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Policy WS/MU: Meanwhile uses during long term redevelopments

Representation ID: 205394

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge

Representation Summary:

I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
a Meanwhile Strategy is required at validation for Areas of Major Change and large phased developments
strategies set out activation of vacant sites, governance arrangements, exit pathways to permanent provision
cultural/community uses are embedded throughout long construction periods, not only at completion
long-term vacant units are proactively enabled for cultural use; artists involved in shaping terms
clear exit pathways prevent displacement when redevelopment proceeds
creative commons/Creative Land Trust-style models are explored to secure permanent affordable space
Create Cambridge is engaged as a key consultee on delivery models, drawing on national and international precedents

Full text:

I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
a Meanwhile Strategy is required at validation for Areas of Major Change and large phased developments
strategies set out activation of vacant sites, governance arrangements, exit pathways to permanent provision
cultural/community uses are embedded throughout long construction periods, not only at completion
long-term vacant units are proactively enabled for cultural use; artists involved in shaping terms
clear exit pathways prevent displacement when redevelopment proceeds
creative commons/Creative Land Trust-style models are explored to secure permanent affordable space
Create Cambridge is engaged as a key consultee on delivery models, drawing on national and international precedents

Comment

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Policy GP/QP: Establishing high quality landscape and public realm

Representation ID: 205399

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge

Representation Summary:

I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• public art and cultural activation link to a Percent for Art initiative or Cultural Infrastructure Levy
• the Public Art SPD is explicitly referenced
• artists are appointed at RIBA Stage 2–3, embedded in masterplanning
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee/co-curator (with communities) in developing plans and strategies for public art and cultural activation
This ensures cultural value is designed in from the outset.

Full text:

I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• public art and cultural activation link to a Percent for Art initiative or Cultural Infrastructure Levy
• the Public Art SPD is explicitly referenced
• artists are appointed at RIBA Stage 2–3, embedded in masterplanning
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee/co-curator (with communities) in developing plans and strategies for public art and cultural activation
This ensures cultural value is designed in from the outset.

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Policy S/NEC: North East Cambridge

Representation ID: 205403

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge

Representation Summary:

I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• delivery of a cultural anchor (venue, arts centre or artist studios) is required in Phase 1
• cultural provision is not deferred to later phases, where it is at risk of non-delivery
• Create Cambridge is engaged as an advisor/consultee on plans and proposals for cultural infrastructure as part of new developments
Early cultural infrastructure is essential to avoid dormitory development and support identity, cohesion and liveability.

Full text:

I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• delivery of a cultural anchor (venue, arts centre or artist studios) is required in Phase 1
• cultural provision is not deferred to later phases, where it is at risk of non-delivery
• Create Cambridge is engaged as an advisor/consultee on plans and proposals for cultural infrastructure as part of new developments
Early cultural infrastructure is essential to avoid dormitory development and support identity, cohesion and liveability.

Comment

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Policy S/CE: Cambridge East

Representation ID: 205407

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge

Representation Summary:

I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• delivery of a cultural anchor (venue, arts centre or artist studios) is required in Phase 1
• cultural provision is not deferred to later phases, where it is at risk of non-delivery
• Create Cambridge is engaged as an advisor/consultee on plans and proposals for cultural infrastructure as part of new developments
Early cultural infrastructure is essential to avoid dormitory development and support identity, cohesion and liveability.

Full text:

I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• delivery of a cultural anchor (venue, arts centre or artist studios) is required in Phase 1
• cultural provision is not deferred to later phases, where it is at risk of non-delivery
• Create Cambridge is engaged as an advisor/consultee on plans and proposals for cultural infrastructure as part of new developments
Early cultural infrastructure is essential to avoid dormitory development and support identity, cohesion and liveability.

