Draft Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document re-consultation - 2025
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Draft Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document re-consultation - 2025
Chapter 1: Introduction
Representation ID: 200889
Received: 16/10/2025
Respondent: Hertfordshire County Council
The respondent supports the recognition in paragraph 1.39 that Greater Cambridge's infrastructure needs may extend to neighbouring areas, highlighting the importance of cross-boundary considerations.
The respondent notes that development near the boundary with South Cambridgeshire may necessitate improvements to Hertfordshire's infrastructure, particularly for services like education.
The respondent references The Guide to Developer Infrastructure Contributions and emphasizes the need for discussions with developers and Greater Cambridge Planning regarding infrastructure impacts.
The respondent requests engagement from Hertfordshire County Council in reviewing cross-boundary site allocations to ensure effective service provision and mitigation strategies.
HCC welcomes paragraph 1.39 and the recognition that 'Greater Cambridge sits within a wider sub region, and there may be instances where infrastructure needs may be better met in neighbouring administrative areas.'
Hertfordshire is adjacent to South Cambridgeshire and there may be instances where development is proposed on or near to the boundary between the two Authorities and may look to towns such as Royston for services (e.g. Education), as such, improvements to Hertfordshire infrastructure may be required to mitigate growth impacts on the services. Should the case arise, HCC would therefore like to highlight The Guide to Developer Infrastructure Contributions (https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/media-library/documents/environment-and-planning/planning/guide-to-developer-infrastructure-contributions.pdf) and associated documents and would require discussions with the developers/promoters and Greater Cambridge Planning.
Where there are opportunities to review any cross-boundary site allocations, Hertfordshire County Council should be invited to engage and contribute on matters relating to service provision across administrative areas to ensure there are comprehensive mitigation strategies in place.
