1. These representations are made on behalf of Mr K.B. Tebbit Ltd and relate to the promotion of HELAA sites Ref: 40383 – Land north east of Hurdleditch Road, Orwell and Ref: 40378 – Land to the south west of Hurdleditch Road, Orwell.

2. Our client is promoting two parcels of land for residential development at Orwell, South Cambridgeshire. The sites were both previously promoted through the March 2019 and February 2020 consultation stages associated with the preparation of the GCLP. The two sites are referenced in the HELAA as follows: Land to the north east of Hurdleditch Road, Orwell (Ref: 40383) and Land to the south west of Hurdleditch Road, Orwell (Ref: 40378).

3. Our client welcomes the publication of the HELAA review which appraises the development potential of the site. However, our client has noted a number of specific technical flaws in the published appraisals which should be remedied as the GCLP preparation continues.

4. As set out in our previous representations masterplanning and technical work has been prepared to support the promotion of both sites for residential development. This work very much remains valid and robust. At this time, we are now also able to provide further technical evidence to support the promotion of the Site 40383. Please find attached to these representations the following documents:

a. Transport – Technical Note (Cannon Consulting Engineers)
b. Flood Risk Assessment (Cannon Consulting Engineers)
c. Preliminary Ecological Assessment (James Blake Associates)

5. In light of our review of the HELAA appraisal and our client’s site specific technical work we attach as a separate sheet a schedule of the HELAA inaccuracies and recommended amendments.

6. This set of representations has demonstrated that the proposed GCLP Development Strategy is flawed in its approach to supporting economic growth, providing a robust housing supply and supporting the long-term vitality of established sustainable rural settlements.

(See attachment)

7. In reviewing and amending the GLCP’s overall housing need requirement and development strategy it is strongly recommended that our client’s sites are allocated for residential development. Both of our client’s site are suitable and deliverable with only very limited development constraints (which can be overcome through planning conditions and careful design). The sites are located at a settlement which has been found to be sustainable location for residential development by a Planning Inspector at Appeal in 2017.