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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy I/DI: Digital and telecommunications infrastructure
Representation ID: 203634
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• further development of the local plan refers to the Create Cambridge Insights Report as evidence base with regards to the development of Cambridge’s digital cultural infrastructure
• digital cultural infrastructure is recognised within infrastructure expectations/GCCIS
• commitment to common metrics, aggregated data and measurement tools
• digital capability is included within the definition of cultural infrastructure
• the Cultural Infrastructure Pipeline incorporates shared platforms, interoperable systems, aggregated data tools and organisational digital capacity
• low digital maturity is addressed, including that only 9.2% of venues currently use connected booking systems
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• further development of the local plan refers to the Create Cambridge Insights Report as evidence base with regards to the development of Cambridge’s digital cultural infrastructure
• digital cultural infrastructure is recognised within infrastructure expectations/GCCIS
• commitment to common metrics, aggregated data and measurement tools
• digital capability is included within the definition of cultural infrastructure
• the Cultural Infrastructure Pipeline incorporates shared platforms, interoperable systems, aggregated data tools and organisational digital capacity
• low digital maturity is addressed, including that only 9.2% of venues currently use connected booking systems
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Wellbeing and social inclusion
Representation ID: 203635
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy strengthens its focus on delivery pathways, not only mapping of need
• clearer links are made to planning obligations, capital funding routes and operating models
• partnership/shared-service capacity is resourced
• Creative Commons approaches are included as part of long-term stability, not only meanwhile use
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee on the further development of the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy strengthens its focus on delivery pathways, not only mapping of need
• clearer links are made to planning obligations, capital funding routes and operating models
• partnership/shared-service capacity is resourced
• Creative Commons approaches are included as part of long-term stability, not only meanwhile use
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee on the further development of the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/MO: Monitoring
Representation ID: 203637
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• Creative Industries data is disaggregated from the Cultural Sector in future monitoring
• assumptions about resilience and commercial success are tested separately for cultural infrastructure
• the Create Cambridge Insights Report is included as evidence base
This will ensure that future policies and plans are based on accurate economic diagnosis.
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
• Creative Industries data is disaggregated from the Cultural Sector in future monitoring
• assumptions about resilience and commercial success are tested separately for cultural infrastructure
• the Create Cambridge Insights Report is included as evidence base
This will ensure that future policies and plans are based on accurate economic diagnosis.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/C/CJ: Cambridge Junction and Cambridge Leisure, Hills Road
Representation ID: 203640
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
I support Cambridge Junction in asking that (supported by Theatres Trust):
temporary provision for all cultural functions must be secured before any demolition or displacement
reprovision is delivered as an early phase; no gap in provision
any future Junction is at least equivalent in standard and capacity, including audience, back-of-house, technical capability, servicing
long-term operational/financial viability assessed alongside spatial design
delivery governed through a structured process (CJ/Council governance, RIBA stages, shared brief before developer engagement)
Agent of Change applied so residential development doesn’t restrict Junction operations
I cannot support this allocation unless continuity, equivalence and viable delivery mechanisms are secured.
I support Cambridge Junction in asking that (supported by Theatres Trust):
temporary provision for all cultural functions must be secured before any demolition or displacement
reprovision is delivered as an early phase; no gap in provision
any future Junction is at least equivalent in standard and capacity, including audience, back-of-house, technical capability, servicing
long-term operational/financial viability assessed alongside spatial design
delivery governed through a structured process (CJ/Council governance, RIBA stages, shared brief before developer engagement)
Agent of Change applied so residential development doesn’t restrict Junction operations
I cannot support this allocation unless continuity, equivalence and viable delivery mechanisms are secured.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy CC/SD: Sustainable development and the climate emergency
Representation ID: 203646
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure is embedded across strategic chapters, not confined to Wellbeing
• culture is treated with parity alongside housing, transport and utilities as core civic infrastructure
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee on the further development of the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and the Local Plan where this relates to cultural infrastructure and embedding Culture across the city’s plans.
This reflects how cultural venues function in practice and ensures consistent delivery across the plan.
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure is embedded across strategic chapters, not confined to Wellbeing
• culture is treated with parity alongside housing, transport and utilities as core civic infrastructure
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee on the further development of the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and the Local Plan where this relates to cultural infrastructure and embedding Culture across the city’s plans.
This reflects how cultural venues function in practice and ensures consistent delivery across the plan.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Jobs
Representation ID: 203647
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure is embedded across strategic chapters, not confined to Wellbeing
• culture is treated with parity alongside housing, transport and utilities as core civic infrastructure
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee on the further development of the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and the Local Plan where this relates to cultural infrastructure and embedding Culture across the city’s plans.
