Springstead Village is a new neighbourhood located in the north-east corner of Cambridge. It will provide around 1,200 new homes, forming part of the adopted Cambridge East Area Action Plan, alongside neighbouring developments such as Marleigh (formerly Land North of Newmarket Road) and the Marshalls ground run enclosure. 

Outline planning permission for Springstead Village was granted in December 2020. The approved plans include up to 1,200 homes, a local centre with community facilities, and 2 new schools. 

The easiest way to see the plans is to go online and search for the planning applications using the reference numbers below:

Outline Planning Application 

Outline Planning Permission for up to 1,300 homes, a primary school, community hall, food store, children’s play areas, sports pitches, allotments, a sports pavilion, and an allotment clubhouse was approved in November 2016  
(Ref: S/2682/13/OL)  

Phase 1/RMA 1  

A reserved matters application for infrastructure works including internal roads, pumping station, cycleways and pedestrian routes, landscaping and drainage was approved in April 2023 

(Ref: 22/03137/REM and 22/03140/REM)  

Phase 2/ RMA 2 

A reserved matters application for 9 residential dwellings and marketing suit was approved in November 2022  
(Ref: 22/04037/REM and 22/04102/REM)  

Phase 3 /RMA 3  

A reserved matters application for 351 residential units with associated car parking, cycle parking and landscaping was approved April 2023. 
(Ref: 22/05018/REM and 22/05037/REM)  

Phase 4 / RMA 4  

A reserved matters application for 136 residential units and car parking, cycle parking and landscaping was approved April 2024. 
 (Ref: 23/03347/REM)