Question 13. How do you think we should improve the green space network?

5.13 This should come through from an up to date base assessment of Greater Cambridge, which leads to a Local Plan wide (and beyond) strategy. Development proposals can then be shaped around the identified priorities. As part of a policy framework that allows for off-site mitigation and off-site net gain, enhancements can be used to improve the wider green space network. 5.14 Land to the west of Mill Street, Gamlingay presents an opportunity to improve the green space network through the delivery of on-site and off-site green infrastructure. As part of the proposals, areas of open space will be provided throughout the site whilst additional open space will be provided on land adjacent and connected to the site within the ownership of Trinity College. The open space would create a continuation of a meaningful green corridor on the south-western edge of Gamlingay. This open space would be multifunctional, providing a key recreational asset for the village whilst also creating opportunities for biodiversity net gains. The proposals therefore seek to deliver new green space, which is easily accessible for new and existing residents, thereby enhancing public access to green space, which has health and well-being benefits.

Potential cross-boundary opportunities should be fully recognised eg the Wicken Fen Vision Area. There may also be opportunities which go beyond neighbouring Local Authorities. See also our response to Q 12.

The Issues & Options consultation identifies many of the issues and we are supportive of what the Councils are already doing and strongly support the Local Nature Partnership’s vision to double the area of rich wildlife habitats and natural greenspace by 2050. However, Cambridgeshire and the Greater Cambridge area has a deficit in strategic accessible natural greenspace, not having any large areas of open access, downland, moorland or coast. The Wildlife Trust has estimated that since 2001, taking into account completed developments and current Local Plan allocations, there will be an accumulated deficit in strategic natural greenspace provision in the county in the order of 600 ha. This is without considering any further growth beyond 2040 (or above current growth rates). This calculation is based on applying the Natural England standard for Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace of 8 Ha per 1000 population to growth since 2001. Major developments (large urban extensions and new settlements) have generally been providing sufficient green spaces for their developments, however, this has not addressed the historic accumulated deficit. Unfortunately, small and medium sized developments are not providing sufficient strategic open space and so cumulatively they are exacerbating the deficit. Whilst it is essential for people to have green space close to their homes it is inevitable that when they want to take a longer period of well-being activity (such as a walk, cycle ride, picnic with family, nature watching, etc) that they will need/want access to large open spaces which Cambridgeshire is deficient in. This deficit also has implications for biodiversity and may help explain why Cambridgeshire has one of the lowest amounts of land in the UK that is rich wildlife habitat and natural greenspace. Indeed, doubling the amount would only bring Cambridgeshire up to the average for the UK. This deficit also has other implications, one of which is visitor pressure and disturbance at those sites that already exist. This is causing damage to natural and built heritage at some of these locations. The deficit will also be impacting on health and well-being because people find it harder to access, because it is further away or because when they get there it is full (there are several times a year when we have to turn people away from Wandlebury Country Park because it is full). The Local Plan needs to find a mechanism to deliver sufficient strategic natural green spaces to address the current deficit and cater for the growing population. Without this the current damaging human recreational pressures being recorded on a number of nationally and internationally important nature sites will be exacerbated. Would it be possible to use a CIL to ensure that all new developments contribute towards creating more strategic natural greenspace capacity? In terms of where this strategic natural greenspace should be, we believe that this should form part of the Nature Recovery Network that we have proposed in our answer to Question 12. This would ensure that limited resources achieve the maximum benefits for both people and nature.

The importance of wildlife corridors should be recognized and, as far as practicable, the green space network should be connected.

