As established above, demand for both commercial development space has grown due to industrial expansions across Cambridgeshire in manufacturing, supply chain logistics and distribution, as well as the various technology sectors. However, the record low levels of available industrial and warehouse space are indicative of a widening gap between the supply of and demand for industrial space - a gap stimulated by a paucity in supply. As such, we support the Greater Cambridge Partnership's policy direction, which encourages employment development at appropriate scales on village boundaries.
In relation to Land to the east of Whittlesford Highway Depot in Whittlesford Bridge, commercial development of the site would provide a substantial boost to local job opportunities and would constitute a comprehensive expansion of the existing employment space along the site's western boundary. Furthermore, aligning with the aims of Policy J/NE and various other sustainability initiatives forwarded by the Greater Cambridge Partnership, development of the site would provide new commercial space with direct links to rail networks, therein reducing the need for incoming commuters to rely on their private cars.