The proposed settlement hierarchy identifies Cambridge at the top of the hierarchy and as the main urban centre in Greater Cambridge. Outside of Cambridge, it is proposed the hierarchy remains as set out within the South Cambridge Local Plan, subject to a number of changes. One of these changes is including Cambourne as a new town, along with Northstowe and Waterbeach new towns. The changes have been informed an updated settlement assessment which identifies that Cambourne is a growing centre, with a growing level of services, facilities, and transport opportunities. As identified at page 48 of the First Proposals, these areas of growth for Cambourne have been “recognised by it now having a town council, and it is considered that this should be recognised in the local plan”. The Church Commissioners for England agree with this assessment and support the identification of Cambourne as a new town within the emerging settlement hierarchy.