The Issues & Options consultation correctly identifies many of the issues. Cambridgeshire and the Greater Cambridge area has a deficit in strategic accessible natural greenspace, not having any large areas of open access, downland, moorland or coast on the doorstep. The table in appendix 1 of our response shows a high level analysis by county of green infrastructure and particularly accessible natural greenspace (data from national open data sources, except Local Wildlife Sites information from The Wildlife Trusts). This shows that Cambridgeshire is near the bottom of the table for most categories, including open access land, designated nature conservation sites and priority woodland habitats. Further, the Wildlife Trust has estimated that since 2001, taking into account completed developments and current Local Plan allocations, there will be an accumulated deficit in strategic natural greenspace provision in the county in the order of 600 Ha. This is without considering any increased growth rates as being discussed in the current Issues and Options consultation. (Note: This calculation was based on applying the Natural England standard for Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace of 8 Ha per 1000 population to growth since 2001). Improving the green space network links closely with the Nature Recovery Network that we are proposing to help achieve the doubling nature vision, and providing strategic and local green spaces will form one part of delivering the Nature Recovery Network. Major developments (large urban extensions and new settlements) have generally been providing sufficient green spaces for their new populations, however, this has not addressed the historic accumulated deficit or the needs for the larger number of small and medium sized developments. The Local Plan needs to find a mechanism to deliver sufficient strategic natural green spaces to cater for the growing population from all developments, as well as make up for the historic shortfalls. Without this the current damaging human recreational pressures being recorded on a number of nationally and internationally important nature sites will be exacerbated. All major new developments should be aiming to provide at least 50% green infrastructure, or 40% on site with the remainder off-site. The exact quantum of provision needs further assessment and this must be included within the Greater Cambridge Planning Authorities own green infrastructure evidence base. A policy requirement will be needed to cover provision of Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace, at sufficient levels to meet the needs of all future development and to address the historic shortfalls. It is likely that a significant proportion of this will need to be provided off-site and this should align with and support delivery of the Nature Recovery Network. The off-site provision may be combined with the Biodiversity Net Gain requirements in some instances, however this won’t always be appropriate as open access may compromise the creation of some high quality habitats and be incompatible with the conservation of some priority species. The new Local Plan must not just provide strategic natural greenspaces, it must also ensure that sufficient local green spaces are provided so that everyone has somewhere within walking distance of their home, as this has the highest benefits in terms of physical and mental health and wellbeing. Where local green spaces have a natural component they will also contribute to the Nature Recovery Network and other wider natural capital benefits. There are parts of Cambridge City and also some villages that have a deficit in local green spaces and the Local Plan must also make active provision to remedy these deficiencies. Achieving Biodiversity Net Gain on New Developments As already mentioned, the Wildlife Trust believes that Greater Cambridge should set a policy requirement for a minimum of 20% biodiversity net gain from new development (excluding householder applications). This is required because of the general impoverishment in biodiversity of the Greater Cambridge area, caused largely by the intensive agriculture practised across most of the area, but also as a result of past development. Cambridgeshire has a much lower percentage of natural habitats than most lowland counties, hence the doubling nature vision that has now been adopted by local councils. A 20% net gain will be required to make a measurable contribution to the doubling nature vision from new development. It is also required, because the way that biodiversity metrics operate, a 10% net gain is easily within the margins of error.

• Parks should be linked up with safe and convenient walking and cycling routes to each other and to all the residential neighbourhoods surrounding them. • Parks within the built-up area should be overlooked by houses and shops, with a welcoming design that encourages interaction with the surrounding community, and which feels safe throughout the day. • Giving people access to green spaces will increase their connection with nature and desire to protect it as well as improving health and wellbeing. Cycling access to these areas is one way to improve public access to the natural environment. • Reducing the amount of road and parking space needed for cars will provide more space for greenery and green corridors in our region. “Evaluation of programmes for encouraging exercise indicates that attractive, green environments close to the home or work provide the best opportunities to encourage daily exercise, walking or cycling. People also keep exercising longer in natural surroundings. The effect on children seems particularly marked. Children who have easy access to safe greenspaces (parks, playgrounds, kickabout areas) are more likely to be physically active than those who are not so close, and this has a positive effect on health, particularly for those from low income families” (Barton, 2009) Evidence for our response to Question 13. • Barton, Hugh (2009). Land use planning and health and well-being. Land Use Policy.

Compare and contrast existing plans e.g. plans for Northstowe phases 1 and 2,3a,3b A key retention of green space is to meet an approved and clear criterion in the local plan of everybody living within 800m of some open green space for wellbeing. This should be a constraint on all new developments over, say, 10 dwellings (this allows for infills in space that is not public open space in existing communities that may not be completely compliant with this criterion). Applying this criterion would in effect limit the growth of settlements unless new green space is created interspersed with the settlement, and reinforce the key role of the green belt, with maybe increased public access, around Cambridge. Provide information, ideas and guidance on how individuals could best maintain their gardens with suggestions for use of Eco-friendly materials.

