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Apologies For Absence Minutes: Apologies were
received from Councillors Bourke, Herbert and Kavanagh. |
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Declarations Of Interest Members of the committee are asked to declare any interests in the items on the agenda. In the case of any doubt, the advice of the Head of Legal should be sought before the meeting. Minutes:
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 6 June 2013. Minutes: The minutes of the 6 June 2013 meeting were approved and signed as a
correct record subject to the following amendments shown in bold: (i) 13/43/EAC (Open Forum Q1 response): “Councillor Johnson said that…..a separate proposal had been put forward to improve council and emergency vehicle access to the green in the middle of the close” (ii) 13/43/EAC (Open Forum Q3 response): “Councillor Whitehead had discussed remedial work with Evan Laughlin” |
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Matters & Actions Arising From The Minutes Reference will be
made to the Committee Action Sheet available
under the ‘Matters & Actions Arising From The Minutes’ section of the
previous meeting agenda. General agenda
information can be accessed using the following hyperlink: http://democracy.cambridge.gov.uk/ieListMeetings.aspx?CommitteeId=147 Minutes: (i)
Devolved decision-making and developer contributions:
taking forward East Area Priority Projects - to clarify the
budget available for play area improvement. Officers had confirmed that the total figure for ‘provision
for children and teenagers’ contributions was £77,500. (ii)
Environmental Improvement Programme:
access to Stone Street/Ainsworth Street for larger vehicles. No response had been received from officers. (iii)
Environmental Improvement Programme:
access to Silverwood Close green area for council
maintenance staff. Councillor Johnson agreed to follow up with Bob Carter. (iv)
Environmental Improvement Programme:
Greville Road/Charles Street TRO Councillor Moghadas confirmed that a response had been
received but that she would request further information. |
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Open Forum Refer to the ‘Information for the Public’ section for rules on speaking. Minutes: 1. Ms Sinnott asked when the Bath House play park
would be refurbished. Councillor Brown
responded that, as Petersfield ward had a higher
number of play areas per % of young population, Coleridge had been given a
higher priority at the last meeting. It was hoped however that the
refurbishment would be prioritised in the next round of projects. Councillors
Walsh, Marchant-Daisely, Johnson and Moghadas expressed support for this to be prioritised
during the next round. 2.
Mr Harvey asked
what specific changes had been made to the Local Plan as a result of the public
consultation. He also highlighted the
difficulty in obtaining a hard copy of the final document. Councillor Blencowe responded that, as a result of the issues and
options consultation, a number of changes to the wording and the ‘emphasis’ of
the overall plan had been made. It was noted that subtle changes had been made
to the wording of R10 emphasising the need to carefully review highway access.
The Local Plan had been discussed at a number of council committees and at a
Full Council meeting, and had been amended as a result of the public
consultation. Councillors Brown and Walsh confirmed that resident’s views regarding
R10 had been fed into the process and the issues had been raised with officers.
Action Point: Councillor Roberts to liaise
with Mr Harvey outside of the meeting to obtain a hard copy of the Local Plan. 3.
Dr Eva asked for
an update on the agreed 12 month programme to ensure that buildings with a
community or civic interest had adequate free and safe cycle stands. Councillor Smart confirmed that she had raised the issue of Polling
Stations with officers and they had agreed to add cycle parking to the list of
criteria for selecting stations. However it was noted that this would be one of
many different considerations and would have to be balanced against other
criteria when the final selection of venues was made. It was also noted that providing cycle stands at buildings owned by the
City Council would be more straightforward than at buildings owned by third
parties, where additional funding may be required. Councillor Johnson confirmed that funding for four new cycle racks at
the River Lane Centre had been agreed. Dr Eva further emphasised the need for more detail on the number of
buildings identified, the percentage with adequate cycle parking provision and
the likelihood that the programme would be completed by December 2013. Action Point:
Councillor Blencowe to discuss the issue further with the City Council’s
Cycling and Walking Officer. 4.
