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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/PRIA/EG: Eastern Gate
Representation ID: 204252
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
✅ support:Comment point 1a - - character of the area - East Road/Elizabeth Way roundabout: The East Road Roundabout, situated within the Eastern Gate area, is known to be a major high-traffic access node - it is well positioned to promote a ‘sense of arrival’ in the City (currently a neglected asset). I support efforts to mitigate the negative impact of vehicular transport, to prioritise access and connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists and other forms of active transport, and to activate the pedestrian underpass as a public space giving it a new identity.
✅ support:Comment point 1a - - character of the area - East Road/Elizabeth Way roundabout: The East Road Roundabout, situated within the Eastern Gate area, is known to be a major high-traffic access node - it is well positioned to promote a ‘sense of arrival’ in the City (currently a neglected asset). I support efforts to mitigate the negative impact of vehicular transport, to prioritise access and connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists and other forms of active transport, and to activate the pedestrian underpass as a public space giving it a new identity.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/PRIA/EG: Eastern Gate
Representation ID: 204255
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
✅support: Comment 1b - better connectivity: I strongly support better integration of pedestrian and other active transport modes with this car-dominated infrastructure, as well as prioritising pedestrian and cyclist desire lines
✅support: Comment 1b - better connectivity: I strongly support better integration of pedestrian and other active transport modes with this car-dominated infrastructure, as well as prioritising pedestrian and cyclist desire lines
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/PRIA/EG: Eastern Gate
Representation ID: 204257
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
✅support: Comment point 1d - new public spaces: with reference to the EW bridge and Underpass(es) project, I support the group’s intent to adapt the East Road Underpass pedestrian & cyclist infrastructure as a public common and cultural hub.
✅support: Comment point 1d - new public spaces: with reference to the EW bridge and Underpass(es) project, I support the group’s intent to adapt the East Road Underpass pedestrian & cyclist infrastructure as a public common and cultural hub.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/PRIA/EG: Eastern Gate
Representation ID: 204260
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
✅support: Comment 1f - business and retail parks adjacencies: I strongly support the regeneration of the Elizabeth Way bridge and Underpass(es) as they have potential to provide synergies and also alternatives to commercial programme in the neighbourhood retail parks. There is a strong case for a sustainably integrated, affordable community and cultural hub appropriately placed within the urban context of the riverside promenade and transport infrastructure.
✅support: Comment 1f - business and retail parks adjacencies: I strongly support the regeneration of the Elizabeth Way bridge and Underpass(es) as they have potential to provide synergies and also alternatives to commercial programme in the neighbourhood retail parks. There is a strong case for a sustainably integrated, affordable community and cultural hub appropriately placed within the urban context of the riverside promenade and transport infrastructure.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/PRIA/EG: Eastern Gate
Representation ID: 204265
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
✅support: Comment 2a - restore the balance between people and vehicles: I strongly support better links and a transport strategy prioritising pedestrians and cyclists with the East Road/Elizabeth Way/Newmarket Road approach routes and the Roundabout including underpassages, there are currently no concessions made to prioritise local, active transport and negotiating the current vehicular traffic condition can be considered dangerous.
✅support: Comment 2a - restore the balance between people and vehicles: I strongly support better links and a transport strategy prioritising pedestrians and cyclists with the East Road/Elizabeth Way/Newmarket Road approach routes and the Roundabout including underpassages, there are currently no concessions made to prioritise local, active transport and negotiating the current vehicular traffic condition can be considered dangerous.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/PRIA/EG: Eastern Gate
Representation ID: 204273
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
✅support: Comment 2b - place making: I do not support the planned demolition of the underpass and it was rejected by a majority of respondents (refer to GCP public consultation process) Demolition is not a viable or sustainable solution for the transport problems. I support alternative options brought forward which would regenerate the infrastructure and coordinate it with other as-found 70s leftover spaces, creating a public realm and cultural hub with better access and maneuverability for pedestrians and cyclists to move between the adjacent wards and the river.
✅support: Comment 2b - place making: I do not support the planned demolition of the underpass and it was rejected by a majority of respondents (refer to GCP public consultation process) Demolition is not a viable or sustainable solution for the transport problems. I support alternative options brought forward which would regenerate the infrastructure and coordinate it with other as-found 70s leftover spaces, creating a public realm and cultural hub with better access and maneuverability for pedestrians and cyclists to move between the adjacent wards and the river.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/PRIA/EG: Eastern Gate
Representation ID: 204279
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
✅support: Comment 2c - re-modelling access to the East Road underpass:The East Road underpass is large at approx 1,450m2 in area and comprises one-third landscaped areas and mature trees. Designs for the underpass should intensify landscaping and biodiversity, make material improvements of hardscape areas, to allow for active urban sports and flexible-use street furniture, supporting future use as a public square/common.
✅support: Comment 2c - re-modelling access to the East Road underpass:The East Road underpass is large at approx 1,450m2 in area and comprises one-third landscaped areas and mature trees. Designs for the underpass should intensify landscaping and biodiversity, make material improvements of hardscape areas, to allow for active urban sports and flexible-use street furniture, supporting future use as a public square/common.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/PRIA/EG: Eastern Gate
Representation ID: 204284
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
✅support: Comment 2d - pedestrian comfort: From a transport perspective, there is currently no direct or safe way to cross N/S or E/W along the Elizabeth way bridge and roundabout, difficult to gain access to the river other than residential neighbourhoods. I strongly support development that seeks to integrate and prioritise desire lines for pedestrians, cyclists and other active modes over vehicular transport, creating a safer transport hierarchy.
✅support: Comment 2d - pedestrian comfort: From a transport perspective, there is currently no direct or safe way to cross N/S or E/W along the Elizabeth way bridge and roundabout, difficult to gain access to the river other than residential neighbourhoods. I strongly support development that seeks to integrate and prioritise desire lines for pedestrians, cyclists and other active modes over vehicular transport, creating a safer transport hierarchy.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/PRIA/EG: Eastern Gate
Representation ID: 204287
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
✅support: Comment point 3 - urban design led character appraisal: with reference to the Elizabeth Way bridge and Underpass(es) cultural hub project, I support the group’s intent to adapt a multi-disciplinary approach to public realm improvements and place making. I strongly encourage the integration of pedestrian and cyclist desire
✅support: Comment point 3 - urban design led character appraisal: with reference to the Elizabeth Way bridge and Underpass(es) cultural hub project, I support the group’s intent to adapt a multi-disciplinary approach to public realm improvements and place making. I strongly encourage the integration of pedestrian and cyclist desire
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/PRIA/EG: Eastern Gate
Representation ID: 204290
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridge Junction / Create Cambridge
✅support: public realm improvement area opportunity: with reference to the Elizabeth Way bridge and Underpass(es) cultural hub project, I support the regeneration and transformation of this neglected transport infrastructure, to realise the potential of underused spaces for sustainable redevelopment, and to provide much needed community, cultural and sports uses. This should include a range of ages and users including skate friendly seating, natural shelter, bicycle parking, increased street lighting and active landscapes, access to water as well as safe facilities particularly for women including toilets within F+B offerings.
✅support: public realm improvement area opportunity: with reference to the Elizabeth Way bridge and Underpass(es) cultural hub project, I support the regeneration and transformation of this neglected transport infrastructure, to realise the potential of underused spaces for sustainable redevelopment, and to provide much needed community, cultural and sports uses. This should include a range of ages and users including skate friendly seating, natural shelter, bicycle parking, increased street lighting and active landscapes, access to water as well as safe facilities particularly for women including toilets within F+B offerings.
