Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57793
Received: 11/12/2021
Respondent: Mr Jon Pavey
In addition to requiring that the risk of flooding is not increased elsewhere as a result of new development (including peak runoff rate should be no greater for the developed site than it was for the undeveloped site), in setting out the approach to runoff rates, the Plan should be clear there should be no reduction in runoff rates under non-flood circumstances.
This is to ensure biodiversity in downstream watercourses that is dependent on such flows is not adversely impacted, and similarly the amenity of flowing streams and rivers is not compromised by upstream developments.
In addition to requiring that the risk of flooding is not increased elsewhere as a result of new development (including peak runoff rate should be no greater for the developed site than it was for the undeveloped site), in setting out the approach to runoff rates, the Plan should be clear there should be no reduction in runoff rates under non-flood circumstances.
This is to ensure biodiversity in downstream watercourses that is dependent on such flows is not adversely impacted, and similarly the amenity of flowing streams and rivers is not compromised by upstream developments.