Location
Arbury Park lies on the northern fringe of Cambridge inside the line of the A14.

Development proposals
The site extends to around 35 hectares. It was purchased in 2001 and was promoted through the Local Plan system as a sustainable urban extension in association with neighbouring landowners. The scheme obtained outline planning permission for a mixed use urban extension in 2005 following an extensive programme of public consultation. The development will comprise 900 new homes, including a high percentage of affordable housing, as well as employment opportunities, a primary school and new community facilities. Provision has also been made for the integration of the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway which will run through the site.

Project status
The site is being developed in Joint Venture with Gallagher Estates. Major infrastructure works for the whole site, commissioned by the Joint Venture, were completed on budget and on schedule by Galliford Try in August 2006. This has enabled George Wimpey and Persimmon Homes to begin construction of the first housing parcels. Marketing of the new houses began in mid 2006. The first affordable housing parcels are being constructed by Willmott Dixon on behalf of two housing associations.

The infrastructure works and detailed housing proposals have been co-ordinated through a Design Guide for the site prepared in association with South Cambridgeshire District Council.