Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57889
Received: 12/12/2021
Respondent: North Newnham Residents Association
The major existing University developments at Eddington and West Cambridge, which are proposed for acceleration, have significantly changed the character of North Newnham. They represent removal of large areas of open space, with consequent effects on water management and dense urban development on the edge of the West Cambridge Conservation Area. Given this context, maintaining and strengthening Conservation Area policy protection is even more important to preserve The West Cambridge Conservation Area from inappropriate development which would damage its characteristics. Future development proposals could adversely affect the special character of the Conservation Area. Policy 67 does not afford sufficient protection.
The major existing University developments at Eddington and West Cambridge, which are proposed for acceleration, have significantly changed the character of North Newnham. They represent removal of large areas of open space, with consequent effects on water management and dense urban development on the edge of the West Cambridge Conservation Area. Given this context, maintaining and strengthening Conservation Area policy protection is even more important to preserve The West Cambridge Conservation Area from inappropriate development which would damage its characteristics. Future development proposals could adversely affect the special character of the Conservation Area. Policy 67 does not afford sufficient protection.