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Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options

Representation ID: 29856

Received: 02/02/2015

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council

Representation Summary:

Overarching objectives are supported. Some of these uses would not normally be located next to each other -suggest Proposed Objective 2 be amended in such a way that uses are located in a compatible way:
'Proposed Objective 2: Provide a mix of land uses in locations where they are compatible, and at densities that make best use of this highly sustainable location and regeneration opportunities'. Objective 8 be amended, or a separate Objective set up to cover this issue:

'Encourage a low carbon lifestyle; the minimisation of waste both during construction and occupational phases of development; and addressing climate change'

Full text:

The overarching objectives are supported. Considering these against the option scenarios it is apparent that the mix of land uses is wide ranging, comprising existing and new uses such as the Water Recycling Centre and housing. Some of these uses would not normally be located next to each other, with this is mind it is suggested that Proposed Objective 2 be slightly amended to incorporate the objective that these mixed uses be provided in such a way that they are located in a compatible way:
'Proposed Objective 2: Provide a mix of land uses in locations where they are compatible, and at densities that make best use of this highly sustainable location and regeneration opportunities'

In addition to the suggested change to proposed Objective 2, we would also point out that there is not currently reference to the minimising of waste in line with the RECAP Waste Management Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2012). We would therefore recommend that this be built into proposed Objective 8 as follows, or a separate Objective set up to cover this issue:

'Encourage a low carbon lifestyle; the minimisation of waste both during construction and occupational phases of development; and addressing climate change'

Support from economic development perspective.

The objectives should include an object to secure "good health" through development.