Cambridge Road Estate

Cambridge Road Estate
Masterplan

In July 2022, a hybrid planning permission was granted for the regeneration masterplan (Planning Reference: 20/02942/FUL), including detailed plans for Phase 1, and outline plans for Phases 2–5, to deliver 2,170 new homes.

We are now using what we have learned so far to prepare detailed designs for Phase 2. Later this year, we will be submitting a Reserved Matters Application (RMA) for Phase 2 to the Local Planning Authority.

The Outline Planning Permission sets the rules for where buildings go, how tall they can be, and what they are used for. Now, we are focusing on the look and feel of the buildings, getting the size right, and planning the planting and landscaping.

We would like to work with residents as we progress the plans for Phase 2. We look forward to hearing your thoughts over the coming months.

What is included in Phase 2?

We are preparing a Reserved Matters Application (RMA) for Phase 2, and this will focus on the look and feel of the buildings, heights, materiality, ensuring we build the right type and size of homes. We will also be detailing our plans for planting and landscaping too. Phase 2 proposals include:

Around 400 new homes for Cambridge Road Estate secure tenants, resident leaseholders and freeholders who wish to remain on the Estate, and new purchasers
Open spaces, with well-lit active spaces for leisure and play
New landscaped spaces, including through Washington Road, improving connections to the wider community and neighbourhood
Promotion of sustainable transport, alongside some car parking spaces
Improving security and safety to reduce levels of crime, and working closely with Secured by Design officers
Continuing the community benefits established in Phase 1, through Community Chest funding, the Community Board and collaboration with local schools

What is a Reserved Matters Application? Or 'RMA'?

A Reserved Matters Application (RMA) follows a successful Outline Planning Permission. It focuses on the finer details of the development that the Outline Planning Permission does not include, such as detailed designs of building layouts, materials used throughout buildings, and landscaping. These details are then submitted for approval to the Local Planning Authority before construction can begin.

Therefore, an RMA is necessary to allow us to start building new homes in Phase 2. Now, we will be focusing on the details of the buildings and landscaping, and we will need your input.

How to get involved

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our community events in July. It was great to reflect on the progress being made on the regeneration of the neighbourhood and to share our early plans for Phase 2.

Since July, we have been developing more detailed plans and we are looking forward to sharing these with you soon. We want to hear your thoughts as we continue progressing our detailed designs.

Join us at our upcoming events, to view our developing plans for Phase 2 of the CRE regeneration.

Archway Parish Rooms, 11 Daffodil Walk, KT1 3JL:

Wednesday 25th September, 3:30pm – 6pm
Saturday 28th September, 2:30pm – 5pm

If you can’t attend the in-person events, we will also be hosting a webinar (online) session:

Monday 30th September, 7pm – 8pm
Follow this link to sign up: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a78d1ff9-ced2-45d9-ae47-ce8901e69bc2@9558c3c3-6756-472e-8c09-d75fbfc3523e

Calling all young people!

Are you aged under 18 and living on or around the Estate CRE? If so, we’d love to see you at our upcoming youth event, where the project team are keen to hear what’s most important to you when thinking about the landscaping and equipment in open spaces to be incorporated in Phase 2.

Tuesday 17th September, 5pm – 7pm
Dickerage Sports & Community Centre, Dickerage Road, New Malden, KT3 3EQ

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