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Representation ID: 201344
Received: 13/01/2026
Respondent: Newnham Labour
On 7 Jan 2026, Newnham Labour ran an informal engagement event to allow the Newnham community to discuss the draft Local Plan with Cllr Katie Thornburrow. 45 people attended and their views are summarised in the report submitted below. Key points arising were 1) support for more Affordable Housing. 2) Support for the REJECTION of development on West Fields, Site ID 115681 3) Support for policies on Climate Change, Green and Open Space, and River Corridors
On 7 Jan 2026, Newnham Labour ran an informal engagement event to allow the Newnham community to discuss the draft Local Plan with Cllr Katie Thornburrow. 45 people attended and their views are summarised in the report submitted below. Key points arising were 1) support for more Affordable Housing. 2) Support for the REJECTION of development on West Fields, Site ID 115681 3) Support for policies on Climate Change, Green and Open Space, and River Corridors
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Policy H/AH: Affordable housing
Representation ID: 205700
Received: 13/01/2026
Respondent: Newnham Labour
People widely recognised the need for housing (as opposed to offices and labs) and particularly supported more council housing and more social housing. However, people wanted to make sure that the new homes were in the right place, aimed at the right purpose and built to the right standards. Also need for homes to help share/downsize for the elderly.
On 7 Jan 2026, Newnham Labour ran an informal engagement event to allow the Newnham community to discuss the draft Local Plan with Cllr Katie Thornburrow. 45 people attended and their views are summarised in the report submitted below. Key points arising were 1) support for more Affordable Housing. 2) Support for the REJECTION of development on West Fields, Site ID 115681 3) Support for policies on Climate Change, Green and Open Space, and River Corridors
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Policy S/WC: West Cambridge
Representation ID: 205701
Received: 13/01/2026
Respondent: Newnham Labour
Development on West Fields (Site ID 115681) should remain protected from development until at least 2045 in order to save the green belt and prioritise and maintain open green spaces.
On 7 Jan 2026, Newnham Labour ran an informal engagement event to allow the Newnham community to discuss the draft Local Plan with Cllr Katie Thornburrow. 45 people attended and their views are summarised in the report submitted below. Key points arising were 1) support for more Affordable Housing. 2) Support for the REJECTION of development on West Fields, Site ID 115681 3) Support for policies on Climate Change, Green and Open Space, and River Corridors
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Climate Change
Representation ID: 205702
Received: 13/01/2026
Respondent: Newnham Labour
The climate‑change policies in the draft plan are welcomed.
On 7 Jan 2026, Newnham Labour ran an informal engagement event to allow the Newnham community to discuss the draft Local Plan with Cllr Katie Thornburrow. 45 people attended and their views are summarised in the report submitted below. Key points arising were 1) support for more Affordable Housing. 2) Support for the REJECTION of development on West Fields, Site ID 115681 3) Support for policies on Climate Change, Green and Open Space, and River Corridors
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Biodiversity and green spaces
Representation ID: 205703
Received: 13/01/2026
Respondent: Newnham Labour
Policies protecting green and open spaces are supported.
On 7 Jan 2026, Newnham Labour ran an informal engagement event to allow the Newnham community to discuss the draft Local Plan with Cllr Katie Thornburrow. 45 people attended and their views are summarised in the report submitted below. Key points arising were 1) support for more Affordable Housing. 2) Support for the REJECTION of development on West Fields, Site ID 115681 3) Support for policies on Climate Change, Green and Open Space, and River Corridors
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Homes
Representation ID: 210673
Received: 13/01/2026
Respondent: Newnham Labour
Design homes using the Pinehurst Model, not Eddington Accommodation blocks. "Pinehurst” refers to the 3-4 storey blocks of apartments off Grange Road. Built in the 1930s they are surrounded by lawns and mature trees.
On 7 Jan 2026, Newnham Labour ran an informal engagement event to allow the Newnham community to discuss the draft Local Plan with Cllr Katie Thornburrow. 45 people attended and their views are summarised in the report submitted below. Key points arising were 1) support for more Affordable Housing. 2) Support for the REJECTION of development on West Fields, Site ID 115681 3) Support for policies on Climate Change, Green and Open Space, and River Corridors
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Policy BG/RC: River corridors
Representation ID: 210674
Received: 13/01/2026
Respondent: Newnham Labour
This policy is well supported.
On 7 Jan 2026, Newnham Labour ran an informal engagement event to allow the Newnham community to discuss the draft Local Plan with Cllr Katie Thornburrow. 45 people attended and their views are summarised in the report submitted below. Key points arising were 1) support for more Affordable Housing. 2) Support for the REJECTION of development on West Fields, Site ID 115681 3) Support for policies on Climate Change, Green and Open Space, and River Corridors
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Policy I/ST: Sustainable transport and connectivity
Representation ID: 210675
Received: 13/01/2026
Respondent: Newnham Labour
Transport is a problem in Cambridge. There is support for active travel and policies on local buses (not the busway). Residents are concerned about the proposed route of the C2C busway from Cambourne to Cambridge, which would pass through the ward. There is local concern that the C2C busway will lead to the development of the West Fields, between Grange Road and the M11.
On 7 Jan 2026, Newnham Labour ran an informal engagement event to allow the Newnham community to discuss the draft Local Plan with Cllr Katie Thornburrow. 45 people attended and their views are summarised in the report submitted below. Key points arising were 1) support for more Affordable Housing. 2) Support for the REJECTION of development on West Fields, Site ID 115681 3) Support for policies on Climate Change, Green and Open Space, and River Corridors
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About the Plan
Representation ID: 210676
Received: 13/01/2026
Respondent: Newnham Labour
There was widespread uncertainty about the aims of the Cambridge Growth Company, and whether it would comply with the democratically developed policies and plans in the Local Plan. Many were also concerned about power of the University Colleges. For example, Queens College’s ongoing development of Owlstone Croft, beside Paradise Local Nature reserve, has upset many. Some are similarly concerned about the GCP (Greater Cambridge Partnership).
On 7 Jan 2026, Newnham Labour ran an informal engagement event to allow the Newnham community to discuss the draft Local Plan with Cllr Katie Thornburrow. 45 people attended and their views are summarised in the report submitted below. Key points arising were 1) support for more Affordable Housing. 2) Support for the REJECTION of development on West Fields, Site ID 115681 3) Support for policies on Climate Change, Green and Open Space, and River Corridors
