Question 16. How should the Local Plan help us achieve 'good growth' that promotes wellbeing and social inclusion?

The Local Plan should deliver a spatial strategy that creates connections between homes and jobs. The site presents an opportunity to deliver employment development which can contribute to achieving ‘good growth’. The site is an existing employment site providing jobs locally, it is within close proximity to a range of services, facilities and public transport modes. Such a proposal will provide improved employment opportunities for existing and future residents which in turn will have positive influences on their overall health and lifestyle.

5.17 The Local Plan should deliver a spatial strategy that connects homes with jobs and ensures that development improves accessibility to good quality public transport, facilities and services and high quality green spaces. 5.18 The Local Plan should also establish a policy framework that allows for innovative ways to deliver ‘affordable housing’ across tenure types. Housing mix policies should also be flexible to allow for the right homes to come forward in the right location. 5.19 The site presents an opportunity to deliver development which can contribute to achieving ‘good growth’. The site is within walking and cycling distance of a range of services, facilities and public transport modes. Future residents would benefit from easy access to employment, shops and education and community facilities, maximising opportunities for positive influences on their overall health and lifestyle.

It is considered that meeting housing and affordable housing needs is part of the well-being and social inclusion theme because housing falls within the social objective of sustainable development (as set out in Paragraph 8 of the NPPF). There are substantial affordability issues in Greater Cambridge associated with the high cost of buying and renting housing, and those that cannot afford to live in Cambridge or South Cambridgeshire close to employment opportunities having to endure longer commuting. Paragraph 8 and Chapter 8 of the NPPF identifies the other factors that relate to the wellbeing and social inclusion theme, which are about creating well-designed and safe developments, providing access to services and facilities, and providing open space. It is suggested that to achieve ‘good growth’ the emerging GCLP will need to allocate suitable sites that deliver housing and affordable housing, are accessible to services and facilities, include open space and recreation facilities. The promoted development at land at Fen Drayton Road in Swavesey would include housing, affordable housing, which can be offered to local residents first (thus benefiting the local community), open space including children’s play area provision and other green infrastructure, and additional land for sport and recreation. The promoted development would support the existing services and facilities within Swavesey. The proposed flood defence proposals agreed with the Environment Agency will benefit the site and offer flood protection to 120 existing homes, which are within an existing flood zone and thereby reduce the risk of flooding to adjacent residential areas. The flood defence system will also reduce the risk of flooding to Swavesey from Covell’s Drain in to the future. The development land and land to the east of it will be defended against flooding from Covell’s Drain and would be reclassified as an “Area benefiting from defence” in accordance with the EA flood maps. It is considered that the promoted development contributes towards ‘good growth’ of Greater Cambridge. All rainfall falling within the development site will be drained westwards away from Swavesey, reducing the risk of flooding from the drainage network. This is should be regarded as significant public benefit.

4.19 The Local plan should include a spatial strategy that connects homes with jobs; good quality public transport; facilities/services and high-quality open spaces. Policies should also highlight wellbeing and social inclusion as a key priority for new developments. 4.20 Good growth that promotes wellbeing (including health) should be inclusive and include antipoverty measures. The allocation of Land at Frog End, Shepreth would help to promote measures to improve wellbeing by including of anti-poverty measures including: ● Energy efficient homes that deliver low energy and water bills; ● Access and walkability to local services; ● Access to key cycle routes to enable healthy means of travel to employment areas; ● Promotion of commercial development and job creation that offers the Living Wage and opportunities for those on lower incomes to increase wages to easily access jobs; ● Provision of social infrastructure including community use land and a large area of open space to provide opportunities for improved health outcomes; ● Promotion of low-cost housing proportionate to income in the area; and ● Promotion of ‘fully accessible’ social housing, within active travel of employment. 4.21 The Local Plan should include for a policy framework that requires a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) throughout the Greater Cambridge area, using a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) methodology that reflects best practice. Thresholds for HIAs should reflect the scale of the scheme and its ability to effect health outcomes. 4.22 The Local Plan should ensure a policy framework is developed that is based on empirical evidence of how good growth is delivered, rather than rely on policies based on perceived, and sometimes unproven, determinants of wellbeing and social inclusion. Policies should focus on what really makes a difference. 4.23 Engagement with the combined authority, county council and Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will also be required to understand community care and primary health care issues and needs, and to ensure facilities are available to deliver funded services. 4.24 For reference as to how Land at Frog End could help achieve ‘good growth’, please refer to Section 2 of these representations and the Village Assessment prepared by Bidwells.

