I do not feel that the SPD will deliver the vision outlined in the SPD.

I support the alternative plan outlined by the Waterbeach Cycling Campain - People first. I support the Waterbeach Cycling Campaign Response to Consultation. I support the Dutch model with priority for cyclists and walkers on neighbourhood roads. I think this model should be accompanied by blocks of underground car parking for residents. The current use of cycles in Waterbeach for commuting to Cambridge shows how sustainable this could be if sufficient infrastructure is in place. Residents of Lode, Wicken, Bottisham, Cottenham, Histon, Milton, Horningsea will want to access the new facilities in the new town and good cycle ways are needed to support this.

I am concerned about the SPD is not sufficiently considering how this development fits in with the development of the adjoining site west of the railway.

The height and density of the proposed development is out of keeping with the rural Fenland landscape and Waterbeach Village. This is especially significant due to the proximity of Denny Abbey (Ancient Monument), local rights of way near the river, and Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve. I am concerned that the figure of 8000 dwellings which was accepted by SCDC now seems to have risen to 11000. The site should be limited to 8000 dwellings to allow for more landscaping and public open space close to the residential units.

The development is close to internationally important wetland habitats including Wicken Fen NNR the plan should allocate S106 money to the restoration of the wider Fenland landscape by purchase of land surrounding Wicken Fen. Good cycle links between Wicken Fen, Lode and Ely should be provided for recreation for people from the new town.

The plans do not seem to include sufficient public facilities such as an outdoor swimming pool. The density of the development is so high that there is no space for the future community to develop its own facilities and land uses in the future. I am concerned that the small amount of green space allowed, will, over-time be eroded to provide land for these facilities.

I would like to see much more definite commitment in the plans for traffic management. I support the development of a rapid transport metro system. I do not think this should use the existing bridleway route between Landbeach and Histon as this is an important landscape feature. The metro and or bus route should be seperate from the existing road and bridleway.

I am concerned that the development that has already taken place in Waterbeach (near the proposed development) has happened before the development of sufficient transport and facilities improvements. The transport facilities including on and off site cycle ways should be in place before development so that people moving in can develop sustainable habits from the start. I am concerned that the triggers for the development infrastructure of schools and sports facilities are too high e.g. 2000 dwellings before a secondary school is built. I am concerned about the large size of the proposed primary schools; they should be smaller, to encourage a sense of community in each housing block. This would require more schools.