Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58644
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Abbey Properties Cambridgeshire Limited
As noted in our previous comments we consider that the strategy is incorrect and the delivery of housing within rural areas should be proposed. This will ensure that the villages within South Cambridgeshire do not stagnate and assist with affordability factors.
The restrictions placed upon the rural villages therefore should be reduced and development on the edges of these settlements should be permitted.
We are also not convinced that faster housing delivery rates will be achieved within Northstowe, Waterbeach and Bourn Airfield given the historic delivery of these sites as reported in the Council’s housing land supply and delivery reports.
As noted in our previous comments we consider that the strategy is incorrect and the delivery of housing within rural areas should be proposed. This will ensure that the villages within South Cambridgeshire do not stagnate and assist with affordability factors.
The restrictions placed upon the rural villages therefore should be reduced and development on the edges of these settlements should be permitted.
We are also not convinced that faster housing delivery rates will be achieved within Northstowe, Waterbeach and Bourn Airfield given the historic delivery of these sites as reported in the Council’s housing land supply and delivery reports.