Wellbeing and inclusion
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 56746
Received: 03/12/2021
Respondent: Croydon Parish Council
New communities should have a mix of housing types, and a more realistic definition of affordable housing.
New communities should have a mix of housing types, and a more realistic definition of affordable housing.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 56900
Received: 08/12/2021
Respondent: RWS Ltd
Agent: Turley
The provision of new sports pitches and a village hall /sports pavilion on Land at Fulbourn Road, Teversham will wholly support the ambitions of Policy WS/HD: Creating healthy new developments and Policy WS/CF: Community, sports and leisure facilities. The latter of which states that ‘this policy will support the development of new facilities in appropriate locations where there is a local need for the facilities, and they are in close proximity to the people they will serve’. This is clearly directly relevant to Land at Fulbourn Road, Teversham whereby local need has been identified by the Parish Council.
The provision of new sports pitches and a village hall /sports pavilion on Land at Fulbourn Road, Teversham will wholly support the ambitions of Policy WS/HD: Creating healthy new developments and Policy WS/CF: Community, sports and leisure facilities. The latter of which states that ‘this policy will support the development of new facilities in appropriate locations where there is a local need for the facilities, and they are in close proximity to the people they will serve’. This is clearly directly relevant to Land at Fulbourn Road, Teversham whereby local need has been identified by the Parish Council.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57176
Received: 10/12/2021
Respondent: Southern & Regional Developments Ltd
Agent: Claremont Planning Consultancy
Support is given to the identification of the need to provide good quality affordable housing in accessible locations and the promotion of sustainable and active travel. It is considered however, the strategy of the Plan has a focus on Cambridge, the edge of Cambridge and new settlements and does little to provide for future development within the rural areas. If the Plan is going to meet the wellbeing and social inclusion aspirations identified, then there needs to be a better balance to ensure that affordable housing and sustainable travel is provided across the urban and rural areas of Greater Cambridge.
Support is given to the identification of the need to provide good quality affordable housing in accessible locations and the promotion of sustainable and active travel. It is considered however, the strategy of the Plan has a focus on Cambridge, the edge of Cambridge and new settlements and does little to provide for future development within the rural areas. If the Plan is going to meet the wellbeing and social inclusion aspirations identified, then there needs to be a better balance to ensure that affordable housing and sustainable travel is provided across the urban and rural areas of Greater Cambridge.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57207
Received: 10/12/2021
Respondent: Abrdn
Agent: Deloitte
Abrdn is supportive of the overarching aims of the proposed wellbeing and inclusion policies.
Abrdn is supportive of the overarching aims of the proposed wellbeing and inclusion policies.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57250
Received: 10/12/2021
Respondent: European Property Ventures (Cambridgeshire)
Agent: Claremont Planning Consultancy
Support is given to the identification of the need to provide good quality affordable housing in accessible locations and the promotion of sustainable and active travel. It is considered however, as currently drafted, the strategy of the Plan has a focus on Cambridge, the edge of Cambridge and new settlements and does little to provide for future development within the rural areas
Support is given to the identification of the need to provide good quality affordable housing in accessible locations and the promotion of sustainable and active travel. It is considered however, as currently drafted, the strategy of the Plan has a focus on Cambridge, the edge of Cambridge and new settlements and does little to provide for future development within the rural areas. If the Plan is going to meet the wellbeing and social inclusion aspirations identified, then there needs to be a better balance to ensure that affordable housing and sustainable travel is provided across the urban and rural areas of Greater Cambridge.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57272
Received: 10/12/2021
Respondent: Universities Superannuation Scheme (Commercial)
Agent: Deloitte
USS is supportive of the overarching aims of the proposed wellbeing and inclusion policies. The redevelopment of the Clifton Road Industrial Estate will have opportunities to improve the wellbeing and inclusion of local residents.
