Cottenham Parish Council joins the chorus of disapproval over Northstowe plans

25 Aug

25th August 2022

Cottenham Parish Council have joined their colleagues in Swavesey in expressing disapproval of a planning application relating to the Northstowe development. This time, it is the drainage proposals for Phase 2 that have come under fire. On SCDC’s planning website, Cottenham PC make the following statement:

“CPC recommends refusal of this application in the strongest possible terms. The EA (note: Environment Agency) have already admitted that Cottenham Lode isn’t fit for purpose. Capacity is limited and, as demonstrated in recent years, the Lode is prone to overtopping at Rampton and Cottenham during heavy rains. Additional run-off into Beck Brook and the Lode from Northstowe would therefore have disastrous effects for both Cottenham and Rampton. Furthermore the pumping stations, particularly at Smithy Fen and the wider Old West IDB area, require upgrading to manage the existing water. It was evident during the Christmas 2020 flood that the pumping stations were unable to cope.”

A number of other objections, by Longstanton residents, have also been made on the SCDC website. You can view all the comments by visiting the link below. If you are dissatisfied with the plans published by the District Council, you too can have your say by visiting the link below and adding your own comment in the ‘Public Comments’ section. One warning: you can only comment if you register on the site first.

Visit the SCDC planning applications website.