Question 17. How do you think our plan could help enable communities to shape new development proposals?

Please see section 5.0 of the accompanying representations document. There are a number of gaps in service provision in the south of Cambridge. CEG is committed to delivering community infrastructure and doing so in the early phases of development. This is not only to support ‘pioneer’ families that move into the first phases of development, but to also support the existing local communities surrounding the site. Land to the South East of Cambridge could include the provision on site of a new dedicated community hub, primary school and local centres including shops and services. CEG is also committed to ensuring community engagement in the design process. Community involvement in the designs of schemes can foster community support and community ownership of a housing development. CEG will therefore work in partnership with the Council and local groups as it has done successfully on other sites across the country, but also locally in the development of the GB1 planning application.

Community engagement should be sought during the design process, during construction and through opportunities to influence the scheme and /or be engaged in its management and maintenance after completion (where relevant), particularly in circumstances where unforeseen consequences emerge. L&Q Estates Ltd and Hill Residential Ltd are committed to working with stakeholders to deliver a proposal that meets the needs of both East Cambridgeshire and Greater Cambridge Authorities and to fully address the four ‘big themes’ of Climate Change; Biodiversity and green spaces; Wellbeing and social inclusion; and Great Places. The Town & Country Planning Association outline in their guidance on new settlements that land value capture is for the benefit of the community. A strong vision, community engagement, the community ownership of land and long-term stewardship are components of successful new settlements. The proposal for a new community at the Six Mile Bottom Estate has the potential to include the community ownership of assets, through a Trust structure. Through this model all residents will be members of the Trust which will be funded through an annual charge applied to all dwellings. This is becoming a common model in the long-term stewardship of successful communities.

4.24 The Local Plan could help enable communities to shape new development proposals through creating policies and procedures that encourage meaningful consultation and require developers to demonstrate how schemes have been influenced by local communities. 4.25 Community engagement should be sought during the design process, during construction and through opportunities to influence the scheme and /or be engaged in its management and maintenance after completion (where relevant), particularly in circumstances where unforeseen consequences emerge. First Base will ensure that the local residents, businesses and relevant stakeholders have the opportunity to input, influence and review proposals. A range of methods will be employed to ensure that there are multiple opportunities to get involved, including inperson meetings, digital via a website and social media and via an established community liaison group.

4.21 The Local Plan could help enable communities to shape new development proposals through creating policies and procedures that encourage meaningful consultation and require developers to demonstrate how schemes have been influenced by local communities. 4.22 Community engagement should be sought during the design process, during construction and through opportunities to influence the scheme and /or be engaged in its management and maintenance after completion (where relevant), particularly in circumstances where unforeseen consequences emerge. 4.23 Trinity Hall is committed to providing a positive legacy from the development that it promotes, and this can be achieved from meaningful engagement with the local community to gain their input into the design of the proposed development, including the site layout and provision of specific local infrastructure or contributions towards this.

Grosvenor supports the approach taken to the Local Plan consultation and use of alternative tools and methods for gathering responses and engaging local stakeholders. Previous precedents showcase the commitment Grosvenor have made to engage the local community. For example, Grosvenor engaged the public from very early stages during the development of Trumpington Meadows through a range of methods, and their commitment is reflected through it being an award-winning development. Today, the scheme mirrors principles of good design and high quality place-making and this would be extended to Trumpington South.