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Policy S/C/CLT: Clifton Road Area
Representation ID: 201484
Received: 19/01/2026
Respondent: Rustat Neighborhood Association
How does the Local Plan calculate / decide who are key users of the site?
This mixed-use site caters for and can cater for different needs, inlcuding students and visitors as well as residents. How will site cater for all? Interface with planned EWR entrance on Clifton Road/Gloria Carpenter Park not well developed. Requires more resident input.
Hills Road Sixth Form College students have insufficient independent study or socializing facilities. Their use of Cambridge Leisure site is subject to Land Securities. What additional provision should be there for them?
Rustat Neighbourhood Association met with c 30 residents on 17 January 2026. Agree need to retain retail and leisure facilities. Densification implies building up. Do not build up where blocks light for existing residents on Rustat Avenue/Road. Housing for residents/families required. Mixed use site has different needs: Many students and visitors as well as residents. How will site cater for all? Water scarcity and holding developers to environmental standards a key concern. Interface with planned EWR entrance on Clifton Road/Gloria Carpenter Park not well developed. Requires more resident input. How will Local Plan interface with other Plans/consultations.
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Policy S/C/CLT: Clifton Road Area
Representation ID: 205774
Received: 19/01/2026
Respondent: Rustat Neighborhood Association
We support retaining the existing retail and leisure facilities on the site.
Rustat Neighbourhood Association met with c 30 residents on 17 January 2026. Agree need to retain retail and leisure facilities. Densification implies building up. Do not build up where blocks light for existing residents on Rustat Avenue/Road. Housing for residents/families required. Mixed use site has different needs: Many students and visitors as well as residents. How will site cater for all? Water scarcity and holding developers to environmental standards a key concern. Interface with planned EWR entrance on Clifton Road/Gloria Carpenter Park not well developed. Requires more resident input. How will Local Plan interface with other Plans/consultations.
Comment
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Policy S/C/CLT: Clifton Road Area
Representation ID: 205775
Received: 19/01/2026
Respondent: Rustat Neighborhood Association
Densification implies building up. Do not build up where blocks light for existing residents on Rustat Avenue/Road.
Rustat Avenue residents and west side of Rustat Road residents have south facing balconies and gardens and would very much like not to be overlooked/have their sunshine taken away.
Rustat Neighbourhood Association met with c 30 residents on 17 January 2026. Agree need to retain retail and leisure facilities. Densification implies building up. Do not build up where blocks light for existing residents on Rustat Avenue/Road. Housing for residents/families required. Mixed use site has different needs: Many students and visitors as well as residents. How will site cater for all? Water scarcity and holding developers to environmental standards a key concern. Interface with planned EWR entrance on Clifton Road/Gloria Carpenter Park not well developed. Requires more resident input. How will Local Plan interface with other Plans/consultations.
Comment
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Policy S/C/CLT: Clifton Road Area
Representation ID: 205776
Received: 19/01/2026
Respondent: Rustat Neighborhood Association
We need sufficient housing for local families, with mixed‑use provision that also accommodates students and visitors.
Proposal is to densify: retain the shops and build houses/flats. Flexibility as to the mix of retail, homes, parking.
Rustat Neighbourhood Association met with c 30 residents on 17 January 2026. Agree need to retain retail and leisure facilities. Densification implies building up. Do not build up where blocks light for existing residents on Rustat Avenue/Road. Housing for residents/families required. Mixed use site has different needs: Many students and visitors as well as residents. How will site cater for all? Water scarcity and holding developers to environmental standards a key concern. Interface with planned EWR entrance on Clifton Road/Gloria Carpenter Park not well developed. Requires more resident input. How will Local Plan interface with other Plans/consultations.
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Policy CC/WE: Water efficiency in new developments
Representation ID: 205777
Received: 19/01/2026
Respondent: Rustat Neighborhood Association
Water supply is insufficient. There is a water scarcity group meeting regularly. Water preservation features built in to design of newbuilds. Reservoir will take years to be available. Water supply is the ‘red line’/the foundation for all other decisions. Development will not happen without sufficient water.
Rustat Neighbourhood Association met with c 30 residents on 17 January 2026. Agree need to retain retail and leisure facilities. Densification implies building up. Do not build up where blocks light for existing residents on Rustat Avenue/Road. Housing for residents/families required. Mixed use site has different needs: Many students and visitors as well as residents. How will site cater for all? Water scarcity and holding developers to environmental standards a key concern. Interface with planned EWR entrance on Clifton Road/Gloria Carpenter Park not well developed. Requires more resident input. How will Local Plan interface with other Plans/consultations.
