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17/1019/FUL - 560 Newmarket Road

Decision Maker: Planning

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

The Committee received an application for the change of use of the existing dwelling to two flats including extensions to the building and front cycle and bin storage structures. Permission is also sought for the erection of a one bedroom bungalow in the rear garden.

 

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

 

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          The speaker lived near 560 Newmarket Road and was speaking on behalf of local residents.

     ii.          Expressed the following concerns:

a.    Plans for the bungalow would:

1.                   Lead to over development of site.

2.                   Set a precedent for buildings in the area.

b.    Shared access of the locked gate would lead to safety and security concerns.

c.    Impact of the development on neighbour’s amenities eg privacy. Trees could help mitigate this but would lead to loss of light and sense of enclosure.

d.    Existing parking and access issues would be exacerbated.

 

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

 

The Committee Manager read a statement to the Committee about the application from Councillor Johnson (Abbey Ward Councillor).

 

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          Objected to the proposal in his capacity as Ward Councillor.

     ii.          There was likely to be overshadowing of adjoining properties, contrary to Local Plan policy 3/14.

   iii.          The proposed changes to the frontage would create a negative impact on the streetscape and character of the area, contrary to Local Plan policies 3/12 and 3/14.

   iv.          There was likely to be a loss of residential amenity (eg fear of overlooking) contrary to Local Plan policy 3/10.

    v.          Concerns about noise and parking arrangements.

   vi.          Impact on the ability of current residents to maintain existing properties.

 

The Committee:

 

Resolved (by 5 votes to 2) to reject the officer recommendation to approve the application.

 

Refuse the application contrary to the officer recommendation for the following reasons:

 

Resolved (by 5 votes to 2)

 

1.    The cumulative impact of the proposed ground floor extensions and bungalow would result in an overdevelopment of the site by virtue of the excessive footprint and resulting massing. As a result the proposal would detract from the prevailing character and appearance of the area, contrary to policies 3/4, 3/10 and 3/12 of the Cambridge Local Plan (2006).

 

Resolved (by 6 votes to 1)

 

2.    The cumulative impact of the proposed ground floor extensions and bungalow would result in inadequate external amenity space for future occupants and poor pedestrian and vehicular access arrangements for occupants of the bungalow by virtue of its backland location. For this reason the proposal would fail to provide a satisfactory quality of living environment and standard of amenity for future occupiers. As such it is contrary to policies 3/7, 3/10, 3/12 and 5/2 of the Cambridge Local Plan (2006).

 

Resolved (by 5 votes to 2) not to include living space or conversion of dwelling into flats (ref policies 3/7 and 5/2) as reasons for refusal.

Report author: Michael Hammond

Publication date: 03/04/2018

Date of decision: 07/03/2018

Decided at meeting: 07/03/2018 - Planning

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