Greater Cambridge Local Plan Issues & Options 2020
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New searchCUHP considers housing to be a key priority and a barrier to the successful growth of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC), and our ability to continue to attract world-leading occupiers to further the vision for the campus. We are developing early thinking about the housing needs of current occupiers, and those issues raised by prospective tenants and partners at the CBC. We note and support the research in this arena commissioned by our partners and support expanding this research to include others.
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We note that the 2018 Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Independent Economic Review (CPIER) recommended a review of housing requirements based on the potential for higher growth in employment than currently forecast (by the East of England Forecasting Model).
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CUHP considers housing to be a key priority and a barrier to the successful growth of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC), and our ability to continue to attract world-leading occupiers to further the vision for the campus. We are developing early thinking about the housing needs of current occupiers, and those issues raised by prospective tenants and partners at the CBC. We note and support the research in this arena commissioned by our partners and support expanding this research to include others.
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The continued success of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus can only be realised if the policies of the Local Plan provide a supportive framework for delivery. We would recommend that housing is sited in accessible locations to the campus, by walking, cycling and public transport (maximum journey time of 40-50 minutes) and that transport improvements are delivered to reduce dependency on the car; all underpinned by a joined up strategy that considers all of the pillars of sustainable development.
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The continued success of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus can only be realised if the policies of the Local Plan provide a supportive framework for delivery. We would recommend that housing is sited in accessible locations to the campus, by walking, cycling and public transport (maximum journey time of 40-50 minutes) and that transport improvements are delivered to reduce dependency on the car; all underpinned by a joined up strategy that considers all of the pillars of sustainable development.
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CUHP does not feel it appropriate for us to comment on the specifics of the development strategy, but support the findings from the 2018 Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Independent Economic Review (CPIER). This concluded that, “a dispersal strategy, which seeks to relocate homes and businesses away from city centres is unlikely to be successful, as it is ‘agglomeration’ – the desire to be near other companies – that attracts companies to the area. Other options, such as densification, fringe growth, and transport corridors all have potential benefits, and should be pursued to an extent, though none should be taken to its extreme.” Any expansion to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC) in the medium to long term would need to be proximate to the existing campus, which may require a further Green Belt review in areas close to the existing campus. We would recommend that housing is sited in accessible locations to the campus, by walking, cycling and public transport (maximum journey time of 40-50 minutes). Potentially, the most sustainable travel patterns, with associated benefits for air quality, congestion and quality of life, could be achieved through an appropriate review of the Green Belt boundaries, as part of a blended development strategy. This could include development on the edge of Cambridge and adjoining villages well served by public transport. A CBC Strategy Group with representation from all campus organisations has agreed to develop a Vision 2050 for the CBC. Subject to ratification by the CBC Strategy Group, this will be shared with the Greater Cambridge Planning Service by summer 2020 to define the extent, scale and location of development proposed throughout the timescale of the next Local Plan, and the anticipated number of jobs to be supported by the CBC by 2050. CUHP is committed to working with the Greater Cambridge Planning Service to develop an appropriate policy framework to guide the future development of the CBC.
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CUHP does not feel it appropriate for us to comment on the specifics of the development strategy, but support the findings from the 2018 Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Independent Economic Review (CPIER). This concluded that, “a dispersal strategy, which seeks to relocate homes and businesses away from city centres is unlikely to be successful, as it is ‘agglomeration’ – the desire to be near other companies – that attracts companies to the area. Other options, such as densification, fringe growth, and transport corridors all have potential benefits, and should be pursued to an extent, though none should be taken to its extreme.” Any expansion to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC) in the medium to long term may require policies supporting densification of the existing campus (both built and subject to extant consents under CBC Phase 1 and 2) and/or would need to be proximate to the existing campus, which may require a further Green Belt review. We would recommend that housing is sited in accessible locations to the campus, by walking, cycling and public transport (maximum journey time of 40-50 minutes). Potentially, the most sustainable travel patterns, with associated benefits for air quality, congestion and quality of life, could be achieved through an appropriate review of the Green Belt boundaries, as part of a blended development strategy. This could include development on the edge of Cambridge and adjoining villages well served by public transport. A CBC Strategy Group with representation from all campus organisations has agreed to develop a Vision 2050 for the CBC. Subject to ratification by the CBC Strategy Group, this will be shared with the Greater Cambridge Planning Service by summer 2020 to define the extent, scale and location of development proposed throughout the timescale of the next Local Plan, and the anticipated number of jobs to be supported by the CBC by 2050. CUHP is committed to working with the Greater Cambridge Planning Service to develop an appropriate policy framework to guide the future development of the CBC.
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