Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 208253

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Ashwell & Morden Landowner Consortium (AMLC)

Agent: Iceni Projects Limited

This representation is made on behalf of an emerging Landowner Consortium (AMLC) that has begun working on a collaborative basis to explore the potential of forming a stand-alone new settlement adjoining and either side of Ashwell & Morden Railway Station. The AMLC are commencing a process of exploring the feasibility of such a project over the coming months and therefore a Call for Sites submission has not been made through the current consultation. The AMLC wishes to highlight the Framework’s policy approach to railway station growth, which effectively classifies such development as a new source of “windfall” housing additionally that should have a development presumption, even if it is unallocated in the Development Plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 208254

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Ashwell & Morden Landowner Consortium (AMLC)

Agent: Iceni Projects Limited

This representation has been prepared to highlight the value of the Plan recognising the potential for additional development in the form of railway station growth within the plan period, and the importance of the Plan creating a flexible and positive policy framework that responds
positively to the locational opportunities for station related development in Greater Cambridge within the Plan period. If a due diligence exercise is to establish the availability, suitability and developability of a stand-alone settlement surrounding Ashwell & Morden station in the coming months, the AMLC would welcome the opportunity to discuss the multitude of planning issues associated with the planning of such a settlement. In particular, the AMLC is cognisant of the many infrastructure issues associated with such a development and the great efforts made by GCSP to plan positively in response to the development constraints of the area.

Comment

Representation ID: 208255

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Ashwell & Morden Landowner Consortium (AMLC)

Agent: Iceni Projects Limited

Whilst the Local Plan will be assessed for soundness under the December 2024 version of the Framework and therefore need to be demonstrated to be consistent with the existing Framework, the Plan has the challenge of also needing to be consistent with the decision making policies of the new version of the Framework, else inconsistent policies will be of “very limited weight” upon adoption, thus undermining the primacy of the Plan. Accordingly, it is contended that Greater Cambridge should strive for a Local Plan that is in full alignment with the emerging national policies for decision taking and positively prepared in this regard.

Comment

Representation ID: 208256

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Ashwell & Morden Landowner Consortium (AMLC)

Agent: Iceni Projects Limited

Ntwithstanding the location’s compliance with Policy S51h, the location’s existing transport infrastructure and the land attributes that would indicate development could be delivered in this location, the AMLC recognise that there are a multitude of issues that will determine whether growth in this location is feasible or not. Accordingly, the AMLC has begun exploring the availability, suitability and developability of the land in this location through engaging with the market to identify a prospective development partner. However, it is recognised that there are a multitude of matters to explore with the authority if a development appears to be technically feasible and viable, not least the infrastructure impact of unplanned development in this location and its implications for the Spatial Strategy. The AMLC would therefore welcome discussions with GCSP to explore how and to what extent the Plan might be developed in a flexible way that can facilitate railway station growth at Ashwell & Morden within the plan period.

Comment

Representation ID: 211072

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Ashwell & Morden Landowner Consortium (AMLC)

Agent: Iceni Projects Limited

Policy S/JH establishes that the housing requirement for the Greater Cambridge area in accordance with the Standard Method requirements for Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District. Whilst the Plan approach is supported, national policy is clear that meeting an area’s objectively assessed needs should only be a minimum (i.e. Paragraphs 11b, 36a & 62 of the existing Framework and Policy PM2 1.b, Policy S1 1.a, and Policy PM14 2.a of the emerging Framework) and that Plans should be prepared positively. The housing additionality that can be achieved through the Government’s railway station policy should be considered through the Plan strategy and the infrastructure implications associated with unlocking this growth should be factored in and reflected, if possible.

Comment

Representation ID: 211073

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Ashwell & Morden Landowner Consortium (AMLC)

Agent: Iceni Projects Limited

It is not known whether Ashwell & Morden can feasibly accommodate a development around the railway station at this time and therefore the AMLC is not seeking a Plan alteration for a particular quantum or arrangement of growth through the Greater Cambridge Plan. However, if the land does prove to be available, suitable and viable for a railway station development, the AMLC and its prospective future development partner would welcome the opportunity to engage with GCPS during the Plan process to consider if and how the Plan might consider this scenario, and how such a development could be reflected in infrastructure strategies that support the Plan.