Object

Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options

Representation ID: 29629

Received: 27/01/2015

Respondent: Marshall Group of Companies

Representation Summary:

Marshall Group Properties Ltd objects to Redevelopment Option 4 on the basis it assumes relocation of the sewage treatment works.

At the present time is that this is unproven, and until such time as a feasible site has been identified and has a real prospect of delivery, the AAP should not assume further land can be made available for development.

Full text:

Marshall Group Properties Ltd objects to Redevelopment Option 4 on the basis it assumes relocation of the sewage treatment works.

Our view at the present time is that this is unproven, and until such time as a feasible site has been identified and has a real prospect of delivery, the AAP should not assume further land can be made available for development.

This is supported by text include in the submission Local Plans for both Cambridge City (Policy
14) and South Cambridgeshire (Policy SS/4). This states:
"Exploration of the viability and feasibility of development of the Waste Water Treatment Works within Cambridge City to provide a new treatment works facility at a smaller scale on the current site will be undertaken as part of the feasibility investigations in drawing up the AAP."

The implication here is that when defining any policy in the AAP it will be necessary to fully understand the implications.

Equally, under the requirements of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive, the full policy implications of any decision to rationalise or relocate the sewage works would need to be taken into account including, for example, impacts arising at any alternative locations proposed.