Major expansion for Cambridge research campus

Two life science laboratory buildings planned for the Wellcome Genome Campus have received planning approval from South Cambridgeshire District Council.

The buildings, which form part of a major campus expansion, will provide over 20,000m² of space for research and science, offering a new home for companies of all sizes.

Said to be highly sustainable and adaptable, the spaces will support world-class research and development within a striking design. The plans also include food and beverage spaces, communal meeting spaces, active travel amenities, and landscaping.

Construction on the new buildings will begin later this year, in parallel with the development of the Campus’ first new homes, a leisure facility, and supporting infrastructure including roads, bridges, heat, power and other utility networks.

Over the next few years, the overall size of the Campus will grow from 125 acres to 440 acres, with the number of people working on site expected to grow from 3,000 up to 9,000.

Robert Evans, Chief Executive of the Wellcome Genome Campus, said: “We are delighted to gain approval for these striking new buildings.

“We are providing world-class facilities for translational research and development, supporting growth and enabling new partnerships and breakthroughs that benefit people everywhere.”