3.19 One way to help support good growth which promotes wellbeing and social inclusion is allocating sites which provide comprehensively planned new mixed-use communities. These can be planned as socially inclusive and healthy environments, offering a variety of new homes and amenities. 3.20 Land at Gazelle Way provides an opportunity to create a new mixed-use community centred on inter-generational living, offering 1,200 new homes, a dedicated 200 home later living village, together with approximately 5ha of employment opportunities, local centre with retail and community facilities, with walking, cycling and public transport links to the City and beyond. Paragraph 72 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2019) recognises the role that larger scale development can have if they are well located and designed, supported by the necessary infrastructure and facilities. The scale of development provides a greater scope to deliver net environmental gains, to provide a variety of homes to meet the needs of different groups in the community and can provide sustainable communities with access to services and employment opportunities. 3.21 It is important that the Councils assess the size, type and tenure of housing needed for different groups in the community; this should be reflected in planning policies. This will ensure the delivery of a sufficient supply of homes as outlined under Paragraph 61 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2019. 3.22 A new community at Land at Gazelle Way can provide a variety of housing types to meet the different needs within the community. It can provide a range of affordable housing types and tenures; inclusive of all the definitions set out within the National Planning Policy Framework. It has the ability to deliver self-build/custom-build opportunities and include any new tenures such as First Homes if they come forward.

5.18 The Local Plan should deliver a spatial strategy that creates connections between homes and jobs. The proposal would provide new employment opportunities which would contribute to achieving ‘good growth’. The site is within close proximity to a range of services, facilities and public transport modes. Such a proposal will provide improved employment opportunities for existing and future residents which in turn will have positive influences on their overall health and lifestyle.

5.18 Policies should highlight wellbeing and social inclusion as a key priority for new developments. 5.19 Good growth that promotes wellbeing (including health) should be inclusive and include antipoverty measures including: ● Energy efficient homes and employment space that deliver low energy and water bills; ● Promotion of commercial development and job creation that offers the Living Wage and opportunities for those on lower incomes to increase wages to easily access jobs; ● Allow for a wide range of social infrastructure and open space in new developments that provide pathways to free (i.e. no charge to the user) opportunities for improved health outcomes; ● Promotion of low cost housing proportionate to income in the area; ● Promotion of ‘fully accessible’ social housing, within active travel of employment; ● “ensure delivery of planned investment in transport infrastructure that improves connectivity between key employment locations and more deprived areas” Anti Poverty Strategy (DG23) 5.20 A spatial strategy that connects homes with jobs; good quality public transport; facilities/services and high-quality open spaces. 5.21 A policy framework that allows for innovative ways to deliver ‘affordable housing’; being a housing solution that provides for homes that are cheaper to buy or rent, whatever the planning mechanism; so long as the mechanism is robust and can be secured within a planning decision. 5.22 Assessment of schemes throughout the combined authority areas using a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) methodology that reflects best practice. Thresholds for HIAs should reflect the scale of the scheme and its ability to effect health outcomes. 5.23 Develop a policy framework that is based on empirical evidence of how good growth is delivered, rather than rely on policies based on perceived and sometimes unproven determinants of wellbeing and social inclusion. Focus policies on what really makes a difference. 5.24 Engagement with the combined authority, county council and CCG to understand community care and primary health care issues and needs, and to ensure facilities are available to deliver funded services.

5.15 Policies should highlight wellbeing and social inclusion as a key priority for new developments. 5.16 Good growth that promotes wellbeing (including health) should be inclusive and include antipoverty measures including: ● Energy efficient homes and employment space that deliver low energy and water bills; ● Promotion of commercial development and job creation that offers the Living Wage and opportunities for those on lower incomes to increase wages to easily access jobs; ● Allow for a wide range of social infrastructure and open space in new developments that provide pathways to free (i.e. no charge to the user) opportunities for improved health outcomes; ● Promotion of low cost housing proportionate to income in the area; ● Promotion of ‘fully accessible’ social housing, within active travel of employment; ● “ensure delivery of planned investment in transport infrastructure that improves connectivity between key employment locations and more deprived areas” Anti Poverty Strategy (DG23) 5.17 A spatial strategy that connects homes with jobs; good quality public transport; facilities/services and high-quality open spaces. 5.18 A policy framework that allows for innovative ways to deliver ‘affordable housing’; being a housing solution that provides for homes that are cheaper to buy or rent, whatever the planning mechanism; so long as the mechanism is robust and can be secured within a planning decision. 5.19 Assessment of schemes throughout the combined authority areas using a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) methodology that reflects best practice. Thresholds for HIAs should reflect the scale of the scheme and its ability to effect health outcomes. 5.20 Develop a policy framework that is based on empirical evidence of how good growth is delivered, rather than rely on policies based on perceived and sometimes unproven determinants of wellbeing and social inclusion. Focus policies on what really makes a difference.

