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Policy S/DS: Development strategy
Representation ID: 207994
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council
We understand the rationale behind the approach and acknowledge that it supports relatively sustainable growth in a low‑conflict way by concentrating development around existing transport links in Cambridge and the larger towns. A key benefit for smaller villages is that they are largely protected from change. While this may be popular locally, it is not without consequences. Villages that currently lack local shops and services are unlikely ever to reach the scale at which such amenities become viable.
Please see attached comments made by the Chair and Vice-chair of the County Council’s Environment and Green Investment Committee. These are set out in the Appendix 1 to this letter.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/DS: Development strategy
Representation ID: 207995
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council
Public transport is a particular concern. With a congestion charge strongly rejected by residents, there is no clear additional funding mechanism for public transport. As a result, these villages are likely to remain poorly connected, either without public transport altogether or with infrequent, low‑quality services. Even if communities wished to grow to a scale thatcould support viable services, this plan effectively prevents them from doing so. It may be argued that a future local plan could allow specific villages to pursue a different strategy. However, the current plan does not consider the consequences of rejecting growth. Bus franchising alone, without new funding, will not deliver the level of change required.
Please see attached comments made by the Chair and Vice-chair of the County Council’s Environment and Green Investment Committee. These are set out in the Appendix 1 to this letter.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Development strategy
Representation ID: 207996
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council
Infill pressures already exceed the eight‑dwellings‑per‑site limit in villages such as Benwick, creating traffic and community concerns.
Please see attached comments made by the Chair and Vice-chair of the County Council’s Environment and Green Investment Committee. These are set out in the Appendix 1 to this letter.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Development strategy
Representation ID: 207997
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council
The plan does not provide clear modelling of how Section 106 and CIL contributions will be used to improve village connectivity.
Please see attached comments made by the Chair and Vice-chair of the County Council’s Environment and Green Investment Committee. These are set out in the Appendix 1 to this letter.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Development strategy
Representation ID: 207998
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council
The term “Rural Centres” is misleading – these settlements are close to Cambridge and well‑served, so they should not be grouped with larger hub villages; “Minor rural centres” function more like suburban areas.
Please see attached comments made by the Chair and Vice-chair of the County Council’s Environment and Green Investment Committee. These are set out in the Appendix 1 to this letter.
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Wellbeing and social inclusion
Representation ID: 207999
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council
New towns must safeguard land for high‑quality municipal swimming pools and leisure centres to meet future demand and reduce car trips.
Please see attached comments made by the Chair and Vice-chair of the County Council’s Environment and Green Investment Committee. These are set out in the Appendix 1 to this letter.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Infrastructure
Representation ID: 208000
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council
The plan lacks a coherent transport strategy – there are no ring roads, dedicated public‑transport corridors through the city centre, or strong inter‑village links, leaving north‑south connectivity weak.
Please see attached comments made by the Chair and Vice-chair of the County Council’s Environment and Green Investment Committee. These are set out in the Appendix 1 to this letter.
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Biodiversity and green spaces
Representation ID: 208001
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council
The ambition to double nature recovery is fully supported.
Please see attached comments made by the Chair and Vice-chair of the County Council’s Environment and Green Investment Committee. These are set out in the Appendix 1 to this letter.
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Biodiversity and green spaces
Representation ID: 208002
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council
The plan should create new rights of way across farmland and reserves to improve resident access to nature and active travel.
Please see attached comments made by the Chair and Vice-chair of the County Council’s Environment and Green Investment Committee. These are set out in the Appendix 1 to this letter.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Biodiversity and green spaces
Representation ID: 208003
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council
New developments should provide multiple, green‑linked entrances rather than a single car‑focused access point.
Please see attached comments made by the Chair and Vice-chair of the County Council’s Environment and Green Investment Committee. These are set out in the Appendix 1 to this letter.
