Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchSummary of Comments for Question 32 (Do you think we should plan for a higher number of homes than the minimum required by government, to provide flexibility to support the growing economy?): CPIER report suggests higher figure of 2,900 per annum. Need to include a 5% buffer. Factor in possible unmet need from neighbouring authorities.
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Thakeham is of the view that housing mix policies should be determined by a Local Housing Need Assessment in accordance with Paragraphs 60 and 61 of the NPPF, but also with the flexibility of the policies to be reviewed on a site-by-site basis based on their location.
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Summary of Comments for Question 33 (What kind of housing do you think we should provide?): Housing mix policies should be determined by a Local Housing Need Assessment in accordance with NPPF, but also flexibility on a site by site basis
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Recent national government initiatives are seeking to raise the standards of design, build and useage. New policies within the GCLP (based on the four big themes) is likely to require a very high standard of design for new development. Thakeham plan, design, and deliver high quality/zero carbon homes that supports the promotion of sustainable design principles within new plan policies. However, new policy formulation should not be overly prescriptive as it could make good development unviable. Developers should be able to use a range of good design measures in order to achieve the necessary policy remit.
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Summary of Comments for Question 35 (How should we ensure a high standard of housing is built in our area?): Apply the key themes to new development, but not overly prescriptive or potential to be unviable.
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Thakeham requests that the Local Plan consider planned transport improvements when determining where future development should take place, as well as assessing how potential development sites could provide new opportunities for transport infrastructure improvements. This includes the new East-West rail link from Cambridge to Bedford with the northern route including stations at Cambourne and St Neots / Sandy recently announced as the preferred route. These planned infrastructure improvements improve connectivity between Cambridge and surrounding districts, making it a more sustainable location to live and/or work. Thakeham urge the Councils’ to ensure the Local Plan commits to providing infrastructure that has already been planned, especially where a site has demonstrated that it could assist in the deliverability of the infrastructure.
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Summary of comments for Question 36 (How should the Local Plan ensure the right infrastructure is provided in line with development?): Ensure developers contribute early to delivery of infrastructure as part of any development
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The Councils’ should consider opportunities provided by existing or planned transport improvements when determining where future development should take place, as well as assessing how potential development sites could provide new opportunities for transport infrastructure improvements. Thakeham request that the Councils’ assess potential sites based on planned transport improvements as well as what new opportunities exist for transport infrastructure improvements. Thakeham is also of the view that the Councils’ should review sites based on the credentials of the developer, and work with climate-focused developers to deliver high quality, sustainable developments. Thakeham prioritise sustainable transport (pedestrian and cycle routes) within all our site layouts, and as an infrastructure-led developer also deliver infrastructure early in our development programme.
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Summary of comments for Question 37 (How should we encourage a shift away from car use and towards more sustainable modes of transport, such as public transport, cycling and walking?): Focus on location of development to provide for live/work/play and reduce need to travel externally
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Thakeham is of the view that priorities for new infrastructure should be improved sustainable transport links between new settlements, existing villages and the centre of Cambridge. This not only includes the proposed Greenways, but also the proposed new East-West rail link from Cambridge to Bedford which will provide new stations west of Cambridge at Cambourne and St Neots/Sandy area, which is key to improving connectivity between existing villages and Cambridge/Bedford. These planned routes will make outlying existing villages more sustainable, particularly where there are existing bus services that can be further improved and reduce reliance on the centre of Cambridge. This approach will enable the benefits of economic growth to be dispersed across the District. Public transport should be a priority for new infrastructure and new developments should be designed to encourage and prioritise this. As an infrastructure-led developer and one of 12 members of the NHS Healthy New Towns network, Thakeham plan, design and deliver infrastructure early in our construction programme with pedestrian/cycle movement prioritised over the car. Improved sustainable transport links that benefit both existing settlements and new homes will assist the Councils’ in meeting their zero-carbon aspirations for the Plan period.
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