Comment

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Policy I/ID: Infrastructure and delivery

Representation ID: 205411

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge

Representation Summary:

I support Cambridge Junction/Create Cambridge in asking that:
cultural infrastructure is recognised as core civic infrastructure
cultural venues are integrated into infrastructure planning, phasing and investment pathways
a partnership-owned Cultural Infrastructure Pipeline is established for new provision and renewal
despite hight cultural participation (classed as “low cultural need”), the Plan recognises that significant investment is required

Full text:

I support Cambridge Junction/Create Cambridge in asking that:
cultural infrastructure is recognised as core civic infrastructure
cultural venues are integrated into infrastructure planning, phasing and investment pathways
a partnership-owned Cultural Infrastructure Pipeline is established for new provision and renewal
despite hight cultural participation (classed as “low cultural need”), the Plan recognises that significant investment is required

Comment

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Policy I/DI: Digital and telecommunications infrastructure

Representation ID: 205414

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge

Representation Summary:

I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• further development of the local plan refers to the Create Cambridge Insights Report as evidence base with regards to the development of Cambridge’s digital cultural infrastructure
• digital cultural infrastructure is recognised within infrastructure expectations/GCCIS
• commitment to common metrics, aggregated data and measurement tools
• digital capability is included within the definition of cultural infrastructure
• the Cultural Infrastructure Pipeline incorporates shared platforms, interoperable systems, aggregated data tools and organisational digital capacity
• low digital maturity is addressed, including that only 9.2% of venues currently use connected booking systems

Full text:

I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• further development of the local plan refers to the Create Cambridge Insights Report as evidence base with regards to the development of Cambridge’s digital cultural infrastructure
• digital cultural infrastructure is recognised within infrastructure expectations/GCCIS
• commitment to common metrics, aggregated data and measurement tools
• digital capability is included within the definition of cultural infrastructure
• the Cultural Infrastructure Pipeline incorporates shared platforms, interoperable systems, aggregated data tools and organisational digital capacity
• low digital maturity is addressed, including that only 9.2% of venues currently use connected booking systems

Comment

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Wellbeing and social inclusion

Representation ID: 205417

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge

Representation Summary:

I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy strengthens its focus on delivery pathways, not only mapping of need
• clearer links are made to planning obligations, capital funding routes and operating models
• partnership/shared-service capacity is resourced
• Creative Commons approaches are included as part of long-term stability, not only meanwhile use
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee on the further development of the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy

Full text:

I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy strengthens its focus on delivery pathways, not only mapping of need
• clearer links are made to planning obligations, capital funding routes and operating models
• partnership/shared-service capacity is resourced
• Creative Commons approaches are included as part of long-term stability, not only meanwhile use
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee on the further development of the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy

Comment

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Policy S/MO: Monitoring

Representation ID: 205419

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge

Representation Summary:

I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• Creative Industries data is disaggregated from the Cultural Sector in future monitoring
• assumptions about resilience and commercial success are tested separately for cultural infrastructure
• the Create Cambridge Insights Report is included as evidence base
This will ensure that future policies and plans are based on accurate economic diagnosis.

Full text:

I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• Creative Industries data is disaggregated from the Cultural Sector in future monitoring
• assumptions about resilience and commercial success are tested separately for cultural infrastructure
• the Create Cambridge Insights Report is included as evidence base
This will ensure that future policies and plans are based on accurate economic diagnosis.

Comment

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Policy CC/SD: Sustainable development and the climate emergency

Representation ID: 205424

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge

Representation Summary:

I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure is embedded across strategic chapters, not confined to Wellbeing
• culture is treated with parity alongside housing, transport and utilities as core civic infrastructure
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee on the further development of the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and the Local Plan where this relates to cultural infrastructure and embedding Culture across the city’s plans.
This reflects how cultural venues function in practice and ensures consistent delivery across the plan.

Full text:

I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure is embedded across strategic chapters, not confined to Wellbeing
• culture is treated with parity alongside housing, transport and utilities as core civic infrastructure
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee on the further development of the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and the Local Plan where this relates to cultural infrastructure and embedding Culture across the city’s plans.
This reflects how cultural venues function in practice and ensures consistent delivery across the plan.

Comment

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Jobs

Representation ID: 205431

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge

Representation Summary:

I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure is embedded across strategic chapters, not confined to Wellbeing
• culture is treated with parity alongside housing, transport and utilities as core civic infrastructure
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee on the further development of the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and the Local Plan where this relates to cultural infrastructure and embedding Culture across the city’s plans.
This reflects how cultural venues function in practice and ensures consistent delivery across the plan.

Full text:

I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure is embedded across strategic chapters, not confined to Wellbeing
• culture is treated with parity alongside housing, transport and utilities as core civic infrastructure
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee on the further development of the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and the Local Plan where this relates to cultural infrastructure and embedding Culture across the city’s plans.
This reflects how cultural venues function in practice and ensures consistent delivery across the plan.

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