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Minutes:
The Committee received an application for
full planning permission.
The application sought approval for erection of student accommodation comprising 53 student rooms - clusters (incl. 2 x DDA rooms), 9 student flats and 15 student studios (Sui generis), and ancillary facilities including kitchen/communal areas, laundry room, plantroom, bin and bicycle enclosures; refurbishment and minor works to 108 Chesterton Road with the retention of 8 student rooms; and 14 residential flats (Use Class C3) comprising 1 bed and 2 bed units (following demolition of existing buildings), together with landscaping and associated infrastructure.
The Committee received a representation in objection to the application
from a resident of Chesterton Road.
The representation covered the following issues:
i.
Student numbers living on the site would rise from
63 to over a 100.
ii.
Current building is already the largest on the
street. this building would be even bigger and would
be located nearer the road.
iii.
Would dominant the street and cause overlooking.
iv.
Those living opposite the site would be faced with
a much larger building that would be closer than the existing building.
v.
Road currently comprises a pleasing eclectic mix OF
properties and uses.
vi.
Conference use would be problematic for residents.
vii.
Approval would give a green light for further
densification in the area.
Justin Bainton, the Applicant’s Agent,
addressed the Committee in support of the application.
Councillor
Sargeant, Chesterton Ward Councillor addressed the Committee regarding the
application as follows:
i.
The design was mediocre and there was the potential
for more enhancements.
ii.
This section of Chesterton Road was predominantly
bay fronted. Victorian residential properties.
iii.
The design WAS neither a modern interpretation of
the current street scape nor presented a pleasant contrast.
iv. The mass of the building would be considerably closer to the pavement than the existing building.
v. Limited access route would force taxis and delivery vehicles to park on the cycle lane.
vi. The residential area offered very limited parking and would result in overspill parking into nearby streets.
vii. Conference use would also result in increased demand for parking spaces.
Councillor Blencowe
proposed an amendment to condition 40 OF the Officer’s recommendation as
follows (struck through words deleted):
The College accommodation hereby permitted
shall be occupied only by students (including their partner and immediate
family) of any of the Colleges of the University of Cambridge who are enrolled in
full-time education on a course of at least one academic year at the
University of Cambridge; or within the central block hereby permitted by
Fellows of Clare College and visiting research fellows not exceeding more than
24 no. units at any one time and for a tenancy of no longer than 3 years unless
otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority; or by delegates of
conferences or part-time students attending short courses organised by Clare
College during the summer vacation period. All occupants of the College
accommodation shall be subject to proctorial
control or a tenancy agreement prohibiting the occupants (except for those
who are registered disabled) from keeping a private motor vehicle within the
City of Cambridge.
This amendment was carried nem
con.
Councillor Blencowe
proposed an additional amendment regarding the colour of the bricks as follow:
Prior to commencement of the development
hereby permitted (excluding demolition and enabling works), notwithstanding the
approved front and rear elevations of the Chesterton Road and Hamilton Road
buildings, revised plans shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the
local planning authority to show alternative brick detailing. Samples of
the brickwork shall be submitted for approval via condition 18. The development
shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed details.
This amendment was carried unanimously.
The Committee:
Resolved (by 6 votes to 1 and 1 abstention) 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 following amended
wording for condition 40 and additional condition:
40.
The College accommodation hereby permitted shall be occupied only by students
(including their partner and immediate family) of any of the Colleges of the
University of Cambridge who are enrolled in full-time education on a
course of at least one academic year at the University of Cambridge; or within
the central block hereby permitted by Fellows of Clare College and visiting
research fellows not exceeding more than 24 no. units at any one time and for a
tenancy of no longer than 3 years unless otherwise agreed in writing by the
Local Planning Authority; or by delegates of conferences or part-time students
attending short courses organised by Clare College during the summer vacation
period. All occupants of the College accommodation shall be subject a tenancy
agreement prohibiting the occupants (except for those who are registered
disabled) from keeping a private motor vehicle within the City of Cambridge.
Reason: To ensure that the proposal meets
student housing need, to ensure the amenity of future occupants is protected,
to help foster an academic community and because the impact of car parking has
been assessed on the basis of minimal car ownership of future occupants
(Cambridge Local Plan policies 7/7, 3/12, 4/13 and 8/2).
41.
Prior to commencement of the development hereby permitted (excluding demolition
and enabling works), notwithstanding the approved front and rear elevations of
the Chesterton Road and Hamilton Road buildings, revised plans shall be
submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority to show
alternative brick detailing. Samples of the brickwork shall be submitted
for approval via condition 18. The development shall be carried out in
accordance with the agreed details.
Reason: To ensure a high quality development which responds to the surrounding
context (Cambridge Local Plan policies 3,4 and 3/12).