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Infrastructure
Representation ID: 202769
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
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.
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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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/C/CJ: Cambridge Junction and Cambridge Leisure, Hills Road
Representation ID: 204150
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
I support Cambridge Junction in asking that
temporary provision for all cultural functions must be secured before any demolition or displacement
reprovision is delivered as an early phase; no gap in provision
any future Junction is at least equivalent in standard and capacity, including audience, back-of-house, technical capability, servicing
long-term operational/financial viability assessed alongside spatial design
delivery governed through a structured process (CJ/Council governance, RIBA stages, shared brief before developer engagement)
Agent of Change applied so residential development doesn’t restrict Junction operations
I cannot support this allocation unless continuity, equivalence and viable delivery mechanisms are secured. These comments are supported by Theatres Trust recommendations.
I support Cambridge Junction in asking that
temporary provision for all cultural functions must be secured before any demolition or displacement
reprovision is delivered as an early phase; no gap in provision
any future Junction is at least equivalent in standard and capacity, including audience, back-of-house, technical capability, servicing
long-term operational/financial viability assessed alongside spatial design
delivery governed through a structured process (CJ/Council governance, RIBA stages, shared brief before developer engagement)
Agent of Change applied so residential development doesn’t restrict Junction operations
I cannot support this allocation unless continuity, equivalence and viable delivery mechanisms are secured. These comments are supported by Theatres Trust recommendations.
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Policy WS/CH: Cultural and creative hubs
Representation ID: 204151
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
I support Cambridge Junction in asking that:
operational sustainability (management, revenue, long-term viability) is explicitly required alongside spatial and design briefs
flexibility is embedded to allow culture to evolve over time
stronger links are made to delivery mechanisms, including the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and partnership models
This ensures cultural hubs are viable, adaptable and resilient.
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
the Agent of Change principle is explicitly embedded, placing responsibility for mitigation on new residential development, not existing venues
major developments demonstrate equitable access, including late-evening public transport, so hubs serve the wider region, not only immediate residents
I support Cambridge Junction in asking that:
operational sustainability (management, revenue, long-term viability) is explicitly required alongside spatial and design briefs
flexibility is embedded to allow culture to evolve over time
stronger links are made to delivery mechanisms, including the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and partnership models
This ensures cultural hubs are viable, adaptable and resilient.
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
the Agent of Change principle is explicitly embedded, placing responsibility for mitigation on new residential development, not existing venues
major developments demonstrate equitable access, including late-evening public transport, so hubs serve the wider region, not only immediate residents
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy WS/NC: Meeting the needs of new and growing Communities
Representation ID: 204154
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure’s ongoing revenue and organisational capacity needs are recognised, not just physical buildings
• culture is embedded in cross-cutting outcomes (innovation, health, education, community resilience)
• partnership frameworks between councils, cultural organisations and communities are referenced as delivery mechanisms
This aligns community infrastructure with lived cultural use.
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure’s ongoing revenue and organisational capacity needs are recognised, not just physical buildings
• culture is embedded in cross-cutting outcomes (innovation, health, education, community resilience)
• partnership frameworks between councils, cultural organisations and communities are referenced as delivery mechanisms
This aligns community infrastructure with lived cultural use.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Climate Change
Representation ID: 204155
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure’s contribution to climate outcomes (adaptive reuse, shared spaces, walkable places) is explicitly recognised
• culture is embedded within this chapter, not treated solely as a social outcome
Cultural venues support low-carbon placemaking and should be reflected in climate policy.
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure’s contribution to climate outcomes (adaptive reuse, shared spaces, walkable places) is explicitly recognised
• culture is embedded within this chapter, not treated solely as a social outcome
Cultural venues support low-carbon placemaking and should be reflected in climate policy.
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Policy J/AW: Affordable workspace and creative industries
Representation ID: 204159
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• “Affordable Office Space” is clearly distinguished from “Cultural Production Space”
• genuinely affordable cultural production space is required (e.g. peppercorn, with rental charges well-below market rates and established based on evidence, ie Wysing Arts Centre’s research on affordable artist studios)
• rehearsal, making and sole-use studios are prioritised over generic co-working
• a minimum requirement (e.g., 10% in schemes over 1,000 sqm) is introduced
This safeguards usable creative space from being diluted.
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• “Affordable Office Space” is clearly distinguished from “Cultural Production Space”
• genuinely affordable cultural production space is required (e.g. peppercorn, with rental charges well-below market rates and established based on evidence, ie Wysing Arts Centre’s research on affordable artist studios)
• rehearsal, making and sole-use studios are prioritised over generic co-working
• a minimum requirement (e.g., 10% in schemes over 1,000 sqm) is introduced
This safeguards usable creative space from being diluted.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy J/AW: Affordable workspace and creative industries
Representation ID: 204162
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• “Affordable Office Space” is clearly distinguished from “Cultural Production Space”
• genuinely affordable cultural production space is required (e.g. peppercorn, with rental charges well-below market rates and established based on evidence, ie Wysing Arts Centre’s research on affordable artist studios)
• rehearsal, making and sole-use studios are prioritised over generic co-working
• a minimum requirement (e.g., 10% in schemes over 1,000 sqm) is introduced
This safeguards usable creative space from being diluted.
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• “Affordable Office Space” is clearly distinguished from “Cultural Production Space”
• genuinely affordable cultural production space is required (e.g. peppercorn, with rental charges well-below market rates and established based on evidence, ie Wysing Arts Centre’s research on affordable artist studios)
• rehearsal, making and sole-use studios are prioritised over generic co-working
• a minimum requirement (e.g., 10% in schemes over 1,000 sqm) is introduced
This safeguards usable creative space from being diluted.
Comment
Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy WS/MU: Meanwhile uses during long term redevelopments
Representation ID: 204166
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
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
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
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/NEC: North East Cambridge
Representation ID: 204170
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
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.
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.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/CE: Cambridge East
Representation ID: 204172
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
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.
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.
