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 5: Green Infrastructure
Representation ID: 201074
Received: 17/10/2025
Respondent: Natural England
While reference is provided in the further guidance section to Natural England's Green Infrastructure Framework, a reference could also be included within the text of Chapter 5 e.g., in paragraph 5.6 or 5.8) to guide quality and quantity of GI required via planning obligations.
Natural England submitted comments to your authority on the previous draft of the Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations SPD in our response dated 24 January 2025, reference number 495254 (see attached).
The advice provided in our previous response applies equally to this amended draft SPD and we do not wish to make any further comments at this time.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document re-consultation - 2025
Chapter 5: Green Infrastructure
Representation ID: 201075
Received: 17/10/2025
Respondent: Natural England
Include the accessible greenspace standard of at least 3 ha per 1,000 population and aim for everyone to have greenspace within 15 minutes of home, possibly in paragraph 5.6 or 5.8 of Chapter 5.
Natural England submitted comments to your authority on the previous draft of the Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations SPD in our response dated 24 January 2025, reference number 495254 (see attached).
The advice provided in our previous response applies equally to this amended draft SPD and we do not wish to make any further comments at this time.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document re-consultation - 2025
Chapter 5: Green Infrastructure
Representation ID: 201076
Received: 17/10/2025
Respondent: Natural England
State that GI contributions should be evidence‑led and aligned with strategic planning, supporting opportunities identified in the Cambridgeshire Green Infrastructure Strategy and the new opportunity mapping (suggested for paragraph 5.8).
Natural England submitted comments to your authority on the previous draft of the Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations SPD in our response dated 24 January 2025, reference number 495254 (see attached).
The advice provided in our previous response applies equally to this amended draft SPD and we do not wish to make any further comments at this time.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document re-consultation - 2025
Chapter 5: Green Infrastructure
Representation ID: 201077
Received: 17/10/2025
Respondent: Natural England
We note the upcoming Local Nature Recovery Strategy and advise that future planning obligations should seek to contribute towards its biodiversity and accessible natural greenspace measures.
Natural England submitted comments to your authority on the previous draft of the Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations SPD in our response dated 24 January 2025, reference number 495254 (see attached).
The advice provided in our previous response applies equally to this amended draft SPD and we do not wish to make any further comments at this time.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document re-consultation - 2025
Chapter 5: Green Infrastructure
Representation ID: 201078
Received: 17/10/2025
Respondent: Natural England
Make use of the GI mapping and the Urban Habitat Maps/Urban Heat Management Layers provided by Natural England (See attached letter) to assess the deficiencies in greenspace provision and identify priority locations for new GI.
Natural England submitted comments to your authority on the previous draft of the Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations SPD in our response dated 24 January 2025, reference number 495254 (see attached).
The advice provided in our previous response applies equally to this amended draft SPD and we do not wish to make any further comments at this time.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document re-consultation - 2025
Chapter 5: Green Infrastructure
Representation ID: 201079
Received: 17/10/2025
Respondent: Natural England
Highlight the multi‑functional benefits of urban green space, including ecological connectivity, flood and heat‑wave risk management, public‑health improvements and reduction of environmental inequalities.
Natural England submitted comments to your authority on the previous draft of the Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations SPD in our response dated 24 January 2025, reference number 495254 (see attached).
The advice provided in our previous response applies equally to this amended draft SPD and we do not wish to make any further comments at this time.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document re-consultation - 2025
Chapter 5: Green Infrastructure
Representation ID: 201080
Received: 17/10/2025
Respondent: Natural England
Identify retrofit opportunities for green infrastructure such as green roofs, green walls, new tree planting and verge management to enhance biodiversity and climate resilience.
Natural England submitted comments to your authority on the previous draft of the Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations SPD in our response dated 24 January 2025, reference number 495254 (see attached).
The advice provided in our previous response applies equally to this amended draft SPD and we do not wish to make any further comments at this time.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document re-consultation - 2025
Chapter 5: Green Infrastructure
Representation ID: 201081
Received: 17/10/2025
Respondent: Natural England
Recommend using Natural England’s Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool to identify wider benefits from nature and to avoid or minimise negative impacts.
Natural England submitted comments to your authority on the previous draft of the Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations SPD in our response dated 24 January 2025, reference number 495254 (see attached).
The advice provided in our previous response applies equally to this amended draft SPD and we do not wish to make any further comments at this time.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document re-consultation - 2025
Chapter 5: Green Infrastructure
Representation ID: 201082
Received: 17/10/2025
Respondent: Natural England
Advise consideration of the protection of natural resources—including air quality, ground and surface water, and soils—especially in the north of the plan area where deep peat occurs.
Natural England submitted comments to your authority on the previous draft of the Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations SPD in our response dated 24 January 2025, reference number 495254 (see attached).
The advice provided in our previous response applies equally to this amended draft SPD and we do not wish to make any further comments at this time.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document re-consultation - 2025
Habitats Regulations Assessment Screening Report: Draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document
Representation ID: 201177
Received: 17/10/2025
Respondent: Natural England
A SPD required a Strategic Environmental Assessment only in exceptional circumstances as set out in Planning Practice Guidance. We have reviewed the HRA and SA/SEA Screening Reports provided and agree with the conclusions that further assessment stages should not be required.
Natural England submitted comments to your authority on the previous draft of the Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations SPD in our response dated 24 January 2025, reference number 495254 (see attached).
The advice provided in our previous response applies equally to this amended draft SPD and we do not wish to make any further comments at this time.
