Decision details

The Committee received an application for change of use.

The application sought approval for proposed change of use from 14 bedroom large HMO (sui generis) to 15 bedroom student HMO (sui generis) with housekeepers flat. Rendering of side and rear elevations, increase in height of single storey lean-to, alterations to fenestration and landscaping works.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from a local resident.

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          Welcomed obscure glazing in windows opposite his property.

     ii.          A private lane between Number 34 and a neighbouring property provided access for the whole terrace. Expressed concern that the boundary line on the plan was incorrect and would impact on the lane and access to the terrace as a whole.

Mr Martin (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the application. Mr Martin agreed verbally to remove the hedge adjacent to the boundary of the lane that was shown on the proposed plans.

The Committee:

Unanimously resolved to grant the application for change of use in accordance with the officer recommendation, for the reasons set out in the officer report, and subject to the conditions recommended by the officers plus revision to wording of condition 6 as set out below and on the amendment sheet:

The housekeepers flat, as shown on drawing No. D.07 - Revision 03, shall be provided for the housekeeper only and retained thereafter for use by the housekeeper unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that the HMO is appropriately managed (Cambridge Local Plan 2006 Policies 3/7 and 5/7).