Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57484
Received: 10/12/2021
Respondent: ESFA (Department for Education)
This policy does not distinguish between public open space and open space on education sites that in most cases is not accessible to the wider community. The plan recognises that in some cases development on open space may be appropriate if it has limited qualities and the development would lead to an overall improvement in quality or quantity. The department welcomes this approach, and recommends that on education sites, the loss of open space is considered on the basis of whether it is still needed (as demonstrated by the applicant) and what mitigations are proposed, such as enhanced quality of remaining open space or more inclusive accessibility.
This policy does not distinguish between public open space and open space on education sites that in most cases is not accessible to the wider community. The plan recognises that in some cases development on open space may be appropriate if it has limited qualities and the development would lead to an overall improvement in quality or quantity. The department welcomes this approach, and recommends that on education sites, the loss of open space is considered on the basis of whether it is still needed (as demonstrated by the applicant) and what mitigations are proposed, such as enhanced quality of remaining open space or more inclusive accessibility.