Planning - Other

Thousands have signed a petition against the plans.

Investment company Railpen, which owns the plot of land, wants to demolish the shopping centre to build the new business park.

The East of England is the driest area in the country, with a third less rainfall than anywhere else.

Plans have come forward for the redevelopment of Melbourn Science Park, featuring new office and research space, a hotel and gastro pub.

How Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire and East Cambridgeshire have changed, according to Census 2021 data

Jacks Gelato has applied for change of use at the site.

They will help link the villages to Cambridge for cyclists and pedestrians.

The owners say they are humbled by the support they received.

There are concerns it would create two years of noise, vibration and dust.

Plans have been submitted to Cambridge City Council.

It will deliver 600,000 square feet of lab space.

There will also be green space, wildflower meadows and trails.

The site has now been sold by Admiral Taverns.

The petition, launched by the Cambs Against Congestion Charge group, has exceeded 3,000 signatures required for it to come before the full council.

The move follows a consultation by the Greater Cambridge Partnership, which found support for re-introducing a restriction on the bridge.

The new homes are proposed to be built on two plots of land between Madingley Road and Huntingdon Road.

Dr Mike More, chair of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, responds to the Greater Cambridge Partnership's plans.

The owner is proposing to convert part of the building into science and technology space for researchers.

Brydell Partners says it would be used to “support the city’s strengths in research and innovation”.

The rally will be held on Sunday, November 27.