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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Rest of the Rural Area
Representation ID: 201983
Received: 27/01/2026
Respondent: Hardwick Farming Company Limited
Agent: Bidwells
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Please see covering letter submitted with this representation in relation to HELAA Site ID: 115388.
The submission provides commentary in relation to why the Site represents a good opportunity for a range of employment uses, including the identified need for warehousing development, across the plan period. In particular, as a result of its location close to the strategic road network and Cambridge fringe.
The submission also explains concerns in relation to the HELAA scoring for the Site and rescores several aspects of the previous review, demonstrating why the Site is a good opportunity for development.
The Site should be allocated for employment development.
Please see covering letter submitted with this representation in relation to HELAA Site ID: 115388.
The submission provides commentary in relation to why the Site represents a good opportunity for a range of employment uses, including the identified need for warehousing development, across the plan period. In particular, as a result of its location close to the strategic road network and Cambridge fringe.
The submission also explains concerns in relation to the HELAA scoring for the Site and rescores several aspects of the previous review, demonstrating why the Site is a good opportunity for development.
Comment
Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Rest of the Rural Area
Representation ID: 206049
Received: 27/01/2026
Respondent: Hardwick Farming Company Limited
Agent: Bidwells
We challenge the HELAA red scores for accessibility, site access and air‑quality (and the amber scores for noise, vibration, odour and lighting), arguing they should be upgraded to amber/green as the site (HELAA Site ID: 115388) already has suitable road access, the AQMA was revoked in 2022, and no extraordinary mitigation is required. We welcome the score of green for availability. We welcome the continued scoring of the site as Green for achievability as it is clearly available to be delivered within 0-5 years with no legal impediments and will be economically viable.
Please see covering letter submitted with this representation in relation to HELAA Site ID: 115388.
The submission provides commentary in relation to why the Site represents a good opportunity for a range of employment uses, including the identified need for warehousing development, across the plan period. In particular, as a result of its location close to the strategic road network and Cambridge fringe.
The submission also explains concerns in relation to the HELAA scoring for the Site and rescores several aspects of the previous review, demonstrating why the Site is a good opportunity for development.
Comment
Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy J/NE: New employment development proposals
Representation ID: 206050
Received: 27/01/2026
Respondent: Hardwick Farming Company Limited
Agent: Bidwells
There is clearly significant pent-up demand for warehouse space across the plan period, including across a range of different unit sizes. Whilst the large allocation on the A14 will deliver a large amount of this residual demand, this will likely be larger floor plates, and as identified above there is also demand for smaller scale units which can be accommodated on this Site (HELAA Site ID: 115388). Given the Site’s sustainable location on the Cambridge urban fringe and its strong access to the strategic road network; it could function across many of the identified warehouse uses identified in the evidence base and accommodate occupiers that may look to take up warehouse space across Greater Cambridge.
Please see covering letter submitted with this representation in relation to HELAA Site ID: 115388.
The submission provides commentary in relation to why the Site represents a good opportunity for a range of employment uses, including the identified need for warehousing development, across the plan period. In particular, as a result of its location close to the strategic road network and Cambridge fringe.
The submission also explains concerns in relation to the HELAA scoring for the Site and rescores several aspects of the previous review, demonstrating why the Site is a good opportunity for development.
