Cambridge East development will be a major extension to the fast-growing city
Homes England and The Hill Group have completed the acquisition of a site in Cambridge with the potential for more than 10,000 new homes.
The 700-acre site, purchased from Marshall Group, includes Cambridge City Airport and the surrounding land.
Marshall, an aircraft maintenance and design company, will relocate its operations from the airport by mid-2029.
The Cambridge Growth Company, a subsidiary of Homes England, will now work in collaboration with Hill to deliver the site, known as Cambridge East, which is allocated for development within the local plan.
As well as thousands of new homes, the new urban quarter is expected to provide 3m sq ft of commercial space, as well as supporting social infrastructure and green spaces.
THe scheme could also benefit from a new Cambridge East rail station, subject to planning consent. This would improve connectivity to the city centre and to London.
Hill and the Cambridge Growth Company are considering options for a regional training hub to develop local skills and promote long-term careers in construction
“Cambridge East will become exactly the type of new community this country is crying out for – thousands of new homes to help people get a foot on the housing ladder, backed up with good jobs, modern transport links and beautiful green spaces,” said housing secretary Steve Reed.
“It is a great example of how this government is committed to ending the cycle of homes coming first and services catching up years later.”
Andy Hill, founder and CEO of The Hill Group, added: “We are immensely proud to be collaborating with Homes England as the master developer of Cambridge East – one of the UK’s largest urban extensions.
“Cambridge is my home city, and this project reflects both my personal interest and Hill’s long-term commitment to the region.”
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