Dr Eva highlighted
the longstanding issue of large parts of Riverside being used as a car park. Councillor Whitehead confirmed that she had discussed this with Evan
Laughlin and it was agreed that the issues needed to be progressed. Councillor Johnson confirmed that he had raised the issue with the
Project Delivery and Environment Team. He had been informed that, in relation
to funding for the Stourbridge Common end of the Riverside, funding was
available from the Minor Highways Budget. In relation to the Riverside bridge
restriction near to the Tesco footopath/cycle path,
no feedback had been received following public consultation and the County
Council had not received any formal objections. It had been agreed with the officer that they would double check that
this was the case before progressing to the next stage of making the order. An
update on TRO's, including the riverside restrictions would then be included in
the next Environmental Improvement Programme report brought to East Area
Committee. Action Point:
Councillor Whitehead to keep Dr Eva informed of progress on the issue. 5.
Dr Eva raised the
issue of the Riverside Moorings Consultation and questioned the delay in the
results being brought back to the Environment Scrutiny Committee. Councillor Roberts confirmed that he had arranged a meeting with the
Executive Councillor for Public Places to discuss the issue in more detail. Councillor Johnson expressed his frustration at the delay and
highlighted the need for a quick resolution. Councillor Blencowe confirmed that the Executive Councillor would be
responsible for making the final decision, with the Environment Scrutiny
Committee holding her to account. Action Point: Councillor Blencowe to discuss
the reasons for the delay with the Executive Councillor and council officers
and keep Dr Eva informed. |
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Policing and Safer Neighbourhoods PDF 165 KB Minutes: The Committee
received a report from Sergeant Norden regarding the
policing and safer neighbourhoods trends. The report outlined actions taken since the Committee on 26 March 2013. The
current emerging issues/neighbourhood trends for each ward were also
highlighted (see report for full details). Previous priorities and engagement
activity noted in the report were theft of cycles in the East area,
alcohol-related anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the Petersfield
and Mill Road area, and drug dealing in the Riverside and Stourbridge Common
area. The Committee discussed the following policing
issues: (i)
Drug dealing in phone boxes. (ii)
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) on the benches on Petersfield Green. (iii)
Shoplifting across the East area. (iv)
ASB in Brooks Road. (v)
The need to address alcohol related ASB issues
through Licencing Reviews. (vi)
Drug dealing in Budleigh
Close and Tiverton Close. (vii)
Inappropriate parking in Mill Road. (viii)
Fire setting at Burnside allotments. (ix)
ASB in Newmarket Road. (x)
ASB in Ditton Fields play
area. In response to members’ questions Sergeant Norden,
the Fire Safety Officer and the Safer Communities Section Manager confirmed the
following: (i)
The Police were aware of the ASB at Petersfield Green and had been monitoring the situation.
CCTV had been installed in the summer of 2012 but the images had been
obstructed by foliage. Councillor Marchant-Daisely
confirmed that she had spoken to officers about the overhanging foliage, and
Councillor Brown agreed to follow up if required. (ii)
Cycle theft from Cambridge Leisure Park was no
longer a major problem and the site now had its own Management Team in place. (iii)
Agreed to liaise with Councillor Marchant-Daisely outside of the meeting regarding use of
Section 27 Powers over the last 3 months. (iv)
‘Immobilise’ was a free website where members of
the public could register their possessions. The site was then used by Police
Forces across the country to locate the owners of recovered stolen property. (v)
Recent fire setting activity had taken place in
Dennis Road and Barnwell Road. (vi)
Two people had been arrested for drug dealing in
the Budleigh/Tiverton Close area. (vii)
During the summer months ASB on open spaces would
be monitored. (viii)
Parking on zig-zag road markings
could be enforced by both Police Officers and PCSO’s. (ix)
Issues regarding speed cameras should be reported
to the Safety Camera Partnership. (x)
The Police were now monitoring the ‘Shape Your
Place’ website for any reported issues. (xi)
Updates were not yet available on speed checks in
the Coldhams Lane and Whitehill
Road areas. (xii)
If the Committee felt that shop lifting was an ongoing issue it could be added to the list of priorities. In response to a question from Councillor
Walsh regarding the support offered to members of the streetlife
community, Councillor Smart confirmed the following: (i)
The City Council funded local charities, assisted
with projects such as Jimmy’s Night Shelter and provided training programmes at
local hostels. (ii) The City Council
was the most successful of the three Making Every Adult Matter (MEAN) Project
Pilots. (iii)
A detailed report on streetlife
anti-social behaviour was taken to the Strategy and Resources Scrutiny
Committee in October 2012 and could be accessed via the website. (iv)
A detailed report on the new Sub Regional Single
Homelessness Service was taken to the Community Services Scrutiny Committee in
June 2013 and could be accessed via the website. (v) Three multi-agency