• There is a need in Greater Cambridge for a significant increase in ‘natural’ habitats – relatively undisturbed, wild, and biodiverse (the rewilding project at Knepp in West Sussex gives many examples of what can be achieved). Parks and recreation grounds do not perform this function. Current ‘natural’ habitats should be mapped and a long-term project initiated to enlarge these sites and link them by land purchase or agreements with landowners. These should be by wide, dense and bushy hedgerows with trees (wildlife corridors) and with wide, open margins both sides (unploughed) to provide habitat for a range of flora and fauna. • In Fulbourn we would like to see better ‘nature’ connectivity between sites such as the Fulbourn Fen Nature Reserve, the Wilbraham River, the Roman Road, and Fleam Dyke. The last three are all located on the Fulbourn Parish boundaries. • The huge loss of insect life in the countryside, which is the result of intensive farming practices, must be reversed, for the benefit of humans, agriculture, and wildlife. In Fulbourn, there is a large swift colony, returning every year, as a result of nest boxes being installed in new developments and on existing buildings. The colony will only prosper if there is the food source available.

• It is fantastic that more trees have been planted around Cambridgeshire. To improve green spaces further, letting grass grow longer (where it wouldn’t interfere with recreational sport) and planting wildflowers would benefit our pollinators and I think improve our well-being. So much of Cambridgeshire’s green spaces are closely cropped lawns and it’s a real shame. I am delighted that King’s College are beginning a meadow. https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/bees-needs/ • Parks should be linked up with safe and convenient walking and cycling routes to each other and to all the residential neighbourhoods surrounding them. • Giving people access to green spaces will increase their connection with nature and desire to protect it as well as improving health and wellbeing. Cycling access to these areas is one way to improve public access to the natural environment. • Reducing the amount of road and parking space needed for cars will provide more space for greenery and green corridors in our region.

The allocation of land to the rear of Nos. 67-69 High Street, Meldreth would allow for the creation of new green spaces through new green infrastructure provision. The site currently has trees and planting both within the site and to the boundaries. The existing boundary treatments would be retained where possible and enhanced through the development of the site. An indicative concept master plan (PiP Drawing No. 1-02) has been submitted with this response to the Issues and Options consultation and demonstrates how new housing could be delivered on the site. This would include new landscape planting to the site boundaries, which would provide biodiversity gain, as well as open space provision and a SuDS pond, which would enhance the green infrastructure provision in this part of Meldreth. Residential-led schemes such as this are critical to the delivery of enhancements to the green-space network, particularly on land that would otherwise have no public access and limited biodiversity value.

Green Infrastructure is intrinsic to good design and should be planned as part of all new developments. Evidence shows that small green spaces provided throughout development increase the amounts of physical activity that residents carry out and, and that these spaces are helpful to mental health and wellbeing. MGH is aware of these benefits and propose new green infrastructure as part of the proposals at North Cambourne, where significant areas of the site will be used for open space in conjunction with sport, recreation, natural habitats and biodiversity offsetting. MGH therefore agrees with the key issues raised in the Issues and Options report. MGH endorses the challenges and opportunities identified by the Council in the accompanying table at paragraph 2.5.2.

Ensure it is protected, linked and accessible to all of the community.

Claremont Planning are instructed on behalf of Southern & Regional Developments (Swavesey) to submit representations to influence the emerging plan's consideration of green spaces alongside the emerging strategy to address the cause of Climate Change. It is advanced that the enhancement of the biodiversity of existing settlements can only be delivered through development that recognises the neccessity to deliver imporved green spaces and ecological enhncements. Farming practises can not be relied upon to deliver such enhencements and the only means of postively contributing to the green space and ecological qualities of any settlement is through the development influence of land. Southern & Regional Developments (Swavesey) contend that land within their control at Boxworth End has the ability to provide new Green Space within parts of their site that are influened by local drainage patterns and the local landscape. The frontage of their Dairy Farm site has the potenetial to contribute toward the provisin of new green space that will postively influence the setting of the village, which alongside residential development will provide public access to natural environments that concur with the emerging plan's objective to contribute new green spaces through the development strategy. The resulting green space on the Boxworth End site would be multi-functional through the mitigation of flood waters and a positive draiange strategy, defining a landscaped edge to the east through a new development framework limit and significant biodiversity enhancement through areas specifically set aside to the notrth of the site. Summary of Comments: Delivery of green spaces must be recongised as linked to provision of development.

4.41 As outlined within our Question 12 response, green infrastructure provides benefits to the local area and development proposals, including recreation, climate mitigation and climate resilience. Naturally, incorporating policies which include requirements to contribute to green infrastructure and achieve a biodiversity net gain will improve the green space network. Furthermore sites which provide recreational green space such as parks and woodland should be protected, prioritising development on sites which are not currently used recreationally by the local community. 4.42 Newlands Developments recognises the importance of green spaces, and the value they bring to local residents and building users. Newlands developments’ incorporate green space and tree planting wherever possible to create a relaxing and natural amenity space for building users to enjoy.

