The consultation document proposes that the three new settlements of Northstowe, Waterbeach New Town and Bourn Airfield New Village will continue to be developed during the new Local Plan Period and beyond.

The policy approach assumes that the annual delivery rates at Northstowe and Waterbeach will be higher than so far relied on, meaning that more of the homes will be completed during the period to 2041.

We object to this assumption, as there are significant questions over the timings of the infrastructure required at both Waterbeach and Bourn Airfield. Where triggers are in place, requiring off-site highway, transport and infrastructure works before a certain threshold of development can be passed, we consider that this poses a genuine risk to delivery.

A realistic review of the timeframes for development and impacts on the trajectory is required.