Comment

Representation ID: 55736

Received: 05/10/2020

Respondent: Brookgate

Agent: Bidwells

Neutral:
Policy 12b states that development should ensure there is no net loss of B2 (general industrial)
and B8 (storage or distribution) floorspace in North East Cambridge. It continues in stating that
the redevelopment of existing premises and the provision of new industrial floorspace should
consolidate current activities and promote a mix of uses that includes light industrial, offices,
storage and distribution.

The Policy identifies the following development areas in respect of the Chesterton Sidings site:
● 4,800 sqm of B2 (General Industrial) (min. floorspace)
● 4,000 sqm of B8 (Storage and Distribution) (min. floorspace)

Brookgate are broadly supportive of the aims of Policy 12b in terms of no net loss of B2 and B8
floorspace in North East Cambridge, subject to ongoing market conditions. However, as referred to
under Policy 12a, the quantum and distribution of employment floorspace across the NEC site should
be informed by both market conditions and successful place-making and bespoke solutions to maximise
economic and employment benefits should be secured as part of individual
applications rather than through a generic and inflexible policy approach.