Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020

Densification of existing urban areas, Edge of Cambridge: Outside Green Belt, Dispersal: New Settlements, Edge of Cambridge: Green Belt

1.Densification of existing urban areas – this should be the highest priority although it is recognised that the housing numbers being considered within the Local Plan will require other sites to be located. In addition due to the recetn market conditions within Cambridge this densification has already occurred in many places within Cambridge. 2. Edge of Cambridge: Outside Green Belt – Opportunities on the edge of Cambridge should be assessed for development. 3. Dispersal: New Settlements – these should be at locations where significant infrastructure is being created such as East – West rail and the expressway. They should also be of sufficient size to make services economically viable. 4. Edge of Cambridge: Green Belt – There should be a review of Green Belt opportunities with development targeted towards sustainable locations.

Summary of Contents: bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes – for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We work together with communities to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities. All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. We own or manage over 19,000 homes and employ 400 staff. In 2018/19 we delivered 627 new homes these units are provided through a mix of contract types. We are experienced in the provision of s106 affordable homes, Joint Ventures, Umbrella Agreements, Strategic Partnerships and developments delivered solely by bpha. The purpose of these comments are to ensure the sustainable delivery of affordable housing across Greater Cambridge.

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