Draft Greater Cambridge Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document re-consultation - 2025

We have reviewed the current draft, are satisfied with the level of engagement through the process. However we wish to raise two specific matters, the first of which is a number of minor drafting issues (see table in attached response).

The second is with regard to the removal of text relating to 'specialist housing for older people' and 'specialist supported accommodation for other groups' (paragraphs 4.12 to 4.14). The County Council has a statutory duty to commission services that meet the care needs of children and adults across Cambridgeshire. The omission of these refences presents a significant challenge, particularly in light of rising demand for specialist housing demonstrated through demand profiles shared. The Greater Cambridge Housing Strategy acknowledges the importance of both market and affordable housing in meeting this demand. Accordingly, it is appropriate for the SPD to set out how such provision will be secured through Section 106 agreements for residential developments.

We have reviewed the current draft, are satisfied with the level of engagement through the process. However we wish to raise two specific matters, the first of which is a number of minor drafting issues (see table in attached response).

The second is with regard to the removal of text relating to 'specialist housing for older people' and 'specialist supported accommodation for other groups' (paragraphs 4.12 to 4.14). The County Council has a statutory duty to commission services that meet the care needs of children and adults across Cambridgeshire. The omission of these refences presents a significant challenge, particularly in light of rising demand for specialist housing demonstrated through demand profiles shared. The Greater Cambridge Housing Strategy acknowledges the importance of both market and affordable housing in meeting this demand. Accordingly, it is appropriate for the SPD to set out how such provision will be secured through Section 106 agreements for residential developments.

Thank you for consulting the LLFA on the Draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document.

The LLFA have reviewed the Draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document and have the following comments:

We consider it important that the SPD clearly recognises flood risk and surface water management as essential infrastructure, with obligations used where necessary to secure delivery, phasing and long-term maintenance of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).

-The reference to Cambridge Local Plan Policy 31 & 32 and South Cambridgeshire Local Plan Policy CC/8 and CC/9 is supported by the LLFA. South Cambridgeshire Local Plan Policy CC/7 may also be relevant as it covers the importance of managing water quality in new developments using SuDS.

-The Cambridgeshire Flood and Water Supplementary
Planning Guidance (SPD) is adopted by South Cambridgeshire District Council and promotes the use of SuDS to mimic natural drainage within new developments and it is therefore great to see this mentioned within the SPD.

-Cambridgeshire County Councils Surface Water Planning Guidance also provides technical guidance for developers.

Should you wish to further discuss any of the above comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for consulting the LLFA on the Draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document.

The LLFA have reviewed the Draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document and have the following comments:

We consider it important that the SPD clearly recognises flood risk and surface water management as essential infrastructure, with obligations used where necessary to secure delivery, phasing and long-term maintenance of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).

-The reference to Cambridge Local Plan Policy 31 & 32 and South Cambridgeshire Local Plan Policy CC/8 and CC/9 is supported by the LLFA. South Cambridgeshire Local Plan Policy CC/7 may also be relevant as it covers the importance of managing water quality in new developments using SuDS.

-The Cambridgeshire Flood and Water Supplementary
Planning Guidance (SPD) is adopted by South Cambridgeshire District Council and promotes the use of SuDS to mimic natural drainage within new developments and it is therefore great to see this mentioned within the SPD.

-Cambridgeshire County Councils Surface Water Planning Guidance also provides technical guidance for developers.

Should you wish to further discuss any of the above comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for consulting the LLFA on the Draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document.

The LLFA have reviewed the Draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document and have the following comments:

We consider it important that the SPD clearly recognises flood risk and surface water management as essential infrastructure, with obligations used where necessary to secure delivery, phasing and long-term maintenance of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).

-The reference to Cambridge Local Plan Policy 31 & 32 and South Cambridgeshire Local Plan Policy CC/8 and CC/9 is supported by the LLFA. South Cambridgeshire Local Plan Policy CC/7 may also be relevant as it covers the importance of managing water quality in new developments using SuDS.

-The Cambridgeshire Flood and Water Supplementary
Planning Guidance (SPD) is adopted by South Cambridgeshire District Council and promotes the use of SuDS to mimic natural drainage within new developments and it is therefore great to see this mentioned within the SPD.

-Cambridgeshire County Councils Surface Water Planning Guidance also provides technical guidance for developers.

Should you wish to further discuss any of the above comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for consulting the LLFA on the Draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document.

The LLFA have reviewed the Draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document and have the following comments:

We consider it important that the SPD clearly recognises flood risk and surface water management as essential infrastructure, with obligations used where necessary to secure delivery, phasing and long-term maintenance of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).

-The reference to Cambridge Local Plan Policy 31 & 32 and South Cambridgeshire Local Plan Policy CC/8 and CC/9 is supported by the LLFA. South Cambridgeshire Local Plan Policy CC/7 may also be relevant as it covers the importance of managing water quality in new developments using SuDS.

-The Cambridgeshire Flood and Water Supplementary
Planning Guidance (SPD) is adopted by South Cambridgeshire District Council and promotes the use of SuDS to mimic natural drainage within new developments and it is therefore great to see this mentioned within the SPD.

-Cambridgeshire County Councils Surface Water Planning Guidance also provides technical guidance for developers.

Should you wish to further discuss any of the above comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.