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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
About the Plan
Representation ID: 208660
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: British Horse Society
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The BHS notes that the Cambridge Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) does not appear to be explicitly referenced in the Draft GCLP. The ROWIP is a statutory document that set out priorities for the management, improvement and accessibility of the public rights of way network and is directly relevant to policies on green infrastructure, sustainable transport, active travel and open space provision.
The Local Plan should formally reference the ROWIP within its evidence base and policy framework to ensure
alignment, consistency and effective delivery of rights of way improvements through new development.
See attached response on behalf of the BHS on The Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan.
Object
Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy J/RE: Supporting the rural economy
Representation ID: 208661
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: British Horse Society
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
In the context of Cambridgeshire, the equestrian industry, excluding the racing industry, contributes over £115 million pa. Currently, the significant contribution that the equestrian industry makes to the rural economy is not specifically supported within the Local Plan.
The Plan should explicitly recognise:
• The economic importance of equestrian activity.
• The role of Rights of Way and multi-user routes in supporting rural livelihoods.
• The need to protect and enhance equestrian access as part of sustainable rural development.
Suggested policy wording:
The rural economy will be supported by recognising and facilitating the economic contribution of equestrian activity, including riding schools, livery yards, equestrian tourism and associated rural businesses. Development proposals affecting rural areas must protect and, where appropriate, enhance access to the public rights of way network, including bridleways and other multi-user routes, to support rural livelihoods, tourism and sustainable communities. Proposals should demonstrate that equestrian access is safeguarded and integrated as part of sustainable rural development.
See attached response on behalf of the BHS on The Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan.
Comment
Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
About the Plan
Representation ID: 208662
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: British Horse Society
The British Horse Society supports the strategic direction of the Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan. However, to deliver a genuinely inclusive, safe and sustainable transport and access network, the Plan must explicitly and consistently include equestrian users across its sustainable transport, active travel, public realm, green infrastructure and Rights of Way policies.
Without clear policy direction, equestrian access will continue to be excluded at the delivery stage, undermining the Plan’s objectives for health, wellbeing, equality, safety and rural economic resilience.
See attached response on behalf of the BHS on The Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan.
