The new science centre could create up to 2,000 jobs
Plans to build a new science centre in Cambridgeshire – that could create up to 2,000 jobs – are taking its next steps. Back in 2023, plans were submitted to build the South Cambridge Science Centre in the Dales Manor Business Park on Grove Road, Sawston.
This land was previously planned to have homes built on it. When built, the new research centre is anticipated to create up to 2,000 jobs.
New plans have been submitted for the next phase of the science centre. In the next phase, applicant Sawston Farms (Cambs) Ltd proposes to build four laboratory buildings of “varied sizes”, a multi-storey car park, new access points, and a wellness centre.
The planning documents said: “The proposals create a new attractive gateway into the campus and will deliver 250,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art office and laboratory space, plus an end-of-trip wellness centre, transport hub, cycle parking and energy centre.”
The four laboratories, also referred to as “commercial buildings”, will be used for a “number of innovative uses”. The wellness centre is proposed to front the multi-storey car park.
The applicant said this will be a “striking, contemporary and visually stimulating” building. It’s proposed to contain a gym, cafe and lounge, as well as showers, WCs and lockers.
There will also be space for vehicle parking and cycle storage. Landscaping has been considered in the plans.
This has been designed to “create spaces for occupation and relaxation, setting a benchmark for a design that can be incorporated across the campus as it evolves”. A number of pedestrian links will be created across the site to separate walkers from roads.
Green roofs are also proposed to “soften the impact of the buildings” and also create a “visual landscape”.
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