I/EI: Energy infrastructure masterplanning
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57404
Received: 10/12/2021
Respondent: Persimmon Homes East Midlands
Further clarification is required on the definition of an energy masterplan and the outcomes of these should be fully considered within any viability assessment.
Further clarification is required on the definition of an energy masterplan and the outcomes of these should be fully considered within any viability assessment.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57464
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: 57602
Received: 10/12/2021
Respondent: Mr Richard Pargeter
This policy appears to be aimed at ensuring adequate energy infrastructure for new developments only. Particularly in rural locations where people will have to rely on car transport, a significant increase in electric cars is likely to require grid reinforcement even in the absence of any site developments.
This policy appears to be aimed at ensuring adequate energy infrastructure for new developments only. Particularly in rural locations where people will have to rely on car transport, a significant increase in electric cars is likely to require grid reinforcement even in the absence of any site developments.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57762
Received: 11/12/2021
Respondent: Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth Parish Council
We support this policy as it is vital in decarbonizing transport and home heating towards net zero. Likely demand for future rail electrification (including east West Rail and routes east of Cambridge should be included). Action should be taken early in the plan period.
We support this policy as it is vital in decarbonizing transport and home heating towards net zero. Likely demand for future rail electrification (including east West Rail and routes east of Cambridge should be included). Action should be taken early in the plan period.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57782
Received: 11/12/2021
Respondent: Carbon Neutral Cambridge
We support the proposed policy, but would like to see it strengthened, so that developers were required to contribute to the costs of improving the power grid in order to enable widespread connections of distributed renewable power generation
We support the proposed policy, but would like to see it strengthened, so that developers were required to contribute to the costs of improving the power grid in order to enable widespread connections of distributed renewable power generation
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 57963
Received: 12/12/2021
Respondent: Mr Daniel Lister
The plan should consider the role of a distributed grid of micro generation, not just large power station supply and substation infrastructure. By mandating and investing in micro generation on all new sites, this could potentially help meet future demands.
The plan should consider the role of a distributed grid of micro generation, not just large power station supply and substation infrastructure. By mandating and investing in micro generation on all new sites, this could potentially help meet future demands.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58032
Received: 12/12/2021
Respondent: Mr David Blake
There are many comments regarding digital systems but nothing about water supply, sewage, gas -hydrogen and natural. Looks like work in progress as currently not fit for purpose.
There are many comments regarding digital systems but nothing about water supply, sewage, gas -hydrogen and natural. Looks like work in progress as currently not fit for purpose.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58329
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Mrs Isabela Butnar
We support energy masterplans which include smart grids. Why is there a requirement that smart grids apply to developments over 100 dwellings? The new developments are neighbouring exiting residential and commercial areas, smart grids could expand to cover adjacent areas (if the 100 dwellings is what is required for e.g. efficiency purposes).
Smart localised energy systems should be the new norm, no matter the size of new development. The new development provides the opportunity to bring this service to existing developments. You should plan for cross-funding new infrastructure which could benefit existing built areas and new developments together.
We support energy masterplans which include smart grids. Why is there a requirement that smart grids apply to developments over 100 dwellings? The new developments are neighbouring exiting residential and commercial areas, smart grids could expand to cover adjacent areas (if the 100 dwellings is what is required for e.g. efficiency purposes).
Smart localised energy systems should be the new norm, no matter the size of new development. The new development provides the opportunity to bring this service to existing developments. You should plan for cross-funding new infrastructure which could benefit existing built areas and new developments together.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58336
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Histon & Impington Parish Council
No restriction should be put in place for those requiring more than the average amount of electricity. Advising how to use less power fine but some will require more than the estimated amount of power.
No restriction should be put in place for those requiring more than the average amount of electricity. Advising how to use less power fine but some will require more than the estimated amount of power.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58484
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Linton Parish Council
Back-up needed. Cannot have only one type of fuel that we are not producing ourselves.
Back-up needed. Cannot have only one type of fuel that we are not producing ourselves.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58856
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
TMLC supports the requirement of energy masterplans for sites over 100 units in accordance with the general climate change aspirations within this Local Plan.
TMLC supports the requirement of energy masterplans for sites over 100 units in accordance with the general climate change aspirations within this Local Plan.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 58926
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: CBC Limited, Cambridgeshire County Council and a private family trust
Agent: Quod
We support the principle of a policy that looks to secure the appropriate level of energy infrastructure to support new development, and for energy needs to be considered as part of the masterplanning process. The detail for energy infrastructure provision at the Campus is to be developed through the joint working process with GCSP.
We support the principle of a policy that looks to secure the appropriate level of energy infrastructure to support new development, and for energy needs to be considered as part of the masterplanning process. The detail for energy infrastructure provision at the Campus is to be developed through the joint working process with GCSP.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 59002
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Cambridge Past, Present and Future
It is good that the Local Plan recognises the need for grid reinforcement.
“6 Further Work and Next Steps
At this stage, while we know that grid capacity is a potential constraint for new development, much of the evidence that already exists is on the basis of the current development plan set out in the 2018 Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire local plans”.
Whilst however there is recognition of the need for strategic electrical energy supply planning, there appears to be no committed way forward. Without adequate power, the Local Plan will not succeed. The issue must be addressed.
It is good that the Local Plan recognises the need for grid reinforcement.
“6 Further Work and Next Steps
At this stage, while we know that grid capacity is a potential constraint for new development, much of the evidence that already exists is on the basis of the current development plan set out in the 2018 Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire local plans”.
Whilst however there is recognition of the need for strategic electrical energy supply planning, there appears to be no committed way forward. Without adequate power, the Local Plan will not succeed. The issue must be addressed.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 59113
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Metro Property Unit Trust
Agent: Turley
The policy sets the requirement at 100 dwellings or over. The policy should set the requisite non-residential floorspace threshold also, including whether thresholds/exemptions for other types of applicable accommodation.
The policy sets the requirement at 100 dwellings or over. The policy should set the requisite non-residential floorspace threshold also, including whether thresholds/exemptions for other types of applicable accommodation.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 59937
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Fen Ditton Parish Council
Critically important.
Critically important.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 60815
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire Green Parties
Proposal aligns with our policy, should be seen within the context of ‘net reductions’ for the city. Puts a community obligation on those responsible for developments that would otherwise result in an increase in emissions. The criterion should be impact not scale.
This proposal aligns with our policy, however it should be seen within the context of ‘net reductions’ for the city. This puts a community obligation on those responsible for developments that would otherwise result in an increase in emissions. The criterion should be impact not scale.