USS is supportive of the overarching aims of the proposed wellbeing and inclusion policies. The redevelopment of the Clifton Road Industrial Estate will have opportunities to improve the wellbeing and inclusion of local residents.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57276
Received: 10/12/2021
Respondent: Mrs Daphne Lott
Covid pandemic shown importance of homes with gardens or balconies and nearby parks. These must be retained. New buildings forced to provide them.
Existing many sporting facilities must be maintained/improved to safe/modern requirements.
Cycling encouraged; Cycling movement's wishes not allowed to dominate residents' and businesses' wishes
New inclusive developments only where existing buildings genuinely replacing.
New properties no more than 4 storeys high. Business opportunities discouraged.
Pollution, health and safety Resurfacing pavements and roads everywhere for safe travel for pedestrians & cyclists, particularly elderly and less able.
Too much emphasis for cyclists in Elizabeth Way Option 2 plan
Wellbeing and inclusion - The Covid pandemic has shown the increased importance of homes with gardens and/or at least balconies and nearby parks. These must be retained and all new buildings/developments enforced to provide them to ensure the population’s wellbeing
There are already many sporting clubs. Ensure these are maintained/improved to safe & modern standards. Cycling should be encourage, BUT the Cycling movement must not be allowed to push their wishes above the greater majority of the residents and business users of the area.
Creating inclusive employment and business opportunities through new developments must only be on sites that genuinely need the existing building to be replaced. New properties must not be allowed to be more than 4 storeys high. Generally business opportunities should be discouraged.
Pollution, health and safety Resurfacing pavements and roads everywhere to provide safe travel for pedestrians & cyclists, particularly the elderly and less able.
Option 2 of Elizabeth Way development puts too much emphasis for cyclists
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57406
Received: 10/12/2021
Respondent: Huntingdonshire District Council
Huntingdonshire District Council has no comment on this matter.
Huntingdonshire District Council has no comment on this matter.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57530
Received: 10/12/2021
Respondent: Stapleford Parish Council
100 houses on the outside edge of a small village does not need community, sports and leisure facilities. However existing facilities would be stretched beyond their limits, especially the two local primary schools and Granta Medical Practice. Residents would therefore need to use their cars to access both these facilities elsewhere. Building 100 houses does not build community and certainly, in this case, will not meet the needs of this community in terms of future expansion. We need infill brown sites to be developed with truly affordable housing, not add on cluster development which cannot bring inclusion or develop wellbeing
100 houses on the outside edge of a small village cannot be considered as a development needing community, sports and leisure facilities. However it would stretch our existing facilities beyond their limits, in particular the two local primary schools and the Granta Medical Practice. Residents would therefore need to use their cars to access both these facilities elsewhere. Building 100 houses does not build community and certainly, in this case, will not meet the needs of this community in terms of future expansion. We need infill brown sites to be developed with truly affordable housing, not add on cluster development which cannot bring inclusion or develop wellbeing
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57537
Received: 10/12/2021
Respondent: Mrs Catherine Martin
Impact of high growth strategy on existing residents needs to be evaluated. Compromising their well being and social inclusion. Sustainability of high growth strategy in particular water and transport infrastructure. Irresponsible to rely on piping in water from other counties and totally unsustainable to tanker in water as has been suggested JLPAG meeting of 30th November.
Impact of high growth strategy on existing residents needs to be evaluated. Compromising their well being and social inclusion. Sustainability of high growth strategy in particular water and transport infrastructure. Irresponsible to rely on piping in water from other counties and totally unsustainable to tanker in water as has been suggested JLPAG meeting of 30th November.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57680
Received: 11/12/2021
Respondent: Mrs Jennifer Conroy
Generally Supported – Note: Fulfilment of S/NEC Policy through relocation of CWWTP will have a negative impact on residents and users of the surrounding area.
Generally Supported – Note: Fulfilment of S/NEC Policy through relocation of CWWTP will have a negative impact on residents and users of the surrounding area.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57713
Received: 11/12/2021
Respondent: Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth Parish Council
Policy should address the need for access to GPs and other primary care services and the retention of those services in villages.
