Fear new homes will result in ‘long term harm’ to roads, local services and community

The plans are being considered by South Cambridgeshire District Council

Plans to build up to 75 new homes in Linton have faced backlash from people living near to the proposed development site. Neighbours have shared concerns about the “long-term harm” the new homes could have on “road safety, local services, and the existing community”.

The homes are proposed to be built on land off Back Road in Linton. Of the 75 homes, 30 are proposed to be made available as affordable housing and 45 to be put on the market. Gladman Developments Ltd said its proposals would create an “attractive, welcoming and walkable new residential development” with a “strong sense of place that is well integrated within its surrounding landscape”.

The design statement says: “At its heart, the scheme will promote health and well-being through the provision of accessible green public space , new play opportunities, and provision for community food growing; ensuring a vibrant and enduring new community.”

The outline planning application submitted to South Cambridgeshire District Council aims to provide a choice of housing to meet the needs of the area, while “respecting and enhancing” the site’s environmental assets.

Plans for the new homes has seen local backlash, with several objections lodged so far. One objector said Back Road can “barely sustain the amount of traffic as it is”, so more cars using that road could “cause chaos”.

A similar objection was raised by another local who said the site is “entirely unsupported by adequate infrastructure” which could “result in long-term harm to road safety, local services, and the existing community”.

Concerns were also raised about the negative impacts on local services such as the GP practice which locals believe will potentially be “stretched beyond capacity” due to the additional demand generated by this development.

Another objection saw apprehensions regarding the site’s close proximity to the River Granta and how Linton “can’t cope with the extra houses, people or cars”.