Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 207081

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Extra MSA Group

Agent: Zerum

Extra MSA Group fully support the proposed allocation for additional HGV parking at Cambridge Services, as set out in Policy S/RRA/SCS. As we have previously set out there is a significant need for Cambridge Services to provide additional HGV parking spaces in order to meet the current and future demand in this location, by extending its site to the east. It is encouraging that the original smaller allocation has been extended to include the ‘eastern field’, which the current allocation now includes, with a view to providing additional HGV parking associated with the Services. This inclusion not only provides additional HGV and EHGV spaces but importantly will aid the functionality of the Services.

Comment

Representation ID: 207082

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Extra MSA Group

Agent: Zerum

Currently, the Services provides modern roadside facilities with easy access to both carriageways of the A14 for
the A14 / M11 route and the A1(M). The MSA is also equipped with an Electric Vehicle charging hub, operated by Ionity and consisting of 6No. 350 Kw ‘high powered’ EV charging points, with plans in place to double capacity to match take up in EVs. The facility has recently been upgraded to include additional HGV and car parking areas. The current level of
parking on site is set out below:
• 132 HGV Parking Spaces;
• 525 Car / LGV spaces (of which 20 are Disabled Driver spaces);
• 24 Coaches; and
• 12 Caravans.

Comment

Representation ID: 207083

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Extra MSA Group

Agent: Zerum

Since the A14 scheme was completed, the facility has experienced significant growth in HGV parking. Whilst the
most recent improvement scheme was designed to accommodate expected flows, demand already exceeds capacity at nights when the demand for lorry parking peaks. The accompanying updated Needs Assessment produced by David Tucker Associates provides an update on projected future demands at the Services. There is evidence of HGVs having to park on the public highway when the site is at capacity and driver time limits prevent travelling further to the next MSA. The shortage of parking provision is also beginning to cause concerns both in terms of vehicle parking within the facility in non-HGV parking areas, but also evidence of HGVs parking on
the slip roads.

Comment

Representation ID: 207084

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Extra MSA Group

Agent: Zerum

As owners of the existing Services we fully support the proposed allocation and Jaynic’s proposal to extend it to
the east. As we have previously set out there is a significant need for Cambridge Services to provide additional HGV parking spaces in order to meet the current and future demand in this location, by extending its site to the east. The proposed additional allocation comprises approximately 6.05Ha, of which 2.25Ha is for additional HGV parking associated with the Services. The remaining 3.8Ha would accommodate additional employment land. Extending this allocation to include the eastern field is important to improve the functionality of the Services.