Policy should address the need for access to GPs and other primary care services and the retention of those services in villages.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57828
Received: 11/12/2021
Respondent: Mr Daniel Lister
Plan should look to maximise active travel and invest in infrastructure to make this a feasible choice. Also invest in sports and leisure facilities, including swimming pools, across the city and especially near large new developments.
Support policies to reduce qualifications gap and increase social inclusion and job opportunities.
Plan should look to maximise active travel and invest in infrastructure to make this a feasible choice. Also invest in sports and leisure facilities, including swimming pools, across the city and especially near large new developments.
Support policies to reduce qualifications gap and increase social inclusion and job opportunities.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57874
Received: 12/12/2021
Respondent: Histon & Impington Parish Council
Lack of Water is talked about a lot in this plan. Here is where you can do something. Water efficiency MUST be compulsory. Grey Water used to flush toilets.
Lack of Water is talked about a lot in this plan. Here is where you can do something. Water efficiency MUST be compulsory. Grey Water used to flush toilets.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57878
Received: 12/12/2021
Respondent: Histon & Impington Parish Council
Affordable housing MUST not be segregated to independent areas but to improve inclusion should be placed within full priced homes.
Affordable housing MUST not be segregated to independent areas but to improve inclusion should be placed within full priced homes.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57908
Received: 12/12/2021
Respondent: Martin Grant Homes
Agent: Savills
The creation of truly mixed-use communities, where access to jobs and facilities is maximised for all residents, as proposed at North Cambourne, is a key measure in assessing which sites should come forward for development. Larger sites are preferred in achieving overall gains for inclusion and balanced place making, as they can better provide:-
homes for all parts of the community;
a wider range of accessible jobs;
support the delivery of low carbon transport infrastructure;
ensure that infrastructure, services and facilities are provided alongside new employment and homes; and
support arts and culture.
Wellbeing and inclusion
4.37. There is a significant body of evidence emerging that shows healthy lifestyles are best supported by developments that are able to provide: -
‘gentle density’ that is only achievable in more urban areas;
where public transport is available;
mixed use development, supported by larger local populations;
walkable neighbourhoods;
shops, services and places to meet; and are
leafy with regular green spaces.
4.38. The best way of achieving these aims is in the allocation of larger sites that are capable of accommodating a mix of uses. The consultation also notes that, in response to the First Conversation consultation on how the plan could achieve ‘good growth’, respondents agreed that development should be in sustainable locations, delivering a range of housing, including affordable housing, with access to safe and affordable sustainable transport as is proposed at North Cambourne.
4.39. The promotion of social inclusion in Cambridgeshire is an important consideration. We note the disparities in quality of life and life expectancy in the most deprived areas of the county compared to the least deprived areas . These disparities are not easy to resolve even over one Local Plan period because they are influenced by underlying socio demographics including aspirations and wages. The creation of new education, employment and training opportunities, where a wide mix of housing types can also be provided, and where open spaces, leisure and cultural activities are available to all, will help to improve the life chances of all residents and improve social inclusion.
4.40. Access to public transport is a key measure of social inclusion. For less affluent households, a second car is often not available, limiting the ability of the household to access employment opportunities.
4.41. The creation of truly mixed-use communities where access to jobs and facilities is maximised for all residents, as proposed at North Cambourne, is therefore a key measure in assessing which sites should come forward for development.
4.42. Larger sites are preferred in achieving overall gains for inclusion and balanced place making as they can better provide:-
homes for all parts of the community;
a wider range of accessible jobs;
support the delivery of low carbon transport infrastructure;
ensure that infrastructure, services and facilities are provided alongside new employment and homes; and
support arts and culture.
4.43. The approach to delivering a mix of employment that is advocated in the emerging plan is also capable of being delivered at North Cambourne. Importantly, North Cambourne is not a stand-alone new community, but one that expands an existing community. This provides the opportunity to address some of the deficiencies of the existing community, particularly in terms of the availability of local jobs and facilities, as well as deliver a new community that can fully address the policy agenda of the emerging GCLP. North Cambourne as a location will be further enhanced with the delivery of new infrastructure specifically aimed at enhancing levels of public transport use in the form of C2C and East West Rail.
