Question 51: Generic Question

Response to Question 2 Claremont Planning are instructed on behalf of Southern and Regional Developments (Cottenham to promote a site to the north east of Cottenham. The site was submitted to South Cambridgeshire District Council through the "Call for Sites" process in Spring 2019 and a revision to the site extenet has been made to facilitat the site's consdieration by the Council. The submission to the Issues and Options Consultation reflects the land promoted a comprehensive extension to Cottenham. The site is available, suitable and viable for residential development and can contribute towards the housing supply of the new Local Plan area. The site is located towards the northern and eaterns limits of Cottenham, within walking distance of the main services located within the village, including the primary school, secondary school, pharmacy and retail outlets. This established and wide service base available in the village reflects its position within the adopted settlement hierarchy of the South Cambridgeshire Local Plan. It asserts Cottenham as a top tier settlement, a Rural Centre and therefore represents one of the most sustainable locations within the District for development and growth. As such, the identified site to the north east of Cottenham should be considered postively against this context, given its location within one of the most appropriate villages of the Local Plan area for new development. This should be appropriately reflected within the emerging spatial strategy as a village that is able to accommodate new levels of development over the new Plan period and materially contribute towards meeting the identified strategic need of the emerging Greater Cambridge Local Plan. The promoted site, to the north of east of Cottenham extends over an area approximately 13.1ha in size and is currently laid to pasture. The site is partially bound to the east by Broad Lane and the rear of private properties off Kingfisher Way, open to farmland and Lode Farm in the norh and south west. In the south, the site's boundary is formed by the curtilages of residential dwellings. It is considered that the site can provide an appropriate and suitable location to achieve new residential growth at Cottenham, which responding to its immediate context through the provision of landscape buffers, drainage regimes and appropriate linkages to establish a coherent extension to the village. In November 2019 Claremont Planning submitted further information to the Councils regarding the suitability of the site and its influence by flood waters. Reference to the EA Flood Map for Planning identifies that the Site lies predominantly within ‘Defended’ Flood Zone 3, with a small localised area identified to be in Flood Zone 2 and the remainder identified to be Flood Zone 1. There are Formal Flood Defences forming the banks of the Cottenham Lode. Southern & Regional (Cottenham) have employed WSP to review the flood environment to the northeast of Cottenham. WSP carried out investigations in accordance with best practice, actively consultating with the Environment Agency (EA) in regard to the potential fluvial flood risk to the Site. Through acceptance of a Model Scoping Note it was agreed with the EA to undertake a site-specific modelling study to enhance understanding of the potential fluvial flood risk. Based on the site-specific hydraulic modelling, the respective EA Flood Zones, assuming these to be equivalent to the 1 in 100 Year and 1 in 1000 Year ‘defended’ modelled extents across the site. The Site should be considered appropriate, in its entirety, for residential purposes in accordance with PPG and the NPPF. It is considered ‘best-practice’ to locate all development outside of the maximum extents of the 1 in 100 Year plus 35% Climate Change allowance. The site-specific hydraulic modelling in the 1 in 100 Year plus 35% Climate Change allowance for the ‘defended’ scenario demonstrates that the site north off kingfisher Way is fully developable. As such, the promoted site warrants consideration through the emerging plan. Through ongoing discussions with the Environment Agency the extent of the flood risk has been questioned and found to be exaggerated across the promoted lands. Otherwise, the site is unconstrained by any other environmental, statutory, local or historic designations.

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Response to Question 2 - Additional Information 3.1 As set out previously, the site was submitted as part of the Call for Sites consultation in 2019. Description of Proposals 3.2 The proposals involve the landscape design-led residential development of the site. It includes up to 15 residential units, including 40% affordable housing, landscaping, vehicular and pedestrian access, formal and informal open space and the opportunity to deliver formal children's play space. 3.3 The Concept Masterplan provides an indicative layout for the site. The purpose of the Masterplan is to demonstrate one way that the site is capable of accommodating the proposed quantum of development. It seeks to continue the linear settlement pattern of the village along Main Street and respond to its context in terms of scale and density. 3.4 Built development is concentrated towards the east, which leads to the creation of an area on-site of open space in the west that lies closer to the existing village, creating a link between the two. This area of open space would retain the existing public right of way and incorporate children’s play space, pedestrian and cycle routes, informal and formal open space and sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) features. 3.5 The proposals include feature buildings on each corner of the site to add architectural interest and drive a higher quality of design. 3.6 Delivery of affordable housing is also a key element of the development proposals and it is proposed that 40% of dwellings would be affordable. These dwellings would deliver a range of different house types and tenures, to meet the village’s specific needs to provide a greater opportunity for people to remain in the village. 3.7 Vehicular access is provided off Main Street and leads to two internal roads, one serving dwellings ‘fronting’ Main Street and another serving dwellings fronting the countryside to the north. The proposals also include extensive landscaping and tree planting and seek to retain existing landscape features. 3.8 The village currently lacks formal play spaces and the proposals deliver on-site recreation space, in the form of informal open space and children’s play space. This will generate wellbeing and social benefits through the creation of a new, accessible recreational asset within the centre of the village. Issues and Options Consultation 2020 – Land to the north of Main Street, Shudy Camps Page 4 Summary of Technical Work Highways 3.9 A Highways Review, prepared by EAS, accompanies these representations. As part of the review, an access appraisal was undertaken which found that an access on to the highway, along with the necessary visibility splays, can be achieved. In addition, a tactile paving crossing point and footway could also be delivered along the southern boundary of the site to improve accessibility to bus stops and through the village in general. 3.10 A TRICS assessment has also been undertaken and found that a scheme of up to 25 dwellings could easily be accommodated on the highway network with no detrimental impacts. The site is also well served by several bus services to Haverhill and Audley End. Benefits 3.11 It is considered that the development proposals could deliver tangible social, economic and environmental benefits to the local area, including: ● Addressing the Council’s requirement to accommodate at least 10% of their housing requirement on sites no larger than one hectare (NPPF paragraph 68); ● Providing much needed affordable housing for Shudy Camps’ residents and the wider District; ● Enhancing biodiversity and tree cover across the site. The site is currently agricultural land and may be considered of low ecological value; ● A children's play space, and other recreational opportunities, which would be accessible to new and existing residents of the village. There are currently no facilities of this nature available within the village or within walking distance; and ● Encouraging new residents to use sustainable modes of transport to access services, facilities and existing transport infrastructure as the site is approximately 100m from bus stops providing services to Haverhill.