It is considered that meeting housing and affordable housing needs is part of the well-being and social inclusion theme because housing falls within the social objective of sustainable development (as set out in Paragraph 8 of the NPPF). There are substantial affordability issues in Greater Cambridge associated with the high cost of buying and renting housing, and those that cannot afford to live in Cambridge or South Cambridgeshire close to employment opportunities having to endure longer commuting. Paragraph 8 and Chapter 8 of the NPPF identifies the other factors that relate to the wellbeing and social inclusion theme, which are about creating well-designed and safe developments, providing access to services and facilities, and providing open space. It is suggested that to achieve ‘good growth’ the emerging GCLP will need to allocate suitable sites that deliver housing and affordable housing, are accessible to services and facilities, include open space and recreation facilities. Land to the east of the Ridgeway and Old Pinewood Way, Papworth Everard would provide additional housing and affordable housing for Papworth Everard. There are limited opportunities for infill development within the existing Development Framework boundary of the village. The proposed development would include significant areas of public open space, green infrastructure and biodiversity enhancements. The protected trees within the site would be retained and significant new woodland planting would take place. This approach to the proposed development would ensure that the proposals created an environment that would have a positive impact on the well-being of future residents and existing residents of the village utilising the new facilities that the proposed development would provide. The proposals would deliver the benefits that were associated with the previous proposal for the site including: reserving land for a pre-school facility; contributions towards primary and secondary school provision; library contribution; contribution for improvements to Papworth Surgery; enhancements to off-site public footpaths; enhancements to bus services to deliver an additional service in the peak hour; contributions towards cycle and pedestrian links between Papworth Everard and Cambourne. All of these contributions would assist in meeting the Council’s aim of achieving achieve ‘good growth’ that promotes wellbeing and social inclusion. The proposed development would also support existing services and facilities in Papworth Everard. Papworth Everard is defined as a Minor Rural Centre in South Cambridgeshire District Council's current settlement hierarchy and therefore sits towards the top of the Council’s settlement hierarchy. Papworth Everard contains an extensive range of services and facilities including a convenience store, hairdressers, fish and chip shop, coffee shop and a restaurant, a primary school, children’s nurseries, post office, library, doctor’s surgery/health centre, veterinary surgery, churches and village hall. Development has also commenced to deliver a bakery, microbrewery and Public House on the former print works site, south of Church Lane. Papworth Hospital was previously the main employer in the village although the facilities and functions of the hospital have now been relocated. The former hospital site is however positively promoted within the adopted plan for future employment generating uses and is being actively marketed currently. Papworth Business Park, located at the southern edge of the village, is the main employment area. The extensive range of services, facilities and employment opportunities which exist within Papworth Everard are all reflective of its designation as a Minor Rural Centre. Where people do need to travel out of the village, access to an established bus service which provides connections from the village to Cambourne, St Neots, Cambridge, Huntingdon and St Ives. The main bus route is provided by the X3 bus. While this service currently provides an hourly service, there are gaps in the timetable during the AM and PM peak hour. As a result, it is very difficult for residents of Papworth to utilise this as a commuter service. It was therefore agreed with the operator during the consideration of the previous applications on the site that the development would deliver enhancements to the service to provide additional services in the AM and PM peak hours. Such an improvement will significantly boost the attractiveness of the service for existing and future residents. In addition to the above, Cambridgeshire County Council are seeking to deliver a cycle and pedestrian link from Papworth to Cambourne. It is the County Council’s intention to deliver a 2m wide cycle path along the eastern side of the A1198 to provide a link between the existing cycle path located north of the A1198/A428 junction, and the existing footpath network at the southern point of Papworth. The County’s programme for delivering this connection are not known at this time, it was however agreed that the previous applications would contribute towards the delivery of this link. When delivered, it will provide a direct cycle link to Cambourne and all of the facilities provided within it. In January 2020 the preferred route options for East West Rail was announced and it was confirmed that this would link existing stations in Bedford and Cambridge with communities in Cambourne, just to the south of Papworth Everard. East West rail plans to connect communities between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge, creating new opportunities and improving quality of life for people across the area by: • Making it cheaper and quicker to get around the area – connecting people to their jobs, homes and families, as well as businesses to their employees, suppliers and customers. • Supporting new housing to make it more affordable – so people can afford to live and work in the area, and businesses can afford to create more jobs and increase productivity. It is proposed that services would run all the way from Oxford to Cambridge before the end of the decade. At the moment it is estimated that the current journey times by public transport could be reduced to: • Around 35 minutes between Bedford and Cambridge, a reduction of 40 minutes compared to the existing bus link. • Around 90 minutes between Oxford and Cambridge, a reduction of around 60 minutes compared to existing rail connections via London. East West rail will clearly bring significant benefits to Greater Cambridgeshire. Whilst the exact location of the proposed station at Cambourne is yet to be confirmed, given Papworth Everard’s proximity to Cambourne and the existing and proposed links that there are between Papworth Everard and Cambourne; the village is in a prime location to sustainably accommodate new development where resident will have a genuine choice of sustainable travel modes to access employment, facilities and services. In addition to East West Rail, Highways England announced their preferred route for the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Improvements in February 2019. Following this (June and July 2019) consultation took place on their developed route option. These improvements will result in significant benefits including: • Safety: Improve safety at junctions, side roads and private accesses by reducing traffic flows on the existing A428. • Connectivity: The improvements will cut journey times by more than a third at peak times between Black Cat and Caxton Gibbet junctions. • Economic growth: Enable growth in jobs and housing and improve connections between people and jobs. • Community: Improve the safety of horse riders, cyclist, walkers and connecting communities. Highways England remain committed to the new road opening in 2025/26. As Caxton Gibbet is located just to the south of Papworth Everard, these proposed improvements will significantly improve accessibility to and from the village, particularly when accessing employment, services and facilities to the west. It is clear from the proposed infrastructure projects described above that Papworth Everard is in a prime location to benefit from these schemes which will improve transport choice and reduce journey times. Papworth Everard, an already sustainable settlement, is therefore in a location within Greater Cambridge that will become increasingly sustainable over the Plan period and should be a key focus for growth in order to ensure that the benefits of these infrastructure projects are fully exploited by the emerging GCLP. The site is, therefore, clearly accessible to a range of services, facilities and employment opportunities providing a positive platform to encourage social inclusion for all.

