Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation

The Group is supportive of the approach taken to heritage within Policies S/NS and S/NST and the recognition of heritage assets and their importance. However there is an issue over the site known as Longstanton Paddocks, where remains of the mediaeval village of Longstanton can be seen as visible earthworks. This site is subject to a management plan, also part of a planning requirement.
Paragraph 11 of Policy S/NST covers separation between Northstowe and Longstanton, stating these areas must only contain open land uses such as playing fields, allotments and cemeteries. These uses are inappropriate for the Paddocks as they would cause substantial harm to the significance of these assets. We would recommend including the site as a specific mention in paragraph 54 of the Policy as a key landscape feature to be maintained and enhanced. This would allow clarity as to the significance and future appreciation of this heritage asset.