The Hive
January 2011
The first phase of The Hive, the new multi-million pound education and
The firm was appointed as planning consultants to the project earlier on this year and has spent the last few months working with the planners, those behind the scheme and the local community to bring the scheme to fruition.
Januarys Director of Planning Colin Brown said, “The Hive is an extremely prestigious and innovative project and we’re very proud to be part of it”.
When it’s completed, the Hive will be home to three projects:
Once completed, the SmartLIFE Low Carbon Centre will teach the skills needed to build low carbon homes and install renewable energy systems. It will cost around £3.2 million and should be finished by the end of 2011.
The Future Business Centre has been submitted for planning permission and is hoped to be built later this year. Andy Slaymaker, Property Manager at Future Business said, “We’re very grateful to Januarys for their guidance. The Future Business Centre will support social and environmental enterprises through business support and affordable incubation space”.
Colin Brown of Januarys said, Green buildings have their own particular planning issues and it’s been our job to get the developers what they need whilst staying within planning laws.
Overall, the business park aims to attract business that’s good for society and good for the environment. This is undoubtedly the first of its kind in Cambridgeshire and possibly in the region. It will help to propel
“We’re very pleased to be working on something that will help tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions and also help to boost the