4.1. Savills (UK) Ltd are instructed by Mr and Mrs Wilkinson to make representations to the Greater Cambridge Issues and Options Local Plan (January 2020) in respect of their land interests to the east of the A505 Royston. 4.2. We welcome the Councils acknowledgement that the Local Plan can be a powerful tool to improve wellbeing and social inclusion. 4.3. In order to achieve this, it is important that the Councils plan for growth where people want to live. Often people can be priced out of their local communities due to an undersupply of suitable homes or a lack of investment in local infrastructure. 4.4. Growth in existing settlements close to employment centres with good transport and social infrastructure can promote a healthier lifestyle with more people travelling by sustainable modes of transport and supporting existing communities and initiatives. 4.5. As the economic heart of the region, naturally Cambridge should be a key focus for growth. However, it is important that the Councils acknowledge that growth in other large settlements such as Cambourne and Royston in North Hertfordshire is also essential to ensure these locations capitalise on the economic success of the region and are able to meet the needs of existing residents. 4.6. Whilst the town of Royston is located within the administrative area of North Hertfordshire District Council, land along its northern, eastern and western boundaries is in South Cambridgeshire. Growth to the south of the town is constrained by Burloes Hall and Therfield Heath, a local nature reserve and SSSI, and consequently the town will need to look towards South Cambridgeshire to meet its future needs. 4.7. Our clients land to the east of the A505 can deliver approximately 1,500 homes which can help support the future growth of the town. A site of this size should deliver a wide mix of homes including policy compliant affordable housing. Its location on the edge of an existing settlement means large elements of infrastructure will not be required up front, and consequently development contributions can be directed towards place making which in turn can promote wellbeing and social inclusion. Furthermore, the slopes of the terrain will allow for green spaces to promote health, wellbeing and social interaction.

From a socio-economic perspective, a key factor affecting social inclusion is access to education and training opportunities for existing residents, which in turn facilitate the ability of those residents to access and reap the benefits of the jobs delivered by economic growth. Ensuring that residents have the opportunities to develop their education and training levels, such as those that would be afforded by Cambridge Science Park North through job opportunities, apprenticeships and the development of the Cambridge Regional College (CRC), would be key to promoting wellbeing and social inclusion for Greater Cambridgeshire residents. Cambridge Science Park has established and will continue to undertake positive engagement with local communities, there is a strong desire to inspire the next generation of innovation. 13 Committee for Climate Change (January 2020); Land use: Policies for a Net Zero UK Cambridge Science Park North offers the potential to co-locate workspace required by CRC with playing field provision. This has the potential to offer multiple benefits including: • Provision of learning space to fulfil the requirements of a growing population. CRC is already at capacity, and future planned growth in the surrounding area will only add to demand. • Locating apprenticeship opportunities within cycling and walking distance to one of Greater Cambridgeshire’s most deprived areas. • Breaking down barriers to employment for students following vocational training routes and providing inspiring learning opportunities within a thriving Science Park environment. Crucially though, without skilled manufacturing opportunities in Cambridge, there will be a shortage of job opportunities for people who want to work in a technical or engineering environment but do not have the qualifications to undertake the roles that require a university degree. These include students at the Cambridge Regional College and North Cambridge Academy. If Cambridge can supply the manufacturing space required by these companies, a new category of jobs could be created. This would help to close the inequality gap in the city, and help lift families out of poverty, particularly those in the immediate vicinity of the proposed development such as Arbury and Kings Hedges. The site is extremely well linked to existing public transport corridors, located on the existing guided busway to Northstowe and within close proximity to Cambridge North Railway Station. The recently published consultation for CAM includes a Cambridge Science Park North stop, which Trinity College Cambridge supports and wholly endorses as a forward-thinking approach to infrastructure provision. The land identified is close to the current Cambridge Science Park and can be easily physically linked allowing Trinity College Cambridge to nurture and encourage this addition as it has done for the existing Science Park for the last 50 years. This custodianship provides a level of certainty to both the Local Planning Authority as decision maker, the neighbouring residents as those likely to be directly affected as well as ultimately the end users of the site. Development that is accessible by a range of travel options will increase social inclusion. Walking and cycling infrastructure provided as the priority and primary means of transport within new developments will greatly assist wellbeing. Shared mobility, travel and mobility hubs provide opportunities for social interaction, again breaking down perceived barriers between the high-tech research and crucial skilled manufacturing of commercial products. Cambridge Science Park North is being developed with a focus on the wellbeing and health of employees and neighbouring residents. A substantial (circa 90 hectares) of land will be provided which will incorporate a network of new green infrastructure; with links to Milton Country Park. This land will provide improvements to biodiversity, habitat connectivity and the introduction of natural capital; new and enhanced walking and cycle routes; and access to new recreational and playing field provision. Through collaboration, partnership work with vocational institutions schools and fostering an environment of innovation Cambridge Science Park North will work to ensure equality of opportunity for all and the removal of structural inequalities and barriers (both perceived and actual) within the Science and Technology innovation sector.

