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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
S/SB: Settlement boundaries
Representation ID: 58973
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Avison Young
We also propose an amendment to the policy text for Policy S/SB Settlement Boundaries (p51), through the insertion of ‘garden centres’ within the 3rd bullet point, to read: ■ development for agriculture, horticulture, garden centres, forestry, outdoor recreation and other uses that need to be located in the countryside; As garden centres require to operate on sites of a significant scale they are frequently found in the countryside rather than within a settlement boundary. Dobbies garden centres such as at Royston benefit from proximity to the strategic road network as well as from a countryside ambience.
We also propose an amendment to the policy text for Policy S/SB Settlement Boundaries (p51), through the insertion of ‘garden centres’ within the 3rd bullet point, to read: ■ development for agriculture, horticulture, garden centres, forestry, outdoor recreation and other uses that need to be located in the countryside; As garden centres require to operate on sites of a significant scale they are frequently found in the countryside rather than within a settlement boundary. Dobbies garden centres such as at Royston benefit from proximity to the strategic road network as well as from a countryside ambience.
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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Rest of the rural area
Representation ID: 59052
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Avison Young
Garden centres play a valued role within the Local Plan area and across the UK, making a significant sustainable and economic contribution. They should be recognised within Local Plan policy. The proposed Local Plan is silent regarding garden centres, despite them being widespread. Dobbies is continually reviewing and investing in their various garden centre sites, including at Royston, at times redeveloping or expanding their premises through the planning process, therefore supportive Local Plan policy is important to them. We therefore suggest amendments to the Plan are made in respect of Policies S/DS and S/SB, as detailed at the appropriate sections.
We support the Council’s rational that ‘Providing a limited amount of development in the rest of the rural area can help meet the specific needs of specific employment sectors..’ (p122) This should apply to Dobbies Royston, and to other horticulture, nursery and garden centre developments within the Plan area. These provide valued employment, retail and leisure opportunities which provide a day out for all ages and promote gardening as a highly sustainable activity, which effectively enhances the wellbeing of the population. Indeed these aspects align with two of the proposed Local Plan’s four themes; biodiversity and green spaces and wellbeing and social inclusion.
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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
J/NE: New employment and development proposals
Representation ID: 59301
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Avison Young
The proposed Policy J/NE restriction on the provision of large-scale regional and national warehousing and distribution within the area is contrary to economic trends, market evidence and the scale of economic ambition for the Region. There is no evidential basis for the proposed restriction on large-scale regional and national warehousing and distribution within the area in draft Policy J/NE. Policy restriction on large scale regional and national warehousing and distribution within the area in Policy J/NE should be removed to align with national planning policy guidance should be removed for the reasons set out in the detailed representations submitted separately.
The proposed Policy J/NE restriction on the provision of large-scale regional and national warehousing and distribution within the area is contrary to economic trends, market evidence and the scale of economic ambition for the Region. There is no evidential basis for the proposed restriction on large-scale regional and national warehousing and distribution within the area in draft Policy J/NE. Policy restriction on large scale regional and national warehousing and distribution within the area in Policy J/NE should be removed to align with national planning policy guidance should be removed for the reasons set out in the detailed representations submitted separately.
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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Jobs
Representation ID: 59302
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Avison Young
Policy S/JH considerably underestimates and fails to meet the need for employment floorspace, particularly Class B8 logistics floorspace in Greater Cambridge, and that the proposed Policy J/NE restriction on the provision of large-scale regional and national warehousing and distribution within the area is contrary to economic trends, market evidence and the scale of economic ambition for the Region. Changes are, therefore, sought as set out in further detail in the enclosed representations document.
Policy S/JH considerably underestimates and fails to meet the need for employment floorspace, particularly Class B8 logistics floorspace in Greater Cambridge, and that the proposed Policy J/NE restriction on the provision of large-scale regional and national warehousing and distribution within the area is contrary to economic trends, market evidence and the scale of economic ambition for the Region. Changes are, therefore, sought as set out in further detail in the enclosed representations document.
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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
S/RRA: Allocations in the rest of the rural area
Representation ID: 59317
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Avison Young
Brickyard Farm, Boxworth Farm, Boxworth (HELAA site 47353)
Promoting land at Brickyard Farm, Boxworth for development comprising warehousing & distribution, research & development, & light industrial floorspace. Scheme for on-site renewable energy generation that meets its own power requirements and opportunities for surplus to be put into National Grid.
Council’s approach in Policy S/JH considerably underestimates and fails to meet need for employment floorspace, particularly Class B8 logistics floorspace, and that proposed Policy J/NE restriction on provision of large-scale regional and national warehousing and distribution within the area is contrary to economic trends, market evidence and scale of economic ambition for Region.
Site is suitable extension to proposed allocation south of A14 services. Contribute towards latent and future industrial and logistics needs, including much-needed warehousing that would support other key economic sectors and growing population with ever increasing demands for e-commerce.
Please see enclosed representations which comment on Policy J/NE and Policy S/JH.
