East Cambridgeshire District Council’s trading company has submitted its planning application for Phase 2 of the redevelopment of the MOD homes near the Princess of Wales Hospital – and only 30 per cent of them are set to be affordable.

Of the 53 homes proposed to be built, just eight will be available for affordable rent, and a further eight for ‘affordable’ purchase.

That’s no more than the council’s Local Plan would expect of a commercial developer, and a crashing disappointment for those hoping for a local home they can afford.

Details of the application are on the council’s Planning web pages – search for reference 20/01006/FUM.