Decision details

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for a residential development comprising 6 x 2-bed and 4 x 1-bed units with access, car and cycle parking and associated landscaping following demolition of the existing dwelling.

The Senior Planner referred to paragraph 8.24 of her report and said a new travel plan condition was required.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from a resident of Queens Edith Way.

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          Accepted more housing was needed in the city.

     ii.          The site could be developed.

   iii.          The current application design was unacceptable.

   iv.          Expressed concern regarding height, mass, amenity and lack of parking provision for the expected number of residents (this could exacerbate existing issues, impact on street parking and lead to safety concerns about site access).

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

Councillor Blencowe proposed an amendment to the Officer’s recommendation to include a considerate contractor informative

This amendment was carried nem con.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 5 votes to 2) 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 including additional condition below (reported verbally) and with inclusion of considerate contractors scheme informative.

No occupation of the development shall commence until a Travel Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Travel Plan shall specify the methods to be used to discourage the use of the private motor vehicle and the arrangements to encourage use of alternative sustainable travel arrangements such as public transport, car sharing, cycling and walking. The Travel Plan shall be implemented as approved upon the occupation of the development and monitored in accordance with details to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of encouraging sustainable travel to and from the site (Cambridge Local Plan 2006, policy 8/2).