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Policy I/DI: Digital and telecommunications infrastructure
Representation ID: 210275
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
Paragraph 6 states that “planning applications that include either 30 dwellings or more, or commercial floorspace of 1,000m2 or more must include suitable infrastructure that would support any future rollout of appropriate telecommunications equipment such as small cell mobile communications technology or mobile masts and towers.” While the principle of future proofing development is supported, it is unclear how applicants are expected to deliver or secure infrastructure that is ultimately dependent on network operators’ investment decisions, which are outside the control of developers.
Paragraph 6 should be clarified or amended to ensure that the policy does not place unreasonable or undeliverable obligations on applicants.
This submission relates to Land at Fen Ditton (HELAA Ref. 47647 and HELAA Ref. 200770).
We write of behalf of our client, Vistry, to submit representations to the GCLP Regulation 18 Consultation on the Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan.
To support the submission, please find attached the following documents:
• Land at Fen Ditton – GCLP Regulation 18 Representations – Vistry & Quy Estate.
• Appendix 1 – Vision Document
• Appendix 2 – Landscape and Visual Advice Note & Initial Green Belt Review
• Appendix 3 – Review of the Sustainability Performance of Fen Ditton
I would be grateful if you could please confirm safe receipt of this email and its submission to the consultation.
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Policy I/DI: Digital and telecommunications infrastructure
Representation ID: 210276
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
Paragraph 7 requires that “planning applications that include the development of either 250 dwellings or more or 10,000m2 or more commercial floorspace must assess the suitability of mobile coverage… and, where mobile coverage deficiencies are identified, provide details of proposed improvements and agreements with network operators or neutral host providers.” Vistry and The Quy Estate consider this requirement to be disproportionate, as developers have no direct control over mobile network coverage or the delivery of off-site upgrades, in a similar manner to utilities such as water and electricity.
Paragraph 7 should be clarified or amended to ensure that the policy does not place unreasonable or undeliverable obligations on applicants.
This submission relates to Land at Fen Ditton (HELAA Ref. 47647 and HELAA Ref. 200770).
We write of behalf of our client, Vistry, to submit representations to the GCLP Regulation 18 Consultation on the Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan.
To support the submission, please find attached the following documents:
• Land at Fen Ditton – GCLP Regulation 18 Representations – Vistry & Quy Estate.
• Appendix 1 – Vision Document
• Appendix 2 – Landscape and Visual Advice Note & Initial Green Belt Review
• Appendix 3 – Review of the Sustainability Performance of Fen Ditton
I would be grateful if you could please confirm safe receipt of this email and its submission to the consultation.
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Policy I/CM: Construction management
Representation ID: 210277
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
Paragraph 1 of the policy states that “all major development, infrastructure development, or development that, due to its nature or location, is likely to have an adverse impact on the local environment and amenity during construction must be informed by a Noise and Vibration Demolition Environmental Management Plan (DMP) and Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP), or a combined Demolition and Construction Environmental Management Plan (DCEMP), which should be agreed by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development.”
It is unclear whether this requirement is intended to operate as a validation requirement at application stage or whether such documents are expected to be secured by planning condition. Vistry and The Quy Estate consider that this requirement should be secured through appropriately worded planning conditions rather than as a policy requirement at plan level.
This submission relates to Land at Fen Ditton (HELAA Ref. 47647 and HELAA Ref. 200770).
We write of behalf of our client, Vistry, to submit representations to the GCLP Regulation 18 Consultation on the Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan.
To support the submission, please find attached the following documents:
• Land at Fen Ditton – GCLP Regulation 18 Representations – Vistry & Quy Estate.
• Appendix 1 – Vision Document
• Appendix 2 – Landscape and Visual Advice Note & Initial Green Belt Review
• Appendix 3 – Review of the Sustainability Performance of Fen Ditton
I would be grateful if you could please confirm safe receipt of this email and its submission to the consultation.
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Policy I/CM: Construction management
Representation ID: 210278
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
The requirements set out in paragraph 2 of the policy would be more suitably addressed through the use of standard or bespoke planning conditions.
