Evidence base and supporting studies
A number of technical studies and reports support the preparation of the Local Plan and are available to view or download using the links in the tables below.
South Cambridgeshire District and Cambridge City Councils have also jointly produced a list of documents that are likely to be referred to during the examination hearings: Reference Document Library [note: this is published on Cambridge City Council's website].
General Documents
Chapter 2: Spatial Strategy
| Document | Author (or prepared for) | Year Published |
| Memorandum of Understanding between Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council: Greater Cambridge Joint Housing Trajectory | Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2014 |
| Greater Cambridge City Deal | South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council (and others) | 2014 |
| Transport Strategy for Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire | Cambridgeshire County Council | 2014 |
| Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2013 |
| Population, Housing and Employment Forecasts Technical Report | Cambridgeshire County Council | 2013 |
| Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) | Cambridgeshire Horizons | 2013 |
| Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire Sustainable Development Strategy Review | Cambridgeshire Joint Strategy Unit | 2012 |
| Cambridge Econometrics Population Forecasting for South Cambridgeshire to 2031 | Cambridgeshire Local Planning Authorities | 2012 |
| East of England Forecasting Model Population Runs for South Cambridgeshire to 2031 | Cambridgeshire County Council | 2012 |
|
Inner Green Belt Study Review: |
South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council | 2012 |
| South Cambridgeshire Village Classification Report | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2012 |
| South Cambridgeshire Village Services and Facilities Study | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2012 |
| Cambridge Sub-Region Gypsy and Travellers Accommodation Needs Assessment | Cambridge Sub-Region Local Authorities | 2011 |
| South Cambridgeshire Economic Assessment | PACEC on behalf of South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2010 |
|
Cambridgeshire Development Study: |
Cambridgeshire County Council | 2009 |
|
Cambridge City Inner Green Belt Boundary Study [this document is not available electronically but can be viewed by contacting Cambridge City Council] |
Cambridge City Council | 2002 |
| Cambridge Green Belt Study | Landscape Design Associates for South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2002 |
| South Cambridgeshire Annual Monitoring Report | South Cambridgeshire District Council | various |
Chapter 3: Strategic Sites
Chapter 4: Climate Change
Chapter 5: High Quality Places
| Document | Author (or prepared for) | Year Published |
| RECAP Waste Management Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document | Cambridgeshire County Council | 2012 |
| Cambridgeshire Quality Charter for Growth | Cambridgeshire Horizons | 2010 |
| Design and Access Statements Briefing Note | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2010 |
| District Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2010 |
| Public Art Supplementary Planning Document | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2009 |
| Arts and Culture Strategy for the Cambridge Sub Region | Cambridgeshire Horizons | 2006 |
| Car parking what works where | Homes and Communities Agency | 2006 |
| By Design | DETR | 2000 |
| Urban Design Compendium | Llewelyn-Davies for English Partnerships, The Housing Corporation and Urban Design Alliance | 2000 |
Chapter 6: Protecting and Enhancing the Natural and Historic Environment
| Document | Author (or prepared for) | Year Published |
| National Character Areas | Natural England | 2012 |
| Cambridgeshire Green Infrastructure Strategy | Cambridgeshire Horizons | 2011 |
| Development Affecting Conservation Areas Supplementary Planning Document | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2010 |
| East of England Landscape Typology | Landscape East | 2010 |
| Landscape in New Developments Supplementary Planning Document | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2010 |
| District Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2010 |
| Biodiversity Supplementary Planning Document | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2009 |
| Listed Buildings Supplementary Planning Document | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2009 |
| Cambridge Green Belt Study | Landscape Design Associates for South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2002 |
Chapter 7: Delivering High Quality Homes
|
Document |
Author (or prepared for) |
Year Published |
| Evidence for Residential Space Standards in South Cambridgeshire[RD/H/810] |
South Cambridgeshire District Council |
2016 |
| Sawston Transport Modelling |
Cambridgeshire County Council |
2014 |
| Parish Council-led Proposals in Great and Little Abington - Evidence Base [RD/H/060] |
South Cambridgeshire District Council |
2014 |
| Parish Council-led Proposals in Graveley - Evidence Base [RD/H/070] |
South Cambridgeshire District Council |
2014 |
| Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) |
South Cambridgeshire District Council |
2013 |
| Interim Sustainability Appraisal to accompany Local Plan Issues and Options 2 Report (Part 1) |
South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council |
2013 |
| Supplementary Initial Sustainability Appraisal to accompany Local Plan Issues and Options 2 Report (Part 2) |
South Cambridgeshire District Council |
2013 |
| Cambridge Econometrics Population Forecasting for South Cambridgeshire to 2031 |
Cambridgeshire Local Planning Authorities |
2012 |
| East of England Forecasting Model Population Runs for South Cambridgeshire to 2031 |
Cambridgeshire County Council |
2012 |
| Initial Sustainability Appraisal Report to accompany Local Plan Issues and Options Report |
South Cambridgeshire District Council |
2012 |
| Planning Policy for Travellers Sites |
