Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58835
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Wates Developments Ltd
Agent: Boyer Planning
It is acknowledged that the First Proposals include a requirement for 40% affordable housing on sites of 10 or more dwellings.
This is higher than the adopted Cambridge Local Plan approach of seeking 25% affordable homes on sites of 10-14 dwellings and 40% affordable homes on sites of 15 dwellings or more, however, we acknowledge there is an affordability issue within the Greater Cambridgeshire area which justifies the amended policy approach.
By proposing additional small to medium sized allocations within the Greater Cambridge area, including within the more rural Villages, this will ensure the delivery of affordable is housing dispersed across the wider area, providing a choice of affordable homes for future occupiers.
It is acknowledged that the First Proposals include a requirement for 40% affordable housing on sites of 10 or more dwellings.
This is higher than the adopted Cambridge Local Plan approach of seeking 25% affordable homes on sites of 10-14 dwellings and 40% affordable homes on sites of 15 dwellings or more, however, we acknowledge there is an affordability issue within the Greater Cambridgeshire area which justifies the amended policy approach.
By proposing additional small to medium sized allocations within the Greater Cambridge area, including within the more rural Villages, this will ensure the delivery of affordable is housing dispersed across the wider area, providing a choice of affordable homes for future occupiers.