Foxton - Designation of a neighbourhood area
Support
Foxton - Designation of a neighbourhood area - October 2015
Representation ID: 165095
Received: 14/10/2015
Respondent: EurIng Nigel Lloyd
There will be continuing pressure for growth in the villages close to Cambridge as the city continues to expand and transform into the major urban, industrial and administrative centre for East Anglia. Foxton has a strong sense of community, and is well-endowed with character (historic buildings), facilities and transport links. It is very attractive to outside developers, but would be wise to take charge of its own development and be proactive (planning and managing its own growth) rather than simply reactive (responding to commercially-driven initiatives from outside).
There will be continuing pressure for growth in the villages close to Cambridge as the city continues to expand and transform into the major urban, industrial and administrative centre for East Anglia. Foxton has a strong sense of community, and is well-endowed with character (historic buildings), facilities and transport links. It is very attractive to outside developers, but would be wise to take charge of its own development and be proactive (planning and managing its own growth) rather than simply reactive (responding to commercially-driven initiatives from outside).
Support
Foxton - Designation of a neighbourhood area - October 2015
Representation ID: 165098
Received: 07/10/2015
Respondent: The Woodland Trust
Many thanks for consulting the Woodland Trust on plans to produce 3 new neighbourhood plans in South Cambridgeshire.
The Woodland Trust is very supportive of the concept of neighbourhood planning as an important mechanism for embedding trees into local communities and protecting ancient woodland, as such we are very keen to see these plans progress. We would like to take this opportunity to draw your attention to the Woodland Trust's neighbourhood planning microsite: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/campaigning/neighbourhood-planning/ this site sets out how woods and trees can help communities meet the aims of their plans.
Many thanks for consulting the Woodland Trust on plans to produce 3 new neighbourhood plans in South Cambridgeshire.
The Woodland Trust is very supportive of the concept of neighbourhood planning as an important mechanism for embedding trees into local communities and protecting ancient woodland, as such we are very keen to see these plans progress. We would like to take this opportunity to draw your attention to the Woodland Trust's neighbourhood planning microsite: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/campaigning/neighbourhood-planning/ this site sets out how woods and trees can help communities meet the aims of their plans.
You may also be interested in our free community tree packs: http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/in-your-community/
Comment
Foxton - Designation of a neighbourhood area - October 2015
Representation ID: 165099
Received: 09/10/2015
Respondent: Natural England
Natural England statutory consultee in neighbourhood planning. Offer general advice in preparing a plan with related web links.
With Environment Agency, English Heritage and Forestry Commission has published joint advice on neighbourhood planning - sets out sources of environmental information and ideas on incorporating environment into plans. https://www.gov.uk/consulting-on-neighbourhood-plans-and-development-orders
Also advice on protected landscapes, National Character Areas,protected species, local wildlife sites, soil types, opportunities for enhancing natural environment.
Support
Foxton - Designation of a neighbourhood area - October 2015
Representation ID: 165105
Received: 12/10/2015
Respondent: Historic England
No objections. Offering initial advice. Number of designated heritage assets within proposed area - Scheduled Monument comprising settlement site SE of West Hill; Foxton conservation area; 26 Grade II listed buildings and Grade I church. Need to safeguard these for future. Suggest getting assistance from conservation officer at South Cambs. Contact Historic Environment Record at Cambridgeshire County Council Archaeology Service. Neighbourhood Plan should consider local heritage and non designated assets. Link to useful guidance http://www.historicengland.org.uk/advice/planning/plan-making/improve-yourneighbourhood/
Comment
Foxton - Designation of a neighbourhood area - October 2015
Representation ID: 165106
Received: 21/10/2015
Respondent: Fowlmere Parish Council
This is simply to let you know that Fowlmere Parish Council discussed the proposed Foxton Neighbourhood Plan at their recent meeting but do not have any comments they wish to make.
This is simply to let you know that Fowlmere Parish Council discussed the proposed Foxton Neighbourhood Plan at their recent meeting but do not have any comments they wish to make.
Comment
Foxton - Designation of a neighbourhood area - October 2015
Representation ID: 165107
Received: 14/10/2015
Respondent: Environment Agency
The Agency offers the following preliminary response.
I attach for your information a basic constraints map for the proposal area and our generic planning guidance document. You will be aware that the Agency's mapping is dynamic and should be interrogated regularly during the designation process and before any decision on specific areas or sites are made.
Thank you for your correspondence of 02 October 2015 advising the Agency of the above proposal. The Agency offers the following preliminary response.
I attach for your information a basic constraints map for the proposal area and our generic planning guidance document. You will be aware that the Agencys mapping is dynamic and should be interrogated regularly during the designation process and before any decision on specific areas or sites are made.
Comment
Foxton - Designation of a neighbourhood area - October 2015
Representation ID: 165114
Received: 30/10/2015
Respondent: Gladman Developments
No specific comments to make on the application. Taking opportunity to highlight key requirements which neighbourhood plan should have regard.
Offering assistance to Foxton in preparing their plan.
Sets out national guidance and legislation relevant to neighbourhood planning. Plan must align with strategic policies in Local Plan. Examination of emerging Local Plan in South Cambridgeshire has been suspended whilst further work is carried out. Further consultation and modifications likely. Suggest Foxton Plan preparation is delayed until all Local Plan is adopted as strategic policies may change.
Neighbourhood Plan cannot introduce policies that would prevent development - need to plan positively. Policies to be supported with evidence base. May need Strategic Environmental Assessment if plan proposals significant - consider at early stage.
Planning application submitted by Gladman in Foxton was refused By South Cambs DC and appeal due in February 2016. Site off Shepreth Rd has potential as housing allocation to meet housing need in village. Benefits of site outlined.