It is noted that the provision of infrastructure to facilitate new development and to ensure that this can be accommodated in the target locations (primarily in the large-scale growth areas and new settlements to the north of Cambridge, at Northstow and at Cambourne). However, it is not considered that sufficient attention has been given to the role of existing infrastructure and how locations in the GCLP area which are currently well-served by public transport links can contribute to sustainable growth.

The role of Meldreth Station and other public transport nodes, particularly those which provide access to rail services, is not given sufficient prominence. As highlighted above, the fact that settlements benefitting from convenient access to the rail network do not have greater prominence as a focus for sustainable development represents a significant missed opportunity. There is an opportunity to address this by recognising the potential of existing infrastructure to accommodate growth which is proportionate to the scale of the settlement.

Please see additional written representations for further details.