We broadly support the proposed policy direction in terms of where development should be focused (where it has the least climate impact etc). Our main concern, as detailed in previous sections, is the amount of development proposed.
We do however wish to raise concern over the amount of Green Belt that is likely to be destroyed through these plans. In particular, the NE Cambridge development is referred to as being on brownfield land, but this is only made possible by displacing Cambridge Wastewater Treatment works to Honey Hill, which is in the Green Belt.
As a general point, existing buildings should be re-used wherever possible before new building is considered (“The Greenest building is the one that already exists”– Carl Elefante [1]).
We have commented on some of the specific area proposals under the relevant sections.
[1] https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion/the-greenest-building-is-the-one-that-already-exists