Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57278
Received: 10/12/2021
Respondent: Universities Superannuation Scheme (Commercial)
Agent: Deloitte
USS understands and supports the ambition to protect existing business space, Policy J/Al is intended to state that where loss is proposed, it will need to be justified by evidence it is no longer needed.
USS notes that an effective way of better utilising land is to redevelop brownfield land and re-provide existing uses alongside co-located residential uses. Proven way of addressing both housing shortage and need for other uses.
Policy J/PB should ensure it does not restrict ongoing operation of existing uses in interim period before redevelopment. USS intends to bring forward Clifton Road Industrial Estate for re-development within plan period; however, prior to its redevelopment it is critical that existing tenants are not restricted in the operation of their businesses.
USS understands and supports the ambition to protect existing business space. USS notes that the proposed policy J/Al is intended to state that where loss is proposed, it will need to be justified by evidence that it is no longer needed which USS supports.
USS notes that an effective way of better utilising land is to redevelop brownfield land and re-provide
the existing uses alongside co-located residential uses. This is a proven way of addressing both the housing shortage and the need for other uses.
Proposed policy J/PB should ensure it does not restrict the ongoing operation of existing uses in the interim period before redevelopment. USS intends to bring forward its asset at Clifton Road Industrial Estate for re-development within the plan period; however, prior to its redevelopment it is critical that the existing tenants are not restricted in the operation of their businesses.