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Appendix D: Housing requirements for neighbourhood areas within Greater Cambridge
Representation ID: 202167
Received: 27/01/2026
Respondent: Girton Neighbourhood Plan Team
The indicative housing figure of 90 new homes for the non-Eddington portion of Girton should be adjusted to reflect that some of the population lived in Eddington. A reduction to approximately 80 homes is suggested to provide a more accurate estimate based on the 2021 Census data.
The respondent emphasises the importance of accurate data usage to establish realistic housing figures, particularly given Girton's proximity to Green Belt, aligning with the intent not to release land from Green Belt as stated in Policy GP/HD and paragraph 7.26.
With regards to the indicative housing figure of 90 new homes in the period in the non-Eddington portion if Girton. This is based on the 2021 Census data regarding population. At that time some of population Girton lived in Eddington so the population figure ought not to be used, but should be reduced a little to give a more accurate figure for the rest of Girton. For example, if 10% of the census figure lived in Eddington, the figure of 90 houses in the rest of Girton should be reduced to close to 80. This accuracy in use of data helps set a more realistic figure given that Girton is close bounded by Green Belt and this would then fit more easily with avowed intent not to release land from Green belt (Policy GP/HD and paragraph 7.26).
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Policy BG/GI: Green and blue infrastructure
Representation ID: 202168
Received: 27/01/2026
Respondent: Girton Neighbourhood Plan Team
in relation to Policy BG/GI – revitalising and protecting streams other than just the (important) chalk streams is important. In Girton this means Washpit Brook and Beck Brook. The protection of blue corridors needs to be broadened to wider set of such corridors.
in relation to Policy BG/GI – revitalising and protecting streams other than just the (important) chalk streams is important. In Girton this means Washpit Brook and Beck Brook. The protection of blue corridors needs to be broadened to wider set of such corridors.
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Representation ID: 202170
Received: 27/01/2026
Respondent: Girton Neighbourhood Plan Team
The Policies Map for Girton is a great step forwards from the version in the Local Plan 2018.
please see attached documents. Girton Polices Map a good step forwards but can go further
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Policy BG/PO: Protecting open spaces
Representation ID: 206158
Received: 27/01/2026
Respondent: Girton Neighbourhood Plan Team
The Neighbourhood Area for Girton’s Neighbourhood Plan is the whole of the parish of Girton. Within the Neighbourhood Area we have both the Girton village Development Extent and the Eddington Allocated Site and therefore we deal with both so that the whole Neighbourhood Area is covered. We would be keen to have more areas designated on the Policies Map rather than through the Neighbourhood Plan. We include with this submission a copy of the Policies Map with numbered areas identified for reference, and a map showing our current thinking on proposed LGSs, PVAAs and ICFs.
please see attached documents. Girton Polices Map a good step forwards but can go further
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Policy BG/PO: Protecting open spaces
Representation ID: 206159
Received: 27/01/2026
Respondent: Girton Neighbourhood Plan Team
Protections of open spaces, LGSs, PVAAs and ICFs should be no lower than in the NPPF with ‘exceptional’ circumstances being judged by the local people who know and understand the details of the area, and not at Greater Cambridge Planning level. Girton is not against development, but it needs to be of the right type and in the right manner in the context of Girton.
please see attached documents. Girton Polices Map a good step forwards but can go further
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Homes
Representation ID: 206161
Received: 27/01/2026
Respondent: Girton Neighbourhood Plan Team
We suggest reducing the indicative housing figure for Girton from 90 to about 80 homes, reflecting that part of the 2021 Census population already lives in Eddington and to respect Green Belt constraints.
please see attached documents. Girton Polices Map a good step forwards but can go further
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Policy BG/GI: Green and blue infrastructure
Representation ID: 206162
Received: 27/01/2026
Respondent: Girton Neighbourhood Plan Team
We request that Policy BG/GI be broadened to protect blue corridors beyond the chalk streams, specifically including Washpit Brook and Beck Brook.
please see attached documents. Girton Polices Map a good step forwards but can go further
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Policy BG/PO: Protecting open spaces
Representation ID: 206163
Received: 27/01/2026
Respondent: Girton Neighbourhood Plan Team
We recommend that the listed sites (Area 2, Areas 3‑4, Areas 5‑6, Area 7, Area 8, Area 9, Area 10, Area 11, ICF 1 and ICF 2) be designated as Protected Open Spaces, Local Green Spaces or Important Countryside Features to safeguard flood control, wildlife, landscape and community values. We have outlined to you (Areas 1 – 11 and ICFs 1 and 2) the highest priority ones for your consideration. If these can be included on your Policies Map then we can re-assess the others to strike a balance between protecting the open areas while not preventing suitable potential development. Such development must enhance Girton and not detract from it.
please see attached documents. Girton Polices Map a good step forwards but can go further
