Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation

Support

Representation ID: 203040

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

We support these policies.

Support

Representation ID: 203042

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

We support the aims in this policy particularly aims around connectivity and active travel links.

Support

Representation ID: 203044

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

We support this policy in particular active ground floor uses and frontages to support natural surveillance.

However, this is missing the letterbox access guidance from the 2018 City local plan. Please can you add this back in (probably in 2, j) so it is clear that letterboxes should be at an accessible height (in the middle of the door) and that these should be accessible from outside the building for flats, without the need to ring for entry. Please can this also be added to para 7.20 so it includes letter boxes as well as the other services listed.

Support

Representation ID: 203046

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

We support this policy, in particular the pedestrian led movement hierarchy, the provision of drinking water fountains and the consideration of access to power and water to support a variety of uses on open spaces and in the public realm.

Support

Representation ID: 203053

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

Support for the policy is expressed, but a clearer connection between job creation and housing needs for the growing workforce is requested.

Current targets for homes and jobs are seen as disconnected, which could hinder effective placemaking.

Emphasis on the need for a mix of housing types, both rented and for purchase, to be developed in alignment with job growth.

Concerns are raised that without proper housing development, workers may have to live outside the area, leading to long commutes and unsuccessful community establishment.

Support

Representation ID: 203055

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

Para 8.18 of the supporting information - the Class E restrictions seem to only apply to Employment Areas in the Countryside - should this not also be available across Greater Cambridge as the issues with change of use may impact on other developments when permission is granted.

Support

Representation ID: 203061

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

We support this policy which will support smaller businesses and community organisations to succeed in Cambridge, where rents can be expensive.

Support

Representation ID: 203062

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

We support this new policy.

Support

Representation ID: 203067

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

As we commented earlier for the policy Creating Healthy New Developments we would like to add on something around gambling and betting harm and restrictions on such outlets to avoid large concentrations in one area. We would support further evidence being gathered on this now so it could be included at Regulation 19.

Support

Representation ID: 203073

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

The respondent supports the policy but highlights that Permitted Development regulations limit the Local Planning Authority's ability to regulate conversions of smaller dwellings to visitor accommodation, affecting housing availability.

Concerns are raised about the cumulative impacts of these conversions in Cambridge, particularly regarding disruptions from increased visitor traffic and the negative effects on local workers seeking rental properties.

The respondent requests further work on the policy before Regulation 19 to establish an evidence base on the impact of converting smaller dwellings and to ensure the policy remains robust against potential national policy changes.