I’ve been looking at the proposed Local Plan, and although some aspects are disappointing, I am excited about the policy measures under the climate change theme. Rightfully, there has been a lot of anger at the proposed number of new homes (44,400). It seems very hard to understand why we’re planning for more than the […]
This is the full text of Meredith Bowles’ excellent call for leadership and action at the “Big Debate” on the Local Plan, held by Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service on 18/2/20
Despite widespread local concerns, targets imposed by Whitehall mean that 33,500 new homes have to be built in Greater Cambridge (ie South Cambs and Cambridge City) by 2031. There was infuriatingly little democratic accountability in setting this target, but we do have a real opportunity to influence the sort of homes that get built. This […]