50. Progressing a spatial strategy which links new homes with jobs, facilities/services, high-quality open spaces and public transport helps to achieve good growth. Allocating sensitive development on the edge of villages fulfils these criteria by being accessible to an existing provision of facilities which can encourage walking and cycle and provide access to established jobs and social activities. 51. By locating such development within established village communities, best use can be made of existing resources with less reliance and concerns on new housing being delivered before the necessary infrastructure to support it which is often a criticism of new settlements and large urban extensions. Additionally, the presence of an existing community structure means new development in these village locations have better opportunities for good levels of social inclusion and wellbeing.

Policies should highlight wellbeing and social inclusion as a key priority for new developments. Good growth that promotes wellbeing (including health) should be inclusive and include antipoverty measures including: ● Energy efficient homes and employment space that deliver low energy and water bills; ● Promotion of commercial development and job creation that offers the Living Wage and opportunities for those on lower incomes to increase wages to easily access jobs; ● Promotion of low cost housing proportionate to income in the area; ● Promotion of ‘fully accessible’ social housing, within active travel of employment; ● “ensure delivery of planned investment in transport infrastructure that improves connectivity between key employment locations and more deprived areas” Anti Poverty Strategy (DG23) A spatial strategy that connects homes with jobs; public transport; facilities/services and highquality open spaces. A policy framework that allows for innovative ways to deliver ‘affordable housing’; being a housing solution that provides for homes that are cheaper to buy or rent, whatever the planning mechanism; so long as the mechanism is robust and can be secured within a planning decision. Assessment of schemes throughout the combined authority areas using a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) methodology that reflects best practice. Thresholds for HIAs should reflect the scale of the scheme and its ability to effect health outcomes. Develop a policy framework that is based on empirical evidence of how good growth is delivered, rather than rely on policies based on perceived and sometimes unproven determinants of wellbeing and social inclusion. Focus policies on what really makes a difference. Engagement with the combined authority, county council and CCG to understand community care and primary health care issues and needs, and to ensure facilities are available to deliver funded services.

It is considered that meeting housing and affordable housing needs is part of the well-being and social inclusion theme because housing falls within the social objective of sustainable development (as set out in Paragraph 8 of the NPPF). There are substantial affordability issues in Greater Cambridge associated with the high cost of buying and renting housing, and those that cannot afford to live in Cambridge or South Cambridgeshire close to employment opportunities having to endure longer commuting. Paragraph 8 and Chapter 8 of the NPPF identifies the other factors that relate to the wellbeing and social inclusion theme, which are about creating well-designed and safe developments, providing access to services and facilities, and providing open space. It is suggested that to achieve ‘good growth’ the emerging GCLP will need to allocate suitable sites that deliver housing and affordable housing, are accessible to services and facilities, include open space and recreation facilities. The promoted development at land north of Oakington Road in Cottenham would include housing and affordable housing, open space and other green infrastructure. The promoted development would support the existing services and facilities within Cottenham. Cottenham is defined as a Rural Centre in the settlement hierarchy because it contains a good range of services and facilities, is accessible, and is one of the more sustainable villages in South Cambridgeshire. It is considered that additional development in Cottenham would represent ‘good growth’ for Greater Cambridge.

