Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 58406

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Hallam Land Management Limited

Agent: Marrons Planning

Representation Summary:

Land at Scotland Farm for the Scotland Farm Travel Hub

Hallam Land Management (HLM) support the Councils aims in respect of infrastructure, however it considers the Plan should allocate circa 8.6ha of land at Scotland Farm for the Scotland Farm Travel Hub. C2C is a key part of the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s sustainable transport programme. Scotland Farm Travel Hub is a key element of the C2C route. In light of the stated intention to bring this development forward as an important component of the sustainable transport infrastructure for the area, this should be recognised within the Plan and the land allocated accordingly.

Full text:

Hallam Land Management (HLM) support the Councils aims in respect of infrastructure, however it considers the Plan should allocate circa 8.6ha of land at Scotland Farm for the Scotland Farm Travel Hub. A site location plan and illustrative masterplan is appended to these representations. Information on this site has been submitted separately through the additional site information portal.

C2C is a key part of the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s sustainable transport programme.
Scotland Farm Travel Hub is a key element of the C2C route. Work is already underway in preparing the planning application, and the site is expected to be operational by 2024.

In light of the stated intention to bring this development forward as an important component of the sustainable transport infrastructure for the area, this should be recognised within the Plan and the land allocated accordingly.