Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Search representations
Results for Wysing Arts Centre search
New searchComment
Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Summary of the Greater Cambridge Local Plan
Representation ID: 204867
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Wysing Arts Centre
Wysing Arts Centre asks that Cultural Infrastructure is protected and enhanced, as a strategic civic asset; Create Cambridge is embedded in delivery, governance and phasing; artists are involved in masterplanning (RIBA Stage 2-3); Culture is treated as core infrastructure; genuinely affordable cultural production space is required (e.g. peppercorn, with rental charges well-below market rates and established based on evidence, ie Wysing Arts Centre’s research on affordable artist studios); rehearsal, making and sole-use studios are prioritised over generic co-working, and that a minimum requirement (e.g., 10% in schemes over 1,000 sqm) is introduced.
Wysing Arts Centre asks that Cultural Infrastructure is protected and enhanced, as a strategic civic asset; Create Cambridge is embedded in delivery, governance and phasing; artists are involved in masterplanning (RIBA Stage 2-3); Culture is treated as core infrastructure; genuinely affordable cultural production space is required (e.g. peppercorn, with rental charges well-below market rates and established based on evidence, ie Wysing Arts Centre’s research on affordable artist studios); rehearsal, making and sole-use studios are prioritised over generic co-working, and that a minimum requirement (e.g., 10% in schemes over 1,000 sqm) is introduced.
Comment
Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/C/CJ: Cambridge Junction and Cambridge Leisure, Hills Road
Representation ID: 204892
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Wysing Arts Centre
I support Cambridge Junction in asking that (supported by Theatres Trust):
temporary provision for all cultural functions must be secured before any demolition or displacement
reprovision is delivered as an early phase; no gap in provision
any future Junction is at least equivalent in standard and capacity, including audience, back-of-house, technical capability, servicing
long-term operational/financial viability assessed alongside spatial design
delivery governed through a structured process (CJ/Council governance, RIBA stages, shared brief before developer engagement)
Agent of Change applied so residential development doesn’t restrict Junction operations
I cannot support this allocation unless continuity, equivalence and viable delivery mechanisms are secured.
I support Cambridge Junction in asking that (supported by Theatres Trust):
temporary provision for all cultural functions must be secured before any demolition or displacement
reprovision is delivered as an early phase; no gap in provision
any future Junction is at least equivalent in standard and capacity, including audience, back-of-house, technical capability, servicing
long-term operational/financial viability assessed alongside spatial design
delivery governed through a structured process (CJ/Council governance, RIBA stages, shared brief before developer engagement)
Agent of Change applied so residential development doesn’t restrict Junction operations
I cannot support this allocation unless continuity, equivalence and viable delivery mechanisms are secured.
Comment
Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy WS/CH: Cultural and creative hubs
Representation ID: 204899
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Wysing Arts Centre
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
operational sustainability (management, revenue, long-term viability) is explicitly required alongside spatial and design briefs
flexibility is embedded to allow culture to evolve over time
stronger links are made to delivery mechanisms, including the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and partnership models
This ensures cultural hubs are viable, adaptable and resilient.
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
the Agent of Change principle is explicitly embedded, placing responsibility for mitigation on new residential development, not existing venues
major developments demonstrate equitable access, including late-evening public transport, so hubs serve the wider region, not only immediate residents
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
operational sustainability (management, revenue, long-term viability) is explicitly required alongside spatial and design briefs
flexibility is embedded to allow culture to evolve over time
stronger links are made to delivery mechanisms, including the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and partnership models
This ensures cultural hubs are viable, adaptable and resilient.
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
the Agent of Change principle is explicitly embedded, placing responsibility for mitigation on new residential development, not existing venues
major developments demonstrate equitable access, including late-evening public transport, so hubs serve the wider region, not only immediate residents
Comment
Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy WS/NC: Meeting the needs of new and growing Communities
Representation ID: 204906
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Wysing Arts Centre
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure’s ongoing revenue and organisational capacity needs are recognised, not just physical buildings
• culture is embedded in cross-cutting outcomes (innovation, health, education, community resilience)
• partnership frameworks between councils, cultural organisations and communities are referenced as delivery mechanisms
This aligns community infrastructure with lived cultural use.
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure’s ongoing revenue and organisational capacity needs are recognised, not just physical buildings
• culture is embedded in cross-cutting outcomes (innovation, health, education, community resilience)
• partnership frameworks between councils, cultural organisations and communities are referenced as delivery mechanisms
This aligns community infrastructure with lived cultural use.
Comment
Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Climate Change
Representation ID: 204934
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Wysing Arts Centre
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure’s contribution to climate outcomes (adaptive reuse, shared spaces, walkable places, green energy and biodiversity) is explicitly recognised
• culture is embedded within this chapter, not treated solely as a social outcome
Cultural venues support low-carbon placemaking and should be reflected in climate policy.
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure’s contribution to climate outcomes (adaptive reuse, shared spaces, walkable places, green energy and biodiversity) is explicitly recognised
• culture is embedded within this chapter, not treated solely as a social outcome
Cultural venues support low-carbon placemaking and should be reflected in climate policy.
