Question 33. What kind of housing do you think we should provide?

Please no more cookie cutter semis. Cambridge cannot pretend that building out suburbs is sustainable, if we want to keep it as a thriving, bustling and unique city. The council should be brave enough to recognise the true value of our land and build up - just a little, to perhaps 5-6 stories. These mansion blocks (popular with Prince Charles) have granted European cities the necessary density for thriving urban life without the creation of excessive height and cold corridors on the street. Especially when set back and sensitively placed with lots of green space made possible by their density, and built to a high standard, they can be pleasant places to live. By being creative with layouts and ensuring accessibility, they can be suitable for families, couples, students, older people and the less able. Following modern building standards will offset any concerns around noise or build quality.

No HMOs, and far more social housing. Also houses which are bigger, as the smaller homes being built now are not conducive to wellbeing and don't promote people to take care of them.

are important in informing such types. There is substantial demand from the downsizing older population for modest sized high-quality schemes in villages relatively close to Cambridge or public transport connections. Furthermore, a mix of housing in sustainable locations, close to employment, i.e. villages such as Ickleton that is already in close proximity to the various tech-campuses such as Wellcome Genome Campus (less than 1.5km from the village) should be provided.

Perhaps we should establish local businesses that factory-build modules that can be configured into various different kinds of housing.

A full range of house types and tenures.

A mixture of properties to meet identified local housing needs. In our Neighbourhood plan consultations there was only majority support for new housing for local people whose housing need has not met by commercial developers. Primarily this related to younger people and the elderly looking for smaller, more affordable properties. This includes dwellings available for social rent or shared ownership.

As wide a range of sizes, types and tenures as possible in order to maximise delivery and address the needs of the widest cross-section of households. The Councils should be open to innovative tenure types such as co-living options, private sector build-to-rent, and affordable rent to buy.

Housing which is affordable, community-owned, not for developers or landlords to charge extortionate rents

A mix of housing in sustainable locations, close to employment - i.e. villages such as Whittlesford that are located in close proximity to local facilities/services and employment sites.

A mix of housing in sustainable locations, close to employment - i.e. villages such as Duxford that are located in close proximity to local facilities/services and employment sites.

A mixture of sizes, styles and tenures of housing is required in order to meet the aims of creating socially inclusive communities. Care must be taken to ensure that sufficient housing is provided and that some of it remains affordable so as not to create social disintegration and the ghettoization of some areas.

A mixture of sizes, styles and tenures of housing is required in order to meet the aims of creating socially inclusive communities. Care must be taken to ensure that sufficient housing is provided and that some of it remains affordable so as not to create social disintegration and the ghettoization of some areas.

A mix of housing in sustainable locations, close to employment - i.e. villages such as Histon that are located in close proximity Cambridge itself, local facilities/services and employment sites.

A mix of housing in sustainable locations, close to employment - i.e. villages such as Sawston and that are located in close proximity to existing local facilities and services.

A mix of housing in sustainable locations, close to employment - i.e. villages such as Sawston and that are located in close proximity to existing local facilities and services.

All forms of accommodation, including the needs of the young, families and the elderly. In terms of elderly residents housing allocations need to be at locations with good public transport, medical facilities and settlements with a wide range of local facilities.

All forms of accommodation, including the needs of the young, families and the elderly. In terms of elderly residents housing allocations need to be at locations with good public transport, medical facilities and settlements with a wide range of local facilities.

Paragraph 61 of NPPF expects the size, type and tenure of housing needs of the community to be assessed and reflected in planning policies, including for example those with an affordable housing need, students, renters and self-builders. It is noted that the existing and planned new settlements in South Cambridgeshire and some of the strategic sites are not delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. As such, it is considered that emerging GCLP should seek to allocate sites which are capable of delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. The promoted development at land off Limekiln Road in Cambridge includes housing and affordable housing.