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As the marine planning authority for England, the MMO is responsible for preparing marine plans for English inshore and offshore waters. At its landward extent the Marine Plan boundaries extend up to the level of the mean high water spring tides mark (which includes the tidal extent of any rivers), there will be an overlap with terrestrial plans which generally extend to the mean low water springs mark. The Greater Cambridge area overlaps with the East Marine Plan area at the extent of the tidal Great Ouse. As the Local Plan area overlaps with the East Marine Plan area, please consider the East Marine Plan (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/explore-marine-plans). Marine plans will inform and guide decision makers on development in marine and coastal areas. Planning documents for areas with a coastal influence may wish to make reference to the MMO’s licensing requirements and any relevant marine plans to ensure the necessary considerations are included. In the case of the document stated above, the East Inshore and East Offshore Marine Plans are of relevance. The East Marine Plans cover the area from Flamborough Head to Felixstowe, including the tidal extent of any rivers within this area. All public authorities taking authorisation or enforcement decisions that affect or might affect the UK marine area must do so in accordance with the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 and any relevant adopted Marine Plan, in this case the East Inshore and East Offshore Marine Plans, or the UK Marine Policy Statement (MPS) unless relevant considerations indicate otherwise. Local authorities may also wish to refer to our online guidance, the Marine Information System and the Planning Advisory Service soundness self-assessment checklist. Marine Licensing: The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 states that a marine licence is required for certain activities carried out within the UK marine area. The MMO is responsible for marine licensing in English waters and for Northern Ireland offshore waters. The marine licensing team are responsible for consenting and regulating any activity that occurs “below mean high water springs” level that would require a marine licence. These activities can range from mooring private jetties to nuclear power plants and offshore windfarms. Please see below suggested policies from the East Inshore and East Offshore Marine Plans that we feel are most relevant to your local plan. These suggested policies have been identified based on the activities and content within the document entitled above. They are provided only as a recommendation and we would suggest your own interpretation of the East Marine Plans is completed: • EC2: Proposals that provide additional employment benefits should be supported, particularly where these benefits have the potential to meet employment needs in localities close to the marine plan areas. • SOC1: Proposals that provide health and social well-being benefits including through maintaining, or enhancing, access to the coast and marine area should be supported. • SOC2: Proposals that may affect heritage assets should demonstrate, in order of preference: a) that they will not compromise or harm elements which contribute to the significance of the heritage asset b) how, if there is compromise or harm to a heritage asset, this will be minimised c) how, where compromise or harm to a heritage asset cannot be minimised it will be mitigated against or d) the public benefits for proceeding with the proposal if it is not possible to minimise or mitigate compromise or harm to the heritage asset • ECO1: Cumulative impacts affecting the ecosystem of the East marine plans and adjacent areas (marine, terrestrial) should be addressed in decision-making and plan implementation. • BIO1: Appropriate weight should be attached to biodiversity, reflecting the need to protect biodiversity as a whole, taking account of the best available evidence including on habitats and species that are protected or of conservation concern in the East marine plans and adjacent areas (marine, terrestrial). • BIO2: Where appropriate, proposals for development should incorporate features that enhance biodiversity and geological interests. • CC1: Proposals should take account of: • how they may be impacted upon by, and respond to, climate change over their lifetime and • how they may impact upon any climate change adaptation measures elsewhere during their lifetime Where detrimental impacts on climate change adaptation measures are identified, evidence should be provided as to how the proposal will reduce such impacts. • CC2: Proposals for development should minimise emissions of greenhouse gases as far as is appropriate. Mitigation measures will also be encouraged where emissions remain following minimising steps. Consideration should also be given to emissions from other activities or users affected by the proposal. • GOV1: Appropriate provision should be made for infrastructure on land which supports activities in the marine area and vice versa. • GOV2: Opportunities for co-existence should be maximised wherever possible. • TR1: Proposals for development should demonstrate that during construction and operation, in order of preference: a) they will not adversely impact tourism and recreation activities b) how, if there are adverse impacts on tourism and recreation activities, they will minimise them c) how, if the adverse impacts cannot be minimised, they will be mitigated d) the case for proceeding with the proposal if it is not possible to minimise or mitigate the adverse impacts The MMO is responsible for marine licensing in English waters and for Northern Ireland offshore waters. The marine licensing team are responsible for consenting and regulating any activity that occurs “below mean high water springs” level that would require a marine licence. These activities can range from mooring private jetties to nuclear power plants and offshore windfarms. Please see below suggested policies from the East Inshore and East Offshore Marine Plans that we feel are most relevant to your local plan. These suggested policies have been identified based on the activities and content within the document entitled above. They are provided only as a recommendation and we would suggest your own interpretation of the East Marine Plans is completed: • EC2: Proposals that provide additional employment benefits should be supported, particularly where these benefits have the potential to meet employment needs in localities close to the marine plan areas. • SOC1: Proposals that provide health and social well-being benefits including through maintaining, or enhancing, access to the coast and marine area should be supported. • SOC2: Proposals that may affect heritage assets should demonstrate, in order of preference: a) that they will not compromise or harm elements which contribute to the significance of the heritage asset b) how, if there is compromise or harm to a heritage asset, this will be minimised c) how, where compromise or harm to a heritage asset cannot be minimised it will be mitigated against or d) the public benefits for proceeding with the proposal if it is not possible to minimise or mitigate compromise or harm to the heritage asset • ECO1: Cumulative impacts affecting the ecosystem of the East marine plans and adjacent areas (marine, terrestrial) should be addressed in decision-making and plan implementation. • BIO1: Appropriate weight should be attached to biodiversity, reflecting the need to protect biodiversity as a whole, taking account of the best available evidence including on habitats and species that are protected or of conservation concern in the East marine plans and adjacent areas (marine, terrestrial). • BIO2: Where appropriate, proposals for development should incorporate features that enhance biodiversity and geological interests. • CC1: Proposals should take account of: • how they may be impacted upon by, and respond to, climate change over their lifetime and • how they may impact upon any climate change adaptation measures elsewhere during their lifetime Where detrimental impacts on climate change adaptation measures are identified, evidence should be provided as to how the proposal will reduce such impacts. • CC2: Proposals for development should minimise emissions of greenhouse gases as far as is appropriate. Mitigation measures will also be encouraged where emissions remain following minimising steps. Consideration should also be given to emissions from other activities or users affected by the proposal. • GOV1: Appropriate provision should be made for infrastructure on land which supports activities in the marine area and vice versa. • GOV2: Opportunities for co-existence should be maximised wherever possible. • TR1: Proposals for development should demonstrate that during construction and operation, in order of preference: a) they will not adversely impact tourism and recreation activities b) how, if there are adverse impacts on tourism and recreation activities, they will minimise them c) how, if the adverse impacts cannot be minimised, they will be mitigated d) the case for proceeding with the proposal if it is not possible to minimise or mitigate the adverse impacts • TR3: Proposals that deliver tourism and/or recreation related benefits in communities adjacent to the East marine plan areas should be supported. As previously stated, these are recommendations and we suggest that your own interpretation of the East Marine Plans is completed. Summary of Comments: As the Local Plan area overlaps with the East Marine Plan area, which extends to MHWS of tidal watercourses, please consider the East Marine Plan.

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Response to Question 2 - Additional Information On behalf of my client, Mrs Charlotte Rayner, please find our submission enclosed in support of land at Madingley Mulch. Our submission contains a completed copy of the response form and a site location plan. This follows our submission of the site through the Call for Sites process in 2019. This submission relates to Question 2 of the consultation, which states “please submit any sites for employment and housing you wish to suggest for allocation in the Local Plan. Provide as much information and supporting evidence as possible.” To briefly summarise our Call for Sites submission: ● The site is 2.332 hectares in size and is previously developed; ● Currently contains a mix of residential and commercial uses, all within single ownership; ● It could accommodate a mix of uses including up to 30 dwellings and 8,000-10,000sqm of employment floor space, or if solely employment, 20,000sqm; ● The site is relatively flat with trees along its boundaries. There are no other significant physical constraints on the site such as tree preservation orders or public rights of way; ● The site is located within Flood Zone 1. Any potential for ground contamination could be mitigated as part of any development proposals to come forward; ● Development could be delivered within a 2-year timeframe, commencing in 2023; ● We consider that the site is viable for its proposed development. In addition to the above, the site is well located adjacent to the planned busway and Madingley Mulch roundabout (as shown on the image below). Development of the site for residential and/or commercial uses would provide an excellent opportunity for a stop on the busway route, enabling new development to be planned in a manner that would maximise the use of sustainable transport modes, helping to reduce congestion and emissions and improve air quality and public health, in accordance with NPPF paragraph 103. Additionally, as the site is a previously developed site in the Green Belt, NPPF paragraph 138 provides support where it says, “when drawing up or reviewing Green Belt boundaries, the need to promote sustainable patterns of development should be taken into account”, and which also says “Where it has been concluded that it is necessary to release Green Belt land for development, plans should give first consideration to land which has been previously-developed and/or is well-served by public transport.” Taking account of the above, we consider that the site represents an excellent opportunity to realise sustainably planned development through the emerging Local Plan process. We can also confirm that the Site is attracting market interest, which further demonstrates its deliverability. Between now and October 2020 we would welcome the opportunity to meet with the Greater Cambridge Planning team to discuss how the site could reflect the big themes.

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This week at The Big Debate I threw down a gauntlet to the Council, suggesting that much more power should be put in the hands of the Council, and the direction of our extended City determined to a far greater extent by the Councils, as opposed to private development. I also suggested that should central Government not ensure through new stringent Building Regulations that the next generation of buildings be carbon neutral, then the Local Authority might take it upon themselves to include this in the Local Plan. I understand that this is likely to run counter to new legislation, which is set to curtail a Local Plan’s ability to require higher standards. Attached is a longer piece of writing on this subject; a call to arms. Clearly there is much that could be done. The RTPI have done some national research in to how other Authorities are achieving this: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/knowledge/better-planning/better-planning-housing-affordability/local-authority-direct-provision-of-housing/ and attached summary. I’m not suggesting that Cambridge is idle in this regard, and Cambridge’s own Housing Development Agency is a great start. However why not aim far higher- aim for a transformation in our environment? From my experience over the last 10 years on the Cambridge Quality Panel, it is clear that unless legislated for, it doesn’t happen. No amount of exemplars or encouragements work; we get many platitudes and the same proposals dressed up in the right language. Why not make a significant shift towards zero carbon housing by insisting on Passivhaus for all new buildings? Why not raise significantly the requirements for affordable housing and more particularly housing for social rent? Why not set aside significant areas of land to be developed by the community in not-for-profit organisations? The answer is usually about viability. This needs better investigation. If the development plan is based on money paid for the land, then the deals will need to be re-negotiated. I can’t believe that most land isn’t held on options or with uplifts against future profits, with clauses that allow a re-adjustment if legislation changes. It ceases to become viable if the land value isn’t appreciably above its original value. Given that it is in the gift of the Local Authority to zone land that permits the change of use, it is also in the Council’s gift to make demands on what the uses should be. At ouir CFCI Zero Carbon Conference, we are going to hear from Sam Hunter Jones from Lawyers Client Earth. They are set up to enable Council’s to raise their ambitions and assist with the legal requirements and potential battles. I have had lots of people after the event giving backing to this higher ambition. Is the Council up for it? I’d love to meet with a few other interested people to discuss.

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Because insufficient time has been allowed for producing a full personal response, I wish that my complete support of Trumpington Residents’ Association’s response be accepted and recorded appropriately.

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I do feel that future meetings should be live streamed to allow those unable to attend to participate fully by sending in questions (we have now done this successfully in Northstowe). My main points were to try and ensure that future developments have more built in community ;be that more co housing or accessible community facilities. Currently at Northstowe we have community building that is not accessible evenings and weekends for the whole community to use. It can only be rented by those (affluent) people to host private events. And only after a lot of people made huge representations to higher authorities. If we want to avoid the mental health crisis of Cambourne we need ways to encourage all sectors of the community to meet regularly. To say "we can't afford it" is short term thinking. We can't afford not to. My other main point was that we must ensure that we have employment and leisure facilities locally. I'd also take this opportunity to voice my grave concerns should the gcp implement a £5 congestion charge. This would be totally unacceptable for those of us who are living on strict budget or on benefits. We should have equal access to the city. £5 is half of my weekly budget and would mean that I can no longer afford to access my own city. These are points that I wanted the audience to hear/discuss/take away. There was also no collection point for the suggestion cards to be dropped off.

