Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 208764

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Agent: No. 6 Developments

We are broadly supportive of the policies in the Local Plan in respect of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, and in particular the Vision and Objectives of Policy S/CBC. We do however have concerns about some elements as set out in the “Lifespan” section of the policy (paragraphs 26-28) in particular, and feel that to date, there is insufficient clarity on the delivery aspects of the expansion proposals to be confident that as a project, expansion will deliver the desired objectives for campus improvements and enhancements, which taken in the round will deliver our
collective ambition.

Comment

Representation ID: 209276

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Agent: No. 6 Developments

The term “future phase” should be replaced with “expansion” to avoid the potential inference that the development of the expansion land should only occur after the existing Campus has been regenerated. Expansion will provide both essential infrastructure and funding contributions towards campus enhancements - it is necessary for expansion to come forward
alongside the further development of the Campus. The additional proposed amendments to the text are to recognise that the health services serve more than the
local community, to fix a typographic error, and to recognise that the Campus is internationally recognised as
a centre of research and innovation, which more accurately reflects the breadth of work carried out at the Campus.

Comment

Representation ID: 209277

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Agent: No. 6 Developments

CUH strongly supports the overall vision for CBC. However, we recommend including an explicit reference to “life sciences” to ensure the full scope of work undertaken at the Campus is accurately reflected. This proposed amendment aligns with the uses outlined in paragraph 2 of the draft policy. Additionally, the suggested references to “an innovation hub” and “visitor accommodation” are important to highlight, given the significant benefits these elements will bring to the Campus and its wider community.

Comment

Representation ID: 209278

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Agent: No. 6 Developments

CUH support the wording in Paragraphs 2, 3, 4, (with a slight modification to include both existing campus and expansion land) 5 and 6. Describing CBC as globally significant is an accurate reflection of its international standing. The unique mix of uses at the Campus make it a world-leading centre of research, development, and medical application. The policy rightly recognises
this position and sets an appropriately defined context for expansion of the Campus. The Campus is home to three teaching hospitals: Addenbrooke’s Hospital, the Rosie Hospital and Royal Papworth Hospital.

Comment

Representation ID: 209279

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Agent: No. 6 Developments

CUH supports the identification of land to the south of the Campus for green infrastructure enhancements, including open space and biodiversity. Our primary objective would be to ensure that the expansion land and associated enhancement land, provides an opportunity for
enhanced recreational access for our staff, patients and visitors. We note the introduction of two designations and request greater clarity on the purpose and role of the designations of the SEA and LIA. We would say that elements such as flood mitigation and biodiversity enhancement can be accommodated further from the campus (if appropriate) but it is important to locate space for recreation in the right places on the campus to maximise the benefits to all users.

Comment

Representation ID: 209280

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Agent: No. 6 Developments

The provision of higher education uses within the Campus is a key component of its offer and success. The proposed amendment ensures that this is recognised. We suggest clarity is required over whether the reference to the
Spatial Framework is to the diagram at Figure 63, or the wider emerging spatial framework as prepared by the Landowner Collaboration Group.

Comment

Representation ID: 209281

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Agent: No. 6 Developments

We propose that paragraph 8(e), which states a floorspace figure for research and development and healthcare uses only (excluding higher education, leisure, hotels, and other supporting uses) be deleted and for additional text to be included at paragraph 8(b) instead. This provides greater clarity on what the floorspace figure relates to by
confirming that it applies only to specific uses and that other uses would be additional. The scale of development at the Campus should be determined by physical and infrastructure constraints such as building heights, the
trip budget, and land availability. These constraints require further assessment and current work does not support a defined minimum or maximum.

Comment

Representation ID: 209282

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Agent: No. 6 Developments

A floorspace figure for healthcare provision has not been included. It is essential that the scale of new healthcare buildings be determined by the specific operational requirements of the Trust, the model of care to be delivered, and the clinical and spatial standards that apply
at the time of design. These factors cannot be meaningfully fixed at this stage. As is common practice for applications at the campus and to reflect work undertaken by LCG, plant has been excluded. We recommend including an explicit reference to commercial uses to
ensure the full scope of work undertaken at the Campus is accurately reflected. Reference to academic institutions has been removed as this is captured under paragraph 8(c).

Comment

Representation ID: 209286

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Agent: No. 6 Developments

Para 8.c -CUH support the position is supported and we enjoy excellent partnership working across healthcare, academic and commercial research partners on campus, which should be encouraged.

Comment

Representation ID: 209289

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Agent: No. 6 Developments

The LCG’s evidence base submitted to GCSP identifies an opportunity to deliver approximately 1,000 additional homes on the Campus. The Expansion Landowners are therefore very supportive of this element of the draft policy. However, we propose an amendment to increase the indicative number of units to allow greater flexibility for additional homes to be delivered on the expansion land, provided they satisfy the tests in part 11 of the draft policy. A range of housing typologies and tenures will benefit the campus as a whole.