Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 59075
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: L&Q Estates Limited and Hill Residential Limited
Agent: Barton Willmore
Summary: Land to the north, east and south of Six Mile Bottom (HELAA site 40078)
Greater Cambridge experienced a growth rate over 1% higher between 2010 and 2016 than the employment growth which is relied on in the First Proposals document. Our review of the evidence shows that the higher growth scenario is achievable and the chosen medium+ growth scenario falls significantly short of the growth potential of the area and fails to align with the aim of doubling GVA by 2042 through the city deal. As a result, further allocations will be needed and our promoted site at Westley Green (no. 40078) offers a significant opportunity to plug the gap in the development strategy.
Greater Cambridge experienced a growth rate over 1% higher between 2010 and 2016 than the employment growth which is relied on in the First Proposals document. Our review of the evidence shows that the higher growth scenario is achievable and the chosen medium+ growth scenario falls significantly short of the growth potential of the area and fails to align with the aim of doubling GVA by 2042 through the city deal. As a result, further allocations will be needed and our promoted site at Westley Green (no. 40078) offers a significant opportunity to plug the gap in the development strategy.