4.44. The presence of Cambourne as an existing settlement requires that consultation with existing communities will remain key in formulating a framework to guide future development at North Cambourne, both in terms of location and design. Design Charrettes or other similar processes, carried out at the right time and involving community representatives, local politicians and other stakeholders can help to gain buy-in from the community. MGH is committed to consultation in relation to its proposals for North Cambourne and has already been in discussion with relevant stakeholders and local communities for several years.
4.45. Consultation with existing communities will remain key for MGH in establishing a legitimate plan to guide future development, both in terms of location and design. Design Charrettes or other similar processes, carried out at the right time and involving community representatives, local politicians and other stakeholders can help to gain buy-in from the community. MGH is committed to consultation in relation to its proposals for North Cambourne and has already been in discussion with relevant stakeholders and local communities for several years.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57962
Received: 12/12/2021
Respondent: Mrs Elizabeth Davies
Policies here and elsewhere should acknowledge specifically the health benefits and amenity benefits of visible green open space such as college or other playing fields even if not publicly accessible
Policies here and elsewhere should acknowledge specifically the health benefits and amenity benefits of visible green open space such as college or other playing fields even if not publicly accessible
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58018
Received: 12/12/2021
Respondent: Imperial War Museum/Gonville and Caius College
Agent: Tulley Bunting
IWM is supportive of aims for supporting wellbeing and inclusion and can
make a significant contribution.
Volunteers play central role in day-to-day function of museum. Around 284 active volunteers each year, social value of that volunteering estimated at £923,000 per annum.
Evidence to suggest museums contribute to local health and wellbeing, including placemaking and identity, community engagement and social inclusion. Estimate wellbeing value of visitation to IWM Duxford is £1.2 million to £2.2 million.
IWM engages with 59,000 families through programmed activity annually and
welcomes a fifth of all East of England Schools.
IWM’s Access and Inclusion Strategy aims to build on success of IWMD in
welcoming disabled visitors. Approximately 10% of IWMD visitors disabled – national average is 8%. IWM included in Changing Places scheme expression of interest by South Cambs.
see attached
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58029
Received: 12/12/2021
Respondent: Great and Little Chishill Parish Council
This is of paramount importance.
This is of paramount importance.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58207
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Universities Superannuation Scheme (Retail)
Agent: Deloitte
USS is supportive of the overarching aims of the proposed wellbeing and inclusion policies.
USS is supportive of the overarching aims of the proposed wellbeing and inclusion policies.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58277
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: DB Group (Holdings) LTD
Agent: Carter Jonas
The Local Plan should ensure that a variety of employment opportunities are available across the District for all members of the community. This includes protecting and enabling the growth of established and successful businesses in the District such as DB Group.
The Local Plan should ensure that a variety of employment opportunities are available across the District for all members of the community. This includes protecting and enabling the growth of established and successful businesses in the District such as DB Group. DB Group operate in Bourn and undertake the following operations and processes:
- Sand grading – filtering sand to provide different levels of fineness;
- Production of additives used in concrete mixes – blending of powders from silo storage;
-Warehousing – receipt and dispatch of goods either manufactured or purchased off site for resale.
These uses, in combination, amount to B2 General Industrial use. The company currently employs 21 full time staff on site with a further 40 being primarily field based and visiting the site approximately once a week. The company’s expansion plans have the potential to create a further 16 jobs on site in the relatively near term and potentially more in the future.
DB Group initiated an apprenticeship scheme for its contracting business in 2018, leading its first successful trainee to become a permanent employee now remunerated at levels on par with more experienced peers. Summer 2019 saw its first intern opportunities provided to sixth-form students, which it hopes to continue into the future.
