Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58512
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Hill Residential Limited
Agent: Turley
Land north of Impington Lane, Impington (HELAA site 40061)
The Council should consider allocating a greater number of small to medium size sites which can be delivered early on in the plan period where they are located in or adjacent to settlements that can offer a good supply of shops and services, schools along with access to sustainable transport. Paragraph 79 of the NPPF is clear that in order to ‘promote sustainable development in rural areas, housing should be located where it will enhance or maintain the vitality of rural communities. Planning policies should identify opportunities for villages to grow and thrive, especially where this will support local services.’
The Council should consider allocating a greater number of small to medium size sites which can be delivered early on in the plan period where they are located in or adjacent to settlements that can offer a good supply of shops and services, schools along with access to sustainable transport. Paragraph 79 of the NPPF is clear that in order to ‘promote sustainable development in rural areas, housing should be located where it will enhance or maintain the vitality of rural communities. Planning policies should identify opportunities for villages to grow and thrive, especially where this will support local services.’