Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020

Not at all important

Presently there are a large number of smaller villages now incorporating unsustainable development that was approved while no local plan was in force until 2018. We think the priority should be allowing the provision of sustainable transport and green infrastructure to catch up rather than fuelling more growth and further increasing housing demand.

We are not aware of any particular shortages in our Parish.

Yes, jobs in rural areas should be actively protected as they present valuable opportunities to reduce the carbon footprint of small rural communities. For example, preserve agricultural ties on property and reject change of use applications to turn rural businesses (like Public Houses) into dwellings.

Jobs and businesses created in rural areas should be carefully assessed with respect to their sustainability with respect to maintaining biodiversity and reducing carbon emissions.

No specific locations in our Parish.

Somewhat flexible

Local communities should be actively consulted regarding new development and change of use.

Tourism should be assessed using the same sustainability criteria that would apply to other economic benefits.

The local plan should empower local communities to assess their own housing needs. In our Parish we have used the process of developing a Neighbourhood Plan to provide evidence to bring forward a rural exception site.

Not at all important

It is difficult enough to meet the new increased 'standard model' minimum targets in a sustainable manner, especially considering the important challenges of reducing carbon emissions and enhancing biodiversity.

A mixture of properties to meet identified local housing needs. In our Neighbourhood plan consultations there was only majority support for new housing for local people whose housing need has not met by commercial developers. Primarily this related to younger people and the elderly looking for smaller, more affordable properties. This includes dwellings available for social rent or shared ownership.