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

Thakeham is of the view that housing mix policies should be determined by a Local Housing Need Assessment in accordance with Paragraphs 60 and 61 of the NPPF, but also with the flexibility of the policies to be reviewed on a site-by-site basis based on their location. Please refer to the appended Vision Document titled 'Land east of Long Road, Comberton' produced by Thakeham.

As suggested in the Issues and Options document, there is a need to plan for a balance of tenure types and we agree with this statement. As set out at the infographic on page 59 of the Issues and Options document, the lower quartile house price to income ratio is 14.3 against the national average of 7.3 and whilst the Councils accept the lack of supply have created affordability issues, it is clear the emerging Local Plan must address this. Whilst it is important to ensure affordable housing is delivered, the wider housing strategy must be varied. This will ensure a range of housing is provided creating choice and enabling suitable properties to be delivered allowing residents to downsize without leaving villages for example.

6.4 There should be flexibility within the Local Plan to respond to changing housing needs over the Local Plan period. Consideration of individual site circumstances and the circumstances of a local area should be taken into account to determine the appropriate type of housing for development sites. Separate housing needs assessments should be used to inform the appropriate size, type and tenure of housing needed for different sections of the community, as set out within the Greater Cambridge Housing Strategy 2019-2023. 6.5 Flexibility will be key to a successful Local Plan; through market housing, low-cost and affordable housing.

The plan should seek to provide a wide range of housing to meet local needs. The plan should also seek to engage with a range of developers including SMEs to ensure there is diversity and variety in the housing market.

2.40. To ensure the Local Plan is inclusive there is a need for the Local Plan to provide for a wide range of housing including a diverse range of tenures. It is also recommended that the emerging Local Plan is informed by a robust evidence base to establish the size, type, and tenure of housing needed in the area.

Pigeon consider that the Councils should make provision for a wide mix of types, sizes, tenure, methods of construction, ownership and management of housing in the Local Plan. This should include provision for specific groups including the elderly and students. We appreciate that the Councils need to undertake more work as part of their SHMA to identify the extent of demand for different types of housing and the ability of the market and the Plan to meet specific needs. Whilst it is important to encourage a range of provision to meet different needs it is also important that the Councils recognize that needs will change over time and that individual site circumstances may also affect the housing mix It is therefore considered important that any such Policies within the Plan should provide flexibility and not be too onerous in this respect.

5.5 There should be flexibility within the Local Plan to respond to changing housing needs over the Local Plan period. Consideration of individual site circumstances and the circumstances of a local area should be taken into account to determine the appropriate type of housing for development sites. Separate housing needs assessments should be used to inform the appropriate size, type and tenure of housing needed for different sections of the community, as set out within the Greater Cambridge Housing Strategy 2019-2023. 5.6 Flexibility will be key to a successful Local Plan; through market housing, low-cost and affordable housing.

6.11 There should be flexibility within the Local Plan to respond to changing housing needs over the Local Plan period. Consideration of individual site circumstances and the circumstances of a local area should be taken into account to determine the appropriate type of housing for development sites. Separate evidence-based housing needs assessments should be used to inform the appropriate size, type and tenure of housing needed for different sections of the community, as set out within the Greater Cambridge Housing Strategy 2019-2023. Flexibility will be key to a successful Local Plan; through market housing, low-cost and affordable housing. 6.12 The site Wates Developments are promoting provides the opportunity to deliver market and affordable homes of a range of size, type and tenures to meet needs of not only the local community but the wider district. The proposals would therefore respond adequately to the challenges and opportunities of the different components of the community.

4.47 The evidence within the GCLP demonstrates the issues of affordability across the area and it is essential that diverse range of housing is provided. The policies need to ensure that a range of housing and tenures is supported by local planning policy and it does not end up restrictive. There needs to be innovative ways of providing housing that actually leads to delivering rather than written text. There is reference to downsizing to release family homes, the increasing eldering population. With the university and high-tech companies and intended future growth it is essential that a broader view is taken in this respect to ensure equality and diversity is provided within the area for affordable and market housing and a range of tenures for choice.

