Decision details

The Committee received an application for outline planning permission.

The application sought approval for the erection of three dwellings, including ancillary access arrangements, on land to the rear of nos.55 and 57 Alpha Terrace.

The Principal Planner stated the Officer’s report contained a typographical error on P125, where “not” had been omitted:

The Principal Planner proposed an amendment to the Officer’s recommendation that Condition 9 be amended as follows:

9. Two 2.0 x 2.0 metres visibility splays shall be provided as shown on drawing no.PL02 re A by TPA. The splays are to be included within the curtilage of the new dwelling. One visibility splay is required on each side of the access, measured to either side of the access, with a set-back of two metres from the highway boundary along each side of the access. This area shall be kept clear of all planting, fencing, walls and the like exceeding 600mm high.

This amendment was carried unanimously.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from a resident of Alpha Terrace.

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          The design was out of character with the area.

     ii.          Referred to measurements in the drawing pack plan and queried if the current ones were accurate as he thought they were inaccurate in previous plans.

   iii.          The proposal would exacerbate existing traffic flow, parking and access issues.

   iv.          Expressed concern about bin collection arrangements.

Mr Proctor (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

The Committee:

Unanimously resolved to grant the application for planning permission in accordance with the officer recommendation, for the reasons set out in the officer report, and subject to the amended conditions recommended by the officers.

Amendment of condition 9 as follows:

9. Two 2.0 x 2.0 metres visibility splays shall be provided as shown on drawing no.PL02 re A by TPA. One visibility splay is required on each side of the access, measured to either side of the access, with a set-back of two metres from the highway boundary along each side of the access. This area shall be kept clear of all planting, fencing, walls and the like exceeding 600mm high.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy 8/2 of the Cambridge Local Plan 2006.