Comment

Representation ID: 167308

Received: 18/10/2018

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council

5.4 HEALTH
Comment that the SPD has been reviewed against the themes in the JSNA and the overall approach is welcomed, but more detail could be provided on phasing, the land use budget and delivery


JSNA contains evidence review of built environment's impacts on various themes. SPD reviewed against these to ensure addresses impacts on health & wellbeing.

Overall approach welcomed. Particularly shift in mode from car to sustainable transport. Need to respond to changing technologies like electric & autonomous vehicles.

Use of population multiplier of 2.8 people is appropriate.

Aspirations and 8 strategic development objectives are supported, particularly prioritising walking and cycling.

Locating health centre in town centre is supported as access to health is key component.

Needs to be detailed phasing plan to provide community facilities early.

Need stronger walking and cycling emphasis i.e. routes for leisure and commuting.

Allocations for sport must be in accessible locations. Use Angst standards.

Table 7 makes no reference to health facilities. Clarity needed whether it is part of community facilities land use budget.

Table 8 should be expanded to require detailed phasing plan for whole site. Benefit from separate section on community uses / facilities. Require developers to prepare community development, play and/or health and wellbeing strategy. (Learn from Northstowe).

Refer to tools (HOPSR) for quantifying need and type of older people's housing, like Northstowe. Should be seen in context of ageing population. Age friendly design concepts should integrated within development not just need for accommodation.

Table 11 - summary of health "requirements" should read "within the town and/or local centres" not with.

Section 6.3 - should propose establishment of "community and health" review group, similar to Northstowe.