Paragraph 61 of NPPF expects the size, type and tenure of housing needs of the community to be assessed and reflected in planning policies, including for example those with an affordable housing need, older people, students, renters and self-builders. The promoted developments both include options to provide housing and affordable housing to meet local needs of Stapleford. In 2018 there was an identified need for 26 affordable dwellings in Stapleford for those with a local connection to the village – see South Cambridgeshire District Council's 'Housing Statistical Information Leaflet' (December 2018). The promoted developments both include options to provide housing for older people. Section Id.63 of the Planning Practice Guidance provides guidance on housing for older or disabled people. Paragraph 001 (of Id.63) identifies the future increase in the number of people aged over 85, and suggests that older people should have better choices in terms of the types of accommodation. Paragraph 003 expects the future housing needs of older people to be determined through the plan-making process. Paragraph 010 identifies the different types of housing that may be needed by older people. Paragraph 016 expects the housing provided for older people to count against a plan-making authorities overall housing requirement. There is evidence of a substantial need for housing for older people in Greater Cambridge, as summarised on page 4 of our Exhibition Boards. The Older People’s Housing, Care and Support Needs in Greater Cambridge 2017-2036 Report (Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, November 2017) estimated that there were 92,768 people aged 65 or over living in Cambridgeshire in 2010, with 42,000 of those people aged over 75 and 11,130 aged over 85. The Report highlighted the projected increases to the number of people in these age groups in the future, with a 54% increase in the 75 to 84 age group and a 57% increase in the over 85 group by 2021. It is noted in the Report that there is projected to be an 80% increase in the number of people aged over 75 in South Cambridgeshire. The Housing Need Survey Results Report for Stapleford (Cambridgeshire ACRE, March 2017) reported that in 2011, nearly 12% of residents in Stapleford were aged over 75; which is the largest age group in Stapleford Parish. It is also reported that more than 23% of residents in Stapleford were aged over 65. The proportion of people in Stapleford aged over 65 is significantly higher than the average for South Cambridgeshire and Cambridgeshire. It is likely that the number and proportion of older residents in Stapleford has increased since 2011. The above evidence identifies a substantial need for specialist housing for older people in Stapleford/Great Shelford and in South Cambridgeshire. It is expected in national guidance that those needs will be met through the plan-making process. It is requested that emerging GCLP should seek to allocate suitable sites in Stapleford to meet the substantial current and future local needs for housing for older people; the promoted developments at land east of Hinton Way and land west of Haverhill Road in Stapleford are suitable sites for allocation for older people’s housing and care.

Paragraph 61 of NPPF expects the size, type and tenure of housing needs of the community to be assessed and reflected in planning policies, including for example those with an affordable housing need, students, renters and self-builders. It is noted that the existing and planned new settlements in South Cambridgeshire and some of the strategic sites are not delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. As such, it is considered that emerging GCLP should seek to allocate sites which are capable of delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. The promoted development at land at Bury Farm in Meldreth includes housing and affordable housing. It has been accepted that Meldreth is a suitable village for additional development.

Paragraph 61 of NPPF expects the size, type and tenure of housing needs of the community to be assessed and reflected in planning policies, including for example those with an affordable housing need, students, renters and self-builders. It is noted that the existing and planned new settlements in South Cambridgeshire and some of the strategic sites are not delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. As such, it is considered that emerging GCLP should seek to allocate sites which are capable of delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. The promoted development at land off Home End in Fulbourn includes housing and affordable housing and potentially self-build plots.

Paragraph 61 of NPPF expects the size, type and tenure of housing needs of the community to be assessed and reflected in planning policies, including for example those with an affordable housing need, students, renters and self-builders. It is noted that the existing and planned new settlements in South Cambridgeshire and some of the strategic sites are not delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. As such, it is considered that emerging GCLP should seek to allocate sites which are capable of delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. The promoted development at land off Balsham Road in Fulbourn includes housing, affordable housing, and self-build plots.