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Response to Question 2 - Additional Information 3.1 The site was submitted as part of the Call for Sites consultation in 2019 and Trinity College is continuing to promote the site for allocation in the Local Plan. Description of Proposals 3.2 The proposals involve the landscape design-led residential development of the site. It includes for up to 90 dwellings, including 40% affordable housing, landscaping, vehicular and pedestrian access and formal and informal open space. The Concept Masterplan, the purpose of which is to demonstrate one way that the site is capable of accommodating the proposed quantum of development, provides an indicative layout for the site. 3.3 The concept masterplan focusses residential development within the centre of the site. The dwellings address the surrounding open space and would comprise a range of housing types and tenures that reflect the architectural character of Gamlingay. 3.4 Vehicular access will be provided from Potton Road to the east. There will be a clear and legible road network including shared surfaces whilst footpaths through the site will seek to link to existing pedestrian and cycling routes to provide connectivity to the village. 3.5 Another main feature of the masterplan is the significant amount of on-site open space which can be provided, for the benefit of new and existing residents. As part of the masterplan, approximately 1.2ha of open space (approximately 40% of the site) can be delivered on site. The open space has been carefully considered to create a sensitive and appropriate southern approach to Gamlingay whilst retaining south western views from the nearby conservation area and Listed Buildings. 3.6 The western open space will preserve a gap to Little Heath Farm, whilst also creating a soft edge to the proposed development. Proposed formal children’s play space is located within this area of public open space, which is well connected via the proposed pedestrian network. 3.7 The proposals involve substantial vegetation and tree planting throughout to enhance the ecological function of open space and provide opportunities to deliver a biodiversity net gain. In addition, land within Trinity College’s ownership, adjacent to the north west of the site, provides opportunities to deliver a further 1.33ha of open space, resulting in the scheme being able to deliver a total of 2.53ha of open space, equating to approximately 59% of the total site area. The intention is that this land would be used solely for recreation and ecological purposes and would be delivered alongside the proposed development. 3.8 Following the delivery of the residential scheme immediately to the north of the site, it is considered that the development of this site would represent a logical extension to the village and could deliver a softer, enhance landscape edge and entrance to the village in this location compared to the existing situation. Technical Appraisals Highways ● Site Access – A suitable access is proposed onto Potton Road towards the south east of the site demonstrating that an adequate visibility splay can be achieved (2.4m x 120m) which is suitable for a 40mph limit in a rural area. Due to the embankment that runs parallel between the site boundary and Potton Road, an internal 2m wide footpath within the site could be constructed to join the existing footway along Potton Road at the northern boundary of the site. ● Bus Services – A number of bus services operate through the Village providing public transport to Cambridge, Hitchin, Royston and St Neots. The nearest bus stops are situated circa 190m north east of the site along Stocks Lane. ● Trip Generation – two TRICS assessments have been undertaken to obtain an estimate of the likely AM and PM peak hour vehicle trips based on a scheme of 90 dwellings. The assessment found that the scheme would generate 47 vehicle trips in the AM peak and 40 trips in the PM peak. This equates to approximately one vehicle trip per minute in the peak hours, which would have a negligible impact on the local road network. Drainage ● The site is wholly within Flood Zone 1 of the Environment Agency (EA) Flood Zone maps. The surface water flood risk is very low for the main part of the site, however there is a flowpath associated with the watercourse on the western boundary that runs through the western part of the site. It is recommended that all built development remains outside of this flowpath where possible and this land is used for landscaping and public open space, the Concept Masterplan reflects this. ● Given the geology, the proximity of the brook and the public foul sewer there are practical and sustainable solutions for foul and surface water drainage. ● Overall, the site is suitable for residential development from a flood risk and drainage perspective. Ecology ● A preliminary Ecology Appraisal prepared by Ecology Solutions is submitted with these representations. A survey of the site was undertaken on 14 February 2020. There are no statutory designation of nature conservation within the site or immediately adjacent to it. There are two SSSIs and three CWS within 2km of the site, however owing to the spatial separation and intervening urban development, it is considered unlikely that development of the site would have any direct or indirect impact upon these sites. ● The habitats within the site consist of common and widespread species and are of limited intrinsic ecological interest. The habitats of greatest interest are the hedgerows, tree lines and adjacent watercourses which could be retained and enhanced as a result of any future development of the site. Opportunities are present to enhance the biodiversity value of the site, up to a 10% net gain, through a sensitively designed landscape scheme which would incorporate, wherever possible, native species of local provenance and those of known value to native wildlife to offer biodiversity gains post-development. ● Overall, there is no overriding ecological constraint to the development of the site. Further survey work pertaining to Bats, Otters, Water Voles and Great Crested Newts would be required at a future time in order to shape the finer details of the development and to integrate ecology enhancements as appropriate. With good design, the proposals would incorporate opportunities for net gains for wildlife whilst providing new green infrastructure and open space to facilitate an increase in biodiversity. Heritage ● The site is not located within a Conservation Area nor does it contain any Listed Buildings or non designated assets. It is, however, located within the vicinity of the Gamlingay Conservation as well as a number of Listed Buildings. ● It is likely that development on certain areas of the site could result in minor adverse impacts on the Gamilingay Conservation and 61 Mill Street/6 Honey Hill and negligible adverse impact to 53 and 55 Mill Street and the Old Mans. As such, great care will be required to mitigate such impacts through the location, form, scale and design of the proposals as they emerge. ● Although the proposals are at an early stage, the indicative masterplan has been informed by the findings of this initial heritage appraisal and has responded to the parameters set out to ensure that potential impacts to heritage assets are minimised. Based on the initial masterplan, there is potential that impacts on heritage assets would be at the level of “less than substantial” harm, in terms of the policies of the NPPF. Benefits 3.9 As well as the site not being constrained from a technical or design perspective, the development proposals would deliver numerous tangible social, economic and environmental benefits to the local area, including: ● The opportunity to deliver a valuable amount of affordable housing to help meet the needs of Gamlingay and the wider District; ● Locating residential development within one of the District’s largest and most sustainable villages. The site is located approximately 500m from the village centre and is well placed for future residents to be able to walk and cycle, rather than travel by private car, to these facilities. Gamlingay is also within close proximity to the selected route for the proposed east west rail, providing the opportunity to deliver homes near planned strategic infrastructure; ● A landowner who wishes to work with the community in order to shape a proposal which meets the needs of and can provide wider benefits to the village; ● Supporting Gamlingay’s economy, including local shops and services; ● The delivery of a substantial amount of on-site and off-site public open space comprising 2.53 ha, which equates to approximately 59% of the total site area. This will include formal children’s play space, creating a recreation asset to be enjoyed by future and existing residents. The proposed off-site area of dedicated open space is on land within Trinity College’s ownership and would be delivered in conjunction with the development proposals for the site; and ● Enhancing biodiversity levels across the site and delivering green infrastructure for the benefit of existing and future residents. The site is predominantly agricultural land and is currently of low ecological value. The proposals have the potential to achieve a 10% biodiversity net gain and deliver significant new opportunities for wildlife.

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We are taking the opportunity to comment on this Local Plan consultation. We welcome the spatial cooperation between the Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District. The consultation document sets out clearly how the area is embedded in wider strategic arrangements. We would like to talk to you about the strategic integration with the next phase of the Non-Statutory Spatial Framework for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority area as well as spatial investigations related to the Oxford Cambridge Arc and related strategic collaboration opportunities. The economic linkages to London, in particular through the UK Innovation Corridor, supported by the London-Stansted-Cambridge-Consortium, are highlighted and provide a good mechanism to facilitate collaboration. Greater Cambridge is located within the corresponding new London Plan Strategic Infrastructure Priority ‘West Anglia Mainline, Crossrail 2 North (London - Stansted – Cambridge – Peterborough) and M11’ (see Policy SD3 and Figure 2.15). Two orbital Strategic Infrastructure Priorities affecting Greater Cambridge are also mentioned: • East West Rail and new Expressway road link (Oxford – Cambridge) • Felixstowe – Nuneaton / Midlands and A14 The evidence for this new joint Plan– including on housing and employment need and supply - has not been established yet. Potential growth options are set out clearly, although the different scale for growth associated with them should explicitly be included. We welcome the consideration of additional housing provision beyond the local housing need to support the area’s economic growth potential. In terms of housing need, it should be noted that our demographic modelling provides alternative population and household projections that could be taken into account when applying the standardised housing need approach. Our projections include consistent outputs for all local authorities in England and form the basis for housing need in the draft new London Plan. They are available on the London Datastore: https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/projections. If you would like to discuss the matters raised above further, please contact xx

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5.3 The four big themes are all considered to be important aspects to achieving positive development. All four themes should be used to inform the spatial strategy within the Local Plan in terms of distributing growth and determining planning applications to deliver growth. It is therefore not considered necessary to rank the options in order of preference.

