Greater Cambridge already have three new settlements at Northstowe, Waterbeach and Bourn Airfield that it is envisaged will continue to be developed during the plan period and beyond. No objection is raised to this approach. Concern is however raised in respect of whether there is a genuine need for a further new settlement to be created at Cambourne in the 2030’s particularly as there have been serious adverse landscape impacts identified at this location. It is considered that a more suitable approach would be to provide a better balance across the Plan area with more development being apportioned to the rural area. Without a redistribution of housing this would lead to an outcome that would run counter to the national policy objective of supporting and promoting the provision of mixed and balanced communities This could lead to a trend of the vitality and long-term future of rural communities being threatened.