Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 58800

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Wates Developments Ltd

Agent: Boyer Planning

Representation Summary:

We support the principle of Policy WS/HD, which states that good physical and mental health is related to good quality housing and development.

We also recognise the ten principles for creating healthy places developed from the Healthy New Towns initiative and referenced in this Policy.

Land West of London Road, Fowlmere will contribute to good physical and mental health, both in accordance with the ten principles for creating healthy places and the Building for a Healthy Life principles, through promoting the features of a “20 minute neighbourhood” through existing local facilities and offering social, leisure and recreational opportunities a short walk or cycle from occupiers’ homes.

Full text:

We support the principle of Policy WS/HD, which states that good physical and mental health is related to good quality housing and development.

We also recognise the ten principles for creating healthy places developed from the Healthy New Towns initiative and referenced in this Policy.

Land West of London Road, Fowlmere will contribute to good physical and mental health, both in accordance with the ten principles for creating healthy places and the Building for a Healthy Life principles, through promoting the features of a “20 minute neighbourhood” through existing local facilities and offering social, leisure and recreational opportunities a short walk or cycle from occupiers’ homes.