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Introduction This paper has been prepared as an initial contribution to the debate on the future development of the Greater Cambridge area, defined as the area covered by Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District Councils. We welcome the inclusion amongst the main themes of climate change, biodiversity and green spaces, well-being and social inclusion, and great places. But we consider that these have been somewhat compartmentalized and that there are great opportunities available to ensure that the new Local Plan achieves ‘win-win’ futures by linking them up. The role of public rights of way and publicly-accessible open green space We have extremely valuable assets already in place in the form of our public rights of way (PROW) network. This network forms green corridors through and linking our city, villages, towns and countryside. The network is valuable for biodiversity and provides opportunities for non-motorised travel as well as leisure. The network also leads to our precious and inadequate areas of publicly-accessible green open space. There is much evidence to show that the public’s physical and mental health benefits greatly from walking, cycling etc – not to speak of the reduced call on health services. The Plan should have as a primary focus the development of new opportunities. We note that there has been a call for the identification of potential new ‘green spaces’ – but we would seek to extend this call so that specific attention is paid to identifying gaps in the PROW network so that these can be filled in. It should be a priority that our residents should be able to follow off-road links from where they live to extensive areas of public green space where children can run around and dogs can be exercised – on a much larger scale than a local playground can provide. Plan development work The Ramblers would like to see the following actions taken as part of the Plan development work: • Update and extend the detailed mapping carried out for the 2011 Cambridge City Open Spaces & Recreation Strategy. This approach should be carried out across the whole Plan area. It should be extended to include the public rights of way, so that these are clearly identified. It is critical that publicly-accessible open space is differentiated from other open space – either that which is wholly private, or which involves a fee to enter, such as the Wimpole Hall parkland. • Use of this audit to identify areas where there are major deficiencies, both in terms of PROW and publicly-accessible open space. Cambridgeshire Local Access Forum has already identified the major problem in terms of access between Cherry Hinton and both the Beechwoods and the Roman Road, giving access through to Wandlebury. The only access at present is along first Lime Kiln Hill, and then Worts Causeway, both without any pavement. The densely populated areas of north Cambridge have major barriers in accessing countryside. It would be great if a new Country Park could be provided north of the A14 and accessed off-road. • Ensure that the existing policy of providing Cambridge City with ‘green lungs’ is continued, especially if there is major housing development on Cambridge Airport. • Any new settlements developed should include a network of both publicly-accessible open spaces and public rights of way – not just permissive access and paths which might be removed with little notice. The approach adopted at Cambourne and proposed for the new Bourn Airfield development should be followed, ensuring that new local recreational routes are linked up with the wider PROW network. • Use S106 or CIL funding across a much wider area to help support major projects with a Plan-wide catchment. For example, instead of restricting expenditure to within a mile or so of new development, look at how such funding could support a major link, such as a bridge over the River Cam linking Waterbeach through to Wicken Fen, or a new Country Park

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Introduction This paper has been prepared as an initial contribution to the debate on the future development of the Greater Cambridge area, defined as the area covered by Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District Councils. We welcome the inclusion amongst the main themes of climate change, biodiversity and green spaces, well-being and social inclusion, and great places. But we consider that these have been somewhat compartmentalized and that there are great opportunities available to ensure that the new Local Plan achieves ‘win-win’ futures by linking them up. The role of public rights of way and publicly-accessible open green space We have extremely valuable assets already in place in the form of our public rights of way (PROW) network. This network forms green corridors through and linking our city, villages, towns and countryside. The network is valuable for biodiversity and provides opportunities for non-motorised travel as well as leisure. The network also leads to our precious and inadequate areas of publicly-accessible green open space. There is much evidence to show that the public’s physical and mental health benefits greatly from walking, cycling etc – not to speak of the reduced call on health services. The Plan should have as a primary focus the development of new opportunities. We note that there has been a call for the identification of potential new ‘green spaces’ – but we would seek to extend this call so that specific attention is paid to identifying gaps in the PROW network so that these can be filled in. It should be a priority that our residents should be able to follow off-road links from where they live to extensive areas of public green space where children can run around and dogs can be exercised – on a much larger scale than a local playground can provide. Plan development work The Ramblers would like to see the following actions taken as part of the Plan development work: • Update and extend the detailed mapping carried out for the 2011 Cambridge City Open Spaces & Recreation Strategy. This approach should be carried out across the whole Plan area. It should be extended to include the public rights of way, so that these are clearly identified. It is critical that publicly-accessible open space is differentiated from other open space – either that which is wholly private, or which involves a fee to enter, such as the Wimpole Hall parkland. • Use of this audit to identify areas where there are major deficiencies, both in terms of PROW and publicly-accessible open space. Cambridgeshire Local Access Forum has already identified the major problem in terms of access between Cherry Hinton and both the Beechwoods and the Roman Road, giving access through to Wandlebury. The only access at present is along first Lime Kiln Hill, and then Worts Causeway, both without any pavement. The densely populated areas of north Cambridge have major barriers in accessing countryside. It would be great if a new Country Park could be provided north of the A14 and accessed off-road. • Ensure that the existing policy of providing Cambridge City with ‘green lungs’ is continued, especially if there is major housing development on Cambridge Airport. • Any new settlements developed should include a network of both publicly-accessible open spaces and public rights of way – not just permissive access and paths which might be removed with little notice. The approach adopted at Cambourne and proposed for the new Bourn Airfield development should be followed, ensuring that new local recreational routes are linked up with the wider PROW network. • Use S106 or CIL funding across a much wider area to help support major projects with a Plan-wide catchment. For example, instead of restricting expenditure to within a mile or so of new development, look at how such funding could support a major link, such as a bridge over the River Cam linking Waterbeach through to Wicken Fen, or a new Country Park.

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Rapleys LLP Planning Department are instructed on behalf of Murketts of Cambridge to submit representations to the issues and options consultation, pertaining to the emerging Great Cambridge Local Plan, relative to area of land at 137 Histon Road, Cambridge. This letter follows previous communication with the Location Authority, relative to this site, and is enclosed for your information (dated – 22 March). Site and surroundings The Local Authority will be familiar with the site and a more detailed site review is included within the enclosed letter. However, in summary, the site (circa 0.7ha) is located to the north west of Cambridge City Centre and is accessed of Histon Road. The site comprises of a car showroom (sui generis) which includes, two single storey rectangle buildings and large areas of hardstanding. The site is located outside of the Conservation Area and is not within a site that a liable to flooding (flood zone 1). Background As you will be aware, the dealership is part of a wider allocation for housing in the recently adopted Cambridge City Local Plan (October 2018) – which our client supports. The allocation is in multiple ownership and as such it is very likely that different land parcels within the allocation will be developed at different times. As confirmed previously, my client will be continuing their operations as a car dealership and cannot commit to the redevelopment of the site in the immediate term. Nevertheless, it could be possible that development could commence, subject to relocation and planning permission, in 1-5 years and as such, assist the Local Authority in its five year housing land supply. Planning Potential and Allocation The wider allocation has previously been earmarked, in the recently adopted Cambridge City Local Plan, for 78 dwellings with access to remain onto Histon Road. The site is extremely sustainable and accessible, located strategically between Cambridge City Centre (train station 15 minutes cycle) and the A14 to the north (5 minutes drive). These strategic transport links provides access to nearby centres such as Huntingdon and Bury St Edmunds and direct access into central London. Therefore, and considering the accessible a sustainable credentials for this site, the site should continue to be allocated within the emerging Great Cambridge Local Plan. On this basis, and for completeness, the allocation should be replicated within the emerging Great Cambridge Local Plan. This will ensure that the allocation will continue to contribute to Cambridge’s housing need, and in the future will ensure it is built out in a manner which makes the best use of a key brownfield site. We trust that the above is self-explanatory and acceptable, and we look forward to engaging with your Authority further. In the meantime, please could you provide confirmation of safe receipt of these representations.

