Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 209165

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Anglian Water Services Ltd

Please see our comments in relation to Policy S/JH and Policy S/DS. We note that paragraph 3.1.3
sets out the Councils’ intention to continue engagement with relevant partners to confirm a
refined position for the site. Anglian Water recognises that our current position and strategy to
invest in the existing Cambridge WRC, because of the withdrawal of funding for the CWWTPR, and
in the absence of alternative funding being secured, will have a significant bearing on the site
allocation and future updates to the spatial framework. We will continue to liaise with the Councils
as we progress our plans to increase dry weather flow capacity of the WRC and enable growth
across the Cambridge WRC catchment to come forward

Comment

Representation ID: 210190

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Anglian Water Services Ltd

Anglian Water supports this strategic allocation policy which requires that the necessary
infrastructure to support the development has been secured and a phasing strategy is in place
where the phased provision of infrastructure is required - this is consistent with Policy I/ID.
We agree with clause 4, that the redevelopment of these areas of major change, should protect
existing assets including “water management”. However, the supporting text should qualify what
this term encompasses. These sites also offer the opportunity to improve the public realm,
achieving betterment through provision of SuDS and water reuse.

Comment

Representation ID: 210191

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Anglian Water Services Ltd

The public realm improvement areas should also offer the opportunity to achieve betterment
through provision of SuDS and water reuse. Such measures are not implicit in the policy or
subsequent site-specific policies, and we consider this should be positively expressed in this
overarching policy.

Comment

Representation ID: 210192

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Anglian Water Services Ltd

Anglian Water welcomes the policy requirements set out within the Resources section of these
policies, which sets out important measures including innovative approaches to water
management on site, including SuDS, water reuse and solutions to address flood risk, and sewage
disposal.

Comment

Representation ID: 210193

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Anglian Water Services Ltd

Please note that specific comments regarding wastewater treatment at our WRCs has already
been addressed under Policy S/DS. We support the requirements for a Foul Drainage Strategy to
support the delivery of these settlements and consider that this requirement should be consistent
across the new settlement policies (dependent of the stage of planning consent each site has
progressed to).

Comment

Representation ID: 210194

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Anglian Water Services Ltd

Anglian Water notes the strategic significance of this allocation to align with the proposed East
West Rail station - a catalyst for sustainable growth around key transport hubs, including the
proposed Cambourne to Cambridge busway, which aligns with government priorities for growth.
The quantum of development, which will be delivered beyond the lifetime of the plan, will need to
be appropriately phased to align with delivery of supporting infrastructure.
The strong framework for delivering green and blue infrastructure, aligned with the Local Nature
Recovery Strategy, provides important multi-functional benefits, including water management and
mitigating flood risk.
We support the robust requirements for managing surface water run-off and provision of foul
drainage and sewerage proposal. We agree that the preparation of a Climate and Sustainability
Innovation Delivery Plan sets out the key expectations for delivering a climate resilient community
and ensures the sustainable use of natural resources, including high standards of water efficiency
and on-site water use. The requirement for a Foul Drainage Strategy is also welcomed.

Comment

Representation ID: 210195

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Anglian Water Services Ltd

Anglian Water supports the landscape-led design to deliver ecological enhancement, and multifunctional green and blue infrastructure, which will contribute towards integrated water
management and mitigating flood risk.
We support the requirements within clause 19 under the Resources section of the policy regarding
sustainable water management. Whilst the quantum of growth is lower than Cambourne North,
we question why the approach in the Resources section, is not aligned with Policy S/CBN which
includes the preparation of a Climate and Sustainability Innovation Delivery Plan and a Foul
Drainage Strategy

Comment

Representation ID: 210196

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Anglian Water Services Ltd

In the event that the draft allocation is maintained, we would ask that the site area proposed is
revisited to avoid this conflict, and that additional wording is added to the Policy wording to require
the future developer to engage with Anglian Water from the outset to agree the design and layout
in order to ensure the two developments are compatible including their construction phasing,
alongside agreeing appropriate easements and access for long term maintenance. Until such time
that appropriate amendments are made to the draft allocation and its wording to safeguard the
delivery of the downstream route corridor for the Fens Reservoir, Anglian Water object to the
draft allocation. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss the policy area and wording with
you further

Comment

Representation ID: 210197

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Anglian Water Services Ltd

The proposed allocation covers 2.11 hectares at Buckingway Business Park and has capacity for
approximately 10,000 sqm of B2/B8 Industrial and Logistics development. This draft allocation is
adjacent to the preferred route of the associated water infrastructure. As mentioned above, the
design refinement process for the Fens Reservoir is ongoing and the alignment of the pipeline is
potentially subject to change which may impact this allocation in due course. Given the proposals
are still at an early stage, Anglian Water requests ongoing engagement with the Council
throughout the preparation of the Local Plan, and the future developer at the appropriate time.
This will ensure that both developments can be progressed and are compatible, including during
construction and operation.

Comment

Representation ID: 210198

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Anglian Water Services Ltd

Anglian Water fully supports the policy requirements to ensure sustainable and resilient
development embeds the principles of climate change mitigation and adaptation. We agree that a
proportionate Sustainability Statement should be submitted to demonstrate how these policy
requirements have been met, and these may be supported by separate assessments or strategies
including flood risk assessments and surface water drainage strategies.
The inclusion of integrated water management, nature-based solutions and circular economy fully
align with the sustainable use of water resources, that contribute towards "Enabling Water Smart
Communities" www.ewsc.org.uk . The EWSC project is an Ofwat Water Breakthrough Challenge
Innovation Project that promotes integrated water management initiatives that provide
alternative ways to sustainably manage water in housing, reduce flood risk and improve water
quality - helping to support people and nature to thrive together.