Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020

There needs to be a review of the Green Belt but not just restricted to its inner edge. Careful attention should be given to sites on the edge of the villages within or adjacent to the Green Belt and how such sites score against the aims and purpose of the Green Belt. Sustainable sites, such as the land off Comberton Road, Toft on the edge of villages may offer little to the Green Belt and their release for development ought to be fully considered when we are seeking to ensure that sustainable development, which meets the need of the current generation without negatively impact the needs of future generations, along with the long term viability and vitality of the existing settlements is considered.

The creation of new settlements is fraught with delivery problems, which lead to significant delays. It would be more prudent to support and improve the sustainability of existing settlements, upgrading the existing infrastructure as necessary.

Growth in the villages should be supported to ensure the continued success of the communities, improvements to sustainability by delivering a population mass sufficient to attract and retain services and facilities. Safeguards should be in place to maintain the character of individual settlements in terms of design and materials so that the unique character of a particular location is maintained. Allocations, such as the land off Comberton Road, Toft should be supported as they represent sustainable and managed growth on the edge of settlements, which would help to boost the fortunes of the village and future residents by providing housing close to employment opportunities and the existing facilities within the villages.

It makes good sense to use existing transport corridor rather to spend the money creating new ones.

No choices made

Full text: It is inappropriate to seek to prioritise or rank the Big Themes, which should also include economics, housing, employment and infrastructure, as they are inextricably linked to the delivery of development in a sustainable, economically, socially and environmentally responsible way and cannot be prioritised one above the other. Summary: It is inappropriate to seek to prioritise or rank the Big Themes, which should also include economics, housing, employment and infrastructure