As set out in our comments on Policy S/DS, we do not consider there to be sufficient certainty surrounding the proposed extension to Cambourne to justify an inclusion of 1,950 dwellings towards the housing supply within the Plan period. This is particularly as Annex I to Appendix E of the Sustainability Appraisal states in relation to growth in Cambourne, that ‘the allocation of a specific area or quantity of growth has been rejected.’ We question therefore the rationale for including 1,950 homes within the supply, and contending the Plan is capable of meeting the objectively assessed housing need.

As acknowledged by the Councils, the exact locations for the East West Rail route and station are unknown. Additionally, the timescales for the delivery are also unknown, which adds further uncertainty as to anticipated delivery of housing before 2041.

Whilst we do not disagree with Cambourne as a location for future growth, we dispute that there is sufficient certainty surrounding the delivery of a further 1,950 homes within the Plan period within Cambourne. We consider that additional sites should be identified to ensure greater certainty that the objectively assessed housing need can be met within the Plan period.