Draft Cambridge Biomedical Campus Supplementary Planning Document

Comment

Representation ID: 200404

Received: 24/01/2025

Respondent: Cambridge Biomedical Campus

The chapter broadly gives an accurate account of the development of the campus since 1962. There is however scope for confusion about the history and which organisations led which pieces of work at what points.
Para 2.1 – In order re-enforce the separation between landowners and occupiers represented by CBCL we suggest splitting this paragraph into two (para 2.1 and new para 2.2) one describing land ownership and one describing campus occupants some of whom came together to form CBC Ltd in 2021. A high-level map of landownership would also be helpful.
Para 2.2 – refers to the development of the Addenbrookes led ‘Vision 2020’. It says it was 1st produced in 2001 and updated in 2004. However, at para 2.6 there is reference to the vision being updated in 2010. The dates referring to initial publication and subsequent updates should be consistent between 2.1 and 2.6 ie Vision 2020 was first published in 1999 and formally revised in 2004. Any reference to updates to the 2020 Vision in 2010 should be omitted.
Para 2.6 reference to Vision 2020 should make it clear that this document was commissioned and led by CUH.
At para 2.9 there is extensive reference to the more recent CBC Ltd led Vision 2050 which was published in 2021 and updated in 2024. There is potential for further confusion for readers as to the content of this new Vision 2050 (produced by CBC Ltd) and Local Plan evidence submissions which seek to justify further campus expansion phase 4 (currently led by the landowners). As drafted the SPD suggests Vision 2050 was part of the evidence submitted in support of expansion. Please make it clear that the Vision 2050 was not produced to support the Landowners proposals for inclusion in the new Local Plan

Comment

Representation ID: 200405

Received: 24/01/2025

Respondent: Cambridge Biomedical Campus

There a number of minor typo and other changes which can be picked up
separately. There are no substantially inaccurate or misleading statements that
need correcting.

Comment

Representation ID: 200406

Received: 24/01/2025

Respondent: Cambridge Biomedical Campus

The six themes and principles contained within them are welcome. They are consistent with a range of issues which CBC Ltd has argued need to be addressed across the campus as it develops.
While these principles are welcome there are some areas where the wording could be stronger or further requirements added.
Para 4a 1.4: This addresses the ‘Multi-Purpose Role of Open Spaces’ and the SPD suggests that new open spaces should be designed to support their flexible use eg for events and meanwhile uses. This is welcome but CBC Ltd believe this could be strengthened by specific reference to meanwhile use and the need to provide access to power and water in and around these spaces. This would help facilitate the desired flexibility
Additionally the SPD should include a requirement for the provision of:
i) an incubator facility with subsidised/affordable lab space for start-ups.
iii) a hotel.
Provision of these uses on the campus would complement its core purpose and would cement its ability to attract and retain world global investment and talent
See document attached for further information and justification

Comment

Representation ID: 200407

Received: 24/01/2025

Respondent: Cambridge Biomedical Campus

CBC Ltd would like to see the requirement for the provision of an incubator facility
and hotel on the campus included here.
Under the section on built form on page 43 additional bullets should be added regarding the provision of these facilities as follows:
• “Does the proposal either provide in its entirety or make a material contribution to the provision of an incubator facility on the campus?”
• “Does the proposal either provide in its entirety or make a material contribution in some way to the provision of a hotel facility on the campus?”

Comment

Representation ID: 200732

Received: 24/01/2025

Respondent: Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Overall CBC Ltd are supportive of the SPG and its purpose.
CBC Ltd agree with the structure of the SPG and the majority of the content.

There are however areas where CBC Ltd would like to suggest changes, alterations or additions.