DB Group have recently received pre-application advice (reference 21/50156/PREAPP) from South Cambridgeshire District Council advising that an extension in hours of operations would be unlikely to be supported as a result of a “detrimental impact on the living conditions of existing neighbouring properties and future occupiers in the New Village development”.
This is constraining DB Group’s expansion plans and their ability to expand employment opportunities at their site. This clearly has negative impacts on the range of employment opportunities that are available within Greater Cambridge. The Councils therefore need to ensure that existing local business are supported, so that they can continue to make positive contributions towards wellbeing and social inclusion throughout Greater Cambridge.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58315
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Hallam Land Management Limited
Agent: Marrons Planning
Hallam Land Management (HLM) support the Councils aims in respect of wellbeing and inclusion.
Hallam Land Management (HLM) support the Councils aims in respect of wellbeing and inclusion.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58435
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Linton Parish Council
Support. Bear in mind that we have an ageing population and provide housing, work and facilities for them too
Support. Bear in mind that we have an ageing population and provide housing, work and facilities for them too
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58526
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Marshall Group Properties
Agent: Quod
Marshall is aligned with the GCSP’s aim to help people in Greater Cambridge to lead healthier and happier lives and ensuring that everyone benefits from the development of new homes and jobs. Marshall supports the Councils’ aim to ensure growth benefits local residents and recognises that the development of Cambridge East has an important part to play. Cambridge East has the scale to achieve transformational change in the east of the City that will significantly improve the lives of local residents through the provision of job opportunities, affordable homes and a range of cultural, leisure and retail options.
Marshall is aligned with the GCSP’s aim to help people in Greater Cambridge to lead healthier and happier lives and ensuring that everyone benefits from the development of new homes and jobs. Marshall strongly supports the Councils’ aim to ensure growth benefits local residents and recognises that the development of Cambridge East has an important part to play. Cambridge is one of the most unequal cities in the UK and has some of the least affordable housing. It also has pockets of deprivation, especially in the east of the city.
Pages 188 and 189 of the ‘First Proposals’ document recognises that the wellbeing and social inclusion themes can be best achieved by: “providing good quality, affordable housing in accessible locations; providing good access to services and facilities; creating places that enable healthy and active lifestyles and social interaction; supporting access to education, employment and training opportunities; promoting sustainable and active travel; providing community and shared spaces; and protecting and providing public access to open spaces and the natural environment.”
Cambridge East has the scale to achieve transformational change in the east of the City that will significantly improve the lives of local residents through the provision of a range of job opportunities, affordable homes and a range of cultural, leisure and retail options. Marshall takes its role as a key Cambridge stakeholder very seriously and is committed to the long-term, patient development of a high-quality new quarter. The mix of uses – commercial, residential, retail, educational, cultural and leisure will ensure a high quality of life for residents, workers and visitors.
The wellbeing and inclusion objectives can only be truly achieved by embracing and harnessing inclusive growth. Cambridge East provides an opportunity to address a number of the inequality issues in the eastern part of the City through the generation of benefits and opportunities for those who live in more deprived areas, whilst enabling access to affordable homes, employment and education opportunities, a comprehensive green infrastructure network and a range of community services / facilities.
Marshall is also committed to working with the NHS stakeholders in the area, including the CCG and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to understand how the health needs of future residents can best be met, when planning a development at scale.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58643
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: University of Cambridge
We agree that the Greater Cambridge Local Plan should include policies for wellbeing and social inclusion, encompassed by the concept of ‘good growth’, including:
- good quality, affordable housing in accessible locations;
- good access to services and facilities;
- creating places that enable healthy and active lifestyles and social interaction;
- supporting access to education, employment and training opportunities;
- promoting sustainable and active travel;
- providing community and shared spaces; and
- protecting and providing public access to open spaces and the natural environment.