2.29 The larger site is capable of providing a policy compliant proportion of affordable housing provision to aid in improving social wellbeing and social inclusion. 2.30 Connectivity and integration are also important, especially in rural communities. The central rather than peripheral location of the sites and access from an established residential area is important as is the relationship to, and scope for enhancement of, the local footpath network. 2.31 By enhancing local greenspaces through the creation of on-site provision which should also be accessible to the existing community there is scope to promote better wellbeing through positive inclusion of the site into the wider community.

4.21 The Local plan should include a spatial strategy that connects homes with jobs; good quality public transport; facilities/services and high-quality open spaces. Policies should also highlight wellbeing and social inclusion as a key priority for new developments. 4.22 Good growth that promotes wellbeing (including health) should be inclusive and include antipoverty measures including: ● Energy efficient homes and employment space that deliver low energy and water consumption; ● Promotion of commercial development and job creation that offers the Living Wage and opportunities for those on lower incomes to increase wages to easily access jobs; ● Allow for a wide range of social infrastructure and open space in new developments; and ● Promotion of ‘fully accessible’ social and low-cost housing, within active travel of employment. 4.23 The Local Plan should include for a policy framework that requires a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) throughout the Greater Cambridge area, using a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) methodology that reflects best practice. Thresholds for HIAs should reflect the scale of the scheme and its ability to effect health outcomes. 4.24 The Local plan should ensure a policy framework is developed that is based on empirical evidence of how good growth is delivered, rather than rely on policies based on perceived, and sometimes unproven, determinants of wellbeing and social inclusion. Policies should focus on what really makes a difference. 4.25 For reference as to how Land to the north of Station Road could help achieve ‘good growth’ please refer to Section 2 of these representations, the Vision Document prepared by Allies and Morrison, the Sustainable Transport Appraisal prepared by Vectos, the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal prepared by Ecology Solutions and the Arboricultural Survey prepared by Haydens. The site offers an opportunity to provide for a range of jobs in a highly accessible location and a development that can be built to the highest Well Building Standards.

The Issues and Options documents recognises that the Local Plan can be a powerful tool to improve wellbeing and social inclusion through directing what kind of jobs are created, and where; the availability of suitable and affordable housing; access to services; cultural facilities; green spaces; learning opportunities and employment; as well as positively influencing individuals’ health and lifestyle. Locating development on land that can deliver a good living environment in a location that offers easy access to established facilities will engender ‘good growth’. It is also important to recognise that where is an existing Local Housing Need within an existing community, that proportionate development that offers a range of house types, tenures and sizes can itself promote wellbeing by enabling people to stay or return to areas where they have strong local connections.

2.32 It is considered that well-being and social inclusion are at the core of the proposals for Comberton. 2.33 The southern part of the site includes the provision of a later-living retirement village. This location has been specifically chosen to ensure that residents can easily access existing services and facilities within the village, as well as ensuring existing residents can easily access facilities within retirement village. 2.34 A number of services and facilities within the retirement village core will be available for all existing and future residents within Comberton to access and enjoy. Such provision could include the clubhouse which will provide flexible space for a variety of uses and spa facilities, as well as a gym. 2.35 It is considered that by providing these facilities it will allow for the existing and new communities to integrate allow for social inclusion and the wellbeing of all residents. 2.36 The residential proposals will include affordable housing to meet the identified demand within Greater Cambridge with the potential to include ‘First Homes’ which is currently being consulted on by the Government until 3rd April but seeks to get more people onto the housing ladder. Self-build homes are also being considered as part of the housing mix. 2.37 The proposals shown on the Concept Plan demonstrates a high degree of permeability linking into the existing footpath and cycleway network, again encouraging integration but also promoting opportunities to walk and cycle, including enhancements to Branch Road and Long Road. In particular the site can benefit from the proposed Cambridge-Comberton Greenway which will provide safe off-road cycling opportunities to commute into Cambridge. Indeed, with the infrastructure investment into the Greenway, we would suggest this should assist the delivery of sustainable growth in Comberton with the site uniquely positioned to take advantage of such development and commute by alternatives to the private car.