Conservation and enhancement of the natural environment is an important facet of sustainable development. There is an important synergy between the historic and natural environment. Landscape parks and open space often have heritage interest, and it would be helpful to highlight this. It is important not to consider ‘multi-functional’ spaces only in terms of the natural environment, health and recreation. It may be helpful to make reference in the text to the role GI can have to play in enhancing and conserving the historic environment. It can be used to improve the setting of heritage assets and to improve access to it, likewise heritage assets can help contribute to the quality of green spaces by helping to create a sense of place and a tangible link with local history. Opportunities can be taken to link GI networks into already existing green spaces in town or existing historic spaces such as church yards to improve the setting of historic buildings or historic townscape. Maintenance of GI networks and spaces should also be considered so that they continue to serve as high quality places which remain beneficial in the long term. Landscape parks and open space often have heritage interest, and it would be helpful to highlight this. It is important not to consider ‘multi-functional’ spaces only in terms of the natural environment, health and recreation. It may be helpful to make reference in the text to the role GI can have to play in enhancing and conserving the historic environment. It can be used to improve the setting of heritage assets and to improve access to it, likewise heritage assets can help contribute to the quality of green spaces by helping to create a sense of place and a tangible link with local history. Opportunities can be taken to link GI networks into already existing green spaces in town or existing historic spaces such as church yards to improve the setting of historic buildings or historic townscape. Maintenance of GI networks and spaces should also be considered so that they continue to serve as high quality places which remain beneficial in the long term. In Cambridge the Commons, green corridors, wedges and fingers as well as the green belt provide an important component of the landscape setting of the historic city of Cambridge. These features help to make Cambridge the special and unique place that it is today. They also serve to protect heritage assets and their settings. Cows grazing in the meadows close to the city centre, the iconic views of The Backs, the Commons and meadows all play a crucial role and form part of the character of this historic city. Maintaining and enhancing these features is critical to the future of this City.

Please refer to the Sustainability Vision Statement which seeks out opportunities to bring the big themes to life in every aspect of the project.

Claremont Planning are instructed on behalf of European Property Ventures(Cambridgeshire) to submit representations to influence the emerging plan's consideration of green spaces alongside the emerging strategy to address the cause of Climate Change. It is advanced that the enhancement of the biodiversity of existing settlements can only be delivered through development that recognises the necessity to deliver improved green spaces and ecological enhancements. Farming practises can not be relied upon to deliver such enhancements and the only means of positively contributing to the green space and ecological qualities of any settlement is through the development influence of land. European Property Ventures (Cambridgeshire) contend that land within their control at Oakington has the ability to provide new Green Space within parts of their site that are influenced by local drainage patterns. The frontage of their Dry Drayton Road site has the potential to contribute toward the provision of new green spaces that will positively influence the setting of the village, which alongside residential development will provide public access to natural environments that occur with the emerging plan's objective to contribute new green spaces through the development strategy. The resulting green space on the site would be multi-functional through he mitigation of flood waters and a positive drainage strategy, defining a landscaped edge to the south through a new development framework limit and significant enhancement through orchard planting around the new dwellings. Summary of Comments: Delivery of green spaces must be recognised as linked to provision of development.

5.15 This should come through from an up-to-date base assessment of Greater Cambridge assets, which leads to a Local Plan wide (and beyond) strategy. Development proposals can then be shaped around the identified priorities. As part of a policy framework that allows for off-site mitigation and off-site net gain enhancements can be used to improve the wider green space network. 5.16 The development of the Gas Field, Madingley Road presents an opportunity to improve the green space network through the delivery of on-site green infrastructure. Those development proposals that can increase the provision of green infrastructure should be preferred within the Local Planmaking process.

There should be less interference with green space and less fragmentation. Attempts should be made to re-join remaining green space through nature recovery networks.

4.17 This should come through from an up to date base assessment of Greater Cambridge assets, which leads to a Local Plan wide (and beyond) strategy. Development proposals can then be shaped around the identified priorities. As part of a policy framework that allows for off-site mitigation and off-site net gain enhancements can be used to improve the wider green space network. 4.18 Public open space is proposed as part of the proposed redevelopment of the site. Public realm improvements including tree lined avenues and small pocket parks can contribute to the city’s green space network and contribute towards improving air quality.