Comment
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Policy S/C/CLT: Clifton Road Area
Representation ID: 205778
Received: 19/01/2026
Respondent: Rustat Neighborhood Association
The plan for a new railway bridge coming into Clifton Road and accessible via the Gloria Carpenter parklet requires considerably more detailed thinking through to avoid detrimental impacts on existing and envisaged residents in the Rustat Road area.
“Drop off” is problematic as people often need to wait in their cars for arrivals. Residents are concerned that people will drop passengers off in Rustat Road by the Pocket park entrance (opposite Davy Rd). There needs to be an impact study of projected outcomes in different scenarios.
We recommend regular consultation with residents. An Impact Risk study to assess the vehicular impacts on the surrounding road network should also be undertaken.
Rustat Neighbourhood Association met with c 30 residents on 17 January 2026. Agree need to retain retail and leisure facilities. Densification implies building up. Do not build up where blocks light for existing residents on Rustat Avenue/Road. Housing for residents/families required. Mixed use site has different needs: Many students and visitors as well as residents. How will site cater for all? Water scarcity and holding developers to environmental standards a key concern. Interface with planned EWR entrance on Clifton Road/Gloria Carpenter Park not well developed. Requires more resident input. How will Local Plan interface with other Plans/consultations.
Comment
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Policy S/C/CLT: Clifton Road Area
Representation ID: 205779
Received: 19/01/2026
Respondent: Rustat Neighborhood Association
There are concerns about congestion and bike‑safety at the Clifton Rd/Cherry Hinton Rd junction.
An Impact Risk study should be undertaken to assess the potential risks and harm that would arise from development.
Rustat Neighbourhood Association met with c 30 residents on 17 January 2026. Agree need to retain retail and leisure facilities. Densification implies building up. Do not build up where blocks light for existing residents on Rustat Avenue/Road. Housing for residents/families required. Mixed use site has different needs: Many students and visitors as well as residents. How will site cater for all? Water scarcity and holding developers to environmental standards a key concern. Interface with planned EWR entrance on Clifton Road/Gloria Carpenter Park not well developed. Requires more resident input. How will Local Plan interface with other Plans/consultations.
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Policy S/C/CLT: Clifton Road Area
Representation ID: 205780
Received: 19/01/2026
Respondent: Rustat Neighborhood Association
There are concerns regarding the pollution and noise impacts that would arise from the proposed development of the site.
An Impact Risk study should be undertaken to assess the potential risks and harm that would arise from development.
Rustat Neighbourhood Association met with c 30 residents on 17 January 2026. Agree need to retain retail and leisure facilities. Densification implies building up. Do not build up where blocks light for existing residents on Rustat Avenue/Road. Housing for residents/families required. Mixed use site has different needs: Many students and visitors as well as residents. How will site cater for all? Water scarcity and holding developers to environmental standards a key concern. Interface with planned EWR entrance on Clifton Road/Gloria Carpenter Park not well developed. Requires more resident input. How will Local Plan interface with other Plans/consultations.
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Policy S/C/CLT: Clifton Road Area
Representation ID: 205781
Received: 19/01/2026
Respondent: Rustat Neighborhood Association
Any bike parking at the Eastern entrance must be fully secure to prevent theft.
Rustat Neighbourhood Association met with c 30 residents on 17 January 2026. Agree need to retain retail and leisure facilities. Densification implies building up. Do not build up where blocks light for existing residents on Rustat Avenue/Road. Housing for residents/families required. Mixed use site has different needs: Many students and visitors as well as residents. How will site cater for all? Water scarcity and holding developers to environmental standards a key concern. Interface with planned EWR entrance on Clifton Road/Gloria Carpenter Park not well developed. Requires more resident input. How will Local Plan interface with other Plans/consultations.
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Policy S/C/CLT: Clifton Road Area
Representation ID: 205783
Received: 19/01/2026
Respondent: Rustat Neighborhood Association
The grade‑II listed station building and new footbridge must be designed to protect heritage character.
Rustat Neighbourhood Association met with c 30 residents on 17 January 2026. Agree need to retain retail and leisure facilities. Densification implies building up. Do not build up where blocks light for existing residents on Rustat Avenue/Road. Housing for residents/families required. Mixed use site has different needs: Many students and visitors as well as residents. How will site cater for all? Water scarcity and holding developers to environmental standards a key concern. Interface with planned EWR entrance on Clifton Road/Gloria Carpenter Park not well developed. Requires more resident input. How will Local Plan interface with other Plans/consultations.
