QUESTION: We feel that we should support the development of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, with space for more healthcare facilities, research and housing. What housing, facilities or open spaces should be created around the campus?
We strongly agree that supporting the development and further expansion of Cambridge Biomedical Campus should be one of the key principles of the new local plan. To support this objective, it is imperative that new housing growth is located in areas with sustainable transport links to the campus.
The site is within half an hour cycling distance of the campus and bus links are also available. It is considered important that substantial housing growth is provided in close proximity to the Biomedical Campus to support its growth and so it can be accessed by sustainable transport means. Therefore, growth in Impington would be consistent with one of the key objectives of the Local Plan, which seeks to minimise car travel by focusing growth on locations with good transport infrastructure.