Q12 – Q15 Biodiversity and green spaces Natural England fully supports recognition of continued biodiversity decline and pressure on Greater Cambridge’s biodiversity and green spaces from water shortage, pollution and development pressure. We welcome the Councils’ commissioning of an evidence based study to inform how the Local Plan can achieve an enhanced and expanded green infrastructure network to guide where development is planned and to deliver new and improved wildlife areas and green spaces. We are pleased that this is being considered in the context of the Natural Cambridgeshire Local Nature Partnership’s (LNP) vision to ‘double nature’ across the County, natural capital investment within the Ox-Cam Arc and the LNP’s Developing with Nature Toolkit. Through our early engagement with the Councils we have already indicated the potential risks to designated wildlife sites associated with increased visitor pressure from new development. We are pleased that this issue will be addressed through the Local Plan Green Infrastructure & Biodiversity evidence base. We have provided the Council’s with detailed advice on this through our previous correspondence. The effects of recreational pressure will need to be fully assessed through the HRA and Sustainability Appraisal (SA). Mitigation to address any adverse impacts will need to be identified. Consideration should be given to the findings and recommendations of the recent Footprint Ecology Visitor Survey* commissioned by the National Trust which predicts significant increases in recreational pressure to Wicken Fen Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Ramsar site, part of the Fenland Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the Vision Area associated with nearby development such as Waterbeach New Town. The findings also indicate risks to other nearby sites such as the adjoining Cam Washes SSSI; this nationally important site is already at risk from recreational pressure and disturbance to the notified bird interest by people and dogs. As discussed above it is crucial that the Integrated Water Study tackles the issue of decreasing water resources and pressure on the natural environment including chalk streams and other wetland habitat and associated species. A number of nationally designated water-dependent designated sites are potentially at risk as are several important locally designated sites. Impacts to sites downstream such as the internationally designated Ouse Washes SAC, Special Protection Area (SPA), and Ramsar site and Wicken Fen. We welcome that these sites are included within the 15km buffer for assessment of effects through the HRA. Opportunities for retrofitting and tightening water consumption targets must be prioritised. However, the Study also needs to identify opportunities for strategic projects to increase water storage, incorporating extensive wetland habitat creation and restoration of degraded peat soils, and implementation of multi-functional SUDS. We support acknowledgement of the multi-functional benefits of green infrastructure for people’s enjoyment and wellbeing, water storage, absorbing carbon emissions and improving biodiversity. The need to improve and connect green spaces is recognised alongside the need to balance rural biodiversity with other demands on the countryside such as agriculture. The Plan’s biodiversity policy should recognise the hierarchy of international, nationally and locally designated sites across Greater Cambridge. This should be accompanied by a map of the existing ecological network and enhancement opportunity areas. This should be used to guide site allocations / development away from more sensitive areas and to identify opportunities for developers to deliver net biodiversity gain enhancements, noting the Combined Authority’s Doubling Nature Vision i.e. 100% gain. Natural England’s Cambridgeshire Accessible Natural Greenspace Analysis 2010 indicates a deficit in accessible greenspace across Greater Cambridge, particularly South Cambridgeshire. The new Local Plan offers a significant opportunity to address this through the preparation of a biodiversity and green infrastructure enhancement strategy, with the various elements (open space, biodiversity rich habitat, community orchards, allotments etc.) delivered by developers through appropriate policy requirements for major allocations. We support the Councils’ indication that individual development will need to deliver biodiversity net gain (BNG) through measures such as design, landscaping, phasing and monitoring. We agree that BNG can be required for all developments; this is irrespective of whether a loss has occurred. Requirements for smaller developments to deliver through developer contributions for can be set out in a separate BNG / biodiversity policy. It would be helpful if such a document was given the status of an SPD to ensure it was given adequate weight in planning decisions. Given the scale of the environmental challenges and opportunities facing the natural environment a biodiversity SPD could outline how the aspiration of doubling with nature will be delivered on the ground, how BNG will be addressed and how biodiversity enhancement will be priorities and delivered. We will be pleased to discuss this further with the Councils. We would also advise that the costings for delivering the required biodiversity and green infrastructure elements of the local plan is included in the Local Plan’s Infrastructure Delivery Plan (or similar document) – so that the investment required in the natural environment is transparent and are factored into costings for delivering sustainable developments. The plan should recognise that social and economic benefits can be delivered through environmental gains, in addition to enhancing biodiversity. Natural England has a significant evidence base for this, including the Microeconomic Evidence for the Benefits of Investment in the Environment 2 (MEBIE2). Annex A includes more detailed advice to help the Council embed biodiversity net gain into the relevant Local Plan policies. Further advice on what we would expect to be included within Plan policies, including the biodiversity policy, is provided in Annex B. *Saunders P., Lake S., Lily D., Panter C., (2019) Visitor Survey of the National Trust’s Wicken Fen 100 Year Vision Area. Unpublished Report by Footprint Ecology.

