Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 56497

Received: 10/11/2021

Respondent: Mr William Grain

Agent: Brown & Co Barfords

Representation Summary:

In order for rural villages to continue to thrive and sustain their local services and facilities it is imperative that sites are allocated on the edge of villages otherwise the services and facilities within them will decline and this will not address the local housing need. Given the framework boundaries will continue there is limited infill opportunities and therefore some housing on the edge of villages would be more appropriate.

Full text:

In order for rural villages to continue to thrive and sustain their local services and facilities it is imperative that sites are allocated on the edge of villages otherwise the services and facilities within them will decline and this will not address the local housing need. Given the framework boundaries will continue there is limited infill opportunities and therefore some housing on the edge of villages would be more appropriate.