Department of Communities and Local Government |
2012 |
| South Cambridgeshire Housing Strategy 2012-2016 |
South Cambridgeshire District Council |
2012 |
| Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) |
Cambridgeshire Horizons |
2013 |
| Cambridge Cluster at 50: The Cambridge Economy Retrospect and Prospect |
East of England Development Agency and Partners |
2011 |
| Cambridge Sub-Region Gypsy and Travellers Accommodation Needs Assessment |
Cambridge Sub-Region Local Authorities |
2011 |
| Fen Drayton Former Land Settlement Association Estate Supplementary Planning Document |
South Cambridgeshire District Council |
2011 |
| Lifetime Homes Standard |
Lifetime Homes Foundation |
2011 |
| Cambridgeshire Joint Strategic Needs Assessment for Older People |
Cambridgeshire County Council and Cambridgeshire NHS Primary Care Trust |
2010 |
| South Cambridgeshire Economic Development Strategy 2010-2015 |
South Cambridgeshire District Council |
2010 |
| South Cambridgeshire Gypsy and Traveller Community Strategy 2010-2013 |
South Cambridgeshire District Council |
2010 |
| Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document |
South Cambridgeshire District Council |
2009 |
| Balanced and Mixed Communities: A Good Practice Guide |
Cambridgeshire Horizons |
2008 |
| Designing Gypsy and Traveller Sites – Good Practice Guide |
Department of Communities and Local Government |
2008 |
| Housing Quality Indicators (HQI) |
Homes and Communities Agency |
2008 |
| South Cambridgeshire Local Plan 2004 |
South Cambridgeshire District Council |
2004 |
|
South Cambridgeshire Village Capacity Study |
Chris Blandford Associates for South Cambridgeshire District Council |
1998 |
|
The Use of Density in Planning [RD/HQ/080] |
DETR Planning Research Programme |
1998 |
| Housing Act 1985 |
|
1985 |
| South Cambridgeshire Annual Monitoring Report |
South Cambridgeshire District Council |
various |
| Village Housing Needs Surveys (Cambridge Sub Regional Rural Housing Enabling Project led by Cambridgeshire ACRE) |
South Cambridgeshire District Council |
various |
Chapter 8: Building a Strong and Competitive Economy
| Document | Author (or prepared for) | Year Published |
| Cambourne Retail and Employment Study | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2013 |
| Cambridge Hotel Futures Study | Cambridge City Council | 2012 |
|
Inner Green Belt Study Review: |
South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council | 2012 |
| South Cambridgeshire Village Classification Report | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2012 |
| South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City Employment Land Review | South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council | 2012 and 2008 |
| Cambridge Cluster at 50: The Cambridge Economy Retrospect and Prospect | East of England Development Agency and Partners | 2011 |
| North West Cambridge Supplementary Retail Study | South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council | 2010 |
| South Cambridgeshire Economic Development Strategy 2010-2015 | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2010 |
| Cambridge Sub-Regional Retail Study | South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council | 2008 |
| Northstowe Area Action Plan | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2007 |
| South Cambridgeshire Annual Monitoring Report | South Cambridgeshire District Council | various |
Chapter 9: Promoting Successful Communities
Chapter 10: Promoting and Delivering Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure
| Document | Author (or prepared for) | Year Published |
| South Cambridgeshire District Council Community Infrastructure Levy Draft Charging Schedule | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2014 |
| Long Term Transport Strategy – Consultation Draft | Cambridgeshire County Council | 2014 |
| Cambridgeshire Local Transport Plan 3 (2011-2031) | Cambridgeshire County Council | 2014 |
| Transport Strategy for Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire | Cambridgeshire County Council | 2014 |
| Draft Transport Strategy | Cambridgeshire County Council | 2013 |
| Infrastructure Delivery Study Update
This study tests new levels of planned development in Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire and identifies associated infrastructure requirements. It is a snapshot in time based on currently available information and costed schemes and it will be updated as part of the Annual Monitoring process. |
South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council | 2013 |
| Cambridge Sub Regional Transport Modelling Report for Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire Local Plans | Cambridgeshire County Council | 2013 |
|
Viability Study Local Plan Submission and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule Consultation Viability Study [RD/T/220]
|
South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2013 |
| Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire Infrastructure Delivery Study: Chapters 1-9 | Appendices 1-5 | Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2012 |
|
Transport Strategy for Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire (consultation documents): |
Cambridgeshire County Council | 2012 |
| Smarter Choices: Working with businesses and people to reduce the need to travel | Department for Transport | 2012 |
| Cambridge Cluster at 50: The Cambridge Economy Retrospect and Prospect | East of England Development Agency and Partners | 2011 |
| Cambridgeshire Local Transport Plan 3 | Cambridgeshire County Council | 2011 |
| District Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2010 |
| South Cambridgeshire Economic Development Strategy 2010-2015 | South Cambridgeshire District Council | 2010 |
| Cambridgeshire Design Guide for Streets and the Public Realm | Cambridgeshire Horizons | 2007 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Structure Plan | Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council | 2003 |
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