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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

STRATEGY

Representation ID: 57311

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Huntingdonshire District Council

Representation Summary:

Huntingdonshire District Council consider that the Greater Cambridge vision is commendable as it sets a clear theme which runs through the proposed policy suggestions for the Local Plan. This is especially so in relation to a reduction in climate impacts, minimising carbon emissions, increasing nature, wildlife and green spaces.

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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

How much development and where?

Representation ID: 57314

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Huntingdonshire District Council

Representation Summary:

Huntingdonshire District Council agree with carrying forward deliverable existing allocations.
The Council would like to ensure that faster delivery on sites such as Northstowe and Waterbeach does not impact on infrastructure provision and services in the surrounding areas.
Agree that growth should be focussed around public transport, active travel and green infrastructure.
It is considered that it may be appropriate for subsequent plan reviews to consider a longer plan period to reflect these major infrastructure projects and to consider other large scale strategic sites to reflect these opportunities.

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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

S/JH: New jobs and homes

Representation ID: 57315

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Huntingdonshire District Council

Representation Summary:

Huntingdonshire District Council are not currently looking towards neighbouring authorities to assist in meeting housing targets.
Greater Cambridge medium growth option is considered sensible and will assist in reducing climate impacts, however, there is further work to be done to confirm whether this target could be achieved, especially in relation to water supply infrastructure.
A letter 30 June 2021 titled ‘Greater Cambridge Local Plan – Green belt and the Duty to Cooperate’, sets out Huntingdonshire District Council’s response to meeting any additional need from Greater Cambridge.

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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

S/DS: Development strategy

Representation ID: 57316

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Huntingdonshire District Council

Representation Summary:

Huntingdonshire District Council support Greater Cambridge’s intention to continue development at existing strategic sites and the approach to providing 10% of development on sites no larger than 1 ha.

There is concern regarding the uncertainty of delivery in combination with large infrastructure delivery, water supply and the relocation of Marshall's airport.

A stepped trajectory and phased delivery of development would be the best approach to delivering the strategy.

Support focus on employment growth relating to Life Sciences.

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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

S/SH: Settlement hierarchy

Representation ID: 57318

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Huntingdonshire District Council

Representation Summary:

Huntingdonshire District Council agree to Greater Cambridge’s approach to a settlement hierarchy. The approach supports proportionate levels of growth focusing on larger growth in areas with public transport provision. Minor Rural Centres, Group Villages and Infill Villages are afforded smaller development quotas to meet local need and organic growth (providing choice in the housing market). This approach is supported as it should facilitate local development without overwhelming services and facilities and minimising increased carbon emissions as a result of increased commuting by car due to a lack of public transport provision.

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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

S/SB: Settlement boundaries

Representation ID: 57319

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Huntingdonshire District Council

Representation Summary:

Greater Cambridge has taken a sensible approach to settlement boundaries by taking into account present and proposed development. Periodic reviews may need to be made to the policies map to ensure that the boundaries remain up to date in the event of windfall or rural exceptions development. Huntingdonshire District Council agree that small clusters of buildings, isolated properties and hamlets should not be provided with a settlement boundary and should be considered as countryside. This will enable the character of the area to be preserved and countryside and landscape impact to be minimised.

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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

The city of Cambridge

Representation ID: 57320

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Huntingdonshire District Council

Representation Summary:

Huntingdonshire District Council agree that Greater Cambridge should look towards Cambridge to create new neighbourhoods on larger brownfield sites such as North East Cambridge. As the economic hub of the authorities, the impact of commuting within the area and in the surrounding districts is substantial. This strategy will enable the Councils to work towards their vision to create a “big decrease in climate impacts” and minimising carbon emissions and reliance on the private car. This will also have a positive impact on the surrounding districts.

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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

S/NEC: North east Cambridge

Representation ID: 57321

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Huntingdonshire District Council

Representation Summary:

Careful consideration will have to be given to the timing of delivery in relation to the relocation of the WasteWater Treatment Works and whether this will slow delivery on site.

Huntingdonshire District Council would like assurance that the Councils have additional sites to meet their housing need if delivery slows as a result of the relocation of the WasteWater Treatment Works to ensure that additional demands are not placed on the wider housing market due to under delivery within Greater Cambridge.

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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

S/AMC: Areas of major change

Representation ID: 57322

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Huntingdonshire District Council

Representation Summary:

Huntingdonshire District Council has no comment on this matter.

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Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

S/OA: Opportunity areas in Cambridge

Representation ID: 57323

Received: 10/12/2021

Respondent: Huntingdonshire District Council

Representation Summary:

Huntingdonshire District Council has no comment on this matter.

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