Issue - meetings

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for erection of a residential development containing seven units (one 2xbed flat and six 1xbed flats) including bin and cycle storage, following the demolition of the existing buildings on the site.

The Planning Office referred to amendments to conditions as set out on the Amendment Sheet.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 5 votes to 2) to reject the officer recommendation to approve the application.

Resolved to refuse the application contrary to the officer recommendation for the following reasons:

(By 6 votes to 2)

1.    The proposed building, by reason of its contrived design, height and bulk would appear incongruous within the street scene and would neither preserve nor enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. As such the proposal is contrary to policies 3/4, 3/7, 3/12 and 4/11 of the Cambridge Local Plan 2006.

(By 6 votes to 2)

2.    The proposal fails to provide a high quality living environment for future residents by reason of an insufficient provision of external amenity space. As such the proposal is contrary to policies 3/7 and 3/12 of the Cambridge Local Plan 2006.

(By 6 votes to 1)

3.    The proposal fails to make appropriate provision for cycle parking. As such the proposal is contrary to policy 3/12 of the Cambridge Local Plan 2006.