Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 210525

Received: 28/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council

Suggested amended/additional wording highlighted in full representations document to improve points 1., 2., 2a., and 2e.

Comment

Representation ID: 210526

Received: 28/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council

This policy has been significantly watered down and we object to this. The standards were updated in 2018 from the previous Local Plan precisely because developers consistently installed cycle racks which were difficult, sometimes impossible, to access in terms of spacing,
poorly located, or required users to use steep ramps or lift their bikes. There is no explanation of why elements have been removed which are essential to ensure high quality cycle parking for all new developments. The topic paper suggests that in combining the Local Plans from 2018 simplicity has been prioritised whilst favouring more cycle parking, but this simplicity will result in the poor provision that was a common feature of pre-2018 cycle parking.

Comment

Representation ID: 210527

Received: 28/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council

Amendments suggested – as set out in the CCC Active Travel Strategy ‘wheeling’ refers to travel using a wheelchair, mobility scooter, pushing a pushchair etc. rather than cycling. Suggested amended/additional wording highlighted in full representations document to 14., 14c., 14c i. and 14c ii.

Comment

Representation ID: 210528

Received: 28/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council

Our assessment of the proposed allocations confirms that early years and school needs can be met through a combination of existing facilities and the new provision planned for each of the major developments. There is little reference to children SEND, with what there is focused mostly on housing being able to accommodate people with disabilities. There is a need for more SEND provision across the area through a mixture of more provision in mainstream schools and additional places in special schools. Similarly, there is limited reference to early years provision beyond what is planned within new developments. Demand is expected to rise due to the extension of free childcare eligibility to children from nine months of age. Meeting this need will require a combination of expansions at schools and by voluntary and private sector providers.

Comment

Representation ID: 210529

Received: 28/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council

Paragraph 5.41 of Site Allocations Topic Paper - The outline permission includes provision of a special school.

Comment

Representation ID: 210530

Received: 28/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council

Page 73 of the IDP - amend the following sentence:
School sizes vary considerably across Greater Cambridge. In the city, provision ranges from small one-form entry schools (such as St Paul’s CE Primary and The Spinney Primary) to larger three-form entry schools (such as St Matthew’s and Trumpington Park).

Comment

Representation ID: 210531

Received: 28/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council

We are looking to co-locate and work the Libraries harder, making the library flexible enough to host the library offer, targeted support (children’s centres), community centres (well established in the City with Clay farm, Cherry Hinton and East Barnwell) and could do more under cultural hubs, NHS delivery etc.

Comment

Representation ID: 210532

Received: 28/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council

The application of building class to ensure facilities within a development is noted. However, experience indicates that this approach can be restrictive when delivering a modern, flexible community building or library. Such facilities often accommodate diverse activities, including hosting community banks, providing arts and creative spaces, supporting live sports events, offering room hire, and enabling NHS service delivery. In some cases, protracted negotiations with landlords have been required to permit these activities due to class restrictions. Flexibility is essential when replacing services to avoid imposing requirements that mandate replication of a traditional, standalone library model.

Comment

Representation ID: 210533

Received: 28/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council

Opportunity to co-locate or better still make buildings work harder. Many libraries operate 28 hours a week, can the shelving fold away to be used as an arts/cultural hub outside – see Fore Street Living Room Library – Jan Kattein Architects | Architecture, planning & communities. Or at a smaller level Melbourn hub, Gamlingay Eco hub and EverySpace Everyplace – Jan Kattein Architects | Architecture, planning & communities. Trying to link up better quality community spaces that are sustainable through multi use and investment upfront inflexible buildings.

Comment

Representation ID: 210534

Received: 28/01/2026

Respondent: Cambridgeshire County Council

None or little reference of crime, antisocial behaviour, domestic violence, county lines (growing), faith, tourism, those seeking sanctuary, transport, resident voice, integrated neighbourhoods, parish council opportunities. What will the added pressures be to the health support available? Will there be enough school places? enough activities for youth? extra curricular activities to allow parents to work, public toilets - accessibility and dignity?
With health, one of the biggest themes is mental health, which links with outcomes for employment, citizenship, family etc.