It is considered that meeting housing and affordable housing needs is part of the well-being and social inclusion theme because housing falls within the social objective of sustainable development (as set out in Paragraph 8 of the NPPF). There are substantial affordability issues in Greater Cambridge associated with the high cost of buying and renting housing, and those that cannot afford to live in Cambridge or South Cambridgeshire close to employment opportunities having to endure longer commuting. Paragraph 8 and Chapter 8 of the NPPF identifies the other factors that relate to the wellbeing and social inclusion theme, which are about creating well-designed and safe developments, providing access to services and facilities, and providing open space. It is suggested that to achieve ‘good growth’ the emerging GCLP will need to allocate suitable sites that deliver housing and affordable housing, are accessible to services and facilities, include open space and recreation facilities. Land South of Milton Road, Impington could contribute significantly to achieving the Council’s aim of good growth that promotes wellbeing and social inclusion. The proposals include for a significant area (4.8ha) to be brought forward as a Community Park. This would provide much needed additional open space for leisure and recreation within the villages, where there is a deficit of 10.75ha of open space against South Cambridgeshire District Council’s policy requirements. This would clearly bring significant benefits for the wellbeing of residents by offering additional opportunities for sport, recreation and spending time outside and surrounded by nature. This would also be a place that would encourage interaction between members of the community which will assist with social inclusion within the villages. Additionally, the developer, Flagship, are a Housing Association (registered charity) whose purpose is to provide homes for people in need. They maintain their own housing stock and support the communities which they are part of. In addition to the delivery of the Community Park described above Flagship are committed to delivery 50% affordable housing on this site. The proposals for Land South of Milton Road, Impington can clearly make a significant contribution to achieving the Councils aim of good growth that promotes wellbeing and social inclusion.18. How do you think we can make sure that we achieve safe and inclusive communities when planning new development? Section 4.3.3 of the Issues & Options consultation document identifies the factors that are relevant to the creation of safe and inclusive communities. As set out in the response to Question 16, there are substantial affordability issues in Greater Cambridge associated with the high cost of buying and renting housing, and those that cannot afford to live in Cambridge or South Cambridgeshire close to employment opportunities having to endure longer commuting. It is considered that the emerging GCLP should include a development strategy that seeks to meet housing and affordable housing needs and locate housing closer to employment opportunities to reduce in-commuting.

It is considered that meeting housing and affordable housing needs is part of the well-being and social inclusion theme because housing falls within the social objective of sustainable development (as set out in Paragraph 8 of the NPPF). There are substantial affordability issues in Greater Cambridge associated with the high cost of buying and renting housing, and those that cannot afford to live in Cambridge or South Cambridgeshire close to employment opportunities having to endure longer commuting. Paragraph 8 and Chapter 8 of the NPPF identifies the other factors that relate to the wellbeing and social inclusion theme, which are about creating well-designed and safe developments, providing access to services and facilities, and providing open space. It is suggested that to achieve ‘good growth’ the emerging GCLP will need to allocate suitable sites that deliver housing and affordable housing, are accessible to services and facilities, include open space and recreation facilities. The promoted development at land off Shepreth Road in Foxton would include housing and affordable housing, open space and other green infrastructure. The promoted development would support the existing services and facilities within Foxton. Foxton is a highly sustainable location for further development and has the benefit of a Railway Station. Residents would be encouraged to travel by modes alternative to the private car.

5.17 The Local Plan should deliver a spatial strategy that connects homes with accessibility to good quality public transport, facilities and services and high quality green spaces. 5.18 The Local Plan should also establish a policy framework that allows for innovative ways to deliver ‘affordable housing’ across tenure types. Housing mix policies should also be flexible to allow for the right homes to come forward in the right location. 5.19 As stated in our response to Question 2. The proposed sustainable extension at Land East of Boxworth End, Swavesey is an example of how a development can contribute to achieving ‘good growth’. The Site is within walking and cycling distance of a range of services, facilities and public transport modes. Future residents would benefit from easy access to on-site green space, shops and education and community facilities, maximising opportunities for positive influences on their overall health and lifestyle. The proposals also seek to deliver affordable housing which would be tenure blind, providing a significant amount of affordable housing in a sustainable location. These principles should be used to assess the merits of proposed development sites.

5.20 Future residents of Land to the north of Main Street, Shudy Camps, may use public transport to go to work, shop, study, relax and socialise, so maximising opportunities for positive influences on their overall health and lifestyle. Furthermore, the site delivers a substantial amount of on-site green infrastructure, creating exercise and recreation opportunities for new and existing residents. 5.21 The proposals also seek to deliver affordable housing which would be tenure blind, providing much needed affordable housing in a sustainable way. 5.22 The Local Plan should operate alongside infrastructure plans to provide a spatial strategy that connects homes with jobs and ensures that development improves accessibility to good quality public transport, facilities and services and high quality green spaces. 5.23 ‘Affordable housing’ across tenure types should be an important part of the Local Plan and the policy framework should support this process in innovative ways. Housing mix policies should also be flexible to allow the development of good and suitable homes in appropriate places

5.19 The Local Plan should deliver a spatial strategy that connects homes with jobs and ensures that development improves accessibility to good quality public transport, facilities and services and high quality green spaces. 5.20 The Local Plan should also establish a policy framework that allows for innovative ways to deliver ‘affordable housing’ across tenure types. Housing mix policies should also be flexible to allow for the right homes to come forward in the right location. 5.21 Land to the west of Mill Street, Gamlingay presents an opportunity to deliver development which can contribute to achieving ‘good growth’. The site is within walking and cycling distance of a range of services, facilities and public transport modes. Future residents would benefit from easy access to employment, on-site green space, shops and education and community facilities, maximising opportunities for positive influences on their overall health and lifestyle. 5.22 The proposals also seek to deliver affordable housing which would be tenure blind, providing a significant amount of affordable housing in a sustainable location.

