Object

North East Cambridge Area Action Plan Issues and Options 2019

Representation ID: 33084

Received: 25/03/2019

Respondent: Mr Richard Taylor

Representation Summary:

As major change is envisaged on the Science Park the junction at the entrance from King's Hedges road should be included.

The area should be extended to include the Fen Road area, to the river, as change in this area has the potential to support aspirations for the rest of the site. There is a long-standing current issue of criminality and dangerous driving associated with the Fen Road area. Omitting this area from the plan risks increasing division and inequality. Crime and safety considerations are key as people won't want to live, work, and bring investment to a dangerous area.

Full text:

As major change is envisaged on the Science Park site the junction at the entrance to the site from King's Hedges road should be included in the area.

The area should be extended to include the area off the section of Fen Road between the level crossing and the A14, and bounded by the river, as change in this area has the potential to support the aspirations for the rest of the site. There is a long-standing current issue (well documented by for example the Cambridge News) of criminality and dangerous driving associated with the Fen Road area. Opportunities to improve access to this area, and thereby road safety in the wider area may arise from the development. Omitting this area from the development plan risks increasing division and inequality. Crime and safety considerations are key as people won't want to live, work, and bring investment to a dangerous area.