4.46 The evidence within the GCLP demonstrates the issues of affordability across the area and it is essential that diverse range of housing is provided. The policies need to ensure that a range of housing and tenures is supported by local planning policy and it does not end up restrictive. There needs to be innovative ways of providing housing that actually leads to delivering rather than written text. There is reference to downsizing to release family homes, the increasing eldering population. With the university and high-tech companies and intended future growth it is essential that a broader view is taken in this respect to ensure equality and diversity is provided within the area for affordable and market housing and a range of tenures for choice.

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 Royston Road in Foxton includes housing and affordable housing. The settlement is capable of sustainably accommodating the level of growth proposed and the provision of market housing in this location will provide an important source of accommodation both for existing Foxton residents and for those who wish to move to this location, in addition to making a meaningful contribution to the housing (including affordable housing) in the District.

The Plan acknowledges at paragraph 4.6.3 that the Plan must provide market and affordable homes that meet the varied needs of communities, including those who need specialist housing. It also recognises that providing suitable homes in the right locations for those looking to downsize will also enable family homes to be freed up, making best use of the housing that exists already. This approach is supported in both national policy and PPG. In particular the Housing for older and disabled people PPG, which was published after the adoption of the existing Local Plans, requires plan makers to consider the diverse needs of older people, including those approaching retirement. PPG also states that 'Plan-making authorities should set clear policies to address the housing needs of groups with particular needs such as older and disabled people' (Paragraph: 006 Reference ID: 63-006-20190626). We support the Plan's recognition of the need to provide suitable homes in the right locations. A lack of availability of suitable accommodation forces people to move away from friends and family to find a property more suited to their needs, or, to make costly adaptions to their own homes. In order to ensure an adequate provision of specialist housing, Scott Properties believe that as well as a housing mix policy to encourage a range of properties to suit a variety of needs, specific allocations should be made for specialist housing. This will ensure that a varied type of housing can come forward to meet the diverse needs of older people as set out in PPG and provide choice for those in later life, which can include: - Age-restricted general market housing - Retirement living or sheltered housing - Extra care housing or housing-with-care - Residential care homes and nursing homes To ensure a variety of the housing, as identified within PPG above is delivered within Greater Cambridge, the Plan should make specific allocations as opposed to just a generic housing mix policy that requires a diverse mix of housing. General housebuilders do not build specialist housing, and by providing housing that is deemed as suitable for older people that is also available to the general housing market does not address the varied and diverse needs of older people, or those with a disability. In addition, there are viability issues with providing specialist housing where the provision for market housing has been accepted, therefore this does not come forward on sites allocated for general purpose housing. We would draw attention to the recent interim findings of the Inspector following the examination of the Suffolk Coastal Local Plan, which states: 'The Plan as submitted seeks to address the needs of older people through Policy SCLP5.8 Housing Mix. The Policy however, whilst supporting the provision of housing for older people, does not address clearly the significant need identified and would not be effective in delivering the market or affordable housing units for older people required. The Policy and supporting text should be amended to set out how the housing needs of older people will be addressed through the provision of housing and to boost the supply of this type of housing.' We would therefore encourage the Council to consider the merits of allocating specific sites for specialist accommodation within the Greater Cambridge Local Plan. This is particularly important given almost 22% of the population within Greater Cambridge will be aged 65 and over by 2035. It is vitally important that suitable housing is provided to meet the needs of an ageing population. c.25 single storey properties specifically designed for those aged 55 and over as well as those with or supporting someone with a disability are proposed on land to the south of the Causeway, Kneesworth. By providing this type of accommodation on an edge of village location, allows people wishing to move to a property better suited to their current or future needs, whilst remaining close to friends and family. Kneesworth is also an area with a defined need. As detailed in the Experian Demographic Report attached, there is a significant ageing population in Kneesworth and the immediate area, with 64% of the population growth in the local area in the next 5 years being in the 55 and over age category. The Site therefore presents an opportunity to make a modest, albeit required contribution to a locally defined housing need. Summary of Comments: The Plan should provide specialist housing allocations as well as a housing mix policy to ensure the needs of older and disabled people are met.

