Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 208410

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cam Valley Community Rail Partnership

Existing village stations lack safe active‑travel routes such as multi‑use paths linking them to surrounding villages (e.g., Sawston to Whittlesford Parkway, Thriplow to Foxton, Whaddon to Meldreth).

Comment

Representation ID: 208411

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cam Valley Community Rail Partnership

Stations such as Whittlesford Parkway and Meldreth require lifts and ramps to provide full accessibility for all users.

Comment

Representation ID: 208412

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cam Valley Community Rail Partnership

Frequent and prolonged level‑crossing barrier downtimes at stations like Shelford, Shepreth and Foxton deter passengers and need mitigation.

Comment

Representation ID: 208413

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cam Valley Community Rail Partnership

Wayfinding and mapping for active‑travel access to local rail stations are inadequate or missing and should be improved.

Comment

Representation ID: 208414

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cam Valley Community Rail Partnership

Bus connections to stations are insufficient and should be prioritised, with links to strategic sites incorporated into Section 106 agreements.

Comment

Representation ID: 208415

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cam Valley Community Rail Partnership

An integrated station‑access strategy is required for local stations, covering on‑site accessibility and active‑travel routes for neighbouring communities.

Comment

Representation ID: 208416

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cam Valley Community Rail Partnership

Improvements to existing local rail station will require partnership funding. It is unclear how Section 106 and CIL contributions from new developments will be allocated beyond the primary growth communities; clarification is needed.

Comment

Representation ID: 208417

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cam Valley Community Rail Partnership

We look forward to the opening of the new station at Cambridge South which will be a brilliant addition to the local and regional rail network. Its full potential depends on access and onward travel factors at both ends of the passenger journey. An integrated access strategy for Cambridge South should include safe, direct pedestrian and cycle routes, clear wayfinding, and seamless interchange with bus and shuttle services. Onward travel from the station to destinations near to CBC or the outside of the campus area should be clear and should address accessibility issues to and from the station to mitigate further road congestion and associated problems.

Comment

Representation ID: 211112

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cam Valley Community Rail Partnership

The Cam Valley CRP supports the principles of sustainable growth underpinning the Draft Local Plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 211113

Received: 29/01/2026

Respondent: Cam Valley Community Rail Partnership

We are mindful of ambitious national growth plans for Greater Cambridge, and of potential and already developing new towns, rail stations and other transport infrastructure, including East West Rail. Existing local rail networks in the South Cambridgeshire Cam Valley CRP area, and the advent of Cambridge South Station, hold huge potential to positively contribute to sustainable travel.