Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020

Yes, somewhat agree

The development at Land to the South East of Cambridge will support the emerging Local Plan’s aims with regards to the theme of climate change, most notably through its location. It is a highly accessible site that can encourage low-carbon transportation use: building on existing habits in this location and enhancing local cycling and walking networks to limit private car use. CEG would also pursue on site elements to bring forward a scheme where homes are high-quality, energy efficient, and well-designed to promote low-carbon lifestyles. This is all to promote a potentially net zero carbon scheme.

The development at Land to the South East of Cambridge will support the emerging Local Plan’s aims with regards to the theme of climate change, most notably through its location. It is a highly accessible site that can encourage low-carbon transportation use: building on existing habits in this location and enhancing local cycling and walking networks to limit private car use. CEG would also pursue on site elements to bring forward a scheme where homes are high-quality, energy efficient, and well-designed to promote low-carbon lifestyles. This is all to promote a potentially net zero carbon scheme.

Please see section 5.0 of the accompanying representations document. There are a number of gaps in service provision in the south of Cambridge. CEG is committed to delivering community infrastructure and doing so in the early phases of development. This is not only to support ‘pioneer’ families that move into the first phases of development, but to also support the existing local communities surrounding the site. Land to the South East of Cambridge could include the provision on site of a new dedicated community hub, primary school and local centres including shops and services. CEG is also committed to ensuring community engagement in the design process. Community involvement in the designs of schemes can foster community support and community ownership of a housing development. CEG will therefore work in partnership with the Council and local groups as it has done successfully on other sites across the country, but also locally in the development of the GB1 planning application.

Please see section 5.0 of the accompanying representations document. There are a number of gaps in service provision in the south of Cambridge. CEG is committed to delivering community infrastructure and doing so in the early phases of development. This is not only to support ‘pioneer’ families that move into the first phases of development, but to also support the existing local communities surrounding the site. Land to the South East of Cambridge could include the provision on site of a new dedicated community hub, primary school and local centres including shops and services. CEG is also committed to ensuring community engagement in the design process. Community involvement in the designs of schemes can foster community support and community ownership of a housing development. CEG will therefore work in partnership with the Council and local groups as it has done successfully on other sites across the country, but also locally in the development of the GB1 planning application.

Please see section 5.0 of the accompanying representations document. There are a number of gaps in service provision in the south of Cambridge. CEG is committed to delivering community infrastructure and doing so in the early phases of development. This is not only to support ‘pioneer’ families that move into the first phases of development, but to also support the existing local communities surrounding the site. Land to the South East of Cambridge could include the provision on site of a new dedicated community hub, primary school and local centres including shops and services. CEG is also committed to ensuring community engagement in the design process. Community involvement in the designs of schemes can foster community support and community ownership of a housing development. CEG will therefore work in partnership with the Council and local groups as it has done successfully on other sites across the country, but also locally in the development of the GB1 planning application.

Please see section 5.0 of the accompanying representations document. There are a number of gaps in service provision in the south of Cambridge. CEG is committed to delivering community infrastructure and doing so in the early phases of development. This is not only to support ‘pioneer’ families that move into the first phases of development, but to also support the existing local communities surrounding the site. Land to the South East of Cambridge could include the provision on site of a new dedicated community hub, primary school and local centres including shops and services. CEG is also committed to ensuring community engagement in the design process. Community involvement in the designs of schemes can foster community support and community ownership of a housing development. CEG will therefore work in partnership with the Council and local groups as it has done successfully on other sites across the country, but also locally in the development of the GB1 planning application.

Please see section 5.0 of the accompanying representations document. There are a number of gaps in service provision in the south of Cambridge. CEG is committed to delivering community infrastructure and doing so in the early phases of development. This is not only to support ‘pioneer’ families that move into the first phases of development, but to also support the existing local communities surrounding the site. Land to the South East of Cambridge could include the provision on site of a new dedicated community hub, primary school and local centres including shops and services. CEG is also committed to ensuring community engagement in the design process. Community involvement in the designs of schemes can foster community support and community ownership of a housing development. CEG will therefore work in partnership with the Council and local groups as it has done successfully on other sites across the country, but also locally in the development of the GB1 planning application.

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Please see section 6.0 and 7.0 of the accompanying representations document. Forecasts suggest that long-term Greater Cambridge could see job growth of up to around 3,500 per year under a transformational job scenario, with associated housing need for around 2,200-2,300 homes per year across Greater Cambridge. There is good reason for Greater Cambridge to consider delivery in excess of its standard method figure (of c.1,800 homes per year). This would be consistent with the NIC’s findings that housebuilding across the CaMKOx arc would need to roughly double compared with recent delivery levels to meet needs in full, including those from land constrained markets. It would also assist the area in meeting more of its affordable housing needs and deal with some of the pressure from unmet housing needs in London leading to in commuters from the capital, often with greater purchasing power than local residents. The edge of the city is likely to need to be the focus for future employment growth. To achieve the most sustainable commuting patterns, housing similarly needs to be located on the edge of the city. We know that the most common method of transport for those living in the city and fringe who also work there is by cycling or walking. These high levels of sustainable travel can be maintained with the co-location of housing and employment at the site, and potentially the number using cars to travel locally could be reduced if accessibility around the local area is improved as a result of the development.

Please see section 6.0 and 7.0 of the accompanying representations document. Forecasts suggest that long-term Greater Cambridge could see job growth of up to around 3,500 per year under a transformational job scenario, with associated housing need for around 2,200-2,300 homes per year across Greater Cambridge. There is good reason for Greater Cambridge to consider delivery in excess of its standard method figure (of c.1,800 homes per year). This would be consistent with the NIC’s findings that housebuilding across the CaMKOx arc would need to roughly double compared with recent delivery levels to meet needs in full, including those from land constrained markets. It would also assist the area in meeting more of its affordable housing needs and deal with some of the pressure from unmet housing needs in London leading to in commuters from the capital, often with greater purchasing power than local residents. The edge of the city is likely to need to be the focus for future employment growth. To achieve the most sustainable commuting patterns, housing similarly needs to be located on the edge of the city. We know that the most common method of transport for those living in the city and fringe who also work there is by cycling or walking. These high levels of sustainable travel can be maintained with the co-location of housing and employment at the site, and potentially the number using cars to travel locally could be reduced if accessibility around the local area is improved as a result of the development.

Please see section 6.0 and 7.0 of the accompanying representations document. Forecasts suggest that long-term Greater Cambridge could see job growth of up to around 3,500 per year under a transformational job scenario, with associated housing need for around 2,200-2,300 homes per year across Greater Cambridge. There is good reason for Greater Cambridge to consider delivery in excess of its standard method figure (of c.1,800 homes per year). This would be consistent with the NIC’s findings that housebuilding across the CaMKOx arc would need to roughly double compared with recent delivery levels to meet needs in full, including those from land constrained markets. It would also assist the area in meeting more of its affordable housing needs and deal with some of the pressure from unmet housing needs in London leading to in commuters from the capital, often with greater purchasing power than local residents. The edge of the city is likely to need to be the focus for future employment growth. To achieve the most sustainable commuting patterns, housing similarly needs to be located on the edge of the city. We know that the most common method of transport for those living in the city and fringe who also work there is by cycling or walking. These high levels of sustainable travel can be maintained with the co-location of housing and employment at the site, and potentially the number using cars to travel locally could be reduced if accessibility around the local area is improved as a result of the development.