The NPPF aims to significantly boost the supply of housing by ensuring that sufficient land is available to meet the needs of the population. Paragraph 59 of the Framework states that ‘to support the Government’s objective of significantly boosting the supply of homes, it is important that a sufficient amount and variety of land can come forward where it is needed, that the needs of groups with specific housing requirements are addressed, and that land with permission is developed without unnecessary delay’. As has been identified in the Issues and Options document, South Cambridge and Cambridge Councils are currently planning for the delivery of 1,600 homes per year. The Issues and Options document identified that over the plan period of 2017-2040 there is a need for 1,800 homes per year using the government's calculations. In order to provide flexibility for a growing economy 2,900 homes per year will be required. To achieve sustainable development the NPPF sets out 3 objectives: social, economic and environmental. In relation to the economic objective, this is focused on ‘ensuring that sufficient land of the right types is available in the right places and at the right time to support growth, innovation and improved productivity; and by identifying and coordinating the provision of infrastructure’, which includes the delivery of homes. South Cambridgeshire Council has a track record of the under-delivery of housing, particularly affordable and executive housing. The 2019 Annual Monitoring Report shows that only 25% of housing delivered was affordable. The Greater Cambridge Housing Delivery Strategy acknowledges the unaffordability of housing within Cambridge, and states that a greater proportion of affordable housing is required in the greater Cambridge area. Whilst there is an existing 20% buffer applied as part of the Local Plan, it is considered that consistent under-delivery over the Plan period will affect the requirement for housing in the new Plan period. The forthcoming Plan must ensure that an appropriate amount of housing, particularly affordable housing is delivered which also takes into account any historic under-delivery from the previous Plan period. Therefore, the Plan will be required to deliver affordable housing to meet the identified need within the Greater Cambridge area. It is considered this is of particular importance in relation to rural areas and villages such as Guilden Morden, which sustainably located with good public transport linkages and shops and services. Historic evidence in the form of the housing need study (SCDC, 2015) demonstrates there is a need for housing, especially affordable housing, which is greater than what the plan would have allowed previously. As such, careful consideration should be given to the allocation of sites, which can accommodate affordable housing in order to ensure the long-term vitality of rural areas in accordance with paragraph 78 of the NPPF. One such site is Land West of Dubbs Knoll Road, which is submitted on behalf of our client. The Economic Development Strategy demonstrates that there is an under-supply of executive homes in South Cambridge. It is noted in the strategy that the lack of executive housing means that the “mobility, retention and recruitment of managerial and professional staff problematic”. The forthcoming Plan should therefore ensure that adequate provision of executive homes is delivered across the Greater Cambridge area in order to ensure that managerial staff and business owners are retained within the local authority areas. The delivery of executive homes can also assist in the provision of affordable homes where there may be viability issues with a site and helps to create balanced and mixed communities. A variety of sites in urban and rural locations should be considered for executive housing in order to reflect the needs of higher income groups and provide a choice of location across the Greater Cambridge area. Some villages, such as Guilden Morden in South Cambridgshire, are sustainably located and are able to support development to fulfill the goals of the NPPF. There is a track record of under-delivery of affordable housing and executive housing. The plan should ensure there is an adequate variery of sites, in rural and urban locations.

