Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57975
Received: 12/12/2021
Respondent: North Newnham Residents Association
We support the rejection of following Sites, ref. 40380,40425,40396. They are currently Protected Open Space, and assessment by HEALAA (Appendix 4) reinforces this position. We would stress the contribution of these sites to biodiversity and geodiversity is incorrectly assessed. The sites make a significant contribution to the green corridor between the Backs and the M11. They are an inherent part of the West Cambridge conservation area. Their importance is enhanced given the 66 hectare development on the West Cambridge site. The flood risk assessment is unduly optimistic. Site 40380 has flooded several times in the last twenty years.
We support the rejection of following Sites, ref. 40380,40425,40396. They are currently Protected Open Space, and assessment by HEALAA (Appendix 4) reinforces this position. We would stress the contribution of these sites to biodiversity and geodiversity is incorrectly assessed. The sites make a significant contribution to the green corridor between the Backs and the M11. They are an inherent part of the West Cambridge conservation area. Their importance is enhanced given the 66 hectare development on the West Cambridge site. The flood risk assessment is unduly optimistic. Site 40380 has flooded several times in the last twenty years.