This reflects how cultural venues function in practice and ensures consistent delivery across the plan.
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure is embedded across strategic chapters, not confined to Wellbeing
• culture is treated with parity alongside housing, transport and utilities as core civic infrastructure
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee on the further development of the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and the Local Plan where this relates to cultural infrastructure and embedding Culture across the city’s plans.
This reflects how cultural venues function in practice and ensures consistent delivery across the plan.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Great places
Representation ID: 203649
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure is embedded across strategic chapters, not confined to Wellbeing
• culture is treated with parity alongside housing, transport and utilities as core civic infrastructure
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee on the further development of the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and the Local Plan where this relates to cultural infrastructure and embedding Culture across the city’s plans.
This reflects how cultural venues function in practice and ensures consistent delivery across the plan.
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure is embedded across strategic chapters, not confined to Wellbeing
• culture is treated with parity alongside housing, transport and utilities as core civic infrastructure
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee on the further development of the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and the Local Plan where this relates to cultural infrastructure and embedding Culture across the city’s plans.
This reflects how cultural venues function in practice and ensures consistent delivery across the plan.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Infrastructure
Representation ID: 203650
Received: 29/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure is embedded across strategic chapters, not confined to Wellbeing
• culture is treated with parity alongside housing, transport and utilities as core civic infrastructure
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee on the further development of the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and the Local Plan where this relates to cultural infrastructure and embedding Culture across the city’s plans.
This reflects how cultural venues function in practice and ensures consistent delivery across the plan.
I support Cambridge Junction and Create Cambridge in asking that:
• cultural infrastructure is embedded across strategic chapters, not confined to Wellbeing
• culture is treated with parity alongside housing, transport and utilities as core civic infrastructure
• Create Cambridge is engaged as advisor/consultee on the further development of the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and the Local Plan where this relates to cultural infrastructure and embedding Culture across the city’s plans.
This reflects how cultural venues function in practice and ensures consistent delivery across the plan.
Comment
Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/C/CJ: Cambridge Junction and Cambridge Leisure, Hills Road
Representation ID: 205012
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
I support Cambridge Junction in asking that (supported by Theatres Trust):
temporary provision for all cultural functions must be secured before any demolition or displacement
reprovision is delivered as an early phase; no gap in provision
any future Junction is at least equivalent in standard and capacity, including audience, back-of-house, technical capability, servicing
long-term operational/financial viability assessed alongside spatial design
delivery governed through a structured process (CJ/Council governance, RIBA stages, shared brief before developer engagement)
Agent of Change applied so residential development doesn’t restrict Junction operations
I cannot support this allocation unless continuity, equivalence and viable delivery mechanisms are secured.
I support Cambridge Junction in asking that (supported by Theatres Trust):
temporary provision for all cultural functions must be secured before any demolition or displacement
reprovision is delivered as an early phase; no gap in provision
any future Junction is at least equivalent in standard and capacity, including audience, back-of-house, technical capability, servicing
long-term operational/financial viability assessed alongside spatial design
delivery governed through a structured process (CJ/Council governance, RIBA stages, shared brief before developer engagement)
Agent of Change applied so residential development doesn’t restrict Junction operations
I cannot support this allocation unless continuity, equivalence and viable delivery mechanisms are secured.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy WS/CH: Cultural and creative hubs
Representation ID: 205017
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: University of Cambridge
I support Cambridge Junction in asking that:
operational sustainability (management, revenue, long-term viability) is explicitly required alongside spatial and design briefs
flexibility is embedded to allow culture to evolve over time
stronger links are made to delivery mechanisms, including the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and partnership models
This ensures cultural hubs are viable, adaptable and resilient.
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
the Agent of Change principle is explicitly embedded, placing responsibility for mitigation on new residential development, not existing venues
major developments demonstrate equitable access, including late-evening public transport, so hubs serve the wider region, not only immediate residents
I support Cambridge Junction in asking that:
operational sustainability (management, revenue, long-term viability) is explicitly required alongside spatial and design briefs
flexibility is embedded to allow culture to evolve over time
stronger links are made to delivery mechanisms, including the Cultural Infrastructure Strategy and partnership models
This ensures cultural hubs are viable, adaptable and resilient.
I support Create Cambridge in asking that:
the Agent of Change principle is explicitly embedded, placing responsibility for mitigation on new residential development, not existing venues
major developments demonstrate equitable access, including late-evening public transport, so hubs serve the wider region, not only immediate residents
