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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
STRATEGY
Representation ID: 58854
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: bpha
The aims of the plan are broadly supported.
Under the aims we would suggest an amendment to the Homes aim that states “significant quantities of housing that is affordable to rent and buy” we suggest this is changed to “sufficient quantities of affordable housing to meet the identified need required for a prosperous Cambridge”.
The aims of the plan are broadly supported.
Under the aims we would suggest an amendment to the Homes aim that states “significant quantities of housing that is affordable to rent and buy” we suggest this is changed to “sufficient quantities of affordable housing to meet the identified need required for a prosperous Cambridge”.
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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
CC/NZ: Net zero carbon new buildings
Representation ID: 58886
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: bpha
The objective to achieve net zero carbon is supported. Technology will move faster than the Local Plan process so any policy should avoid being too prescriptive in relation to specific technology types. Clarity should be given on the requirements of Whole Carbon Assessments and what they should contain.
The objective to achieve net zero carbon is supported. Technology will move faster than the Local Plan process so any policy should avoid being too prescriptive in relation to specific technology types. Clarity should be given on the requirements of Whole Carbon Assessments and what they should contain.
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BG/BG: Biodiversity and geodiversity
Representation ID: 58928
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: bpha
Moving to a minimum of 20% biodiversity net gain is a step change. It is likely that in many cases off site contributions will need to be considered to deliver schemes at appropriate densities in the urban area. A system should be put in place for off-setting similar to that in place for the District Licencing for Protected Species. Such a scheme should be straightforward to use and make the best use of strategic resources.
Moving to a minimum of 20% biodiversity net gain is a step change. It is likely that in many cases off site contributions will need to be considered to deliver schemes at appropriate densities in the urban area. A system should be put in place for off-setting similar to that in place for the District Licencing for Protected Species. Such a scheme should be straightforward to use and make the best use of strategic resources.
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WS/IO: Creating inclusive employment and business opportunities through new developments
Representation ID: 58957
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: bpha
It is noted that the Local Plan intends to broaden the employment base of Cambridge. Support should be given to enable the local community to engage with the construction industry and the skills required. Investment should made to ensure that residents are given the opportunity to gain employment and skills on development sites. There needs to be a clear apprenticeship scheme that developers can sign up to that is linked to Further Education opportunities.
It is noted that the Local Plan intends to broaden the employment base of Cambridge. Support should be given to enable the local community to engage with the construction industry and the skills required. Investment should made to ensure that residents are given the opportunity to gain employment and skills on development sites. There needs to be a clear apprenticeship scheme that developers can sign up to that is linked to Further Education opportunities.
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Great places
Representation ID: 58993
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: bpha
There is little reference to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in the proposals including the use of off-site manufacture. Given the development opportunities identified within the Oxford to Cambridge Arc it will be important to create a supply chain for off-site manufacture close to Cambridge. The volumes of housing to be provided within the Greater Cambridge Local Plan should create the economy of scale to implement off-site manufacture factories. There should be a consideration given to the implications of MMC for design policies as a whole.
There is little reference to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in the proposals including the use of off-site manufacture. Given the development opportunities identified within the Oxford to Cambridge Arc it will be important to create a supply chain for off-site manufacture close to Cambridge. The volumes of housing to be provided within the Greater Cambridge Local Plan should create the economy of scale to implement off-site manufacture factories. There should be a consideration given to the implications of MMC for design policies as a whole.
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GP/QD: Achieving high quality development
Representation ID: 59008
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: bpha
The use of Design Codes specific to a local area is critical, this should reflect local building typologies and topography. There has to a recognition that forms of construction are changing through modern methods of construction, and design codes should allow for flexibility for new house building technologies where they are contributing towards the objective of being carbon neutral. The preparation of an area wide Design Code for Greater Cambridge would be supported.
The use of Design Codes specific to a local area is critical, this should reflect local building typologies and topography. There has to a recognition that forms of construction are changing through modern methods of construction, and design codes should allow for flexibility for new house building technologies where they are contributing towards the objective of being carbon neutral. The preparation of an area wide Design Code for Greater Cambridge would be supported.
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H/AH: Affordable housing
Representation ID: 59121
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: bpha
A mix of housing types should be provided across Greater Cambridge. Alongside open market sale housing this should include affordable rent, social rent, starter homes and rent to buy. We have significant reservations regarding the affordability of the First Homes product and how under the current policy proposals they will replace “traditional” affordable tenures in particular Shared Ownership.
A mix of housing types should be provided across Greater Cambridge. Alongside open market sale housing this should include affordable rent, social rent, starter homes and rent to buy. We have significant reservations regarding the affordability of the First Homes product and how under the current policy proposals they will replace “traditional” affordable tenures in particular Shared Ownership.
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H/ES: Exception sites for affordable housing
Representation ID: 59215
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: bpha
The policy for rural exception sites should ensure that First Homes exception sites do not replace traditional exception sites as the preferred type of delivery. Within the Greater Cambridge Housing Market the traditional form of exception site helps to meet local needs. Given the scarcity of rural exception sites further flexibility within the Green Belt should be allowed for traditional rural exception sites where there is a demonstrable local housing need.
The policy for rural exception sites should ensure that First Homes exception sites do not replace traditional exception sites as the preferred type of delivery. Within the Greater Cambridge Housing Market the traditional form of exception site helps to meet local needs. Given the scarcity of rural exception sites further flexibility within the Green Belt should be allowed for traditional rural exception sites where there is a demonstrable local housing need.
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H/SS: Residential space standards and accessible homes
Representation ID: 59223
Received: 13/12/2021
Respondent: bpha
It is important that housing is built to a sufficient size and standard. The policy approach is supported.
It is important that housing is built to a sufficient size and standard. The policy approach is supported.
