Cambourne & Bourn Developments
Cambourne, Cambridgeshire: Expansion Overview
1. Local Plan & Strategic Expansion
Policy S/CB in the draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan identifies Cambourne as a “broad location for longer term strategic scale growth… in the 2030s”, responding to the opportunity from East West Rail (EWR) with a station at Cambourne. Expansion aims to deliver sufficient housing, jobs, and public transport infrastructure, guided by EWR connectivity.
2. Cambourne → Cambridge Busway (C2C)
A dedicated bus route linking Cambourne, Bourn Airfield, Scotland Farm travel hub, Hardwick, Coton, and West Cambridge is being developed. Expected to run up to 8 buses/hour into Cambridge city centre, station, and Biomedical Campus, with shelters, real-time info, and electric fleets. A Transport & Works Act Order (TWAO) application has been submitted, with a public inquiry expected due to objections. Phase 2 public consultation (2019) showed majority support for off-road alignment, especially through Bourn Airfield.
3. Bourn Airfield Development
Policy SS/7 (South Cambs Local Plan) allocates land south of the A428 for the Bourn Airfield “New Village”, comprising roughly 3,500 homes plus infrastructure. C2C busway will integrate with this site via a primary internal bus route, with strategically placed stops.
4. West Cambourne & Masterplan
Construction under planning permission for ~2,350 homes is underway, via phased delivery. Masterplan design and landscape codes are guided by developers and planners, ensuring public open space and infrastructure, and supported by local design awards.
5. Maps & Layout
The following maps are recommended for viewing and can be added manually to this document:
– Map 1: Cambourne Location
– Map 2: Cambourne Parish Boundaries
– Map 3: West Cambourne Masterplan
– Map 4: Bourn Airfield Development
6. Timeline Summary
| Period | Key Developments |
| 2030s+ | Strategic growth under Policy S/CB supported by EWR station |
| Bourn Airfield | ~3,500 homes allocated south of A428 under SS/7 |
| Busway | TWAO submitted; inquiry pending after Phase 2 support |
| West Cambourne | Active construction, masterplan implementation, landscape codes |
7. Summary
Cambourne is transitioning from a small settlement (~12,000 residents) to a large, strategic town. Its ongoing growth includes:
– West Cambourne: Active development of ~2,350 homes
– Policy-backed expansion: Major growth planned in the 2030s under Policy S/CB
– Transport integration: East West Rail station and high-frequency busway
– Bourn Airfield: ~3,500-home New Village linked to busway infrastructure
