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Cabinet

a)     Considered the main issues raised in the public consultation; agree responses to the representations received and agreed consequential proposed changes to the Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) as set out in the Consultation Statement and the tracked changed version of the SPD for adoption (See Appendices A and B);

b)     Subject to a), adopted the Greater Cambridge Sustainable Design and Construction SPD; and

c)     Delegated to the Joint Director of Planning and Economic Development, in liaison with the Lead Cabinet Member for Planning, the authority to make any editing changes to the SPD prior to publication.

This decision was first published on Monday 13 January and so the deadline for call-in is Monday 20 January at 5pm.

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Cabinet

a)     Considered the main issues raised in the public consultation; agree responses to the representations received and agreed consequential proposed changes to the Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) as set out in the Consultation Statement and the tracked changed version of the SPD for adoption (See Appendices A and B);

b)     Subject to a), adopted the Greater Cambridge Sustainable Design and Construction SPD; and

c)     Delegated to the Joint Director of Planning and Economic Development, in liaison with the Lead Cabinet Member for Planning, the authority to make any editing changes to the SPD prior to publication.

Cabinet considered a report on the Greater Cambridge Sustainable Design and Construction Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which had been prepared to provide guidance on the implementation of policies related to climate change and sustainable design and construction within the adopted South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge Local Plans in order to support the Greater Cambridge growth agenda and delivery of sustainable development. 

The report detailed representations made to South Cambridgeshire District Council and responses given as a result of the public consultation exercise.

Cabinet noted comments made by Councillor Dr. Douglas de Lacey, who had been unable to attend this meeting, and by the Scrutiny and Overview Committee.

Those present noted that the intention underpinning the SPD would be to encourage developers to exceed the standards expected by the South Cambridgeshire Local Plan 2018.The SPD would become a material consideration in determining future planning applications.

Councillor Nick Wright urged measures to support the aspirations of the owners of Listed Buildings wanting to improve the sustainability of their homes. Officers said that, while the Supplementary Planning Document made no specific provision itself, South Cambridgeshire District Council was working with Historic England to find a suitable solution. The Leader said that the emerging Greater Cambridge Local Plan would present an opportunity to be radical in terms of design and sustainability.

Following further comments, Cabinet

a)     Considered the main issues raised in the public consultation; agreed responses to the representations received and agreed consequential proposed changes to the Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) as set out in the Consultation Statement and the tracked changed version of the SPD for adoption (See Appendices A and B);

b)     Subject to a), adopted the Greater Cambridge Sustainable Design and Construction SPD; and

c)     Delegated to the Joint Director of Planning and Economic Development, in liaison with the Lead Cabinet Member for Planning, the authority to make any editing changes to the SPD prior to publication.