Paragraph 61 of NPPF expects the size, type and tenure of housing needs of the community to be assessed and reflected in planning policies, including for example those with an affordable housing need, students, renters and self-builders. It is noted that the existing and planned new settlements in South Cambridgeshire and some of the strategic sites are not delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. As such, it is considered that emerging GCLP should seek to allocate sites which are capable of delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. The promoted development at land off Cabbage Moor in Great Shelford includes housing, affordable housing and self-build plots. It has been determined at appeal that there is a significant shortfall in the delivery of self-build housing in South Cambridgeshire (see Appeal Ref. APP/W0530/W/19/3230103).

The College supports the delivery of a wide range of housing types, tenures and mixes recognising the diversity of the resident, business and student community. As part of its Duxford “Call for Sites” proposals, the College has the objective of meeting targeted affordable housing needs (subject to viability), the inclusion of a range of other tenure types and the potential for assisting a local Community Land Trust (for meeting parish affordable needs).

A varied mix of all types of housing is required to cater for all needs. The preferred locations are important in informing such types. There is substantial demand from the downsizing older population for modest sized high-quality schemes in villages relatively close to Cambridge or public transport connections. Furthermore, a mix of housing in sustainable locations, close to employment, e.g. villages such as Balsham that are already in close proximity to the various tech-campuses such as Wellcome Genome Campus, Granta Park and The Babraham Institute.

Paragraph 61 of NPPF expects the size, type and tenure of housing needs of the community to be assessed and reflected in planning policies, including for example those with an affordable housing need, students, renters and self-builders. It is noted that the existing and planned new settlements in South Cambridgeshire and some of the strategic sites are not delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. As such, it is considered that emerging GCLP should seek to allocate sites which are capable of delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. The promoted development at land off High Street in Balsham would include housing, affordable housing and self-build plots. It has been determined at appeal that there is a significant shortfall in the delivery of self-build housing in South Cambridgeshire (see Appeal Ref. APP/W0530/W/19/3230103).

A varied mix of all types of housing is required to cater for all needs. The preferred locations are important in informing such types. There is substantial demand from the downsizing older population for modest sized high-quality schemes in villages relatively close to Cambridge or public transport connections. Furthermore, a mix of housing in sustainable locations, close to employment, i.e. villages such as Linton and Great Abington that are already in close proximity to the various tech-campuses such as Granta Park and Babraham Research Campus.

Paragraph 61 of NPPF expects the size, type and tenure of housing needs of the community to be assessed and reflected in planning policies, including for example those with an affordable housing need, students, renters and self-builders. It is noted that the existing and planned new settlements in South Cambridgeshire and some of the strategic sites are not delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. As such, it is considered that emerging GCLP should seek to allocate sites which are capable of delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. The promoted developments at land at Two Mill Field and land to the north of Oakington Road in Cottenham would include housing and affordable housing and potentially self-build plots.

Paragraph 61 of NPPF expects the size, type and tenure of housing needs of the community to be assessed and reflected in planning policies, including for example those with an affordable housing need, students, renters and self-builders. As such, it is considered that emerging GCLP should seek to allocate sites which are capable of delivering housing and self-build plots. The promoted developments at land east and west of St Mary’s Lane in Great Abington includes a mixture of houses sizes.

Paragraph 61 of NPPF expects the size, type and tenure of housing needs of the community to be assessed and reflected in planning policies, including for example those with an affordable housing need, students, renters and self-builders. It is noted that the existing and planned new settlements in South Cambridgeshire and some of the strategic sites are not delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. As such, it is considered that emerging GCLP should seek to allocate sites which are capable of delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. The promoted development at land at Park Lane in Dry Drayton includes housing, affordable housing and self-build plots. It has been determined at appeal that there is a significant shortfall in the delivery of self-build housing in South Cambridgeshire (see Appeal Ref. APP/W0530/W/19/3230103).