Support

Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options

Representation ID: 29685

Received: 02/02/2015

Respondent: Brookgate

Agent: Bidwells

Representation Summary:

Brookgate support proposed Option C. It would maintain a flexible approach to the provision of student accommodation within the CNFE area, reflecting the markets existing interest in the locality. The introduction of a new policy requiring student accommodation proposals to demonstrate how the benefits could outweigh possible negative impacts/mitigation of such impacts is a sensible safeguard which will not result in unnecessary restrictions being placed upon the CNFE area, whilst ensuring that student housing forms part of a balanced, well planned new community.

Full text:

Brookgate support proposed Option C. It would maintain a flexible approach to the provision of student accommodation within the CNFE area, reflecting the markets existing interest in the locality. The introduction of a new policy requiring student accommodation proposals to demonstrate how the benefits could outweigh possible negative impacts/mitigation of such impacts is a sensible safeguard which will not result in unnecessary restrictions being placed upon the CNFE area, whilst ensuring that student housing forms part of a balanced, well planned new community.