Sources and documents
Every primary source we cite. For journalists, councillors, and residents who want to verify.
This page lists the primary sources we reference across the site. Each claim page and impact page links to relevant sources; this is the consolidated library. We aim to make every assertion verifiable.
- Water stressed areas – 2021 classification
Environment Agency / GOV.UK
Classification of areas by water stress; Eastern England classified as serious.
- Cambridge Water WRMP
Cambridge Water
Water Resources Management Plan; serious water stress, abstraction reductions from chalk aquifers.
- Water Resources East
Water Resources East
Regional demand forecasts; significant pressures from demand and supply constraints.
- UK Parliament written answers
UK Parliament
Government received proposals; no current plans for development corporation.
- Albion City Development Corporation Ltd
Companies House
Company 16758151; incorporated 2 October 2025.
- NPPF Annex 2 – Best and most versatile agricultural land
GOV.UK
Definition of BMV as grades 1, 2 and 3a of ALC.
- Assessing development on agricultural land
GOV.UK
NPPF guidance on MAGIC mapping and site surveys for land grade.
- MAGIC mapping
DEFRA
Agricultural Land Classification and environmental data.
- Biodiversity Net Gain
GOV.UK
Mandatory 10% gain for most developments in England.
- Council tax – GOV.UK guide
GOV.UK
What council tax is; generally required for domestic properties.
- National CLT Network
National CLT Network
Definition and role of Community Land Trusts in the UK.
- Forest City (developer site)
Developer
Official developer site; scale, delivery model, claims, advisory roster.