Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation

Comment

Representation ID: 210638

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Transport 2000 Cambs & W Suffolk

Much like education, a small number of residents, living in Greater Cambridge, will use Suffolk County Council’s infrastructure including Haverhill’s Recycling Centre which opened in August 2024. Any development proposal near the border with Suffolk will need to include consideration as to whether or not any resulting demand will result in demand being placed upon Suffolk’s infrastructure. In some circumstances, developer contributions may be required. Please see the Section 106 Developer’s Guide to Infrastructure Contributions in Suffolk for further information on the county council’s approach to seeking waste and other infrastructure contributions.

Comment

Representation ID: 210639

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Transport 2000 Cambs & W Suffolk

SCC encourages that the Mitigation Hierarchy is applied in full by improving the wording of part 7 to include compensation.

Comment

Representation ID: 210640

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Transport 2000 Cambs & W Suffolk

While it is noted that the Local Nature Recovery Strategy is referenced in Policy BG/RC: River corridors, it is suggested to also reference it within Policy BG/GI policy as well.

Comment

Representation ID: 210641

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Transport 2000 Cambs & W Suffolk

It is noted that for larger developments near the Suffolk border, SCC would look for improved green infrastructure, including PRoW, walking, wheeling and cycling and other green access improvements to services over the border. This would be especially true around Haverhill, for example if Horseheath were to expand.

Comment

Representation ID: 210642

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Transport 2000 Cambs & W Suffolk

The A1307 is a part of the strategic road network and an important corridor which should be referenced on all maps. SCC is committed to working collaboratively with GCSP, as well as West Suffolk Council and Cambridgeshire County Council to improve safety and reduce the impacts of congestion on the A1307. Safety and congestion levels on the A1307 between Haverhill and Cambridge are a concern to SCC, and we urge Greater Cambridge to take every reasonable step to mitigate the transport impacts of new growth and solve existing problems on this key route, with a focus on sustainable transport.

Comment

Representation ID: 210643

Received: 30/01/2026

Respondent: Transport 2000 Cambs & W Suffolk

Page numbers referenced in the main contents list and sub contents lists included at the start of each chapter are not consistent. For example, on page 8 indicates that Policy I/ST: Sustainable transport and connectivity will be on page 663 however the sub contents list on page 668 correctly indicates that this policy is on page 671. All contents lists should be reviewed for consistency.