Mill Road Depot Draft Planning and Development Brief SPD

Support

Representation ID: 31176

Received: 07/07/2016

Respondent: Natural England

We note that the site is 2.7 hectares in area and has the potential to deliver 167 dwellings, as identified in the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) and Site Allocation R10 in the Cambridge Local Plan (2014). Natural England supports the re-development of this brownfield site

Support

Representation ID: 31177

Received: 07/07/2016

Respondent: Natural England

Natural England supports the re-development of this brownfield site and proposals for open space provision, providing room for the Chisholm Trail, in an area with open space deficiency.

Support

Representation ID: 31178

Received: 07/07/2016

Respondent: Natural England

Provision for pedestrian and cycle connectivity is fully supported.

Object

Representation ID: 31179

Received: 07/07/2016

Respondent: Natural England

Natural England supports the proposed open space framework for the site. The detailed design could make use of the checklist in Natural England's Green Infrastructure Guidance. Open space provision should be multi-functional and contribute to the objectives of the Cambridgeshire Green Infrastructure Strategy (Cambridgeshire Horizons, 2011) and local Biodiversity Action Plan targets where possible. Opportunities to enhance connectivity with areas of off-site open space and green corridors should be considered.

Support

Representation ID: 31180

Received: 07/07/2016

Respondent: Natural England

Proposals to incorporate measures to enhance biodiversity such as tree and other planting, water resources in association with sustainable drainage (SUDs) and landscape features, nesting opportunities for bird and bat species and habitats for insects, are welcomed and should be implemented.

Object

Representation ID: 31181

Received: 07/07/2016

Respondent: Natural England

We advise that planting schemes should include native species of local provenance wherever possible to maximise biodiversity gain.