Decision details

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for the erection of a building for Biotech and Biomedical research and development and production together with associated supporting Headquarters and Logistics function along with associated infrastructure to include; access, services, drainage, electric and gas infrastructure, external ancillary structures, car and cycle parking and hard and soft landscaping.

The Planning Officer updated his report and referred to amended conditions contained within the amendment sheet.

Danielle Miller (on behalf of Abcam Plc) and Christian Coop (NBBJ Architects) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

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 as amended in the amendment sheet, completion of s106 agreement by 26 October 2016 and any further changes to conditions to be agreed under delegated powers.