Policy GP/PH: Protection of public houses

Public houses are an important part of

The combined areas of Cambridge District and South Cambridgeshire District Councils.

’s communities. They help to foster social interaction and local community life in both urban and rural areas. They are often the hub of a neighbourhood, street or village and can provide a focal point for cultural and recreation activities.

Pubs also have an important part to play in the

The combined areas of Cambridge District and South Cambridgeshire District Councils.

economy, not just for the direct and indirect jobs they provide in the pub supplies, food and brewing industries, but in supporting the area’s main industries and quality of life by attracting and providing a meeting place for students, academics, scientists and entrepreneurs, and in attracting office workers, shoppers and tourists.

Responses to the First Conversation consultation included support for new public houses to be provided in all new developments. This was received in response to our question about how we might achieve ‘good growth’ that promotes wellbeing and social inclusion.

No policy – This is not the preferred approach. The adopted

Short form for the Greater Cambridge Local Plan, which sets out policies to guide the future development of Greater Cambridge. It also sets out where future development will take place, and identifies land for new housing, community facilities, shops and employment. It is the key document use to determine planning applications for new development in the Greater Cambridge area.

policies which protect public houses have reduced the loss of safeguarded public houses. If there was no future policy to safeguard these sites/uses, there is significant risk of additional losses.

• The combined areas of Cambridge District and South Cambridgeshire District Councils.

  Short form for the Greater Cambridge Local Plan, which sets out policies to guide the future development of Greater Cambridge. It also sets out where future development will take place, and identifies land for new housing, community facilities, shops and employment. It is the key document use to determine planning applications for new development in the Greater Cambridge area.

  : Topic paper 5: Great Places

South Cambridgeshire

Short form for the Greater Cambridge Local Plan, which sets out policies to guide the future development of Greater Cambridge. It also sets out where future development will take place, and identifies land for new housing, community facilities, shops and employment. It is the key document use to determine planning applications for new development in the Greater Cambridge area.

2018

• Policy E/20: Tourist Accommodation
• Policy SC/3: Protection of Village Services and Facilities
• Policy SC/4: Meeting Community Needs.

Cambridge

Short form for the Greater Cambridge Local Plan, which sets out policies to guide the future development of Greater Cambridge. It also sets out where future development will take place, and identifies land for new housing, community facilities, shops and employment. It is the key document use to determine planning applications for new development in the Greater Cambridge area.

2018

• Policy 76: Protection of public houses

Our consultation for this phase is now closed.