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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
I/EI: Energy infrastructure masterplanning
Representation ID: 59002
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Cambridge Past, Present and Future
It is good that the Local Plan recognises the need for grid reinforcement.
“6 Further Work and Next Steps
At this stage, while we know that grid capacity is a potential constraint for new development, much of the evidence that already exists is on the basis of the current development plan set out in the 2018 Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire local plans”.
Whilst however there is recognition of the need for strategic electrical energy supply planning, there appears to be no committed way forward. Without adequate power, the Local Plan will not succeed. The issue must be addressed.
It is good that the Local Plan recognises the need for grid reinforcement.
“6 Further Work and Next Steps
At this stage, while we know that grid capacity is a potential constraint for new development, much of the evidence that already exists is on the basis of the current development plan set out in the 2018 Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire local plans”.
Whilst however there is recognition of the need for strategic electrical energy supply planning, there appears to be no committed way forward. Without adequate power, the Local Plan will not succeed. The issue must be addressed.
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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
I/ID: Infrastructure and delivery
Representation ID: 59006
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Cambridge Past, Present and Future
This should include all infrastructure, including water supply, sewage handling and green infrastructure.
This should include all infrastructure, including water supply, sewage handling and green infrastructure.
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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
I/DI: Digital infrastructure
Representation ID: 59011
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Cambridge Past, Present and Future
The extensive comment related to digital infrastructure is welcomed. It is disappointing however that developers are not required to consider Gbit connections at all sites:
“That housing developers are obliged to provide a gigabit-capable connection unless the cost to the housing developer of providing connectivity exceeds £2,000 per connection, or the network operator declines to provide a connection.” The UK Government has invested heavily in the OneWeb company to provide gigabit connections in remote areas. Cambridgeshire needs to support similar ventures to deliver gigabit connections in areas where fibre connections are not cost effective.
The extensive comment related to digital infrastructure is welcomed. It is disappointing however that developers are not required to consider Gbit connections at all sites:
“That housing developers are obliged to provide a gigabit-capable connection unless the cost to the housing developer of providing connectivity exceeds £2,000 per connection, or the network operator declines to provide a connection.” The UK Government has invested heavily in the OneWeb company to provide gigabit connections in remote areas. Cambridgeshire needs to support similar ventures to deliver gigabit connections in areas where fibre connections are not cost effective.
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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
S/RRA: Allocations in the rest of the rural area
Representation ID: 60644
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Cambridge Past, Present and Future
S/RRA/OHD Old Highways Depot, Twenty Pence Lane, Cottenham
Support policy requirement to ensure enhanced landscaping on its open boundaries and avoidance of any impact on the settings of the Grade 1 listed church and conservation area.
S/RRA/SAS
Support Policy requirement to ensure that strong landscaping is provided to help the site fit into the surrounding rural countryside character.
Notwithstanding our comment above, whilst this is a good location for a regional distribution centre it cannot meet the aspiration that “last mile delivery” in Cambridge can be carried out by sustainable modes of transport (smaller electric vehicles, cargo bikes, etc). This would not be possible from this location.
S/RRA/OHD
Support policy requirement to ensure enhanced landscaping on its open boundaries and avoidance of any impact on the settings of the Grade 1 listed church and conservation area.
