Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 210048

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Endurance Estates

(S/CBN: Part 38) Endurance consider that the proposed policy approach as currently set out is too prescriptive. It is considered that the policy wording should provide flexibility and have regard to what is necessary and allow for alternative approaches where these would achieve similar outcomes.

In particular, the final bullet point should include the words ‘endeavour to’, recognising that this requires cooperation from other parties.

Comment

Representation ID: 210049

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Endurance Estates

(S/CBN: Part 39) Whilst Endurance broadly support the approach it is considered that the words “…minimise duplicated parking provision.” Should be deleted such that the focus is on reducing vehicular trips.

Comment

Representation ID: 210050

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Endurance Estates

(S/CBN: Part 40) Endurance consider that a number of amendments are required to the detailed wording and requirements of the draft policy to ensure that it is clearer and includes more flexibility. Our proposed wording is set out below with proposed changes in red in the document entitled Cambourne North GCLP Reg 18 Reps Final.

Comment

Representation ID: 210051

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Endurance Estates

(S/CBN: Part 41) It is considered that a new vehicular access should be provided from the new junction between the A428 and the A1198 to the south west of the Site currently under construction and as illustrated on the attached plan Employment Development Access Off Proposed Northern Dumbbell Roundabout General Arrangement Plan (Drawing Ref 48168-P005-001) utilising land under Endurance Estates’ control.

Providing this new junction could serve employment uses between the A428 and East West Rail whilst also helping to separate and reduce heavy goods traffic from entering via the existing Cambourne A428 dumbbell access junction, improving the design, character and amenity of these areas and ensuring they are more welcoming for pedestrians and cyclists on the key gateway into Cambourne and assisting with the integration of Cambourne north with the existing settlement.

Comment

Representation ID: 210052

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Endurance Estates

(S/CBN: Part 41) The provision of this secondary access would also provide more flexibility in terms of the phasing and construction arrangements as part of the implementation of the scheme as well as improving emergency access to the town.

Accordingly, the following change to the policy wording is proposed:
c. Vehicle access from two existing junctions on the A428 (at Cambourne and Caxton Gibbet) and the Broadway overbridge. Possible further access from Ermine Street to support later phases.

Comment

Representation ID: 210053

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Endurance Estates

(S/CBN: Part 42) Endurance Estates are committed to working within a trip budget. However, the trip budget needs to be better evidenced through detailed and collaborative further working before specificity can be provided and agreed. Monitor and Manage can be employed effectively to ensure compliance through the delivery of the scheme but this control mechanism should also be used to ensure the scheme’s Vision is being met. It is considered that Monitor and Manage is the mechanism to ensure preferable outcomes.

This also underlines the importance of incorporating appropriate levels of employment and service provision to ensure a high degree of self containment is achieved.

Comment

Representation ID: 210054

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Endurance Estates

(S/CBN: Part 42) Accordingly, the following change to the policy wording is proposed in red:

42. All expansion proposals at Cambourne will be subject to a monitored and enforceable peak-hour vehicular trip budget, to be agreed with the Local Highway Authority. The indicative trip budget is approximately 2,500 trips in the AM peak and 2,500 trips in the PM peak. Any refinements to this trip budget based on more detailed evidence must be agreed with the Local Highways Authority prior to submission of the outline application. A monitor and manage approach will be undertaken to ensure that the development remains within the agreed trip budget for the site throughout its delivery, and any variations to this monitor and manage approach would need to be agreed with the Local Highway Authority.

Comment

Representation ID: 210055

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Endurance Estates

(S/CBN: Part 43) Endurance support this approach in principle but subject to the comments above regarding the need to adopt a vision-led approach and review of the proposed trip budgets outlined. It will also be important to ensure that any proposed mitigation is proportionate to the scale and nature of any impacts.

Comment

Representation ID: 210056

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Endurance Estates

(S/CBN: Part 43) The following change to the policy wording is proposed:

43. To support delivery of the agreed masterplan, a strategic and local transport mitigation plan must be prepared by the developer in consultation with the Local Highways Authority and Local Planning Authority. This will include (but not be limited to) high-quality mobility services that prioritise modal shift and monitor ongoing performance. Innovative measures to drive higher sustainable mode shares, trip internalisation and reduce vehicular trips will be supported;

Comment

Representation ID: 210057

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Endurance Estates

(S/CBN: Part 44) Endurance support this approach in principle. This will require careful consideration through further assessment work and masterplanning.