Issue - meetings

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

 

The application sought approval for the erection of three maisonettes and roof garden above the rear of the restaurant at 44 Mill Road.

 

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from Mr Jamie Giles (on behalf of Mr Turney).

 

The representation covered the following issues:

 

(i)             Concerns regarding the security of the gate and the backyard, and the management of keys for this area.

(ii)            Concerns regarding possible reoccurrence of anti-social behaviour if the backyard area is not secure.

(iii)          Concerns regarding access and parking issues during the construction phase.

 

Mr Tristan Rees Roberts (Applicants architect) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

 

The Committee:

 

Resolved (unanimously) 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 subject to the additional condition and informative as follows:

 

14. Before the development hereby permitted is commenced details of the following matters shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority in writing.

 

I)                  contractors access arrangements for vehicles, plant and personnel,

 

ii)                 contractors site storage area/compound,

 

iii)                the means of moving, storing and stacking all building materials, plant and equipment around and adjacent to the site,

 

iv)                the arrangements for parking of contractors vehicles and contractors personnel vehicles.

 

Thereafter the development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved details.

 

Reason: To protect the amenity of the adjoining properties during the construction period. (Cambridge Local Plan 2006 policy 4/13)

 

New development can sometimes cause inconvenience, disturbance and disruption to local residents, businesses and passers by. As a result the City Council runs a Considerate Contractor Scheme aimed at promoting high standards of care during construction. The City Council encourages the developer of the site, through its building contractor, to join the scheme and agree to comply with the model Code of Good Practice, in the interests of good neighbourliness. Information about the scheme can be obtained from The Considerate Contractor Project Officer in the Planning Department (Tel: 01223 457121).

 

Also subject to completion of s106 by 11 October 2013.