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Policy BG/GI: Green and blue infrastructure
Representation ID: 202475
Received: 28/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
The greening factor is supported in principle. However, the proposed urban greening factor has been taken from the London Plan, and it is considered high. Urban greening factor discussed within the University for internal projects have been 0.2-0.3, which is more appropriate. Is the urban greening factor in addition to or part of BNG? If the urban greening factor cannot be delivered on site, would this be directed towards one of the priority schemes at a cost and delivered by others?
The greening factor is supported in principle. However, the proposed urban greening factor has been taken from the London Plan, and it is considered high. Urban greening factor discussed within the University for internal projects have been 0.2-0.3, which is more appropriate. Is the urban greening factor in addition to or part of BNG? If the urban greening factor cannot be delivered on site, would this be directed towards one of the priority schemes at a cost and delivered by others?
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Policy BG/TC: Improving tree canopy cover and the tree population
Representation ID: 202478
Received: 28/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? Yes
Duty to co-operate? Yes
The University considers that ‘tree canopy cover’ is too broad a term. Trees in the wrong place are as damaging as no trees at all. Also, not all trees are equal, soft vs. hard wood, native vs. non-native, good vs. poor condition and some trees are poor in terms of biodiversity value. There is no mention of ‘native’ or ‘local provenance’ tree species and amenity value appears to be given a higher status than ecological value. It is considered that there is a focus on canopy cover and less emphasis on the quality of any woodland or hedgerow habitat.
The policy is too broad and only focuses on canopy cover and has less emphasis on the 'quality' of any woodland or hedgerow habitat.
The University considers that ‘tree canopy cover’ is too broad a term. Trees in the wrong place are as damaging as no trees at all. Also, not all trees are equal, soft vs. hard wood, native vs. non-native, good vs. poor condition and some trees are poor in terms of biodiversity value. There is no mention of ‘native’ or ‘local provenance’ tree species and amenity value appears to be given a higher status than ecological value. It is considered that there is a focus on canopy cover and less emphasis on the quality of any woodland or hedgerow habitat.
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Policy BG/EO: Providing and enhancing open spaces
Representation ID: 202480
Received: 28/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
Whilst supportive of the policy in principle, further review will be required once an Accessible Green Space quality standard has been confirmed for residential and commercial development.
Whilst supportive of the policy in principle, further review will be required once an Accessible Green Space quality standard has been confirmed for residential and commercial development.
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Policy WS/HD: Creating healthy new developments
Representation ID: 202482
Received: 28/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
Support the policy which sets out how place and space have a significant impact on health and wellbeing.
Support the policy which sets out how place and space have a significant impact on health and wellbeing.
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Policy WS/MU: Meanwhile uses during long term redevelopments
Representation ID: 202483
Received: 28/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
The University supports this policy for suitable ‘meanwhile uses’ during long term developments.
The University supports this policy for suitable ‘meanwhile uses’ during long term developments.
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Policy WS/IO: Creating inclusive employment and business opportunities through new developments
Representation ID: 202486
Received: 28/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
No evidence is provided at this stage to assess the soundness of this policy
Evidence base needs to be provided prior to the next stage of the plan
No evidence is provided at this stage to assess the soundness of this policy
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Policy WS/IO: Creating inclusive employment and business opportunities through new developments
Representation ID: 202487
Received: 28/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
The University support the policy which keeps the special quality of Cambridge and the surrounding area, ensuring that it continues to be a place where people want to live, learn, work and play.
The University support the policy which keeps the special quality of Cambridge and the surrounding area, ensuring that it continues to be a place where people want to live, learn, work and play.
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Policy GP/PP: People and place responsive design
Representation ID: 202489
Received: 28/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
Support the policy which keeps the special quality of Cambridge and the surrounding area, ensuring that it continues to be a place where people want to live, learn, work and play.
Support the policy which keeps the special quality of Cambridge and the surrounding area, ensuring that it continues to be a place where people want to live, learn, work and play.
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Policy GP/QD: Achieving high quality development
Representation ID: 202491
Received: 28/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
Support the policy which encourages good design as a key aspect of sustainable development and has the potential to maintain and enhance existing environments, alongside bringing benefits in terms of the health and wellbeing of students and staff of the University as well as residents of Cambridge.
Support the policy which encourages good design as a key aspect of sustainable development and has the potential to maintain and enhance existing environments, alongside bringing benefits in terms of the health and wellbeing of students and staff of the University as well as residents of Cambridge.
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Policy GP/HD: Housing density
Representation ID: 202492
Received: 28/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
Support the policy that supports higher density development central and adjoining Cambridge as well as areas that are well connected by high quality infrastructure and active travel options.
Support the policy that supports higher density development central and adjoining Cambridge as well as areas that are well connected by high quality infrastructure and active travel options.
