Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 58579

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Cambridge Past, Present and Future

Representation Summary:

S/RRA/SAS Land to the south of the A14 Services
Support Policy requirement to ensure that strong landscaping is provided to help the site fit into the surrounding rural countryside character.

Notwithstanding our comment above, whilst this is a good location for a regional distribution centre it cannot meet the aspiration that “last mile delivery” in Cambridge can be carried out by sustainable modes of transport (smaller electric vehicles, cargo bikes, etc). This would not be possible from this location.

Full text:

S/RRA/SAS
Support Policy requirement to ensure that strong landscaping is provided to help the site fit into the surrounding rural countryside character.

Notwithstanding our comment above, whilst this is a good location for a regional distribution centre it cannot meet the aspiration that “last mile delivery” in Cambridge can be carried out by sustainable modes of transport (smaller electric vehicles, cargo bikes, etc). This would not be possible from this location.

S/RRA/OHD
Support policy requirement to ensure enhanced landscaping on its open boundaries and avoidance of any impact on the settings of the Grade 1 listed church and conservation area.