This submission relates to Land at Fen Ditton (HELAA Ref. 47647 and HELAA Ref. 200770).
We write of behalf of our client, Vistry, to submit representations to the GCLP Regulation 18 Consultation on the Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan.
To support the submission, please find attached the following documents:
• Land at Fen Ditton – GCLP Regulation 18 Representations – Vistry & Quy Estate.
• Appendix 1 – Vision Document
• Appendix 2 – Landscape and Visual Advice Note & Initial Green Belt Review
• Appendix 3 – Review of the Sustainability Performance of Fen Ditton
I would be grateful if you could please confirm safe receipt of this email and its submission to the consultation.
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Policy CC/SD: Sustainable development and the climate emergency
Representation ID: 210279
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
Vistry and The Quy Estate consider that the requirements for a “standalone Sustainability Statement” for all major development, and for Sustainability Statements to accompany minor development applications are reasonable. Vistry welcomes the recognition that the Sustainability Statement should be “proportionate to the scale and nature of the application”.
This submission relates to Land at Fen Ditton (HELAA Ref. 47647 and HELAA Ref. 200770).
We write of behalf of our client, Vistry, to submit representations to the GCLP Regulation 18 Consultation on the Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan.
To support the submission, please find attached the following documents:
• Land at Fen Ditton – GCLP Regulation 18 Representations – Vistry & Quy Estate.
• Appendix 1 – Vision Document
• Appendix 2 – Landscape and Visual Advice Note & Initial Green Belt Review
• Appendix 3 – Review of the Sustainability Performance of Fen Ditton
I would be grateful if you could please confirm safe receipt of this email and its submission to the consultation.
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Policy CC/SD: Sustainable development and the climate emergency
Representation ID: 210280
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
With respect to the content of the Sustainability Statement, Vistry and The Quy Estate believe that the list of content described in paragraph 2 will need to be amended to reflect the final approved policies post examination which may include the need to remove the requirement for ‘net zero carbon’ should the proposed NPPF changes be implemented.
This submission relates to Land at Fen Ditton (HELAA Ref. 47647 and HELAA Ref. 200770).
We write of behalf of our client, Vistry, to submit representations to the GCLP Regulation 18 Consultation on the Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan.
To support the submission, please find attached the following documents:
• Land at Fen Ditton – GCLP Regulation 18 Representations – Vistry & Quy Estate.
• Appendix 1 – Vision Document
• Appendix 2 – Landscape and Visual Advice Note & Initial Green Belt Review
• Appendix 3 – Review of the Sustainability Performance of Fen Ditton
I would be grateful if you could please confirm safe receipt of this email and its submission to the consultation.
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Policy CC/DC: Designing for a changing climate
Representation ID: 210281
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Vistry and The Quy Estate have concerns regarding the prescriptive nature of part 3 of the policy, which states that “all new dwellings shall be designed to benefit from cross ventilation where possible, and take passive, design-led approaches to reducing excess solar gain.” While the intent of this requirement is understood, matters relating to overheating risk, ventilation and internal environmental performance are already comprehensively addressed through the Building Regulations (part O) and associated guidance. Vistry and The Quy Estate consider that this Policy should be deleted to reduce reporting and administration associated with the Draft Plan.
Delete policy CC/DC from the Plan.
This submission relates to Land at Fen Ditton (HELAA Ref. 47647 and HELAA Ref. 200770).
We write of behalf of our client, Vistry, to submit representations to the GCLP Regulation 18 Consultation on the Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan.
To support the submission, please find attached the following documents:
• Land at Fen Ditton – GCLP Regulation 18 Representations – Vistry & Quy Estate.
• Appendix 1 – Vision Document
• Appendix 2 – Landscape and Visual Advice Note & Initial Green Belt Review
• Appendix 3 – Review of the Sustainability Performance of Fen Ditton
I would be grateful if you could please confirm safe receipt of this email and its submission to the consultation.