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Response to Question 2 - Additional Information 2.1 Newton Technical Services are promoting the redevelopment of land at Newton Hall Industrial Estate for a new later living community (C2 Use Class), benefitting from the unique setting offered by the historic Grade II Listed Newton Hall and its grounds and the surrounding countryside. 2.2 It is proposed to demolish the existing industrial units, which significantly detract from the historic and landscape setting of Grade II Listed Newton Hall, to provide a range of specialist housing for older people, such as a new care home and smaller assisted living and retirement dwellings. The homes will benefit from access to the Estate gardens, with new landscaped gardens, areas for food-growing, recreation and habitat creation, along with other needed care facilities and services. 2.3 A Call for Sites form was submitted to the Councils in early 2019. To assist the Councils with their assessment of the site for C2 use, further design and technical work has been undertaken to demonstrate that the site is suitable and deliverable and is appended to this document. Site Characteristics 2.4 The Site is enclosed by historic woodland tree planting with the Hoffer Brook, a degraded chalk stream, running along its southern boundary. There are a variety of wetland, grassland and woodland habitats located within the grounds. 2.5 The Site lies within the Cambridge Green Belt. However, it is well-enclosed by existing vegetation with limited views from sensitive receptors (see accompanying Landscape and Visual Assessment prepared by Bidwells). 2.6 The developable area of the Site falls within Flood Zone 1. 2.7 There are currently two access points to the Site via Town Street, which provides vehicular and pedestrian access towards the village centre. Public footpath 165/3 begins at the western site access point and continues west towards Foxton. Planning Benefits In summary, the Site should be allocated for C2 housing in the new Local Plan for the following reasons: 1. Redevelopment of Previously Developed Land 2.8 The Site provides an opportunity to redevelop brownfield land for new specialist housing. This is supported by the National Planning Policy Framework 2019 which states that: “Planning policies and decisions should promote an effective use of land in meeting the need for homes and other uses, while safeguarding and improving the environment and ensuring safe and healthy living conditions. Strategic policies should set out a clear strategy for accommodating objectively assessed needs, in a way that makes as much use as possible of previouslydeveloped or ‘brownfield’ land” (Paragraph 117) 2. Improve setting of Grade II Listed Building 2.9 The redevelopment of the Site will enhance the setting of the Grade II Listed Newton Hall. The existing industrial units have a negative impact on the setting of Newton Hall. Through demolition of the units and replacement with a more sensitive form of development, a beneficial enhancement to Newton Hall can be achieved. There is also the opportunity to re-establish the key view of Newton Hall as you enter the site from Town Street and restore its prominence as the principle building on the Site. The proposed new use for the Site would also safeguard the future of Newton Hall. 3. No greater impact on the openness of Green Belt and landscape setting 2.10 In terms of preserving the openness of the Green Belt, the site makes a limited contribution both visually and spatially as it is well enclosed by existing vegetation. The proposed redevelopment would not have any greater impact on the rural character and openness of the Green Belt than the existing development. The landscape is not particularly susceptible to change and has a good ability to accommodate the proposed development. 2.11 An Illustrative Concept Plan has been prepared to show how the potential scale, massing and height of new specialist housing for older people will have no greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt than the existing buildings. For further detail please see the Landscape and Visual Assessment prepared by Bidwells. 2.12 The proposed development would represent appropriate development in the Green Belt under Limb g of Paragraph 145 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2019, which states that: g) limited infilling or the partial or complete redevelopment of previously developed land, whether redundant or in continuing use (excluding temporary buildings), which would: ‒ not have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt than the existing development; or ‒ not cause substantial harm to the openness of the Green Belt, where the development would re-use previously developed land and contribute to meeting an identified affordable housing need within the area of the local planning authority. 2.13 The redevelopment of the Site would not have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt than the existing development. Furthermore, it re-uses previously developed land to contribute towards a need to provide specialist housing for older people. It, therefore, satisfies limb g above. The Big Themes 2.14 We support the Councils’ Big Themes in helping to influence how new homes, jobs and infrastructure is planned. We have considered these themes in developing the proposals for the Site. A summary of the Site’s contribution towards each theme is provided in the table below: BIG THEMES BENEFITS CLIMATE CHANGE ● Redevelopment of brownfield land for specialist housing. ● Removal of HGV lorry movements from the site. ● Provide new energy-efficient buildings with potential for use of on-site renewable energy technologies. ● Provide new and enhanced footpath to provide walking routes within the site, linking to the village and open countryside. BIODIVERSITY AND GREEN SPACES ● Achieve a biodiversity net gain from the demolition of existing structures and associated hardstanding and the provision of new semi-natural habitats and tree planting. ● Create a new wildlife corridor along the Hoffer Brook. ● Provide new open green spaces for both formal and informal recreation, which could be used by new residents and the existing community. SOCIAL INCLUSION AND WELLBEING ● Providing new well-designed, warm and energy-efficient homes which are affordable to run and are adaptable to the range of needs for older people. ● Provide a safe, tranquil environment with access to the natural environment, promoting interaction and visual connection with nature. ● Provision of communal spaces and activities, such as gardens, allotments, orchards and recreational facilities to promote social interaction. ● Provide future residents with a social network and support, with opportunities for inter-generational interaction to help tackle loneliness. GREAT PLACES ● Enhance the historic environment by improving the setting of the Grade II Listed Newton Hall and its Lodge. ● Improve the openness of the Green Belt through the demolition of the existing industrial structures. Deliverability 2.15 The Site is being promoted by the landowner, who has had several approaches from healthcare and C2 promoters and operators, indicating that there is a market demand for this type of location.

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I had wanted to respond to the Local Plan consultation, but just couldn't find the time (or, to be honest, the will). I attended the exhibition at Parkside and, as you know, the PechaKucha presentations. There are an overwhelming number of consultations going on, each of which requires a considerable amount of time to engage with and respond to intelligently. It is not at all clear to me that public involvement is shaping local government policies in a truly meaningful way. There are two challenges with consultation: 1) All important choices involve trade-offs. We can all more or less agree to positive outcomes proposed in the draft Local Plan, but it's what we lose (e.g. specific areas of green/rural land) or displace (e.g. road traffic) or require in addition (e.g. water reservoirs) that require honest and thoughtful debate. 2) For a member of the public (just as for a councillor) to make a reasoned choice, s/he requires information and, crucially, understanding of the problem and the options. I appreciate that your team has endeavoured to present the evidence for (2) to enable people to engage in (1), but in reality the volume, density and technicality of the information is way beyond nearly everyone but professional planners. The interactions between factors is mind-blowingly complex, and oversimplification is dangerous (as recent history amply demonstrates). Very few people are trained in systems thinking in general, yet alone in the context of spatial, economic and transport planning. Then there is the issue of distribution of powers. For instance, we should start by planning a sustainable transport system, then design a spatial plan around that. But we can't, because transport planning and delivery is in the hands of the Combined Authority, Cambridgeshire County Council, the Greater Cambridge Partnership, Transport for the South East, Highways England, Network Rail, East West Rail and DfT. We should be requiring all development to be net zero carbon, but we can't because central government, lobbied by the construction industry, provides no powers or resources to do so. Only the private sector has the resources to navigate this complex landscape and lobby the local authorities and government agencies to incorporate their plans and interests. Land agents, often trained in the public sector, and local lobby groups, such as CFCI and Cambridge Ahead, effectively set the local agenda. This is not news to you of course. But it has to be addressed somehow if we are to develop a new local plan quickly – as we must in the face of the climate and public health emergencies. I believe there is no shortcut to having detailed conversations with a much larger number and wider range of people than local authorities are currently reaching – people who are not responding, or only superficially, to consultations like this. It is for that reason I'm planning a project of deep and broad public engagement around developing a vision and action plan for "restorative living": de-carbonising, restoring balance with nature, improving public health and promoting social justice. This will provide the framework for discussions around spatial, economic and transport planning, unconstrained by local authority boundaries and powers. I've attached the latest draft of the project plan. I believe this will be an important and useful opportunity to gauge attitudes and test ideas on a much more representative audience than the local authorities are able to reach currently. I would welcome an opportunity to discuss this further with officers and councillors working on the new local plan.

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There is one important item that doesn’t appear all in the plan, and that is air transport. At present this is not a significant issue, as we still have Cambridge Airport, and in any case public transport from there is not viable. However this about to change radically with the advent of electric aircraft - and the demise of Cambridge Airport. We will soon be able to travel at much lower cost, and with far less environmental impact. This could lead to a dramatic increase in travel on ’thin' cross country routes such as Cambridge to Oxford or Bristol. So it is vital that we maintain a network of smaller airfields across the country to enable this form of transport. Much of my work as part of the Royal Aeronautical Society is focussed on these developments, for which the government is determined to succeed in this country. I also lead a local business that is developing an aircraft for this market. I would be very happy, and keen to discuss this further.

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Response to Question 2 Claremont Planning are instructed on behalf of Southern and Regional Developments (Willingham) to promote land south oft Priest Lane, Willingham for residential development to the Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation. The site has been previously submitted to South Cambridgeshire District Council to the "Call for Sites" exercise in Spring 2019. The site is available, suitable and viable for residential development which can robustly contribute towards the housing supply of the new Local Plan area. The Priest Lane site is located towards the eastern fringe of Willingham and is highly accessible in terms of walking distances to services available in the village, including a primary school and medical practice. These services and facilities confirm the sustainability of the settlement that should be recognised through the emerging Local Plan. It is considered that this service base reinforces the suitability of the site for residential development and demonstrates that Willingham is a sustainable location to accommodate new levels of growth into the new Plan period. Extending over an area of approximately 3.4ha, the site is laid to grassland with established hedgerow boundaries, woodland. The site also accommodates a number of greenhouses and other horticultural structures which indicates the historical use of the land as a nursery. The nursery is now closed, which detracts from the visual amenity of the village with particular impact on the transitional character at the settlement fringe. The Priest Lane site is not designated as Green Belt and is located beyond the eastern boundary of the Willingham Conservation Area, with no other heritage assets within consideration distance of the site. Topographically, the site is flat with no gradients of note and is unaffected by fluvial or surface water flood risk. The site has a robust relationship with the settlement edge and is situated in a sustainable location that is unconstrained by environmental, historic or other statutory designations. The site's development for residential purposes would represent a moderate extension to the settlement and would assist in meeting the housing needs for the Plan area. Attached to these representations is a site plan demonstrating the site extent and location at the eastern fringe of Willingham. The site at Priest Lane provides an appropriate and sustainable opportunity to secure residential allocation that is able to support the needs of Willingham as well as provide strategic contribution to the housing requirements of the new Plan period. Summary of Comments: The Priest Lane site is suitable and appropriate site in a sustainable settlement that is appropriate for expansion for residential development.

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Response to Question 2 3.1 The site at Silverdale Close was submitted to South Cambridgeshire District Council through the Call for Sites exercise in March 2019 for residential development of approximately 77 dwellings. This included completion of the relevant forms, a covering letter and a supporting Vision Document. For ease of reference, the Vision Document is appended to these representations. It is supplemented by a Green Belt Assessment document undertaken by The Environmental Dimension Partnership Ltd.

