Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 60167
Received: 10/12/2021
Respondent: Home Builders Federation
The Council recognise that this policy requirement is significantly lower than the minimum allowable technical standard for water efficiency as set out in PPG. The reason for placing an 80 litres per person per day is due to the unsustainable levels of abstraction from the chalk aquifer used to supply the Greater Cambridge area. However, the Council have noted that the position with regard to future supply and the necessary infrastructure to meet demands is still uncertain and that more detail will be known on publication of the net Water Resource Management Plan in 2022. Clearly should the necessary infrastructure be provided to address the demands in this area then the Council will need to review the necessity of the 80 litre per person per day requirement.
The Council recognise that this policy requirement is significantly lower than the minimum allowable technical standard for water efficiency as set out in PPG. The reason for placing an 80 litres per person per day is due to the unsustainable levels of abstraction from the chalk aquifer used to supply the Greater Cambridge area. However, the Council have noted that the position with regard to future supply and the necessary infrastructure to meet demands is still uncertain and that more detail will be known on publication of the net Water Resource Management Plan in 2022. Clearly should the necessary infrastructure be provided to address the demands in this area then the Council will need to review the necessity of the 80 litre per person per day requirement.