Huntingdonshire District Council support the proposed policy CC/FM which directs development to the areas with the least likelihood of flooding from all sources taking into account climate change. It is considered that integrated water management, including sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) should be applied where practicable to do so. Permeable surfaces, green roofs and run off rates requirements will also help to reduce the impact of flooding and water management.

As a neighbouring district with areas at risk of flooding, it is considered that careful flood and water management will be beneficial to not just Greater Cambridge, but also facilitate benefits and minimise impacts in the surrounding districts.