workshops had been held recently to look at the issues and identify solutions. The following priorities were unanimously agreed: (i)
Reduce cycle theft and shoplifting in the East
area. (ii)
Tackle alcohol related ASB in the Petersfield area. (iii)
Tackle the supply of drugs in the East area. |
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Safer City Grant Scheme 2013/14: Consideration of Applications PDF 30 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee
received a report from Safer Communities Section Manager regarding the Safer
City Grant Scheme 2013/14. In response to members’ questions the Safer Communities Section Manager
confirmed the following: (i) Applications could be submitted up until December, with any underspend
then being returned to the central grant pot. (ii) Any further grant applications would be determined by the Director of
Customer and Community Services in consultation with Ward Councillors. (iii)
Support with the
application process was available from the Safer Communities Project Officer. (iv)
Projects could be
managed by other agencies on behalf of Resident’s Associations if required. Members
resolved (unanimously) to: Approve the application from the Rustat Neighbourhood Association for a Safer City grant of up
to £5,000 (with a minimum requirement of £3,124.06) to pay for the installation
of a column light on the path between Flamsteed Road
and Derby Road. |
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East Area Community Facilities Capital Grants Programme PDF 80 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee
received a report from the Head of Community Development regarding Community
Development Capital Projects and an application from Barnwell Baptist Church. In response to questions from Mr Frank Gawthrop
the Head of Community Development confirmed the following: (i) The City Council are working with www.Cambridgeshire.net
to promote community facilities. (ii) £20,000 had been allocated from the Newtown Capital Programme for
community facilities to provide a community room at Rock Road Library. (iii)
The New Town Capital
Fund could only be used for improving community facility buildings and not for
the provision of play areas. (iv)
The New Town Forum could
not make decisions on the allocation of funding, but was a consultative body
and could make proposals to the Executive Councillor or South Area Committee. In response to members’ questions the Head of Community Development
confirmed the following: (i)
Officers were looking at ways to increase the
flexibility of use at Ross Street Community Centre, including childcare
provision (ii)
All capital grants were monitored to ensure they
were benefiting the local community. (iii)
As a condition of a grant over £15k, the venue had
to remain a community facility for 11 years or else repay some of the capital. (iv)
Officers were waiting to hear back from the Leper
Chapel regarding possible improvements, but the issue could be complicated as
it is a listed building. (v)
There was around £200,000 available to East Area
Committee for improving community facilities in addition to the £40,000 that
remained for Abbey ward. (vi)
Ross Street Community Centre would be added to the
list of projects being brought back to the committee in the autumn so that
members could decide whether improvements should be prioritised. |
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Planning Applications PDF 72 KB The applications for planning permission listed below require determination. A report is attached with a plan showing the location of the relevant site. Detailed plans relating to the applications will be displayed at the meeting. |
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13/0649/FUL - Scout Headquarters, 40 Stanesfield Road PDF 190 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee received an application for
full planning permission. The application sought approval for the
relocation of an existing Scout Hut with 8 additional affordable and private
sale new dwellings, associated car parking and cycle parking and private and
shared amenity space. This is as part of the Cambridge City Council Affordable
Housing Framework The Committee: Resolved (by 9 votes to 0) to accept the officer recommendation to
approve planning permission subject
to the revised and additional conditions below and conditions 1, 9, 10, 11, 12,
14 and 15 from the original agenda, Authority delegated to officers to reorder
and renumber the 27 conditions into a logical sequence. Revised
Conditions: 2. No unbound material shall be used in the
surface finish of any road or vehicle manoeuvring space on the application
site. Reason: To avoid
displacement of loose material onto the highway in the interests of highway
safety and to comply with policy 8/2 of the Local Plan 2006. 4. Prior to the commencement of the first
use the vehicular access where it crosses the public highway shall be laid out
and constructed in accordance with the Cambridgeshire County Council
construction specification. Reason: In the interests of
highway safety and to ensure satisfactory access into the site and to comply
with policy 8/2 of the Local Plan 2006. 5. The access shall be constructed with
adequate drainage measures to prevent surface water runoff onto the adjacent
public highway, in accordance with a scheme submitted to and approved in
writing by the Local Planning Authority, in consultation with the Highway
Authority. Reason: To prevent surface
water discharging to the highway and to comply with policy 8/2 of the Local