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 Cambridge Road in Linton includes housing and affordable housing, and a mix of house types and sizes. The promoted development would provide policy compliant levels of affordable housing to meet local needs of the village. In 2018 there was an identified need for 81 affordable dwellings in Linton for those with a local connection to the village – see South Cambridgeshire District Council's 'Housing Statistical Information Leaflet' (December 2018); the recent and approved residential developments in Linton would not meet the identified need for 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, 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 the emerging GCLP should seek to allocate sites for residential development which are capable of delivering policy compliant levels of affordable housing. South Cambridgeshire District Council's 'Housing Statistical Information Leaflet' (December 2018) sets out information on the affordable housing needed to meet local needs of all of the villages in the District. In 2018 the affordable housing needs for those with a local connection to various villages in South Cambridgeshire where EDBF is promoting sites are as follows: • Great Eversden 3 dwellings; • Little Eversden 12 dwellings; • Fowlmere 19 dwellings; • Fulbourn 83 dwellings; • Great Wilbraham 7 dwellings; • Graveley 2 dwellings; • Guilden Morden 10 dwellings; • Harlton 7 dwellings; • Landbeach 20 dwellings; • Stapleford 26 dwellings; • Tadlow 0 dwellings; • Waterbeach 116 dwellings; • Whittlesford 48 dwellings. Therefore, in most of these villages there is substantial local need for affordable housing, but an insufficient number of sites coming forward to meet those needs and typically no available sites within existing village framework boundaries. In these circumstances it is requested that additional development sites must be allocated in emerging GCLP so that existing and future affordable housing needs are met during the plan period. It is noted that South Cambridgeshire District Council is a vanguard authority for self-build housing. However, it has been determined at appeal that there is a significant shortfall in the delivery of self-build housing in the District (see Appeal Ref. APP/W0530/W/19/3230103). Therefore, it is requested that emerging GCLP should allocate development sites that can provide self-build plots to meet the identified needs. The sites promoted for development by EDBF would include housing, affordable housing and potentially self-build plots.

We support the Plan’s approach in proposing additional housing to provide flexibility and support the identified economic growth, at 2,900 homes a year. The trajectory of development must not be pushed backwards in the Plan. Meeting Cambridge’s housing need, particularly for affordable homes, is a pressing need and should be reflected in an accelerated rate of approvals from the start of the Plan period. In order to best address the affordability issues in Greater Cambridge and seek to ensure the needs to all community groups are addressed, the widest possible range of types, sizes and tenures of homes should be planned for in a wide variety of locations. This would also ensure that the Local Plan accords with Paragraphs 59, 61, 68 and 78.

6.5 There should be flexibility within the Local Plan to respond to changing housing needs over the Local Plan period. Consideration of individual site circumstances and the circumstances of a local area should be taken into account to determine the appropriate type of housing for development sites. Separate housing needs assessments should be used to inform the appropriate size, type and tenure of housing needed for different sections of the community, as set out within the Greater Cambridge Housing Strategy 2019-2023. 6.6 Flexibility will be key to a successful Local Plan; through market housing, low-cost and affordable housing. Allocations for Build to Rent housing would be welcomed on sites such as the Travis Perkins site.

3.69 A mix of different tenures and products should be offered to cater the needs of all in Cambridge. Trumpington South has the potential to deliver an innovative, bespoke housing solution with supporting community and work facilities to meet the specific needs of Southern Cambridge, the establishing Cambridge Biomedical Campus and beyond. This would include a diverse mix of housing types and tenures which are accessible to a wide range of local people, with houses and apartments which are affordable to buy, rent or share. Grosvenor and USS would seek to work with major employers – creating a pathway to the right housing for all levels of staff – in a location that removes the need to own a car. We would welcome further discussions with the Councils as to the type of housing that could be provided in this location.

3.69 A mix of different tenures and products should be offered to cater the needs of all in Cambridge. Trumpington South has the potential to deliver an innovative, bespoke housing solution with supporting community and work facilities to meet the specific needs of Southern Cambridge, the establishing Cambridge Biomedical Campus and beyond. This would include a diverse mix of housing types and tenures which are accessible to a wide range of local people, with houses and apartments which are affordable to buy, rent or share. Grosvenor and USS would seek to work with major employers – creating a pathway to the right housing for all levels of staff – in a location that removes the need to own a car. We would welcome further discussions with the Councils as to the type of housing that could be provided in this location.

