Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 56568

Received: 25/11/2021

Respondent: Gamlingay Parish Council

Representation Summary:

Greater Cambridge Green Infrastructure Opportunity Mapping- final report 2021- Gamlingay Parish currently split in half with the policy for area 8 Western Gateway. Western side of Gamlingay has valued woodland edge environments bordering Central Bedfordshire (White Wood and Potton Wood). Land also historic acid grassland and heathland environment which would benefit in being included in 8 Western Gateway proposal area. Consider extending the policy area to cover whole of parish up to Central Bedfordshire border.

Full text:

Greater Cambridge Green Infrastructure Opportunity Mapping- final report 2021- Gamlingay Parish currently split in half with the policy for area 8 Western Gateway. Western side of Gamlingay has valued woodland edge environments bordering Central Bedfordshire (White Wood and Potton Wood). Land also historic acid grassland and heathland environment which would benefit in being included in 8 Western Gateway proposal area. Consider extending the policy area to cover whole of parish up to Central Bedfordshire border.