Comment
Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy J/AW: Affordable workspace and creative industries
Representation ID: 204984
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Wysing Arts Centre
Wysing Arts Centre and Create Cambridge asks that:
• “Affordable Office Space” is clearly distinguished from “Cultural Production Space”
• genuinely affordable cultural production space is required (e.g. peppercorn, with rental charges well-below market rates and established based on evidence, ie Wysing Arts Centre’s research on affordable artist studios)
• rehearsal, making and sole-use studios are prioritised over generic co-working
• a minimum requirement (e.g., 10% in schemes over 1,000 sqm) is introduced
This safeguards usable creative space from being diluted.
Wysing Arts Centre and Create Cambridge asks that:
• “Affordable Office Space” is clearly distinguished from “Cultural Production Space”
• genuinely affordable cultural production space is required (e.g. peppercorn, with rental charges well-below market rates and established based on evidence, ie Wysing Arts Centre’s research on affordable artist studios)
• rehearsal, making and sole-use studios are prioritised over generic co-working
• a minimum requirement (e.g., 10% in schemes over 1,000 sqm) is introduced
This safeguards usable creative space from being diluted.
Comment
Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy WS/MU: Meanwhile uses during long term redevelopments
Representation ID: 204992
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Wysing Arts Centre
Wysing Arts Centre and Create Cambridge asks:
a Meanwhile Strategy is required at validation for Areas of Major Change and large phased developments
strategies set out activation of vacant sites, governance arrangements, exit pathways to permanent provision
cultural/community uses are embedded throughout long construction periods, not only at completion
long-term vacant units are proactively enabled for cultural use; artists involved in shaping terms
clear exit pathways prevent displacement when redevelopment proceeds
creative commons/Creative Land Trust-style models are explored to secure permanent affordable space
Create Cambridge is engaged as a key consultee on delivery models, drawing on national and international precedents
Wysing Arts Centre and Create Cambridge asks:
a Meanwhile Strategy is required at validation for Areas of Major Change and large phased developments
strategies set out activation of vacant sites, governance arrangements, exit pathways to permanent provision
cultural/community uses are embedded throughout long construction periods, not only at completion
long-term vacant units are proactively enabled for cultural use; artists involved in shaping terms
clear exit pathways prevent displacement when redevelopment proceeds
creative commons/Creative Land Trust-style models are explored to secure permanent affordable space
Create Cambridge is engaged as a key consultee on delivery models, drawing on national and international precedents
Comment
Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy GP/QP: Establishing high quality landscape and public realm
Representation ID: 204998
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Wysing Arts Centre
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• public art and cultural activation link to a Percent for Art initiative or Cultural Infrastructure Levy
• the Public Art SPD is explicitly referenced
• artists are appointed at RIBA Stage 2–3, embedded in masterplanning
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee/co-curator (with communities) in developing plans and strategies for public art and cultural activation
This ensures cultural value is designed in from the outset.
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• public art and cultural activation link to a Percent for Art initiative or Cultural Infrastructure Levy
• the Public Art SPD is explicitly referenced
• artists are appointed at RIBA Stage 2–3, embedded in masterplanning
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee/co-curator (with communities) in developing plans and strategies for public art and cultural activation
This ensures cultural value is designed in from the outset.
Comment
Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/NEC: North East Cambridge
Representation ID: 205004
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Wysing Arts Centre
Wysing Arts Centre and Create Cambridge ask that:
• delivery of a cultural anchor (venue, arts centre or artist studios) is required in Phase 1
• cultural provision is not deferred to later phases, where it is at risk of non-delivery
• Create Cambridge is engaged as an advisor/consultee on plans and proposals for cultural infrastructure as part of new developments
Early cultural infrastructure is essential to avoid dormitory development and support identity, cohesion and liveability.
Wysing Arts Centre and Create Cambridge ask that:
• delivery of a cultural anchor (venue, arts centre or artist studios) is required in Phase 1
• cultural provision is not deferred to later phases, where it is at risk of non-delivery
• Create Cambridge is engaged as an advisor/consultee on plans and proposals for cultural infrastructure as part of new developments
Early cultural infrastructure is essential to avoid dormitory development and support identity, cohesion and liveability.
Comment
Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/MO: Monitoring
Representation ID: 205007
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Wysing Arts Centre
Wysing Arts Centre and Create Cambridge ask that:
• Creative Industries data is disaggregated from the Cultural Sector in future monitoring
• assumptions about resilience and commercial success are tested separately for cultural infrastructure
• the Create Cambridge Insights Report is included as evidence base
This will ensure that future policies and plans are based on accurate economic diagnosis.
Wysing Arts Centre and Create Cambridge ask that:
• Creative Industries data is disaggregated from the Cultural Sector in future monitoring
• assumptions about resilience and commercial success are tested separately for cultural infrastructure
• the Create Cambridge Insights Report is included as evidence base
This will ensure that future policies and plans are based on accurate economic diagnosis.
