Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57270
Received: 10/12/2021
Respondent: Universities Superannuation Scheme (Commercial)
Agent: Deloitte
USS notes the aim for the proposed climate change policies is to help Greater Cambridge transition to net zero carbon by 2050, by ensuring that development is sited in places that help to limit carbon emissions.
USS strongly supports this proposed approach, noting that the first priority for new development should be to redevelop brownfield land. This is the most effective way of ensuring new development limits carbon emissions as it reduces the need to travel long distances for commuting, education and leisure. Increasing density on brownfield sites and adding residential uses to existing urban areas can be a significant driver of limiting carbon emissions across Greater Cambridge.
USS notes the aim for the proposed climate change policies is to help Greater Cambridge transition to net zero carbon by 2050, by ensuring that development is sited in places that help to limit carbon emissions.
USS strongly supports this proposed approach, noting that the first priority for new development should be to redevelop brownfield land. This is the most effective way of ensuring new development limits carbon emissions as it reduces the need totravel long distances for commuting, education and leisure. Increasing density on brownfield sites and adding residential uses to existing urban areas can be a significant driver of limiting carbon emissions across Greater Cambridge.