Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 58782

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Trumpington Meadows Land Company (‘TMLC’) a joint venture between Grosvenor Britain & Ireland (GBI) and Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)

Agent: Grosvenor Britain & Ireland

Representation Summary:

The aim of the wellbeing and social inclusion policies contained are to help everyone in Greater Cambridge to “lead healthier and happier lives, ensuring that everyone benefits from the development of new homes and jobs”. TMLC wholly support this aim as ‘Healthy Placemaking’ is a key part of the Vision of the site. The masterplan for the site has been designed so that neighbourhoods have ready access to spaces and routes for exercise, recreation and simply travelling about on foot and bicycle, all of which can result in significant health benefits to those who live there. The site is also adjacent to the Trumpington Meadows Country Park and the various benefits that this provides to the residents of Cambridge .

Full text:

The aim of the wellbeing and social inclusion policies contained are to help everyone in Greater Cambridge to “lead healthier and happier lives, ensuring that everyone benefits from the development of new homes and jobs”. TMLC wholly support this aim as ‘Healthy Placemaking’ is a key part of the Vision of the site. The masterplan for the site has been designed so that neighbourhoods have ready access to spaces and routes for exercise, recreation and simply travelling about on foot and bicycle, all of which can result in significant health benefits to those who live there. The site is also adjacent to the Trumpington Meadows Country Park and the various benefits that this provides to the residents of Cambridge .