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Waterbeach - Designation of Neighbourhood Area - June 2015

Representation ID: 164982

Received: 30/06/2015

Respondent: Dr C Grant

Representation Summary:

Importance of having common planning guidelines developed and then respected, so that conditions are not overturned or weakened later (as has happened in many developments).
Importance of recognising impact of development on existing infrastructure (drainage, sewage) and environment and ensuring overall capacities are adequate before development.
Importance of retaining station in its present location and maintaining the character of the parish as a rural community not an urban environment.

Full text:

I believe to ensure integration of any development in the Parish it is essential that common planning guidelines are developed and then respected so that Permissions awarded with conditions eg specific public space designation cannot be so changed that the original condition is removed.
Moreover capacity in infrastructure eg drainage, sewage etc needs to be in place before development is started. The village is a rural community and any development must not result in an urban suburb that destroys the environment and reduces biodiversity.

I believe the development of a Neighbourhood Plan is important to ensure appropriate development with necessary infrastructure, facilities being provided and maintained. The views of the existing community must be taken into account eg re not moving the railway station rather than just a developer's claim that a relocated station will be beneficial as that will not lead to local housing but commuter housing.