Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58937
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Cambridge Past, Present and Future
The proposed policy direction is supported; however the policy needs to be strongly worded and vigorously applied to prevent any detrimental impact on existing neighbours through changes to the character of the area and massing of structures and through loss of trees. Under the current Local Plan, Cambridge Past, Present & Future has witnessed approval of developments which have resulted in significant loss of trees. E.g. 21/00537 Chesterton was approved, which will result in the loss of trees and impact on conservation area and listed buildings contrary to advice from the council’s Conservation Team.
The proposed policy direction is supported; however the policy needs to be strongly worded and vigorously applied to prevent any detrimental impact on existing neighbours through changes to the character of the area and massing of structures and through loss of trees. Under the current Local Plan, Cambridge Past, Present & Future has witnessed approval of developments which have resulted in significant loss of trees. E.g. 21/00537 Chesterton was approved, which will result in the loss of trees and impact on conservation area and listed buildings contrary to advice from the council’s Conservation Team.