Policy H/GL: Garden land and subdivision of existing plots

Gardens are an important environmental resource; they can make a major contribution to local character and they can mitigate fluvial and surface water flooding. However, they can also provide scope for new residential development without the loss of countryside. This can be a particular advantage in rural communities where residential development opportunities can be constrained. This policy will ensure that only suitable and appropriate developments take place on such land.

Responses to the First Consultation showed support for controlling the use of gardens, and in particular the paving over of front gardens. Issues mentioned included their biodiversity value, and their potential to help urban cooling.

No policy - This approach is not the preferred approach as it would not provide clear guidance on the approach that would be taken to development on garden land and subdivision of existing plots, and could lead to inconsistent outcomes.

• 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 7: Homes

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 H/16:

  This refers to development in its widest sense, including buildings, and streets, spaces and places. It also refers to both redevelopment, including refurbishment, as well as new development.

  of Residential Gardens

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 52: Protecting garden land and the subdivision of existing dwelling plots

Our consultation for this phase is now closed.