2.16 In delivering a sufficient supply of homes, paragraph 61 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2019 states that the size, type and tenure of housing needed for different groups in the community should be assessed and reflected in planning policies. The new Local Plan should allocate sites for C2 Specialist Housing in locations which can provide a healthy and safe environment, promoting the wellbeing and social inclusion for the older population.

Access to employment and housing are prime drivers of people’s health and wellbeing . Planning for a growing economy and sufficient new homes are critical for health and social inclusion. The Local Plan should deliver a spatial strategy that connects homes with accessibility to good quality public transport, jobs, facilities and services and high-quality green spaces. Development at the scale of the new community proposed at the Six Mile Bottom Estate would see the creation of new on-site infrastructure, including open space and a GP surgery, with positive effects on public health. The new community will allow for a range of services and facilities to be designed in a way that encourages walking and cycling. Through co-operation with key stakeholders’, facilities can be provided as the new population grows. The proposal for a new community at the Six Mile Bottom Estate can be delivered in line with the NHS Healthy New Town Initiative which is underpinned by the principles of creating healthier and connected communities with integrated and high-quality services. As the master developer on Northstowe Phase 1, L&Q Estates are experienced in the delivery of healthy communities and promoting inclusive communities The Local Plan should also establish a policy framework that allows for innovative ways to deliver ‘affordable housing’ across tenure types. The plan should facilitate home ownership, by supporting initiatives such as Discounted Market for Sale, shared ownership and first buy as part of the affordable mix. Housing mix policies should also be flexible to allow for the right homes to come forward in the right location. Again, development of the scale proposed at Six Mile Bottom will allow the councils to facilitate a significant number of affordable homes to address affordability across the area. A proposal of the scale of that at Six Mille Bottom would allow for a mix of affordable housing types, as recognised in the Sustainability Appraisal, an alternative special approach based on densification would result in a high proportion of flats and therefore may not provide as large a range of housing types.

2.19 Ensuring a sustainable spatial strategy is critical to the soundness and deliverability of an emerging Local Plan, making sure suitable levels of growth are distributed appropriate throughout the administrative boundary, including more remote rural communities. 2.20 It is important that the spatial strategy does not steer disproportionate levels of growth towards towns and cities at the expense of established rural communities. Ensuring rural settlements do not become isolated, with increasing percentages of older people residents and dwindling services must be a focus of good growth. 2.21 It is pivotal that the existing communities are strengthened through the provision of new development and infrastructure to support them. Beyond that new settlements and communities should be provided to provide the required housing to meet surplus needs that cannot be met within existing settlements. By focussing new housing provision in existing settlements, where capacity permits, and simultaneously including the local community within discussions through various means of consultation and interaction, new development can introduce a wider mix of demographic populations to sustain the vitality of prosperous rural settlements.

It is considered that meeting housing and affordable housing needs is part of the well-being and social inclusion theme because housing falls within the social objective of sustainable development (as set out in Paragraph 8 of the NPPF). There are substantial affordability issues in Greater Cambridge associated with the high cost of buying and renting housing, and those that cannot afford to live in Cambridge or South Cambridgeshire close to employment opportunities having to endure longer commuting. Paragraph 8 and Chapter 8 of the NPPF identifies the other factors that relate to the wellbeing and social inclusion theme, which are about creating well-designed and safe developments, providing access to services and facilities, and providing open space. It is suggested that to achieve ‘good growth’ the emerging GCLP will need to allocate suitable sites that deliver housing and affordable housing, are accessible to services and facilities, include open space and recreation facilities. The promoted development at land off Station Road in Willingham would include housing, affordable housing and self-build plots, open space and other green infrastructure. The promoted development would support the existing services and facilities within Willingham.

CambridgePPF believes that “wellbeing” is too narrowly health-focused and that “quality-oflife” would have been a better term to use because it covers a broader range of community requirements which contribute towards wellbeing, such as access to good schools, medical services, green spaces, and sports facilities – see our response to Q6. • All large developments should be required to meet the standards set out in the revised Cambridgeshire Quality Charter for Growth. • A key requirement for any major new development is to ensure that the essential infrastructure and services to support a viable community are in place when the first properties are occupied. Adding services and facilities in a piecemeal way in the later phases of the development will create a beleaguered community that precludes wellbeing and social harmony – ie don’t repeat what happened at Cambourne.

Designing nature and natural greenspaces into new developments can form an integral part of creating spaces that people want to use and can interact in. However, thought also needs to be given to retrofitting nature to those parts of the city or villages with deficits in natural green space. Inclusion of natural vegetation and trees in urban areas and along transport corridors can also play a significant role in reducing air pollution.

Steeple Morden Parish Council continues to support an exception site policy while there is a requirement for local people to accesses social housing. The viability test should be rigorously applied.