Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 209136

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council and Prologis

Agent: Quod

After several years of constructive and highly positive engagement between the Landowner Collaboration Group (‘LCG’) and Greater Cambridge Shared Planning, we are very pleased to submit representations in support of the draft Local Plan, and in particular Policy S/CBC. These representations have been prepared by Quod on behalf of Cambridgeshire County Council and Prologis. They reflect ongoing collaboration with the LCG and a shared commitment to supporting the Cambridge Biomedical Campus as it continues to grow as a globally significant centre of healthcare, research and innovation.

Comment

Representation ID: 209137

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council and Prologis

Agent: Quod

3.2.18 The term “future phase” should be replaced with “expansion” to avoid the potential inference that the development of the expansion land should only occur after the existing Campus has been regenerated. The additional proposed amendments to the text are:
- To recognise that the health services serve more than the local community;
- To fix a typographic error in the word “complete”; and
- To recognise that the Campus is internationally recognised as a centre of research and innovation, which more accurately reflects the breadth of work carried out at the Campus.

Comment

Representation ID: 209138

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council and Prologis

Agent: Quod

We recommend including an explicit reference to “life sciences” to ensure the full scope of work undertaken at the Campus is accurately reflected. This proposed amendment aligns with the uses outlined in paragraph 2 of the draft policy. Additionally, the suggested references to “an innovation hub” and “visitor accommodation” are important to highlight, given the significant benefits these elements will bring to the Campus and its wider community. The policies map should also be updated to identify the LIA to the south east of the Campus to be consistent with the policy wording and the indicative spatial framework.

Comment

Representation ID: 209139

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council and Prologis

Agent: Quod

We support this wording. Describing CBC as ‘globally significant’ is an accurate reflection of its international standing. The unique mix of uses at the Campus make it a world-leading centre of research, development, and medical application. The policy rightly recognises this position and sets an appropriately defined context for expansion of the Campus. The Campus is home to three teaching hospitals: Addenbrooke’s Hospital, the Rosie Hospital and Royal Papworth Hospital.

Comment

Representation ID: 209140

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council and Prologis

Agent: Quod

Suggest additional words "on both the existing campus and the expansion land" to Para 4 for clarity.

Comment

Representation ID: 209141

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council and Prologis

Agent: Quod

Para 7 - We support the identification of land to the south of the Campus for green infrastructure enhancements, including open space and biodiversity. It may be difficult to achieve the necessary net gain in biodiversity and all amenity provision within the Campus’ expanded boundary. This may change, however, and if it does become possible, then the clear direction in legislation and policy is for those benefits to be provided onsite so far as possible. Proposed amendment will ensure that in a scenario where the green infrastructure needs of the Campus can be met on site, that the requirement to improve the areas to the south of the Campus does not unduly persist.

Comment

Representation ID: 209142

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council and Prologis

Agent: Quod

The provision of higher education uses within the Campus is a key component of its offer and success. The proposed amendment ensures that this is recognised.

Comment

Representation ID: 209143

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council and Prologis

Agent: Quod

Additional wording suggested to Para 8.a ”regional and" for clarity.

Comment

Representation ID: 209144

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council and Prologis

Agent: Quod

We propose that paragraph 8(e), which states a floorspace figure for research and development and healthcare uses only (excluding higher education, leisure, hotels, and other supporting uses), be deleted and additional text be included at paragraph 8(b) instead. This provides greater clarity on what the floorspace figure relates to by confirming that it applies only to specific uses and that other uses would be additional. The amended text intentionally presents an indicative, rounded figure to act as a broad guide to potential growth, avoiding any false precision implied by the previous figure, which was based on an early, high‑level design study.

Comment

Representation ID: 209145

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council and Prologis

Agent: Quod

Reference to academic institutions can be removed from paragraph 8(b) as it is captured under paragraph 8(c).