Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchOnline consultation: very confusing if want to put more than 100 words; get sent to different websites, separate pages for each question.
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Level of Growth: there was concern expressed about the level of growth being proposed in terms of housing numbers. Want evidence and information on the population expansion. The question was asked: is risk considered in terms of potential recession or slump in growth. There is so much uncertainty, the LP needs to have flexibility and adaptability, allow for regular review.
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Appropriate end date for LP? Yes, 2040 is appropriate due to the level of uncertainty in current economic, business, Brexit and climate context. Should not be any later.
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Prioritisation of themes. Are these the right themes? Yes. Hard to prioritise because they are interlinked. If one is not considered, this puts the others in jeopardy.
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Strategic location of sites: Agree with densification but this requires: - Efficient and rapid transport - Convenience store and pub - Open spaces/minimum distance to green space (biodiversity rich) Densification of certain villages ought to be considered, avoid transient populations, do we still have indigenous population? Have lost employment centres in villages. Need to daringly considering higher buildings and public transport infrastructure for bus, cycling and walking. Economy of scale is key to keep villages thriving with amenities and services, so there would need to be bold growth in some villages. Should enable S106 to provide sufficient resources to enable green space. Densification around Cambridge in the Green Belt is a good option IF carefully managed and if interspersed with connected green spaces (connected so that can achieve their ecosystem functions) such as a ring of forest around City edge.
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Wellbeing and Social Inclusion Do not like the idea of retirement village. Family inclusion and Intergenerational living within developments. Social inclusion is negatively affected if people are forced to live far afield from work – it breaks up family. Important to build for ageing population with close access to services. Should consider first floor apartments as bungalows! And incorporate green roofs. Support the idea of “tithed housing”; homes linked to those who work employment centres.
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