Decision details

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for construction of new single storey garden room ancillary to the main dwelling and replacement boundary wall following demolition of existing garden shed and timber fencing.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from a resident of Clare Street.

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          A number of nearby residents objected to the development.

     ii.          Over development of site.

   iii.          Previous applications had been rejected due to conservation issues.

   iv.          New building would be very close to neighbours.

    v.          Street scape would be changed by the loss of the break in the building line.

   vi.          Neighbours would lose the views of the church.

 vii.          Roof pitch was too steep.

viii.          Inconsistent comments from conservation officer.

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

Councillor Sheil (Arbury Ward Councillor) addressed the Committee regarding the application as follows:

       i.          Questioned if this was a garden room or a separate dwelling.

     ii.          Building would be 1 and a half storeys high.

   iii.          Could create more traffic and parking issues.

   iv.          As this was not a, dwelling standard safety consultees were not consulted.

    v.          If this was a garden room, why was a separate entrance needed.

   vi.          Inconsistent response from conservation officers.

 vii.          Fails to respond to context.

viii.          Overlooking of Clare Street.

   ix.          Proximity to neighbours would be problematic.

    x.          Errors and inconsistencies in report.

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 and additional conditions regarding the removal of permitted development rights.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Schedule 2, Part 1, Class E of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that order with or without modification), no further windows shall be inserted in the building without the granting of specific planning permission.

Reason: To protect the amenity of adjoining properties (Cambridge Local Plan 2006 policies 3/4, 3/7 and 3/12).