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Response to Question 2 Land at the Six Mile Bottom Estate was identified as available for the creation of a new community in a submission to the Greater Cambridge Call for Sites consultation in 2019. As the Site straddles the districts of East Cambridgeshire and South Cambridgeshire, the 2019 Call for Sites submission was shared with East Cambridgeshire. L&Q Estates Ltd and Hill Residential Ltd continue to promote the Site as it represents a unique long-term strategic opportunity to facilitate growth in a highly sustainable location. It would provide a central role in meeting the employment and housing growth needs of East Cambridgeshire and the combined Greater Cambridge Authorities. It provides the opportunity for a strategic new community, delivering on national and regional priorities and objectives. The Opportunity The Vision for Six Mile Bottom is articulated through the accompanying Concept Vision document. The concept framework shows how growth can be accommodated, providing an integrated new community around the existing village of Six Mile Bottom and within distinct character areas that are defined by the prevailing landscape. The scheme can deliver circa 8,500 new homes, jobs, essential central services such as secondary and primary schools, community hubs and medical facilities as well as local retail space and will provide the important elements to allow a new community to thrive. The Vision for the Site is for the creation of: ● Main settlement centre with principal community facilities (secondary school, medical facilities, communal work-hub, parcel drop, local produce retail); ● Potential new stop on east-west rail line; ● New multifunctional 3km long linear park running through the settlement with play parks, sports pitches, picnic areas, allotments, running and cycle routes; ● Retained woodland areas and hedgerows throughout to allow wildlife to continue to thrive; ● Extended energy hub providing clean energy to the whole Site and wider area; ● Employment areas providing a well-connected opportunity area within the Site for new business; ● Retained high-quality farmland areas to continue to make the best use of fertile land and potentially grow food for new residents; ● Expansive semi-natural area reserved for wildlife with managed access so that ecology can thrive; ● Junction improvements to connect the A11 and A14 routes more effectively to the Site; ● Potential extension of the CAM Metro connection of the Site to Cambridge and Newmarket. Greater Cambridge Consultation Document - Six Mile Bottom Page 7 The Concept Framework (see Concept Vision) has taken into account the context of the Site in order to suggest a high-level layout that would sensitively respond to its context. Due to the scale of the Site, a strategy of providing a main centre, positioned centrally within the Site and three satellite local centres is proposed. The main centre would include a secondary school as well as larger scale commercial uses and community activities with the local centres each providing a primary school and smaller-scale community facilities. The main centre has been positioned deliberately to be co-located with a new station facility on the existing railway line at the heart of the development. The proposal is for a transitional reduction in reliance on the private car and so, whilst a road network is shown to satisfy current mobility trends, the layering of a grid for active travel and public transport movement is crucial as our mobility needs change. The new community would be set within and amongst an expansive network of multi-functional and characterful green infrastructure which goes far beyond fulfilling formal public open space requirements to essentially being a necessity for future generations’ well-being and lifestyle requirements. The proposals will encourage active and healthy lives and an inclusive sense of community. Notwithstanding the connectivity of the proposed location, the Site provides an excellent opportunity for a series of connected communities providing essential local facilities set within a rich and biodiverse green environment. The Site benefits from its highly connected location on the A14 and A11 corridors as well as being positioned on the east-west rail line with the potential to be served by rail services. The Site also has the opportunity to facilitate the alignment of a CAM-Metro extension between Cambridge and Mildenhall. A plan-led new community at Six Mile Bottom will allow East Cambridgeshire and the combined Greater Cambridge Authorities to achieve a sustainable form of development by planning for jobs, homes and supporting infrastructure (transport, utilities, services and facilities) in the right places, alongside protecting and enhancing the environment. Indicatively the proposal would provide for: New Employment Land: ● 11.93Ha of new employment land in East Cambridgeshire. ● 13.54Ha of new employment land in South Cambridgeshire. New homes (at 40dph): ● 5,858 new homes in East Cambridgeshire. ● 1,738 new homes in South Cambridgeshire. Approach to Development L&Q Estates Ltd and Hill Residential Ltd are seeking a new approach to growth at Six Mile Bottom that will centre around community empowerment to guide future development and to allow a new population to make the best decisions for new development to ensure an enduring legacy is created for the Site. A community stewardship model can be applied to the future growth of the Site to allow information to be collected on all aspects of life including transport and traffic, mobility, energy and power, environmental management, leisure, well-being, healthcare, education, and public safety, to understand how a new community is being used and how emerging trends can be met by development. Through effective stewardship, community facilities, homes, employment and movement systems will be provided in a form and pattern that allows for design cohesion, well-being, and connectedness to infuse and influence future development decisions. Responding to the Four Big Themes The narrative for new growth in Greater Cambridge is set by four key themes that reflect international and national objectives: Climate Change The two Councils and the County Council have committed to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. In order to meet this challenge, the Local Plan will need to plan for low-carbon lifestyles and encourage low carbon activities and alternatives to private car use. The Local Plan will also need to promote highly sustainable patterns for growth, such as locating residential and employment development in sustainable locations such as Six Mile Bottom with access to a number of transport connections. This would enable travel by low-carbon modes thus reducing car use to ease congestion and reduce airborne pollutants. The same measure offers opportunities to promote active travel choices (walking, cycling) to enhance health and wellbeing. The proposal for the Site would see the creation of new jobs and homes, together with essential central services such as secondary and primary schools, community hubs and medical facilities as well as local retail space. This internalisation of jobs, homes and key facilities will reduce the need for motorised travel, which will have significant environmental as well as health and wellbeing benefits. Biodiversity and Green Spaces Both Councils have declared biodiversity emergencies and, as members of the Natural Cambridgeshire Local Nature Partnership, the Councils support the Partnership’s vision to double the area of rich wildlife habitats and natural greenspaces within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. L&Q Estates Ltd and Hill Residential Ltd recognise the importance of improving the natural environment and are committed to achieving net biodiversity gain in respect to potential redevelopment proposals at the Site. The Site presents opportunities to create wellbeing through enhanced green spaces to relax and socialise. As referred to above, new areas of green infrastructure also provide opportunities to mitigate against climate change, through creating resilient new habitats. Wellbeing and Social Inclusion Cambridge City Council has an Anti-Poverty Strategy which includes an action plan. This identified that while the Cambridge economy continues to thrive, there are high levels of income inequality in the city. Cambridge City Council also has an Air Quality Action Plan 2018-2023 and sets out Cambridge City Council’s priority actions for improving areas of poor air quality in the city and maintaining a good level of air quality in a growing city. The proposed new community at Six Mile Bottom will integrate jobs, homes and community facilities and will help achieve ‘good growth’ that promotes wellbeing and social inclusion, as outlined below: ● Securing improvements in air quality through promotion of development that is not overly reliant on car use by locating jobs, homes and community facilities close to one another, utilising existing and creating new transport connections; ● Encouraging healthy lifestyles through provision of employment opportunities in an accessible location by low-carbon modes to encourage active travel; ● Proximity to local services and amenities bringing opportunities for social interaction and community development; ● Opportunities for new build design to provide all-electric heating and hot water systems to avoid the on-site combustion of fossil fuels; ● Creation of a safe and inclusive community through provision of a wide range of jobs; and ● Creation of high-quality buildings and public realm which offers natural sociability, interaction and access to nature. Great Places Greater Cambridge has a track record as a place where contemporary design and the historic environment co-exist in harmony. The vision for the Site is held to be consistent with the vision and objectives for new settlements as set out in the NPPF and the leading fields of best practice. The Concept Framework (see Concept Vision) has taken into account the context of the Site in order to suggest a high level layout that would sensitively respond to the context of the Site. Due to the scale of the Site, a strategy of providing a main centre, positioned centrally within the Site and three satellite local centres is proposed. The proposal is for a transitional reduction in reliance on the private car. The new community would be set within and amongst an expansive network of multi-functional and characterful green infrastructure. This goes beyond fulfilling formal public open space requirements and will provide for future generations well-being and lifestyle requirements. The proposals will encourage active and healthy lives and an inclusive sense of community. Benefits to be delivered by the proposals Our proposal is for a holistically planned new community, which enhances the natural environment, supports economic growth, offers high-quality market and affordable housing set in beautiful, healthy and sociable neighbourhoods. The Site has the potential to deliver sustainable development in accordance with the three dimensions of sustainable development identified at paragraph 8 of the NPPF, whilst also securing a number of benefits to the wider area, including the following: Economic Benefits ● New employment opportunities for East Cambridgeshire and the Greater Cambridge Authorities; ● New jobs will be created through the construction phase of the development, both directly and through supply chains; ● Unlike a series of smaller scale developments, a proposal of this size will support strategic infrastructure improvements. Social Benefits ● The potential to deliver a significant amount of market and affordable new homes to assist in meeting objectively assessed housing needs of both East Cambridge and the Greater Cambridge Authorities; ● The potential to deliver a range of dwelling size, type and tenure to meet locally identified housing need and creating a mixed and sustainable community; ● The ability to provide integrated public transport, with direct access to a range of locations and their associated services and facilities; ● There is potential to create high quality accessible, multifunctional green infrastructure. The provision of such a large area of green infrastructure is unlikely to be feasible on smaller scale or constrained brownfield sites; ● A plan-led new community integrated health, wellbeing and social inclusion. Environmental Benefits ● The integration of homes, jobs and community facilities will promote pedestrian, cycle and public transport trips, thus reducing carbon emissions; ● Zero carbon on-site energy generation; ● Significant additional tree planting can be incorporated throughout the Site. This will also contribute towards biodiversity enhancements; ● A sensitive design approach can be achieved which ensures that development will not encroach into areas at risk from flooding; ● The majority of the existing tree and hedgerow planting around the periphery of the Site and along the internal field boundary can be retained; ● Retained high quality farmland areas to continue to make best use of fertile land and potentially grow food for new residents; ● Expansive semi-natural areas reserved for wildlife with managed access so that ecology can thrive. Deliverability This Site is considered “deliverable” as defined by the NPPF (Glossary). Specifically, the Site is available in one single land ownership, offers a suitable location for development, and is achievable with a realistic prospect that housing will be delivered on-site within five years of adoption of the plan. The proposal is such that jobs, homes, education and other community facilities are provided to ensure a holistic, integrated community. This together with improvements to rail infrastructure, only possible with this scale of development, will ensure residents would not be reliant on the private car for their daily needs. The proposal at Six Mile Bottom is a unique opportunity to bring forward development in the form of a new highly sustainable settlement. Bringing together a range of services and facilities which are within walking and cycling distance of one another.