Plan 2006. 6. Prior to the commencement of the
development hereby approved (including any pre-construction, demolition,
enabling works or piling), the applicant shall submit a report in writing,
regarding the demolition / construction noise and vibration impact associated
with this development, for approval by the local authority. The report shall be
in accordance with the provisions of BS 5228:2009 Code of Practice for noise
and vibration control on construction and open sites and include full details
of any piling and mitigation measures to be taken to protect local residents
from noise and or vibration. Development shall be carried out in accordance
with the approved details. Reason: In order to protect neighbours amenities and
to comply with policy 4/13 of Local Plan 2006. 7. Except with the prior written agreement
of the local planning authority in writing no construction work or demolition
shall be carried out or plant operated other than between the following hours:
0800 hours to 1800 hours Monday to Friday, 0800 hours to 1300 hours on Saturday
and at no time on Sundays, Bank or Public Holidays. Reason: In order to protect neighbours amenities and
to comply with policy 4/13 of Local Plan 2006. 8. Except with the prior agreement of the
local planning authority in writing, there should be no collection or
deliveries to the site during the demolition and construction stages outside
the hours of 0700 hrs and 1900 hrs
on Monday Saturday and there should be no collections or deliveries on Sundays
or Bank and public holidays. Reason: In order to protect neighbours amenities and
to comply with policy 4/13 of Local Plan 2006. 9. No development approved by this
permission shall be COMMENCED prior to a contaminated land assessment and
associated remedial strategy, being submitted to the LPA and receipt of
approval of the document/documents from the LPA. This applies to paragraphs a),
b) and c). This is an iterative process and the results of each stage will help
decide if the following stage is necessary. (a) The contaminated land
assessment shall include a desk study to be submitted to the LPA for approval.
The desk study shall detail the history of the site uses and propose a site
investigation strategy based on the relevant information discovered by the desk
study. The strategy shall be approved by the LPA prior to investigations
commencing on site. (b) The site investigation,
including relevant soil, soil gas, surface and groundwater sampling, shall be
carried out by a suitable qualified and accredited consultant/contractor in
accordance with a quality assured sampling and analysis methodology. (c) A site investigation
report detailing all investigative works and sampling on site, together with
the results of the analysis, risk assessment to any receptors and a proposed
remediation strategy shall be submitted to the LPA. The LPA shall approve such
remedial works as required prior to any remediation commencing on site. The
works shall be of such a nature as to render harmless the identified
contamination given the proposed end use of the site and surrounding
environment including any controlled waters. No development approved by
this permission shall be OCCUPIED prior to the completion of any remedial works
and a validation report/s being submitted to the LPA and receipt of approval of
the document/documents from the LPA. This applies to paragraphs d), e) and f). (d) Approved remediation
works shall be carried out in full on site under a quality assurance scheme to
demonstrate compliance with the proposed methodology and best practice
guidance. (e) If, during the works
contamination is encountered which has not previously been identified then the
additional contamination shall be fully assessed and an appropriate remediation
scheme agreed with the LPA. (f) Upon completion of the
works, this condition shall not be discharged until a closure report has been
submitted to and approved by the LPA. The closure report shall include details
of the proposed remediation works and quality assurance certificates to show
that the works have been carried out in full in accordance with the approved
methodology. Details of any post-remedial sampling and analysis to show the
site has reached the required clean-up criteria shall be included in the
closure report together with the necessary documentation detailing what waste
materials have been removed from site. Reason: In order to protect neighbours and future occupiers amenities and to comply with policy 4/13 of Local
Plan 2006. 10. No building hereby permitted shall be
occupied until surface water drainage works have been implemented in accordance
with details that have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local
planning authority. Before these details are submitted an assessment shall be
carried out of the potential for disposing of surface water by means of a
sustainable drainage system in accordance with the principles set out in The
National Planning Policy Framework Technical Guidance, and the results of the
assessment provided to the local planning authority. The submitted details
shall: i)
provide information about the design storm period and intensity, the method
employed to delay and control the surface water discharged from the site
including calculations and the measures taken to prevent pollution of the
receiving groundwater and/or surface waters; ii) the
results of any infiltration tests; iii) include
a timetable for its implementation; and iv) provide
