Decision details

The Officer’s report to sought Members’ approval to change the requirement for fire hydrant provision to be secured by way of a condition rather than via the S106 agreement for ARM, Peterhouse Technology Park for the demolition of ARM2; the construction of new buildings for B1 use; two multistorey car parking structures; additional temporary car parking spaces; new cycle parking spaces; hard and soft landscaping works; new internal roads, foot and cycle paths; ancillary and associated facilities and site infrastructure.

The Committee:

Unanimously resolved that the fire hydrants should be secured by way of a condition attached to the planning permission as set out below, rather than through a S106 legal agreement.

Condition wording: Prior to the commencement of each phase of the development a scheme for the provision of fire hydrants serving that phase shall be submitted and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The approved scheme shall be fully operational prior to the first occupation of that phase of development, or as agreed in writing with the local planning authority. No development shall take place otherwise than in accordance with the approved scheme.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate water supply infrastructure to protect the safe living and working environment for all users and visitors (Cambridge Local Plan 2006 saved policies 3/7, 3/12 and 8/18).