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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
About the Plan
Representation ID: 204968
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Uttlesford District Council
Uttlesford District Council (UDC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan (Regulation 18). As the immediate neighbouring authority to the south, UDC shares a significant functional geography, through the M11 Innovation corridor and a landscape feature to the Northern edge of the district. The two areas are intrinsically linked by critical infrastructure corridors—including the M11 and the West Anglia Mainline and by the shared chalk aquifer that feeds chalk streams in the sub-region.
Uttlesford District Council (UDC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan (Regulation 18). As the immediate neighbouring authority to the south, UDC shares a significant functional geography, through the M11 Innovation corridor and a landscape feature to the Northern edge of the district. The two areas are intrinsically linked by critical infrastructure corridors—including the M11 and the West Anglia Mainline and by the shared chalk aquifer that feeds chalk streams in the sub-region.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy S/WGC: Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton
Representation ID: 204975
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Uttlesford District Council
The Council seeks clarification on the impact of the development on the Stump Cross junction (A11/B184) and requests detailed traffic modelling for the Uttlesford road network.
The Council acknowledges proposed improvements for transit connectivity to Whittlesford Parkway Station but requests that developer contributions also support Uttlesford’s LCWIP improvements, particularly around Great Chesterford Rail Station.
The Council emphasises the need for enhanced public transport connections between the Campus, Saffron Walden, and Great Chesterford, as many residents in these areas are expected to work at the Campus.
While Whittlesford Parkway serves the site, the Council highlights the importance of Great Chesterford Rail Station as a critical transport node for the southern cluster, necessitating appropriate investment.
The Council requests clarification on what impact the development will have on the Stump Cross junction (A11/B184) and specifically asks if detailed traffic modelling is being undertaken to assess this impact on the Uttlesford road network.
The Council notes the improvements proposed for transit connectivity to Whittlesford Parkway Station and the contribution to active travel schemes in the south-east corridor. However, the Council requests that developer contributions from this site also support Uttlesford’s LCWIP improvements, specifically around Great Chesterford Rail Station and the connecting routes.
Furthermore, public transport connections between the Campus, Saffron Walden, and Great Chesterford must be enhanced, as a significant number of residents in these settlements will likely work at the Campus. While Whittlesford Parkway serves the site, Great Chesterford Rail Station remains a critical transport node for the south of the cluster and requires commensurate investment.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
About the Plan
Representation ID: 204981
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Uttlesford District Council
Uttlesford District Council remains committed to working collaboratively to support the Greater Cambridge emerging Local Plan to address these cross-boundary challenges. The alignment of our policies on water efficiency are critical for enabling the sustainable growth the region. The Council looks forward to working collaboratively with Greater Cambridge as the plan progresses.
Uttlesford District Council remains committed to working collaboratively to support the Greater Cambridge emerging Local Plan to address these cross-boundary challenges. The alignment of our policies on water efficiency are critical for enabling the sustainable growth the region. The Council looks forward to working collaboratively with Greater Cambridge as the plan progresses.
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Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation
Policy CC/WE: Water efficiency in new developments
Representation ID: 204993
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Uttlesford District Council
The Council supports Policy CC/WE, aiming for a target of 80 litres per person per day, which aligns with Core Policy 34 of the Uttlesford Local Plan promoting 90 l/p/d.
Greater Cambridge's ambition for a tighter target reinforces a consistent and robust approach across the catchment.
The Planning Inspectors for the Uttlesford Local Plan 2021-2041 deemed this strategy appropriate for addressing serious water stress in their final report dated 16 January 2023.
The Council strongly supports the inclusion of Policy CC/WE and the ambitious target of 80 litres per person per day (l/p/d). The Council is supportive and notes that this aligns with the similar ambition of Core Policy 34 of the Uttlesford Local Plan which promotes the water efficiency standard of 90l/p/d. Greater Cambridges ambition of an even tighter target reinforces this strategic direction and provides a consistent, robust approach across the catchment. The Planning Inspectors for the Uttlesford Local Plan 2021-2041 through their final report (16 January 2026) deemed this an appropriate strategy to address the issue of serious water stress.
