Draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan for consultation

Support

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.

Comment

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.

Comment

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.

Comment

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.