Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 57327

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Huntingdonshire District Council

Representation Summary:

Huntingdonshire District Council are aware that delivery at Cambridge East will be a long-term allocation and is reliant on the relocation of Marshalls Airport. Relocation is currently anticipated to be in 2030. The mix of uses will enable a sustainable development and it is agreed that focus on high quality public transport connections will be essential to a successful scheme.

In the event that Marshalls Airfield does not relocate it is recommended that alternative sites are made available and identified as reserve sites within the plan.

Full text:

Huntingdonshire District Council are aware that delivery at Cambridge East will be a long-term allocation and is reliant on the relocation of Marshalls Airport. Relocation is currently anticipated to be in 2030. The mix of uses will enable a sustainable development and it is agreed that focus on high quality public transport connections will be essential to a successful scheme.

In the event that Marshalls Airfield does not relocate it is recommended that alternative sites are made available and identified as reserve sites within the plan.