6.6 There should be flexibility within the Local Plan to respond to changing housing needs over the Local Plan period. Consideration of individual site circumstances and the circumstances of a local area should be taken into account to determine the appropriate type of housing for development sites. Separate housing needs assessments should be used to inform the appropriate size, type and tenure of housing needed for different sections of the community, as set out within the Greater Cambridge Housing Strategy 2019-2023. 6.7 Flexibility will be key to a successful Local Plan; through market housing, low-cost and affordable housing. 6.8 Within Papworth, the accompanying Village Assessment sets out in detail the needs of the village. A need for a mix of dwelling types and sizes was identified within the village, with a particular need for 3-bedroom dwellings. Within the Assessment, the study area (Papworth Everard Village and the surrounding area) there are 1,700 dwellings with a high proportion of affordable housing, which is partly due to the number of properties which are managed by Papworth Trust, alongside VJF. More dedicated older persons accommodation would be ideal. Other forms of affordable housing such as shared equity or key worker housing would be appropriate within Papworth due to the relatively high proportion of social rented housing in the village which has likely led to the below average net household income, which has subsequently meant that few existing residents are likely to have been able to afford the new housing being built in the village; a new development with this matter considered at the start would be better placed to deliver real ‘affordable’ housing.

A mix of different tenures and products should be offered to cater for the needs of all in Greater Cambridge. The Whittlesford proposals have the potential to deliver an innovative, bespoke housing solution with supporting community and work facilities to meet the specific needs of South Cambridge and North Uttlesford, including meeting the needs of the expansion of the Wellcome Genome Campus and other new and expanding employment opportunities to the south of Cambridge. This would include a diverse mix of housing types and tenures which are accessible to a wide range of local people, with houses and apartments to buy, rent or share. Grosvenor would seek to work with major employers – creating a pathway to the right housing for their people – in a location that removes the need to own a car. We would welcome further discussions with the Council as to the type of housing that could be provided in this location. Please also refer to story board 3.

WITH REFERENCE TO 4.6.3 (Q32-35) The number of homes, and their size and tenure, has a significant impact upon the child yield which is forecast from a new development and ultimately, help to shape the education which is required both in the short and longer term. The expectations for delivery, including the proportion of affordable housing, is essential to enable the Council to review its current provision, and inform its planning for the future.

4.64 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. 4.65 There should be flexibility within the Local Plan to respond to changing housing needs over the Local Plan period. Consideration of individual site circumstances and the circumstances of a local area should be taken into account to determine the appropriate type of housing for development sites. Separate housing needs assessments should be used to inform the appropriate size, type and tenure of housing needed for different sections of the community, as set out within the Greater Cambridge Housing Strategy 2019-2023. Flexibility will be key to a successful Local Plan; through market housing, low-cost and affordable housing.

