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East Barnwell

Project description

The development will revitalise two sites in the centre of East Barnwell to provide 120 council homes alongside new facilities including a community centre, library, pre-school and commercial units over two phases. The development will replace 18 outdated flats with a total of 48 social rented homes, and 72 homes available at around 80% of market rents. It will also create a thriving and active community centre to support those living and working in the area.

Site Address:Barnwell Road/Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8NN
Affordable Housing:100% council homes - 48 social rented homes, and 72 homes available at around 80% of market rents
Total New Homes:120 council homes
Adapted Homes:4 designed especially for people with disabilities
Architect:BPTW and TEP Landscape Architects
Grant Funding:Homes England for phase one and OPE Brownfield Land Release Funding secured for the second phase

Build Programme

Demolition & remediation:Q4 2024
Start on site construction:Q1 2025
Build completion:Q1 2027

Wider Benefits

  • Investing in the Abbey Ward
  • New community centre
  • New library
  • Pre-school
  • Replacement of commercial units
  • Improvements to local sports and recreation faciliites

Sustainability Features

  • Gas free homes
  • 20% biodiversity net gain
  • All flat roofs will feature green roofs for effective rainwater management.
  • Sustainable transport with enhanced pedestrian and cycle routes