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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
S/OA: Opportunity areas in Cambridge
Representation ID: 58680
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Brydell Partners
Agent: Turley
Castle Park, Cambridge (new site 59735)
S/OA/CH Inclusion of Castle Park within the Opportunity Area is supported.
The text only references Shire Hall/Castle Mound but the OA covers a wider area including Castle Park with considerable differences in scale, character and uses and multiple ownerships. Guiding principles for development are appropriate but should accommodate different design challenges.
Policy should not be overly restrictive and include flexibility to:
• allow for improvements/enhancements of buildings and spaces and redevelopment, to be brought forward in different parts of the OA on different timescales;
• make the best use of existing buildings/infrastructure;
• encourage a creative approach to enhancing identity.
S/OA/CH Inclusion of Castle Park within the Opportunity Area is supported.
The text only references Shire Hall/Castle Mound but the OA covers a wider area including Castle Park with considerable differences in scale, character and uses and multiple ownerships. Guiding principles for development are appropriate but should accommodate different design challenges.
Policy should not be overly restrictive and include flexibility to:
• allow for improvements/enhancements of buildings and spaces and redevelopment, to be brought forward in different parts of the OA on different timescales;
• make the best use of existing buildings/infrastructure;
• encourage a creative approach to enhancing identity.
Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
J/RC: Retail and centres
Representation ID: 59308
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: Brydell Partners
Agent: Turley
The policy should acknowledge the flexibility and scope that Class E provides to aid the revitalisation of high streets. Local authorities should be open to all manner of uses and mix of complimentary uses.
A positive and creative approach to town centres would enable delivery of housing and jobs in highly sustainable locations. Different residential models and work spaces are increasingly in demand and shopping practices are changing.
Policy must be flexible to accommodate rapidly changing market conditions such that projects are viable and can be delivered in a timely manner ensuring town centres remain successful.
The policy should acknowledge the flexibility and scope that Class E provides to aid the revitalisation of high streets. Local authorities should be open to all manner of uses and mix of complimentary uses.
A positive and creative approach to town centres would enable delivery of housing and jobs in highly sustainable locations. Different residential models and work spaces are increasingly in demand and shopping practices are changing.
Policy must be flexible to accommodate rapidly changing market conditions such that projects are viable and can be delivered in a timely manner ensuring town centres remain successful.
