Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 211428

Received: 30/06/2026

Respondent: Gonville & Caius College

These representations have been accompanied by details to support Land to the East of M11 in Duxford, CB22 4RE (HELAA Reference 40095 / Site ID 115180) for consideration as an allocation in the Local Plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 211444

Received: 30/06/2026

Respondent: Gonville & Caius College

The GCLP development strategy is based on meeting needs without the release of green belt land. We note, however, that it does release green belt in two locations, where the GCLP considers there are exceptional circumstances … “at Cambridge Biomedical Campus where a limited release is justified to provide an opportunity to meet development needs of the campus and deliver a world leading campus…and ... Babraham Research Campus to respond to its unique employment characteristics”.

However, two key Plan allocations - North East Cambridge and Grange Farm – are impacted by material uncertainties that would impact their capability of being delivered in the Plan period. Such examples could have significant impact on whether the Plan can deliver the sites to meet the needs. If this were to be the case, then as the Plan progresses, some may call into question whether the GCLP is in NPPF terms “sound”.

Comment

Representation ID: 211447

Received: 30/06/2026

Respondent: Gonville & Caius College

Local authorities are expected to assess their Green Belt to identify areas of grey belt when reviewing boundaries in local plans or considering planning applications. This involves detailed Green Belt assessments evaluating how strongly land performs against the specified purposes. We would expect Greater Cambridge to update its Green Belt assessment, which currently dates from 2021, to reflect this updated policy and identify potential grey belt areas.

Comment

Representation ID: 211449

Received: 30/06/2026

Respondent: Gonville & Caius College

These representations have been accompanied by details to support Rectory Farm, to the North-West of Milton (HELAA Reference 54906 / Site ID 115167) for consideration as an allocation in the Local Plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 211450

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Gonville & Caius College

Caius suggest amending Part 3 of the policy to read as follows:

"3. Proposals will be considered with regard to the particular needs and opportunities of the site and any proposals involving the use of the site and its facilities for museum uses or non-museum uses must be complementary to the historic character, vitality and sustainability of the site as a branch of the Imperial War Museum."

Please refer to the attached letter for further clarification.

Comment

Representation ID: 211451

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Gonville & Caius College

Caius suggest amending Part 4 of the policy to read as follows:

4. Details of projected increases in noise will be required with all proposals which would lead to an increase in commercial or flying activity and details concerning the scale, form and design will be required to accompany any planning application.

Please refer to the attached letter for further clarification.

Comment

Representation ID: 211452

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Gonville & Caius College

Caius suggests the supporting text to the policy is reworded as follows:

"The Imperial War Museum site at Duxford Airfield is a major tourist / visitor attraction, educational and commercial facility. It is of national significance and requires a clear policy approach recognising both the sensitivity of the site but also the economic need to adapt and change over time.

Reflecting the opportunities provided by the airfield, there are opportunities for further development focused on aviation and other uses which are complementary and support the future of the museum site. The site area covered by Policy S/AMC/IWM has been expanded to incorporate some additional land to the west of the existing buildings. Development proposals should be masterplan led, fully considering the heritage of the site, and demonstrating how they will help support the future of the site and mitigate its impacts on the local and wider area."

Please refer to the attached letter for further clarification.