Decision details

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for a change of use from single C3 Use Class dwelling house to 2 self-contained 1 bedroom flats and 1 self-contained 2 bedroom flat. Single storey rear extension, roof extension incorporating rear dormer, and Juliet balcony at first floor. Associated hardstanding’s, amenity space, and parking.

The Committee noted the amendment sheet.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from a resident of Lovell Road.

The representation covered the following issues:

     i.        Objected to the change of use from a family home in to a number of smaller dwellings. Affirmed that this would set a precedent in the area.

    ii.        Highlighted the demand for family homes in the area and raised concern that this proposal provided the opposite type of dwelling needed.

   iii.        Stated that the proposal would increase demand for parking.

  iv.        The noise implications would have a detrimental impact on the surrounding neighbours.

   v.        Rubbish regularly blew off this site onto surrounding neighbours property, raised concern that this issue would worsen if the proposal was approved.

Councillor Gawthrope (Kings Hedges Ward Councillor) addressed the Committee about the application.

     i.        Highlighted that the application would cause the loss of amenity space.

    ii.        Stated that Cambridge North Station had already caused parking issues in the area and this application would contribute further to the problem.

   iii.        Raised concern that the proposed Juliet Balcony at the rear of the property would overlook property numbers 81 and 85.

  iv.        In a street of family homes this kind of development would set a precedent which was not in keeping with the area, the risk of overdevelopment needed to be taken seriously.

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 conditions recommended by the officers.