Cambridge’s Cambium Square development sees first homes completed

The South Cambridgeshire Investment Partnership (SCIP) has marked a major milestone at Cambium Square in Cambourne, with the completion of the first homes and the development opening its doors to the public.

Located within the Cambourne Business Park, Cambium Square will provide 72 Council homes for affordable rent, 30 shared ownership homes and 154 private sale homes. The 102 affordable homes will range from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom family homes, helping to provide a mix of housing to meet the needs of local residents.

The homes will be gas-free and feature air source heat pumps, photovoltaic panels and high levels of insulation. The 72 council homes for affordable rent are being built to Passivhaus principles, supporting exceptional energy efficiency, year-round comfort and lower energy use for residents.

The development will also deliver a 20 per cent increase in biodiversity through new trees, hedgerows and wildflowers, alongside the retention of existing greenery and investment in habitat creation at nearby Boxworth.

Pedestrian and cycle routes will encourage car-free travel, with storage for more than 800 bicycles. EV charging points will also be provided to support lower-emission travel.

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Tom Hill, managing director of The Hill Group, said: “We are proud to see Cambium Square reach this important milestone and to be delivering SCIP’s first development alongside South Cambridgeshire District Council.

“The scheme reflects the ambition of the partnership to create a high-quality, sustainable community that responds to local housing needs. From the delivery of much-needed affordable homes to the focus on Passivhaus principles, biodiversity and green spaces, Cambium Square has sustainability and long-term community benefit at its heart.”

Cllr Richard Stobart, who is an SCIP board member, said: “It was great to mark this milestone with partners and members of the local community who have helped bring Cambium Square forward.

“Seeing the development taking shape, with a strong mix of affordable and private sale homes alongside green spaces and community facilities, is a real positive for Cambourne and the local community.”