Decision details

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for the demolition of eighteen 1 bedroom bungalows; erection of sixteen affordable older persons flats; three affordable dwellings (2 houses and 1 FOG) and fourteen private dwellings (6 Flats and 8 Houses). Associated car parking and private and shared amenity space. No change of use. This is part of the Cambridge City Council Affordable Housing Framework

Mr Darren Heffer (Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Councillor Ashton (Ward Councillor) addressed the Committee about the application.

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          Had no objection to redevelopment of the site but objected to the lack of one bedroom properties, in particular bungalows, which were more desirable to older people (over 55 years old).

     ii.          There was a lack of one bedroom properties in and around the City Centre.

   iii.          The price of a two bedroom property was out of the price range of many older people.

   iv.          The proposed two bedroom properties had a lack of suitable garden space.

    v.          Due to the absence of appropriate storage areas this could lead to communal areas being used for such purposes.

   vi.          Questioned whether there were proper open spaces to encourage play.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 7 votes to 1) 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 Officer.