- Have a stronger policy on avoiding further severance of and development in existing green spaces. - Recognise the existing role of private green spaces in providing wildlife corridors

4.12 This should come through from an up to date base assessment of Greater Cambridge assets, which leads to a Local Plan wide (and beyond) strategy. Development proposals can then be shaped around the identified priorities. As part of a policy framework that allows for off-site mitigation and off-site net gain enhancements can be used to improve the wider green space network.

4.13 This should come through from an up to date base assessment of Greater Cambridge assets, which leads to a Local Plan wide (and beyond) strategy. Development proposals can then be shaped around the identified priorities. As part of a policy framework that allows for off-site mitigation and off-site net gain enhancements can be used to improve the wider green space network.

The establishment of garden communities can provide clear opportunities for new green infrastructure which is known to have health and well-being advantages.

Summary 5.7 In summary, the Trust is seeking to ensure that the future criteria adopted for the justification and designation of POS is reconsidered, and that there is a set of requirements which should be met rather than just one. In doing so, the Trust would like to ensure that there is a removal of a ‘blanket approach’ to the designating of sites and instead only specific areas of high importance included within a site. Full Text: 5.3 Most of the Bell School site is designated as Protected Open Space (POS) in the Local Plan 2018. Policy 67 seeks to protect all open space whether designated or undesignated. It makes no differentiation between Protected Open Space and undesignated space. All are considered protected by virtue of meeting just one of the assessment criteria as listed in Appendix I of the Local Plan. 5.4 The Issues and Options consultation makes it clear there is a need to consider how attractive, accessible and well-designed open space is created and protected as well as looking at how to improve, add to and connect up our green spaces. The Trust is in favour of supporting improvements to the natural environment and improving the green space network, however, there is a need for consideration to be given to those existing allocations and whether they fulfil the objectives of future policy. 5.5 The site at the Bell School provides an attractive area of open space for the students and staff of the school. The Trust consider this to be an important feature of the site which should be retained, and over the years have employed a groundsman to maintain the attractive grounds. However, since its designation as POS some of the areas included within the designation contribute far less in terms of quality and are not visible from outside of the site. The opportunity to improve or connect this site with other green spaces is not currently possible and particularly since the development of Ninewells to the south and south east of the site. 5.6 The Trust is not seeking to remove the designation of the site but suggest that as part of the consultation process there should be a review of the criteria against which POS is considered, and in allocating or retaining POS a need to ensure that there is a set of criteria against which all sites are assessed and all elements should be met in order to warrant its designation.

3.26 Part of the proposal is areas of open space and a green corridor, to the west of the high street. This open space will provide: ● Recreation opportunities, through the provision of play spaces; ● Exercise opportunities using linked footpaths; and ● Sustainable development features including landscaping and tree planting. 3.27 The site therefore contributes to improving the green space network, increasing opportunities for recreation and exercise, mitigating and adapting to climate change and enhancing the landscape’s character. 3.28 This should come through from an up-to-date base assessment of Greater Cambridge assets, which leads to a Local Plan wide (and beyond) strategy. Development proposals can then be shaped around the identified priorities. As part of a policy framework that allows for off-site mitigation and off-site net gain enhancements can be used to improve the wider green space network.

No response proposed.

4.8.1 This should come through from an up-to-date base assessment of Greater Cambridge assets, which leads to a Local Plan wide (and beyond) strategy. Development proposals can then be shaped around the identified priorities. As part of a policy framework that allows for off-site mitigation and off-site net gain, enhancements can be used to improve the wider green space network.

4.12 This should come through from an up to date base assessment of Greater Cambridge assets, which leads to a Local Plan wide (and beyond) strategy. Development proposals can then be shaped around the identified priorities. As part of a policy framework that allows for off-site mitigation and off-site net gain enhancements can be used to improve the wider green space network.