Comment
Waterbeach Neighbourhood Plan - Submission version
Representation ID: 168717
Received: 20/04/2021
Respondent: Urban & Civic
Agent: DAVID LOCK ASSOCIATES
Policy WAT23
Amendments made to this policy from Reg 14.
U&C recognise that there is an understandable desire for local people to benefit directly from development occurring upon their doorstep. Nevertheless, the allocation of the Waterbeach New Town in the South Cambridgeshire Local Plan reflects a strategy to focus provision to meet housing need across Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire, in several strategic locations. In this context, the housing needs of all residents within the District and the City can be regarded as having equal priority. The redrafted policy maintains a level of local priority in conflict with the overarching Local Plan Strategy. It is for the District Council to address the implications of this position in their response to the Submission Neighbourhood Plan and consider the implications for the allocation of Affordable Housing to those most in need.