Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 57129

Received: 09/12/2021

Respondent: Mrs Daphne Lott

Representation Summary:

Climate and environment good.
Overoptimistic and unrealistic vision of growth. Too high for natural resources available. Currently oversupply of residential homes within the city boundaries.
N East Cambridge not necessary and too large. Stopped immediately. New City District unnecessary. Water treatment relocation will provide insufficient water for planned needs. 4 stories max. building height. 300 homes per hectare too dense. Only local shops, Newmarket Road etc. nearest. Impact on Milton Road/Elizabeth Way/ A10 north.

Encouraging more jobs and homes counter-productive to climate change efforts.
Far too ambitious for the water that is and will be available. Higher than government advised

Full text:

Climate and environment good.
Overoptimistic and unrealistic vision of growth. Number of homes, residents and businesses, too high for natural resources available.
N East Cambridge plan not necessary and too large. Should be stopped immediately. New City District not needed. If relocation of water treatment approved will be insufficient water for needs of the further homes and jobs planned. Already an oversupply of residential homes within the city boundaries. 10 storey buildings too high; 4 stories max. anywhere. 300 homes per hectare still too dense. Only local shops, Newmarket Road etc. nearest. Huge impact on Milton Road/Elizabeth Way/ A10 north. No mention of retired for balanced community.

Encouraging more jobs and homes counter-productive to climate change efforts.
Far too ambitious for the water that is and will be available. Higher than government advised