Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 211744

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Homes England

The proposed policy requirements for education healthcare, community, cultural and leisure facilities are broadly consistent with the four outline permissions. The policy refers to youth facilities which can form part of wider
community facilities and the open space strategy.

The policy also appropriately mentions the need for temporary facilities, which are being delivered in parts of the Town Centre, reflecting the phased delivery strategy embedded within the existing consents. This approach is supported, provided it does not create additional triggers or obligations beyond those already secured through existing legal agreements and planning conditions.

Comment

Representation ID: 211745

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Homes England

The policy places a stronger emphasis on biodiversity networks and long-term landscape management than the outline summaries alone; however, this is consistent with the Environmental Statements accompanying Phases 3A and 3B and does not represent a departure from the approved development strategy.

Comment

Representation ID: 211746

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Homes England

Figure 84 should be amended to make clear that there is a clear separation between Longstanton and Oakington, as is emphasised by the policy.

Comment

Representation ID: 211747

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Homes England

Homes England are also landowners for land that is located outside of red line boundaries for the outline
planning permissions.

This does not require a change in the Northstowe settlement boundary, but is an acknowledgement that supporting infrastructure is to be delivered outside of the settlement boundary, such as the Southern Access Road East (if required) and flood mitigation measures. A Homes England Land Ownership Boundary (ref. 6636_001_RevA) is enclosed.