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Response to Question 2 2.1 Land south of Barley Road is considered suitable, available and deliverable for residential development, to be best delivered through an allocation within the emerging Greater Cambridgeshire Local Plan. The Site has been previously submitted to the Greater Cambridgeshire Call for Sites consultation process (2019), with no material changes in the Site to effect its appropriateness for residential allocation since. The Call for Sites representation is appended to this representation at Appendix B. 2.2 The Site is located south of Barley Road on the western edge of Great Chishill, and extends approximately 1.5 hectares and comprises arable farm land. The Site is bordered by hedgerow on all boundaries, and a small narrow strip of the site borders the adjacent properties to the east, off Barley road. 2.3 The existing access is taken off Barley Road from a strip of land in between the existing settlements on Barley Road, at the eastern edge of the Site. The existing access point could be used or alternative access could be taken off Barley Road toward the western edge of the Site. 2.4 The Site sits outside of, but adjacent to, both the settlement boundary of Great Chishill and the Great Chishill Conservation Area. 2.5 The rural village of Great Chishill is located in South Cambridgeshire and is surrounded by agricultural land. It is a small village but with amenities including The Pheasant Pub, Great Chishill Nursery and St Swithun’s Church. 2.6 Saffron Walden is situated 8 miles east of Great Chishill, and Royston is 5 miles west. Royston has a train station with connections to Cambridge and London Kings Cross. The village also benefits from bus links to Cambridge, Newport and Saffron Walden, all of which stop directly outside the Site. 2.7 The Site is available for development, as confirmed through the landowner’s intent to bring forward the site for residential development in the short term in the early years of the plan period. A letter from the Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance – Appendix C of this Report – confirms the Site is vacant and wish for Strutt & Parker to promote the Site through the emerging Greater Cambridgeshire Local Plan. 2.8 The Site is considered suitable for development as is subject to minimal constraints, or if wish can be appropriately mitigated. 2.9 The Site falls within Flood Zone 1 and is therefore has the lowest probability of tidal or fluvial flooding and is therefore suitable for all types of development from a flood risk perspective. 2.10 The Site falls just outside of the Great Chishill Conservation Area, and there are several designated heritage assets within 1km of the Site. The size of the Site presents a good opportunity to provide lower density development with areas of open space and landscaping integrated. This provides opportunity to ensure the setting of any heritage assets within the locality is protected. Such an approach can also be used to ensure there is no undue impact on the wider rural landscape. 2.11 Given the existing pattern of development, which is predominantly ribbon development, the Site lends itself to contribute to a logical extension to the existing frontage along Chishill Road to the north. The well-established boundaries of the Site provide a strong form of containment. 2.12 The Site represents a logical extension to the village to provide proportionate scale growth which will help sustain the vitality of this community over the plan period. 2.13 Where necessary technical evidence can be provided to support the Site’s deliverability as the Local Plan Review progresses. 2.14 The Site is also considered achievable, and is not subject to any known legal or ownership obstacles to its development.

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Response to Question 2 - Additional Information Claremont Planning are instructed on behalf of Southern and Regional Developments Ltd (Waterbeach) to promote their site at Bannold Road, Waterbeach for residential development. The site was put forward during the 'Call for Sites’ process in Spring 2019. The site is available, suitable and viable for residential development and can contribute towards the housing land supply of the Local Plan area. The site is located at the eastern edge of Waterbeach and is highly accessible in terms of walking distance to services within the village and also the mainline rail station that provides fast commuter links into Cambridge and London. Waterbeach is recognised as a suitable location to accommodate a new settlement, this reinforces the village in terms as a location for growth for residential and other forms of development to contribute towards meeting the identified need of Greater Cambridge. The site itself is approximately 14 ha in size and is well contained through boundary treatment. The site falls partly within the Green Belt and the review of the Local Plan provides the opportunity to review the Green Belt boundary so as to accommodate development opportunities in sustainable locations. The identification of the strategic allocation at Waterbeach New Town is a positive step in terms of the development plan in delivering the identified need of the wider District, but caution must be applied in terms of assurance and guarantee of delivery of such large sites. Paragraph 72 of NPPF recognises the value of strategic sites but emphasises that realistic lead-in times must be incorporated into a spatial strategy to ensure that delivery of these sites remains practical in realising the housing trajectory. As such, the importance of small and medium sized sites must not be overlooked and the NPPF at paragraph 68 states that these sites can robustly contribute to housing numbers given the relatively rapid build out times. The site at Bannold Road can demonstrate this important contribution and assist in meeting the demanding housing needs for the District and Greater Cambridge. The site at Bannold Road, Waterbeach provides an opportunity to identify a location for sustainable development at a settlement that has been recognised as an appropriate location to accommodate a strategic New Town development. Attached to these representations is a 'Promotional Document' for the site that provides an overview of relevant planning policy, technical considerations and detailed information highlighting the credentials of the site as a suitable site to allocate for residential development. Summary of Comments: The site at Bannold Road, Waterbeach is an appropriate site in a sustainable location to allocate for residential development.

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Summary of Comments: It is inappropriate to seek to prioritise or rank the Big Themes, which should also include economics, housing, employment and infrastructure.

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Our client, who is the landowner at St Peters Street, Caxton, has instructed us to make the following comments on their behalf in respect of the Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation. One of the big themes outlined in the Local Plan Issues and Options 2020 is climate change and achieving net zero carbon is an important consideration in the preparation of the Local Plan. The land at St Peters Street, Caxton was put forward as part of the Greater Cambridge Local Plan Call for Sites undertaken in Spring 2019 and provides an appropriate infill opportunity in Caxton with efficiently designed homes. The site can accommodate tree planting which will also create biodiversity net gain another important big theme. The development of land at St Peters Street, Caxton will enable homes and enhance the setting of the village through much needed housing providing environmental, economic and social benefits. As set out in the Local Plan Issues and Options, the cost of renting or buying a home in Greater Cambridge is much higher than the national average. If the Local Plan does not make provision for a larger quantity of housing this will be exacerbated. To achieve this, the Council must set itself an ambitious housing target for the plan period. The Government’s Standard Methodology fails to consider changing economic circumstances in its calculations. Considering Greater Cambridge is at the heart of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, the UK Innovation Corridor and the Cambridge-Norwich Tech Corridor, all of which will transform the regional economy, to achieve these ambitious aims, it is imperative the Councils plan for a significantly higher number of homes than the minimum required by government. The type of housing provided should be informed by the Strategic Housing Market Assessment. It is also important to note that Paragraph 68 of the National Planning Policy Framework requires Council’s to identify 10% of their housing need on sites of 1 hectare or less. Land within and adjacent to villages such as Caxton is perfectly suited to meeting this requirement. Paragraph 122 of the NPPF states that planning policies should support development that makes efficient use of land. This means considering the availability and capacity of infrastructure and services, both existing and proposed, as well as their scope to promote sustainable travel modes. As such, it is considered that the Council should strongly consider dispersing a large proportion of future homes in existing villages, particularly those villages which are sited close to transport corridors. Caxton’s proximity to Cambourne lends itself to be a highly sustainable location for future growth in Cambridgeshire. The Government has announced that the preferred route for East Rail will feature a station at Cambourne. Additionally, the terminus of the new proposed busway will be located in Cambourne and it is expected that the Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro (CAM) will run through Cambourne and beyond towards St Neots. The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) has indicated that the proposed Cambridge-Cambourne busway could be completed as soon as 2024, making it a key consideration in determining where future growth should be located.

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SUMMARY OF COMMENTS Emerging policies must be supportive of the diversification, and upgrading, of existing caravan and camp sites to ensure economic viability of sites.

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Response to Question 2 - Additional Information The land off Station Road in Willingham was promoted to the call for sites process in March 2019 on behalf of Mr James Manning. The representations to the Issues & Options consultation document will refer to that promoted site where relevant.

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Response to Question 2 The application site occupies an area of land to the south east of the A10 Royston Road and to the west of Station Road, covering approximately 1.28 hectares. The site was formerly used as amenity land associated with Villiers Park Educational Trust, comprising grassland with trees and hedges on the boundary. The site is currently not in use. The site in Foxton was promoted through call for sites process in March 2019 on behalf of Laragh House Developments Ltd. The representations to the Issues & Options consultation document will refer to that promoted site where relevant. The Site is well related to the existing built form of Foxton and closely located to a number of existing local services and facilities. The site has access to local employment opportunities and has excellent public transport links, being so close to Foxton train station. The existing level of services and facilities in the village make the village a sustainable location for a larger population, where job opportunities and facilities are close by.

