Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020

With a New Town being planned for Waterbeach, it is important that the heritage assets in the area are accessible to all current local inhabitants and to future residents. I am the Chair of the Farmland Museum at Denny Abbey, and whilst Cambridge city has a wealth of heritage that can be accessed and enjoyed by people, South Cambridgeshire has relatively little, and in fact the Farmland Museum is the only accredited museum currently in South Cambs. Re-opening the ancient Causeway from Waterbeach through the new town to Denny Abbey will provide a heritage trail where people can learn thehistory of the entire area from 12th Century religious orders, through farming in the area and the military presence right through to the new town development. Re-opening the causeway will also provide a walking and cycling route between the museum and Abbey from Waterbeach, rather than having to drive along the A10. This will also give easier access for volunteers and potential volunteers in the village to help at the Museum, whilst helping to connect the old village to the new town. There is very little concerning heritage in the local plan, whilst this could provide historical education, health benefits, decreased car journeys on A10, volunteering opportunities and inclusion of all residents.

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Heritage missing from document. Opening old causeway as a route from Waterbeach to Denny. Learning opportunities. Encourage healthy lifestyles.

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