It is considered that for the emerging Local Plan to provide an ambitious and positive approach to climate change and environmental issues, it is necessary to recognise that economic and social factors are required to inform development solutions. The delivery of environmental objectives should not be to the detriment of other elements of sustainable development. In respect of new homes and development of existing communities, it is vital that the new Plan includes sufficient land and sites to meet Greater Cambridge’s needs including housing that is affordable to rent and buy. This will require sites to be identified in the rural areas as well as Cambridge City and ensure that the plan positively addresses the needs of every community in Greater Cambridge.