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I write on behalf of the National Trust in response to the publication of the draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for comment. Context The Trust owns two nationally significant sites located close to Cambridge which in combination attract close to 1 million visitors a year: • Located in South Cambridgeshire, Wimpole Hall lies approximately 13 km to the west of Cambridge and attracts some 400,000 visitors per annum. It is a Grade I Listed Building set within a Grade II* Registered Park and Garden which includes the farmed estate and extends over an area of 1,200 ha. The property as a whole contains 30 listed buildings and structures of which three, including the Gothic Tower (Folly Castle), are Grade II*, and a Scheduled Monument comprising the remains of the Romano British settlement at Arrington. The estate is the largest of its kind in Cambridgeshire and a key attraction is its landscape setting, including the 4 km long South Avenue, with extensive views to the Royston Hills. • Located in East Cambridgeshire but abutting the boundary with South Cambridgeshire, Anglesey Abbey is the second most popular visitor attraction in Cambridgeshire, outside Cambridge itself. Since 2010 visitor numbers have grown by 37%, making Anglesey Abbey one of the fasted growing properties in the Trust. The Trust is anticipating further growth with visitor numbers likely to exceed 600,000 within the next 5-10 years. It is a Grade I Listed Building set within a Grade II* Registered Park & Garden. The estate extends over 46ha and the 12th century monastic buildings have been extensively altered by successive owners over the years. Besides the Abbey and adjacent Grade II listed barn, there are several listed features within the grounds including a sundial, statues and urns. Anglesey Abbey is located near Lode, approximately 9km north-east of Cambridge on the B1102 Cambridge to Burwell road. Acquired by the National Trust in 1966 and open all year, it is especially popular in January and February when the snowdrops are in flower. In addition, the National Trust holds restrictive covenants on some 230 ha of land at Coton, including Whitwell Hill, which at 62 metres AOD is the highest point west of Cambridge. The founders of the Cambridge Preservation Society, now Cambridge Present and Future (CPPF) purchased land in this area to protect the rural character of the area, the elevated views towards Cambridge, and to prevent the setting of the historic city being damaged by urban sprawl. CPPF is party to the principle (1958) Deed of Covenant and retains ownership of some of the land. These aims and objectives are reflected in the terms and restrictions of the Trust’s covenants. Outside the Local Plan area in East Cambridgeshire, the Trust owns and manages some 250 ha of land at Wicken Fen, a National Nature Reserve and designated SSSI, and an internationally designated SAC and Ramsar. At its closest point the Reserve is located approximately 4km to the east of the boundary between the two districts, however the Trust’s plans for the Wicken Fen Vision Area would extend the area of land managed for nature conservation southwards to within 2km of the South Cambridgeshire boundary and the planned New Town at Waterbeach. The Trust’s long term management strategy for the Vision Area extends across an area of approximately 5,300 ha and aims to alleviate the growing pressure on vulnerable habitats within the SSSI, and to better protect areas at risk from the effects of trampling and other harmful activities. In responding to this consultation we have focused on responding to questions concerning those issues that relate most directly to our the Trust’s own objectives, and that resonate with our special purposes as a conservation body; our responses are reproduced at Appendix 1 for reference. In addition, the special significance of Wicken Fen SSSI and wider reserve, and of the Trust’s long term commitment to extending access to land managed for nature conservation across the Vision area are relevant to the comments which follow. Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Scoping Report The National Trust welcomes the scope of this report, including the proposed 15km buffer and consideration of a longer distance impact pathway for potential hydrological and recreation impacts. We also welcome the inclusion of Wimpole and Eversden Woods SAC and Wicken Fen Ramsar within the scope of the HRA and concur with the potential effects identified in the report. In relation to both hydrological and recreation impacts, and in relation to air quality, we concur with Natural England’s advice provided by email dated 11th October 2019. We have now published the report of the 2019 visitor survey of Wicken Fen and the Vision Area mentioned in that correspondence, and South Cambridgeshire District Council planning officers are aware. Sustainability Appraisal (SA) Scoping Report and Non-Technical Summary The Trust welcomes the inclusion of biodiversity, landscape, and the historic environment as key issues for the SA, and recognition of the historic landscape setting of Cambridge is especially welcome. The challenge this presents for new development is referenced at page 15 of the Scoping Report and we comment further on this issue in our responses to the main consultation document. We note that the Sustainability Appraisal scoping report identifies over abstraction, also referenced in HRA scoping report, as a key issue. We share this concern, particularly in relation to the potential impacts on Wicken Fen as stated above. We support the intention to plan for new green spaces through the Local Plan review process, referenced at page 6 of the Scoping Report. This provides an opportunity to raise the scale of green space ambition for the Cambridge area, and should allow for the consideration of cross boundary opportunities, as identifed in the Issues and Options consultation document. The SA should include recognition of the relationship of the Plan to the Wicken Vision Area, which is located in East Cambridgeshire but adjacent to the planned new town at Waterbeach, and to the South Cambridgeshire boundary. Biodiversity and Nature Recovery The Local Plan should set clear and ambitious targets for biodiversity and nature recovery. All new development should achieve a measurable 20% net gain in biodiversity, and consistent with our own commitment to ‘nature recovery’ at Wicken Fen, we support the intention to plan for new green spaces through the Local Plan review process, referenced at page 6 of the Scoping Report. The Local Plan provides an opportunity to raise the scale of green space ambition for the Cambridge area, and should allow for the consideration of cross boundary opportunities, as identifed in the Issues and Options consultation document. This should include recognition of the relationship of emerging proposals for a Nature Recovery Network within a 10km radius of Cambridge to the Local Plan, led by CPPF and the Wildlife Trust, and supported by member organisations of Natural Cambridgeshire, the Local Nature Partnership (LNP) for Cambridgeshire. In particular, long term development proposals for north east Cambridge provide an opportunity to embed nature recovery proposals for the River Cam corridor within the Local Plan. Other Considerations Notwithstanding our broad support for the overarching themes and objectives of the Plan we are concerned about the scale of growth outlined in the consultation document. Whilst we understand the requirement to plan for future growth in accordance with assessed housing need, we question whether that approach can be truly sustainable. In particular, it is unclear whether the proposed requirement for 40,900 additional homes in and around Cambridge suggested for the suggested plan period of 2017-2040 is achievable without compromising environmental protections and social well-being, or indeed whether it can be reconciled with a net zero carbon target. Sustainable design and innovation, drawing on exemplar development in cities such as Freiburg, will be essential. Here at the Trust we protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive, ensuring everyone benefits. Our focus is on conserving and enhancing the special places of which we are custodians for the benefit of future generations at the same time as meeting the demand for public access to those places from a rapidly expanding population. This places enormous demands on the already stretched resources and presents a very significant challenge in terms of the deliverability of these twin purposes. We would ask that these underlying concerns are given consideration alongside our responses to the consultation, and we would welcome further dialogue around the implications of further growth for the Trust’s unique portfolio of land and property in the greater Cambridge area. I enclose plans showing the Wicken Fen Vision Area and Nature Recovery Network priority areas for information and trust these comments are helpful. Pleased let me know if you have any queries.

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Document added as an attachment regarding response on Children's Services (School Place Planning) and Highways and Transport (HCC as Highways Authority and Network & Travel Planning)

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I did not find it easy to respond to your consultation in the manner you require, it is too complicated. Hence this email. I hope this email has sufficient information to be counted as an official response. Please note, I have already made a comment, on the Tell us what you think card at the visit by planning staff to ARU 27th January. I was assured by helpful staff the card would be passed on. This response enlarges on those comments. The Consultation does not directly address water supply issues nor, for example, the associated issue of the flow of the River Cam and its tributaries. The latter issue is only directly relevant to the Consultation topic of Biodiversity and green spaces, for example, the loss of biodiversity if the River dries up. I agree with the Big Themes of the Plan but wish to stress that I am opposed to the scale of the proposed development. The supporting resource base is not there now nor, in my view, is it likely to be there in the near future. I understand that development should not be initiated until infrastructure has been built to support it. That infrastructure is not there now and will not be there in the near future. Presently, supplying water to Cambridge is leading to over-abstraction of water from the chalk aquifer. In many years rainfall is insufficient in winter to recharge the aquifer to enable springs to flow, wetlands remain wet in summer and to support the flow of the River Cam and its tributaries in summer, as well as supply water to the homes and businesses of Cambridge. The Cam Valley Forum in its Manifesto on the River Cam (June 2019) and the report on the Water Crisis Forum by Cllr Katie Thornburrow (January 2020) have brought the topic to the fore. Response to Greater Cambridge Local Plan ¬– Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report I note on page 82 of the Greater Cambridge Local Plan ¬– Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report, that Cambridge Water considers development will be greater than supply by 2035. Stephen Tomkins and I came to that conclusion in 2013: Evans B & Tomkins SP. (2013) CAMBRIDGE WON’T HAVE ENOUGH WATER IN 2035. So What, Issue 4 Winter, page 7. So What is a publication of the Global Sustainability Institute, Anglia Ruskin University. In the reported debate the topic was proposed by Evans and seconded by Tomkins, representatives of Cambridge Water and the Environment Agency opposed this proposal. I am pleased Cambridge Water Company has now reached the same conclusion. Summary Until infrastructure is put in place to supply water for the developments proposed in the Greater Cambridge Local Plan it is unwise to go ahead with the plan.

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These representations are provided by Persimmon Homes Ltd (Persimmon) in response to the Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation. Persimmon is one of the largest residential developers in the UK building around 16,000 new homes per year nationwide and is an active in the Greater Cambridge Area. Persimmon would emphasise the need for any future plan covering the area to be both aspirational but also deliverable supported by detailed policies that are underpinned by an appropriately robust evidence base. We hope that the following comments will assist the councils in their preparation of a sound plan.

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