Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020

New tree planting should be positively encouraged in all developments and there should be an ambitious Plan-wide network of longer distance footpath/cycleways linking villages to Cambridge and key employment areas

Yes, strongly agree

Yes. This could be at both individual site level and on a more strategic basis - i.e. creation of major new woodlands. Potentially, biodiversity net gain can be achieved for smaller developments through financial contributions to such objectives.

There are numerous matters relevant here which are all reflected in the adopted Local Plan: • Proximity of housing to nearby employment; • Inclusion of affordable housing; • Include low cost starter homes in new larger developments; • Proximity of housing to non-car means of transport; • Large residential developments to be situated within close proximity to existing and planned public transport corridors; • New tree planting or biodiversity enhancements; • Quality of place-making; • Car-sharing and communal transport arrangements; • Enhanced public transport generally; • Technology to allow home and flexible working; and • Large developments to include new allotments, community woodlands/ orchards etc.

New green infrastructure, new non-car means of travel and co-locating housing and existing/planned employment areas.

The Local Plan should focus on the provision of new dwellings near existing employment opportunities which can be easily reached by public transport or on foot/bicycle. In the case of the sites promoted at Histon, the proximity of development in close proximity to the Guided Busway would promote sustainable transport means (both by bus, on foot and bicycle) and would reduce reliance on non-car modes. The Council should also focus on reducing traffic levels at problem areas and promotion of alternatives to the private car.

The villages and wider areas in close proximity to Cambridge continue to be attractive to certain employment sectors and that will continue so there will be pressure for such further development. It is therefore better to properly plan for this with an appropriate level of new housing based around existing settlements, in close proximity to existing employment sites and with appropriate non-car means of transport.

No specific comment, but tourism needs to be considered widely so that such consideration embraces the general leisure and recreation needs of the growing population are met. Experience has shown that the authorities have sometimes not supported the principle of cafés, garden centres, and similar ‘passive’ leisure destinations in rural areas.

Location is key for the Plan – new housing should always be located close to existing and proposed employment areas and transport links and vice versa.

Yes, strongly agree

Yes. There is a pressing need for houses in the Greater Cambridge area and a good supply of new dwellings will bolster and sustain the area’s economy.

A mix of housing in sustainable locations, close to employment - i.e. villages such as Histon that are located in close proximity Cambridge itself, local facilities/services and employment sites.