Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 56952

Received: 09/12/2021

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council

Representation Summary:

There needs to be clearer and more specific guidance regarding cycle and mobility parking with clear minimum standards.
The provision of electric car charging points is critical to meeting national targets. Whilst electric cars are not the answer to all transportation problems, they do have benefits and insuring infrastructure is in place will assist with their adoption.
A policy is required on electric car charging points in public car parks or on streets.

Full text:

(Transport) There needs to be clearer and more specific guidance regarding cycle and mobility parking with clear minimum standards.
Given the phasing out of fossil fuelled cars by 2030 and the lifespan of this Local Plan to 2041 we believe that high provision of electric car charging points should be provided. Whilst electric cars are not the answer to all transportation problems, they do have benefits and insuring infrastructure is in place will assist with their adoption.
No reference could be found to electric car charging points in public car parks or on streets. A policy is required on this as otherwise issues will arise with on street parking and charging provision.
This section will require an update following recent announcements: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59369715