Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 58548

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Croudace Homes

Agent: Optimis Consulting Ltd

Representation Summary:

Policy S/SH Settlement Hierarchy (P48)
Given the range of services and facilities we support Fowlmere’s continued identification as a Group Village over and above an infill village. It is not clear however why the level of housing to come forward in such locations need be pre-judge i.e. ceiling of 8 units or exceptionally 15.

Recommendation: Policy should allow for development in Group Villages up to a scale that can be demonstrated to support and enhance the village moving forward.

Full text:

Policy S/SH Settlement Hierarchy (P48)
Given the range of services and facilities we support Fowlmere’s continued identification as a Group Village over and above an infill village. It is not clear however why the level of housing to come forward in such locations need be pre-judge i.e. ceiling of 8 units or exceptionally 15.

Recommendation: Policy should allow for development in Group Villages up to a scale that can be demonstrated to support and enhance the village moving forward.