Decision details

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for the conversion and extension of existing dwellings to provide 10 new student rooms.

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

The representation covered the following issues:

     i.        She had no objection to a new development on this site but she did object to the current application being submitted.

    ii.        Stated that the applicant had previously applied, and was subsequently granted planning permission to provide affordable homes on the site. However, the latest application sought to build student accommodation instead.

   iii.        Highlighted the demand for affordable housing in Cambridge.

  iv.        Affirmed that this proposal would also mean the loss of developable housing stock.

   v.        Stated that approving this application would set a precedent and send a message to developers who could also do the same thing.

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.

The Committee took a break at 14:45