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Wolfson Court

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Welcome to our consultation website on proposals for the redevelopment of Wolfson Court, Cambridge

St John’s College is bringing forward proposals for the redevelopment of Wolfson Court to deliver modern, purpose built, managed college accommodation in a well-connected location. The proposals seek to meet the need for modern, purpose built, accessible college accommodation in a high quality and managed environment, offering a mix of room types, including studios, shared clusters and accessible bedrooms.
The proposals feature a fully accessible landscape, enhanced green spaces and new planting to boost biodiversity, alongside welcoming outdoor areas designed to foster a sense of community. A sustainable design approach will deliver new energy-efficient buildings, while improved cycle and pedestrian routes will encourage active travel, creating a more connected, inclusive and environmentally responsible place to live.
We are keen to engage with the local community and want to hear your feedback!
Read on to find out how you can get involved in our public consultation.
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The site

Wolfson Court (Clarkson Road, Cambridge, CB3 0EH and 15a Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0EG) was originally built in 1971, extended in 1990, and a nursery was added in 2004.

St John’s College acquired the site from Girton College in 2018, and it has since been let to various colleges on a short-term basis.
Over the past few years, St John’s College has been considering its options for the site. The existing buildings are considered dated, inefficient, and no longer fit for purpose in their current form.  
Extensive studies have been undertaken to see if the buildings can be refurbished/extended but the most sustainable and carbon efficient approach is full redevelopment. We have undertaken detailed studies to maximise the reuse of existing materials in the proposed scheme.
The College remains committed to ensuring the site continues to be used for College and University accommodation.
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Our Proposals

Delivering modern, purpose built, managed college accommodation to meet need in Cambridge

A design approach that incorporates accessibility throughout, with a fully accessible landscape and social spaces

A landscape led approach with significant greening and planting, an increase in trees and greater opportunities for biodiversity enhancements

An ideal location for high-quality college accommodation, close to several Colleges and university facilities

Welcoming external spaces, designed to foster a sense of community

A highly sustainable redevelopment, with new energy efficient buildings, reuse of recycled building materials and a coordinated approach to water conservation

Encouraging active travel with a significant provision of cycle spaces and improved pedestrian paths and cycle links through the site

Providing a range of accommodation to meet the diverse needs of young people studying in Cambridge, with shared ‘cluster’ accommodation, studios and accessible bedrooms

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Have your say

We are keen to engage with you and hear your thoughts.

Further detail on our plans will be available to view at our public exhibition on Tuesday 24th June. We hope to see you there!

Public
Exhibition

  • Tuesday 24th June
  • 4pm-7pm
  • Wolfson Court, Clarkson Rd, Cambridge CB3 0HD
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Get in touch!

  • Our consultation boards, as well as an online version of our survey, will be made available here on 24th June to coincide with our exhibition.
  • If you have any questions or comments on the proposals, feel free to get in touch via the contact form or details below.

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We’d love to hear from you! Fill out the form on the right and our team will get back to you as soon as possible. Whether you have questions, feedback, or just want to say hello — we’re here and ready to connect.
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