Everything you need to know about Cambridge East redevelopment after huge announcement | Cambridgeshire LiveNeed to knowCambridge East is set to deliver one of the UK’s largest urban extension projects by transforming a 700-acre site into a new city district, according to the governmentThe Hills Group and Homes England plan to build more than 10,000 homes(Image: The Hill Group)Everything you need to know about the Cambridge East redevelopment:It was announced on Wednesday, June 3, that Cambridge City Airport and its adjacent land, previously owned by Marshall Group, had been sold to Homes England and The Hill Group to create a new neighbourhood called Cambridge East.The site is expected to provide more than 10,000 homes and at least three million square feet of commercial space to support around 9,000 jobs.The developers will also consider creating a regional training hub, which they say will develop local skills and promote long-term careers in construction and related industries.Marshall Group aims to relocate its operations by the middle of 2029. An initial phase of up to 500 homes is expected to begin in the same year.The plans also include supporting infrastructure, community facilities like schools and healthcare provision, and public green spaces.A new regeneration body will oversee the delivery of the new homes, jobs, and transport links in Greater Cambridge. The government says the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation will ensure transport and services are built alongside new homes and “not as an afterthought”.The corporation aims to bring land together for development, invest in key sites, and unlock stalled and derelict land, according to government officials.The announcement follows a consultation over the plans earlier this year. It builds on the up to £800 million already committed to kickstarting development around Cambridge and Oxford.The development will benefit from the proposed Cambridge East station, which could improve connectivity to central Cambridge and London. Subject to planning consent and funding, the line could also extend towards Bedford and Oxford.Follow cambridgenews:At Reach and across our entities we and our partners use information collected through cookies and other identifiers from your device to improve experience on our site, analyse how it is used and to show personalised advertising. You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your data, at any time clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share my Data” button at the bottom of the webpage. Please note that your preferences are browser specific. Use of our website and any of our services represents your acceptance of the use of cookies and consent to the practices described in our Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions.Accept
Everything you need to know about Cambridge East redevelopment