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Policy CC/NZ: Net zero carbon new buildings
Representation ID: 210282
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
Vistry and The Quy Estate note that the Government is progressing the Future Homes Standard (FHS), which is intended to deliver highly energy-efficient, low-carbon homes through Building Regulations at a national level. The FHS seeks to ensure new homes produce significantly lower carbon emissions than current standards, supporting the transition to net zero in a consistent and coordinated manner across the country. Delivering these requirements through Building Regulations, rather than through locally specific standards, provides certainty to the development industry, avoids unnecessary variation between authorities, and supports efficient delivery at scale. The Government is proposing to change legislation to prevent local authorities from setting standards above Building Regulations and if this legislation is approved then draft policy CC/ NZ will need to be significantly amended or deleted.
This submission relates to Land at Fen Ditton (HELAA Ref. 47647 and HELAA Ref. 200770).
We write of behalf of our client, Vistry, to submit representations to the GCLP Regulation 18 Consultation on the Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan.
To support the submission, please find attached the following documents:
• Land at Fen Ditton – GCLP Regulation 18 Representations – Vistry & Quy Estate.
• Appendix 1 – Vision Document
• Appendix 2 – Landscape and Visual Advice Note & Initial Green Belt Review
• Appendix 3 – Review of the Sustainability Performance of Fen Ditton
I would be grateful if you could please confirm safe receipt of this email and its submission to the consultation.
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Policy CC/NZ: Net zero carbon new buildings
Representation ID: 210283
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
Vistry and The Quy Estate note that the space heating (15-20kWh per m2) and the Total Energy Use Intensity (EUI – no more than 35 kWh per m2) are broadly equivalent to that required to meet the Passivhaus standard. This standard is recognised as the most difficult and costly sustainability standard to meet with only a very small number of homes being built to these standards every year. The figures presented at Table 3.1 are disputed and it is considered that the actual cost is likely higher given that the government has estimated the cost of meeting the FHS to be £6,170 for a similar property, leaving only a small sum of c.£5,800 to cover the costs of a substantial increase in construction type to achieve the specified targets.
The housebuilding industry has not delivered homes at volume to these standards would require huge investment in construction and supply chains, thereby reducing housing delivery. The forthcoming FHS represents the correct blend between carbon emissions reductions and deliverability at scale and it requested that the draft Local Plan adopts this as its main construction standard for new housing.
Vistry and The Quy Estate request that the space heating and EUI targets within draft Policy CC/NZ be removed and replaced with the requirement to build to the FHS 2025.
This submission relates to Land at Fen Ditton (HELAA Ref. 47647 and HELAA Ref. 200770).
We write of behalf of our client, Vistry, to submit representations to the GCLP Regulation 18 Consultation on the Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan.
To support the submission, please find attached the following documents:
• Land at Fen Ditton – GCLP Regulation 18 Representations – Vistry & Quy Estate.
• Appendix 1 – Vision Document
• Appendix 2 – Landscape and Visual Advice Note & Initial Green Belt Review
• Appendix 3 – Review of the Sustainability Performance of Fen Ditton
I would be grateful if you could please confirm safe receipt of this email and its submission to the consultation.
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Policy CC/NZ: Net zero carbon new buildings
Representation ID: 210284
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
With respect to CC/NZ 3, Vistry and The Quy Estate consider that there are certain building types (e.g. heavy manufacturing or R&D) where a gas supply could be required and therefore flexibility with this draft Policy would be appropriate.
This submission relates to Land at Fen Ditton (HELAA Ref. 47647 and HELAA Ref. 200770).
We write of behalf of our client, Vistry, to submit representations to the GCLP Regulation 18 Consultation on the Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan.
To support the submission, please find attached the following documents:
• Land at Fen Ditton – GCLP Regulation 18 Representations – Vistry & Quy Estate.
• Appendix 1 – Vision Document
• Appendix 2 – Landscape and Visual Advice Note & Initial Green Belt Review
• Appendix 3 – Review of the Sustainability Performance of Fen Ditton
I would be grateful if you could please confirm safe receipt of this email and its submission to the consultation.