Q33. What kind of housing do you think we should provide? The Plan acknowledges at paragraph 4.6.3 that the Plan must provide market and affordable homes that meet the varied needs of communities, including those who need specialist housing. It also recognises that providing suitable homes in the right locations for those looking to downsize will also enable family homes to be freed up, making best use of the housing that exists already. This approach is supported in both national policy and PPG. In particular the Housing for older and disabled people PPG, which was published after the adoption of the existing Local Plans, requires plan makers to consider the diverse needs of older people, including those approaching retirement. PPG also states that 'Plan-making authorities should set clear policies to address the housing needs of groups with particular needs such as older and disabled people' (Paragraph: 006 Reference ID: 63-006-20190626). We support the Plan's recognition of the need to provide suitable homes in the right locations. A lack of availability of suitable accommodation forces people to move away from friends and family to find a property more suited to their needs, or, to make costly adaptions to their own homes. In order to ensure an adequate provision of specialist housing, Scott Properties believe that as well as a housing mix policy to encourage a range of properties to suit a variety of needs, specific allocations should be made for specialist housing. This will ensure that a varied type of housing can come forward to meet the diverse needs of older people as set out in PPG and provide choice for those in later life, which can include: - Age-restricted general market housing - Retirement living or sheltered housing - Extra care housing or housing-with-care - Residential care homes and nursing homes To ensure a variety of the housing, as identified within PPG above is delivered within Greater Cambridge, the Plan should make specific allocations as opposed to just a generic housing mix policy that requires a diverse mix of housing. General housebuilders do not build specialist housing, and by providing housing that is deemed as suitable for older people that is also available to the general housing market does not adddress the varied and diverse needs of older people, or those with a disability. In addition, there are viability issues with providing specialist housing where the provision for market housing has been accepted, therefore this does not come forward on sites allocated for general purpose housing. We would draw attention to the recent interim findings of the Inspector following the examination of the Suffolk Coastal Local Plan, which states: 'The Plan as submitted seeks to address the needs of older people through Policy SCLP5.8 Housing Mix. The Policy however, whilst supporting the provision of housing for older people, does not address clearly the significant need identified and would not be effective in delivering the market or affordable housing units for older people required. The Policy and supporting text should be amended to set out how the housing needs of older people will be addressed through the provision of housing and to boost the supply of this type of housing.' We would therefore encourage the Council to consider the merits of allocating specific sites for specialist accommodation within the Greater Cambridge Local Plan. This is particularly important given almost 22% of the population within Greater Cambridge will be aged 65 and over by 2035. It is vitally important that suitable housing is provided to meet the needs of an ageing population. c.30 single storey properties specifically designed for those aged 55 and over as well as those with or supporting someone with a disability are proposed on land to the east of Ditton Lane, Fen Ditton. By providing this type of accommodation on an edge of village location, allows people wishing to move to a property better suited to their current or future needs, whilst remaining close to friends and family. Fen Ditton is also an area with a defined need, as shown in the Experian Report and the Specialist Accommodation Needs Assessment accompanying these representations. As calculated from Experian data, there is a potential need for up to 125 properties for those aged 65 and over within a 5 minute drive-time of Fen Ditton by 2023. The Site therefore presents an opportunity to make a modest, albeit required contribution to a locally defined housing need. Summary of Comments: The Plan should provide specialist housing allocations as well as a housing mix policy to ensure the needs of older and disabled people are met.

2.53 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. 2.54 In terms of NEC, the residential ambitions and opportunities for the area, and particularly for the Site, will need to be fully understood and embraced in order for the Vision and Objectives of the AAP to be realised. 2.55 For the high-density levels of new housing envisaged, innovation will be essential at all stages and in all forms. Traditional approaches to housing in Cambridge are unlikely to be appropriate. Housing will be made available for a much wider market than might otherwise be expected for a new settlement/strategic urban extension elsewhere in the county (e.g. Northstowe, Waterbeach, Cambourne), including that which is more aligned to smaller household sizes e.g. students, post-graduates, young professionals, and older persons looking to downsize. Where family housing is to be provided, it will require ‘smarter-space’ solutions to reflect the Sitewide high-density approach. 2.56 Furthermore, we generally support the inclusion of a challenging target for the provision of affordable housing. There is a chronic shortfall of affordable housing in South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City, and the residential growth aspirations in Greater Cambridge (including NEC) could make a significant contribution in reducing housing shortfall. It is also important to ensure that there are a range of homes of different sizes and tenures to achieve mixed and balanced communities. However, it is also important to ensure that the policy is sufficiently flexible to address viability challenges, and takes a pragmatic approach when recognising how different types of housing are provided and thereafter managed and maintained e.g. less reliance on traditional approaches of ‘pepper-potting’ etc. There is a significant cost in delivering the level and type of development envisaged and it will be essential to ensure that delivery of the development can be secured on a viable basis. Consideration must also be given to exploring other means of making housing more widely accessible, such as through PRS for instance. 2.57 We would also support consideration being given to housing provided to support key employers in the City, Housing of Multiple Occupation (shared living / co-living), cooperative housing, and specialist housing (elderly, students etc) in the appropriate locations. 2.58 A greater understanding of need and demand, market trends and viability will be needed to define housing requirements for both NEC and Greater Cambridge.

