2 (pages 19 and 20) of the planning statement notes the policy requiring cycle parking but fails to respond with any explanation of how it will be provided.
Without further information we have to assume that no cycle parking has been included.
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17/0761/FUL: 5 Flats. 4no 1bed, 1no studio. Fulbourn Road, Cambridge
Demolition of an existing dwelling and the development of a single new building containing 4no 1bed flats and 1no studio.
65 Fulbourn Road Cambridge CB1 9JL
Cambridge
Application reference : 17/0761/FUL
Design & Access Statement:
Vehicular & Cycle Parking and Access
The current dwelling includes a separate garage to the north of the site with space for 2no cars. However, it is believed that this is garage used only for garden storage etc. and that parking for the property is generally on street. The proposal retains this current arrangement but ‘formally’ converts the garage in to a bin and bike store with the addition of a pedestrian door to Headington Drive.
The proposal promotes the adoption of low carbon transport through its location close to several bus routes, cycle ways and local amenities, and reinforces this through the provision of 10no secure, covered cycle parking spaces.The ground floor plans show a shared bike and bin store with 5 sheffiled stands making 10 spaces. There are no measurements to show whether these will all fit in the garage but based on the picture it looks like it might be a bit of a squeeze.
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The most popular issues, based on the number of votes:
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Babraham P&R to Addenbrookes cycleway
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.
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Spicer's Site Sawston (Formerly CDC Building)
Huawei plans to develop R & D superhub at the 550-acre Spicer's Site in Sawston.
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Cherry Hinton Road improvements
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.
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Coldhams Lane
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.
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Dangerous Snakey Path trail
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.
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Trumpington busway - campaign for improvements
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.
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New barrier on Addenbrookes busway bridge
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. -
E-scooters and micromobility
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?
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Fitzroy Lane has no pavement
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.
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Hostile driving on Red Cross Lane
"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.
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Huntingdon Road: Girton Corner area improvements needed
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.
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insufficient visibility due to solid building site boundary
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.
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Mere Way ( ancient path )
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 .
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S/3018/15/COND5 Northstowe Phase 1 cycle routes details
Surfacing includes gravel and grit.
Cycle chicanes shown on diagrams.
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20/04969/FUL: Extensions and alterations to Babbage House, CB3 0AT
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
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CBC Wayfinding Survey
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. -
Cambridge Children's Hospital
A children's hospital is planned for the Biomedical Campus (Addenbrookes) and is planned to open in 2025.
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Removing exclusionary barriers across Cambridgeshire
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.
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Long wait to cross Busway / Station Road, Histon
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!
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Unlit post hazard
Where the path splits there is a marker post that is completely invisible at night. It should be fitted with reflective material or removed.
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Downing College now banning cycling through their grounds
Downing College are cracking down further on people cycling through the area. Gate now moved and is locked.
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Abuse for not using cyclepath
People cycling being abused by drivers for not using cyclepaths, even where they are sub-standard or useless.
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Poor road quality on Newmarket Road
It has an uneven degraded surface in the cycle lanes from the Elizabeth Way roundabout until the bridge.
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Visibility at Perne Road / Cherry Hinton Road junction
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
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A14 Histon Interchange is Hostile to Bikes
The A14 Histon Interchange is hostile to bikes as their is no way to safely cross the entrance slip roads onto the A14.