a management and maintenance plan for the lifetime of the development which
shall include the arrangements for adoption by any public authority or
statutory undertaker and any other arrangements to secure the operation of the scheme
throughout its lifetime. Reason: In order to protect neighbours and future occupiers amenities and to comply with policy 4/13 of Local
Plan 2006. Additional
conditions: 15. No development shall take place until a
schedule of landscape maintenance for a minimum period of five years has been
submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The schedule shall include details of the
arrangements for its implementation. Reason: To ensure that the
landscaped areas are maintained in a healthy condition in the interests of
visual amenity. (Cambridge Local Plan
2006 policies 3/4, 3/11 and 3/12) 16. A landscape management plan, including long
term design objectives, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules
for all landscape areas, other than small privately owned, domestic gardens,
shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority in writing
prior to occupation of the development or any phase of the development
whichever is the sooner, for its permitted use. The landscape plan shall be
carried out as approved. Reason: In the interests of
visual amenity and to ensure that suitable hard and soft landscape is provided
as part of the development. (Cambridge Local Plan 2006 policies 3/4, 3/11 and
3/12) 17. The development hereby permitted shall be
carried out in accordance with the approved plans as listed on this decision
notice. Reason: In the interests of good planning, for the
avoidance of doubt and to facilitate any future application to the Local
Planning Authority under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. 18. No development shall take place within the
area indicated until the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, has
secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance
with a written scheme of investigation which has been submitted by the
applicant and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Reason: To ensure that an
appropriate archaeological investigation of the site has been implemented
before development commences. (Cambridge Local Plan 2006
policy 4/9). 19. The first floor level WC and bathroom
windows on the houses and flat shall be obscure glazed to a minimum level of
obscurity to conform to Pilkington Glass level 3 or equivalent prior to
commencement of use and shall have restrictors to ensure that the window cannot
be opened more than 45 degrees beyond the plane of the adjacent wall and shall
be retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of
residential amenity (Cambridge Local Plan 2006 policies 3/4 and 3/12. 20. No development shall take place until there
has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority a
plan indicating the positions, design, materials and type of boundary treatment
to be erected. The boundary treatment
shall be completed before the building(s) is/are occupied and retained
thereafter unless any variation is agreed in writing by the local planning
authority. Development shall be carried
out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure an
appropriate boundary treatment is implemented. (Cambridge
Local Plan 2006 policies 3/4, 3/11 and 3/12). 21. 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) 22. Before the development hereby permitted is
commenced, a dust suppression method statement shall be submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To avoid unreasonable harm to neighbours
amenities and for highway safety reasons and to comply with policies 4/13 and
8/2 of the Local Plan (2006). 23. No development shall take place until
samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external
surfaces of the development hereby permitted have been submitted to and
approved in writing by the local planning authority. Development shall be carried out in
accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that the
appearance of the external surfaces is appropriate. (Cambridge Local Plan 2006
policies 3/4, 3/12 and 3/14) 24. Prior to the commencement of development
and with reference to BS 5837 2012, details of the specification and position
of protection barriers and any other protection measures and techniques to be
adopted for the protection of any trees from damage during the course of any
activity related to the development, shall be submitted to the local planning
authority for its written approval in the form of an Arboricultural
Method Statement (AMS) and Tree Protection Plan (TPP). Reason: To protect trees on
site and accord with policy 4/4 of the Local Plan (2006). 25. Prior to the commencement of development a
pre-start meeting is to be held on site with the Local Planning Authority tree
officer, project arboriculturalist and developer to
agree tree works and proposed tree protection. Reason: To protect trees on
site and accord with policy 4/4 of the Local Plan (2006). 26. The approved Arboricultural
Method Statement (AMS) and Tree Protection Plan (TPP) will be implemented
throughout the development and the agreed means of protection shall be retained
on site until all equipment, and surplus materials have been removed from the
site. The project arboriculturalist will monitor the
site and tree protection at regular intervals and provide a written report of
findings to the Local Planning Authority. Nothing shall be stored or placed in
