Controversial residential developments accepted by Cambridge city officials
Cambridge City Council Approves Eddeva Park Project for 80 New Homes
The Cambridge City Council has given the green light to the Eddeva Park project, which will see the construction of 80 new homes off Babraham Road in Cambridge. The decision was made during a council meeting on September 10, 2025.
The Eddeva Park project, spearheaded by the development company This Land, will include a mix of detached, terraced homes, and flats. In addition to the new homes, the project plans to feature a central square and a wildflower area.
The council meeting saw representatives from This Land present their 'design-led approach' to the new homes, addressing initial concerns raised by councillors. One adaptation made to the project was an adjustment to the amount of space offered in some gardens and space required for bin lorries to pass through.
However, not all aspects of the project were met with universal approval. Cllr Martin Smart (Lab, King's Hedges) expressed concerns about not all flat roofs being biodiverse, while Cllr Katie Porrer (Lib Dem, Market) questioned why only 45% of the flat roofs are 'biodiverse'.
Cllr Porrer also suggested installing an electricity supply in the community square to prevent the use of diesel generators. No decision was made about this proposal at the meeting.
In a bid to address the current cost-of-living crisis, 40% of the new properties will be classified as affordable. The main spine road for the Eddeva Park project was approved in 2022, and construction work on it is scheduled to start immediately.
It is worth noting that the local authority initially approved up to 230 homes to be built on the Eddeva Park site in 2021. However, the final decision sees a reduction in the number of homes to be built.
The council's policy demands biodiverse flat roofs unless there are accessibility reasons why they cannot be. No further information was provided about the accessibility reasons for not making all flat roofs biodiverse.
Despite objections and concerns, the committee councillors voted unanimously in favor of approving the plans. Cllr Smart considered it 'a bit dodgy' that not all flat roofs are biodiverse, while Cllr Porrer expressed concerns about the amount of space in the gardens.
The Eddeva Park project is set to make a significant contribution to Cambridge's housing market, providing new homes and contributing to the city's development.
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