Foxton Neighbourhood Plan - Submission Consultation 2021

Support

Representation ID: 168629

Received: 23/02/2021

Respondent: Cambridgeshire Local Access Forum

We recognise that it's a very comprehensive plan, with a lot of concern for biodiversity, historical sites, and conservation. We are also pleased to see and support policies that aim to protect, enhance and develop the rights of way network providing a network of routes to promote walking, cycling and riding and to point out that circular routes, or routes that link with others, are particularly recommended. We would also be interested in being kept informed about the final cycle and walking routes to and from Foxton railway station, from the P&R to Addenbrooke’s and any developments concerning the East West rail route that would affect Foxton village in relation access and rights of way.

Comment

Representation ID: 168630

Received: 23/02/2021

Respondent: Cambridgeshire Local Access Forum

Policy FOX/15
Local path network is key component of Foxton’s green infrastructure network. Paths provide essential links with recreation areas. Parish-wide public footpath network is highly valued by community. Need to create additional permissive footpaths linking with existing public rights of way to form more circular routes.

No public bridleways or byways in parish.

Opportunities for walking and cycling should be encouraged, including creation of new permissive footpaths through negotiation with landowners, and cycleways in partnership with local authorities.

A priority is a cycle route linking Foxton with Melbourn Village College. Would enable pupils from Foxton to safely cycle to school, rather than having to cross A10

Comment

Representation ID: 168631

Received: 23/02/2021

Respondent: Cambridgeshire Local Access Forum

Policy FOX14
Existing open spaces and recreation facilities will be protected from development. Proposals which would reduce the quality or quantity of these facilities will only be permitted where the existing facilities are re‐provided to a better quality or quantity in an appropriate location. The biodiversity enhancement/community orchard site adjacent to the meadow and school identified on policy map Figure 30B will be safeguarded for future informal green space provision. Development proposals will not be permitted if they prejudice the delivery of the future provision.

Comment

Representation ID: 168632

Received: 23/02/2021

Respondent: Cambridgeshire Local Access Forum

Policy FOX/15
Having previously stated that there are no bridleways nor byways in village, Policy FOX/15 goes on to call for a wider footpath network and the creation of new footpath / cycle links.
The Cambridgeshire Local Access Forum finds this unacceptable as it does not comply with many areas of the Cambridgeshire Rights of Way Improvement Plan, which states that bridleway network is inadequate, fragmented and in need of improvement. Creation of footpaths and/or footpath /cycle path links will only serve to further fragment bridleway network and add to its inadequacy.
Appendix 2 acknowledges that chalkland is suitable for equestrians where there are already stud farms for the racing industry. Such an area is therefore suitable for all types of equestrian activities and Parish should be looking to providing access facilities.
We request that, through this plan, Foxton Parish Council, undertake to improve rights of way network/active travel network by creation of bridleways (or even better, restricted byways) which are the most inclusive form of access rather than restrictive footpaths and shared cycle/pedestrian paths.