The developers said a new railway station would ‘benefit many’ and could form part of the next phase of proposals
A new railway station could be built as part of a large housing development. Urban&Civic is working on the fourth phase of plans for new homes at Alconbury Weald in Huntingdonshire.
The 1,000 new homes will include a range of one bedroom to four bedroom homes, as well as proposals for shops, a secondary school, and a health and community centre. A railway station could also be built.
Mike Jenner, development manager from Urban&Civic, said: “Phase 4 has an important role to play in the delivery of Alconbury Weald, connecting green spaces and key infrastructure. The design of Phase 4 ensures walking, cycling and public transport links connect to the wider site seamlessly, and supports the aspirations of our local transport partners to progress a rail station, which will benefit many.
“As with other phases of Alconbury Weald, the first step is to establish a development framework and design code for phase four. This sets the parameters for the detailed designs that will come forward for individual housing parcels, green spaces and infrastructure, ensuring a cohesive and high-quality neighbourhood.
“We hope residents and the wider community will review the framework plans and help us shape the next phase of Alconbury Weald.”
The developers said a railway station has “always been part” of the plans, and said it could play a “transformative role to unlock economic growth”. As a part of phase four, Urban&Civic is working with planning authorities, including the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, Cambridgeshire County Council and Huntingdonshire District Council.
The developers and authorities are working with Network Rail around the opportunities to deliver a new station along the East Coast mainline. Phase four will also look at the development’s “important connection” to green spaces.
The developers added: “The final section of Runway Park sits in Phase 4 and will include pockets of play space in a landscaped setting alongside a waterbody, which will form part of the sustainable drainage system and create a haven for wildlife.
“Marking the historic landing point for aircraft returning to RAF Alconbury, Touchdown Park will sit at the heart of this green space with a platform extending over the water that could be used for community events.”