Please see section 6.0 and 7.0 of the accompanying representations document. Forecasts suggest that long-term Greater Cambridge could see job growth of up to around 3,500 per year under a transformational job scenario, with associated housing need for around 2,200-2,300 homes per year across Greater Cambridge. There is good reason for Greater Cambridge to consider delivery in excess of its standard method figure (of c.1,800 homes per year). This would be consistent with the NIC’s findings that housebuilding across the CaMKOx arc would need to roughly double compared with recent delivery levels to meet needs in full, including those from land constrained markets. It would also assist the area in meeting more of its affordable housing needs and deal with some of the pressure from unmet housing needs in London leading to in commuters from the capital, often with greater purchasing power than local residents. The edge of the city is likely to need to be the focus for future employment growth. To achieve the most sustainable commuting patterns, housing similarly needs to be located on the edge of the city. We know that the most common method of transport for those living in the city and fringe who also work there is by cycling or walking. These high levels of sustainable travel can be maintained with the co-location of housing and employment at the site, and potentially the number using cars to travel locally could be reduced if accessibility around the local area is improved as a result of the development.

There should be flexibility within the Local Plan to respond to changing housing needs over the Local Plan period. Consideration of individual site circumstances and the circumstances of a local area should be taken into account to determine the appropriate type of housing for development sites. Separate housing needs assessments should be used to inform the appropriate size, type and tenure of housing needed for different sections of the community, as set out within the Greater Cambridge Housing Strategy 2019-2023. Flexibility will be key to a successful Local Plan; through market housing, low-cost and affordable housing. The Government is committed to building a housing market and recognise that for too many people homeownership is unaffordable. The Local Plan should seek to facilitate home ownership and support established, new and innovation routes into home ownership. Appropriately worded design policies should require a high-quality design for new developments. Policy should not be prescriptive for precisely how it will be accomplished, it can set a policy level, but developers should be able to use a host of options to achieve the target

6.5 There should be flexibility within the Local Plan to respond to changing housing needs over the Local Plan period. Consideration of individual site circumstances and the circumstances of a local area should be taken into account to determine the appropriate type of housing for development sites. Separate housing needs assessments should be used to inform the appropriate size, type and tenure of housing needed for different sections of the community, as set out within the Greater Cambridge Housing Strategy 2019-2023. 6.6 Flexibility will be key to a successful Local Plan; through market housing, low-cost and affordable housing. Allocations for Build to Rent housing would be welcomed on sites such as the Travis Perkins site.

6.3.1 There should be flexibility within the Local Plan to respond to changing housing needs over the Local Plan period. Consideration of individual site circumstances and the circumstances of a local area should be taken into account to determine the appropriate type of housing for development sites. Separate housing needs assessments should be used to inform the appropriate size, type and tenure of housing needed for different sections of the community, as set out within the Greater Cambridge Housing Strategy 2019-2023. 6.3.2 It will be important for the Local Plan to identify and allocate sites to meet the specific needs of older people, as such development is often expected to come through windfall or on strategic allocations with no specific target set in the local plan as to how many specialist homes for older people should be provided. Such an approach does not offer the necessary certainty that needs will be met. 6.3.3 We would therefore recommend that the local plan undertakes to, firstly, establish a housing requirement specifically for the needs of older people, to ensure that the supply of such homes can be effectively monitored and any under supply be taken into account when making decisions on applications for older people’s accommodation. Secondly, we would recommend that the Council’s work with specialist providers to identify suitable sites that will meet the specific needs of older people, thus freeing up existing accommodation. 6.3.4 Flexibility will be key to a successful Local Plan; through market housing, low-cost and affordable housing, and older people’s 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, 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 Hall Lane in Great Chishill would include housing and affordable housing. It would provide affordable housing to meet local needs of the village; in 2018 there was an identified need for 10 affordable dwellings in Great/Little Chishill for those with a local connection to the village – see South Cambridgeshire District Council's 'Housing Statistical Information Leaflet' (December 2018). As set out in the response to Qu.40, the current development site size threshold limit of two dwellings for infill villages will not provide for those local affordable housing needs.