We agree that the Greater Cambridge Local Plan should include policies for wellbeing and social inclusion, encompassed by the concept of ‘good growth’, including:
- good quality, affordable housing in accessible locations;
- good access to services and facilities;
- creating places that enable healthy and active lifestyles and social interaction;
- supporting access to education, employment and training opportunities;
- promoting sustainable and active travel;
- providing community and shared spaces; and
- protecting and providing public access to open spaces and the natural environment.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58782
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Trumpington Meadows Land Company (‘TMLC’) a joint venture between Grosvenor Britain & Ireland (GBI) and Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
Agent: Grosvenor Britain & Ireland
The aim of the wellbeing and social inclusion policies contained are to help everyone in Greater Cambridge to “lead healthier and happier lives, ensuring that everyone benefits from the development of new homes and jobs”. TMLC wholly support this aim as ‘Healthy Placemaking’ is a key part of the Vision of the site. The masterplan for the site has been designed so that neighbourhoods have ready access to spaces and routes for exercise, recreation and simply travelling about on foot and bicycle, all of which can result in significant health benefits to those who live there. The site is also adjacent to the Trumpington Meadows Country Park and the various benefits that this provides to the residents of Cambridge .
The aim of the wellbeing and social inclusion policies contained are to help everyone in Greater Cambridge to “lead healthier and happier lives, ensuring that everyone benefits from the development of new homes and jobs”. TMLC wholly support this aim as ‘Healthy Placemaking’ is a key part of the Vision of the site. The masterplan for the site has been designed so that neighbourhoods have ready access to spaces and routes for exercise, recreation and simply travelling about on foot and bicycle, all of which can result in significant health benefits to those who live there. The site is also adjacent to the Trumpington Meadows Country Park and the various benefits that this provides to the residents of Cambridge .
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58784
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Cambridge Past, Present and Future
Protecting and enhancing the Historic Environment is not only key to creating and providing Great Places but a vital part of Wellbeing.
Protecting and enhancing the Historic Environment is not only key to creating and providing Great Places but a vital part of Wellbeing.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58933
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Phase 2 Planning
Land at Meldreth provides an opportunity to provide for sustainable growth in the southern part of the rural area where there are not necessarily other suitable locations.
The GCLP promotes a cohesive society and healthy communities. This is supported. A key factor in achieving this is a thriving economy, including a supply of market and affordable housing in a range of areas and where this benefits residents of all areas of the CLP area. At present, the absence of any proposed allocations in Meldreth does not promote or support the objective of delivering wellbeing and inclusion by ensuring that there is access to housing, and that new residential areas are provided where prospective residents have access to public transport. The allocation of land at Meldreth would contribute towards achieving these objectives and would be consistent with this overarching policy.
Please see additional written representations for further details.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 59000
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Jesus College (working with Pigeon Investment Management and Lands Improvement Holdings), a private landowner and St John’s College
Agent: Quod
Comprehensively planned development at Cambridge South would bring opportunities for local living, particularly for those in housing need and those working at the Biomedical Campus for whom housing is unaffordable or inaccessible. A fully integrated community is proposed with supporting recreation, health and social infrastructure – with tangible benefits for health and wellbeing. The development, of course, would also support the critically important health services and research provided at the Campus and its hospitals.
Comprehensively planned development at Cambridge South would bring opportunities for local living, particularly for those in housing need and those working at the Biomedical Campus for whom housing is unaffordable or inaccessible. A fully integrated community is proposed with supporting recreation, health and social infrastructure – with tangible benefits for health and wellbeing. The development, of course, would also support the critically important health services and research provided at the Campus and its hospitals.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 59072
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
As in our previous comments, RSPB research has shown widespread support from communities in the East of England for greater and easier access to greenspace, recognising the physical and mental health benefits of being outdoors and in nature, and the current disparities amongst communities. We fully support policies that aim to increase provision and access, whilst also helping to meet biodiversity objectives.
As in our previous comments, RSPB research has shown widespread support from communities in the East of England for greater and easier access to greenspace, recognising the physical and mental health benefits of being outdoors and in nature, and the current disparities amongst communities. We fully support policies that aim to increase provision and access, whilst also helping to meet biodiversity objectives.