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Policy BG/EO: Providing and enhancing open spaces
Representation ID: 203202
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: ESCO Prospect
Agent: Chaplin Farrant Ltd
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
The meaning of this is unclear: the wording is much too vague- it does not explain the aim of the policy clearly to plan users.
The wording of the policy needs to be reviewed so that is clear as to what is being sought and the evidence which underpins this .
The meaning of this is unclear: the wording is much too vague- it does not explain the aim of the policy clearly to plan users.
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Wellbeing and social inclusion
Representation ID: 203212
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: ESCO Prospect
Agent: Chaplin Farrant Ltd
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
In reviewing this chapter of the local plan, the policies stated are too detailed and provide significant overlap with national planning policies. The Plan does not recognise that the additional impact and costs which providing the information required will have on the viability and content of planning applications. Some of this information may be appropriate for a large application but for smaller schemes below 100 dwellings a more considered approach should be taken to the amount of information sought.
A more considered approach should be taken to the information being sought and overlap with national planning policies be addressed
In reviewing this chapter of the local plan, the policies stated are too detailed and provide significant overlap with national planning policies. The Plan does not recognise that the additional impact and costs which providing the information required will have on the viability and content of planning applications. Some of this information may be appropriate for a large application but for smaller schemes below 100 dwellings a more considered approach should be taken to the amount of information sought.
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Policy WS/HD: Creating healthy new developments
Representation ID: 203215
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: ESCO Prospect
Agent: Chaplin Farrant Ltd
This policy is supported subject to the thresholds at which different complexities of statements is retained.
In relation to hot food takeaways, it is questionable whether this section is required as there is clear and unambiguous advice provided in the current and draft NPPF. It is unnecessary repetition of national policy
This policy is supported subject to the thresholds at which different complexities of statements is retained.
In relation to hot food takeaways, it is questionable whether this section is required as there is clear and unambiguous advice provided in the current and draft NPPF. It is unnecessary repetition of national policy
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Policy WS/IO: Creating inclusive employment and business opportunities through new developments
Representation ID: 203343
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: ESCO Prospect
Agent: Chaplin Farrant Ltd
Whilst the objectives of this policy are laudable it is contended that the threshold at which this policy applies should be set higher.
In the case of schemes of 10 dwellings it is likely that the scheme would be built by a small contractor who has an established workforce in under a year from approval. The threshold should be raised to +50 dwellings.
Whilst the objectives of this policy are laudable it is contended that the threshold at which this policy applies should be set higher.
In the case of schemes of 10 dwellings it is likely that the scheme would be built by a small contractor who has an established workforce in under a year from approval. The threshold should be raised to +50 dwellings.
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Policy WS/HS: Pollution, health and safety
Representation ID: 203360
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: ESCO Prospect
Agent: Chaplin Farrant Ltd
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
It is contended that the wording of this policy is too extensive and needs to recognise that some of the adverse impacts can be mitigated by suitably worded conditions or via validation checklists. There is also a need to recognise that other regulatory regimes can rectify some of the issues specified. The policy could result in unnecessary cross-over between regimes.
As detailed, the policy needs to be rewritten to prevent overlap between other regulatory regimes and required information should be sought via validation checklists.
It is contended that the wording of this policy is too extensive and needs to recognise that some of the adverse impacts can be mitigated by suitably worded conditions or via validation checklists. There is also a need to recognise that other regulatory regimes can rectify some of the issues specified. The policy could result in unnecessary cross-over between regimes.
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Policy GP/PP: People and place responsive design
Representation ID: 203369
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: ESCO Prospect
Agent: Chaplin Farrant Ltd
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Again, this policy is aimed at large-scale developments and there should be a recognition that if development is provided in villages that are also communities, it may not be possible to meet the full checklist of information being sought and a proportionate approach should be used.
This policy needs to be reworded to recognise the difference between the impacts of very large scale development and smaller proposals. A hierarchical approach should be provided within this policy.
Again, this policy is aimed at large-scale developments and there should be a recognition that if development is provided in villages that are also communities, it may not be possible to meet the full checklist of information being sought and a proportionate approach should be used.
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Policy GP/QD: Achieving high quality development
Representation ID: 203376
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: ESCO Prospect
Agent: Chaplin Farrant Ltd
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Is this really required when such information could be sought by a design guide and addressed in a detailed Design and Access Statement?
It is recommended that this policy is deleted.
Is this really required when such information could be sought by a design guide and addressed in a detailed Design and Access Statement?
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Policy GP/HA: Designated heritage assets
Representation ID: 203382
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: ESCO Prospect
Agent: Chaplin Farrant Ltd
It is important that policy is reviewed to ensure that it is in accordance with the advice contained within the draft revised NPPF which is due to be adopted in June/July 2026.
It is important that policy is reviewed to ensure that it is in accordance with the advice contained within the draft revised NPPF which is due to be adopted in June/July 2026.
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Policy GP/ND: Non-designated heritage assets
Representation ID: 203387
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: ESCO Prospect
Agent: Chaplin Farrant Ltd
Care should be taken to ensure that non-designated heritage assets are not by default elevated to the status of Designated Assets. The policy implies a similar level of assessment, protection and recording for non-designated assets as would be expected for, for example, listed buildings.
Care should be taken to ensure that non-designated heritage assets are not by default elevated to the status of Designated Assets. The policy implies a similar level of assessment, protection and recording for non-designated assets as would be expected for, for example, listed buildings.
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Policy H/HM: Housing mix
Representation ID: 203395
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: ESCO Prospect
Agent: Chaplin Farrant Ltd
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
It is contended that the percentage of one-bedroom units being sought in the South Cambridgeshire area is too high. The Plan should recognise that providing larger units, (i.e. two bedrooms- still relatively small homes), will allow families to grow without the need to move. Also, a clearer distinction should be made between urban and rural areas.
A clearer distinction should be made between urban and rural areas with regards to the percentage of smaller units being sought. A slightly lower percentage in rural areas will reduce the need for people to move house in what is often a limited housing market.
It is contended that the percentage of one-bedroom units being sought in the South Cambridgeshire area is too high. The Plan should recognise that providing larger units, (i.e. two bedrooms- still relatively small homes), will allow families to grow without the need to move. Also, a clearer distinction should be made between urban and rural areas.
