Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation

Support

Representation ID: 203410

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

We support these policies.

Support

Representation ID: 203418

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

We strongly support the affordable homes policy and note that it is very important that these come forward as part of every relevant development. Developers should be expected to assess viability as part of the purchase of the site and at least 40% affordable is a key part of this.

Support

Representation ID: 203422

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

The respondent supports the policy but suggests strengthening the section on residential annexes, which currently allows for ancillary use. They express concern about the conversion of these annexes to short term lets or new dwellings, particularly when access is available to the road.

The respondent recommends considering how to strengthen the policy to clarify that there should be a presumption against converting annexes to separate residences when the original permission was granted based on ancillary use.

Support

Representation ID: 203431

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

The respondent supports the policy but raises concerns about Table 00 allowing one person one bed houses, suggesting it should be reviewed.

The respondent recommends that Co-Living should have minimum space standards to prevent circumvention of existing space regulations, especially when units contain mini fridges and kitchens which would in effect allow residents to avoid use of the shared facilities.

The respondent welcomes the inclusion of a requirement for wheelchair adaptable M4 (3) a or b standards as mentioned in paragraph 8.

Support

Representation ID: 203441

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

We support this, but also would like a condition and a monitoring process to ensure that the initial occupants who were involved in the design do live there for a minimum period. This is important as currently the BNG requirements for this type of build are less rigorous and it is important that the LPA can require this to be reinstated if it is no longer occupied as planned and in effect, becomes a standard build.

Support

Representation ID: 203445

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

We support this but it is important that management fees remain reasonable.

Support

Representation ID: 203448

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

Support for the introduction of a co-living policy, but highlights the need for a policy on minimum space standards to ensure quality living conditions.

Notes that existing policies for HMOs include minimum space standards, suggesting that similar requirements should be clearly outlined to avoid poor quality developments.

Recommends amending Paragraph 9.85 to mandate compliance with bedroom standards rather than merely considering them.

Support

Representation ID: 203454

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

The respondent supports the policy but requests the removal of references to C4 and Sui Generis to allow for automatic inclusion of smaller HMOs if Permitted Development regulations change or an Article 4 directive is implemented.

The respondent suggests that the text in paragraph 1 should be amended to read: 'Proposals for HMOs that require planning permission will be supported, where:'

Similar amendments are requested for paragraphs 3 and 9.95 to align with the proposed changes.

The respondent advocates for further work on this policy before Regulation 19 to establish an evidence base regarding the impact of converting smaller dwellings, ensuring the policy remains robust against potential national policy changes.

Support

Representation ID: 203457

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

The respondent supports the policy but requests a distinction between student accommodation and staff accommodation.

Staff accommodation should adhere to housing standards, including meeting space standards and access to private amenity space.

Allowing 25% of the development for staff housing with smaller room sizes and limited amenities may lead to poor living conditions.

We welcome the commitment to affordable housing para 9.106.

A definition of acceptable use for staff accommodation during term breaks is needed, as some universities have extended breaks.

If staff accommodation is rented out as short-term visitor accommodation unrelated to the university, it should comply with policy J/VA.

Support

Representation ID: 203606

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge City Council Liberal Democrat Group

We support this but would like it to be made clearer in the introduction the critical need for infrastructure to come forward as agreed, and early on in the development process. We suggest amending the sentence under What our infrastructure policies do, 3rd from the end, as follows:

"Require developers to contribute towards infrastructure delivery, in a timely manner and ensuring that this is available when agreed by the relevant condition timescales, to meet the requirements arising from new developments."