any area protected in accordance with this condition, and the ground levels
within those areas shall not be altered nor shall any excavation be made
without the prior written approval of the local planning authority. Reason: To protect trees on
site and accord with policy 4/4 of the Local Plan (2006). Unless prior agreement has been obtained from
the Head of Planning, in consultation with the Chair and Spokesperson of this
Committee to extend the period for completion of the Planning Obligation
required in connection with this development, if the Obligation has not been
completed by 30 November 2013, or if Committee determine that the application
be refused against officer recommendation of approval, it is recommended that
the application be refused for the following reason(s): The proposed development does not make
appropriate provision for public open space, community development facilities,
education and life-long learning facilities, transport mitigation measures,
waste facilities, waste management and monitoring in accordance with Cambridge
Local Plan 2006 policies 3/7, 3/8, 3/12, 5/5, 5/14, 8/3 and 10/1 Cambridgeshire
and Peterborough Structure Plan 2003 policies P6/1 and P9/8 and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Minerals
and Waste Development Plan (Core Strategy Development Plan Document July 2011)
policy CS16 and as detailed in the Planning
Obligation Strategy 2010, the Open Space Standards Guidance for
Interpretation and Implementation 2010, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Waste Partnership (RECAP): Waste Management Design Guide Supplementary Planning
Document 2012. 3. In the event that the application is
refused, and an Appeal is lodged against the decision to refuse this application,
delegated authority is sought to allow officers to negotiate and complete the Planning Obligation required in connection with this development |
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13/0523/CLUED - 142 Tenison Road PDF 77 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee received an application for a
certificate of lawfulness under Section 191 for the use as additional letting
bedrooms and ancillary accommodation to a hotel. The Committee received a representation in objection to the application
from Mr Gawthrope. The representation covered the following issues: (i)
The site had a long planning history and little
seemed to have changed since the previous application. (ii)
The Fire Service did not record the premises as
part of the hotel and this was dismissed in the officer’s report. (iii)
Previous reports stated that there had been no
evidence of a change of use. Mr Dale Barker (Applicants Agent) addressed the Committee in support of
the application. On the advice of the
Case Officer, and due to the confusing nature of the wording, the Committee
agreed to amend the wording of the recommendation on page 105 of the agenda as
follows ( That a certificate
of lawfulness be granted under Section 191 of the Town and Country Planning
Act 1990 (as amended) for 142 Tenison Road, Cambridge.
The Committee: Resolved (by 6 votes to 1) to accept the officers amended
recommendation to grant the certificate of lawfulness under Section 191 of
the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for 142 Tenison
Road, Cambridge for the use as additional letting bedrooms and ancillary accommodation
to a hotel. Reasons for granting: 1)
Sufficient evidence has been provided to prove on
the balance of probabilities continuous hotel use 10 years preceding the date
of the application. 2)
Further information from a former employee and
regular guest has been provided. 3)
The applicant has made a statutory declaration. |
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13/0102/FUL - Garages to r/o 76 Abbey Road and 12 Riverside PDF 121 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee
received an application for full planning permission. The application sought approval for a proposed conversion of existing lock-up garages
to form 2 No. 1.5 storey dwellings The Committee: Resolved (by 10 votes to 0) to accept the officer recommendation to
approve planning permission as per the agenda. |
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13/0612/S73 - Snakatak, 230 Mill Road PDF 83 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee
received an application for removal of Condition 3 of Planning Permission
C/96/0364 to allow take away food to be served. Mrs Kirsty Bailey (Applicant) addressed the
Committee in support of the application. The Committee: Resolved (by 10 votes to 0) to accept the officer recommendation to
approve planning permission as per the agenda. |
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13/0569/FUL - McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, 639 Newmarket Road PDF 99 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee
received an application for full planning permission. The application sought approval for reconfiguration
of the drive thru lane and car park to provide a side-by-side order point with
the construction of a new signage island and reconfigured kerb lines including
associated works to the site. Alterations to the circulation within the car
park to accommodate new layout with the relocation of the existing corral. Small booth extension for
improved internal operations (1.3 sqm). The installation of 2 no. Customer Order Displays (COD) with
associated canopies. Amendments to the existing signage suite
with additional signs. The Committee: Resolved (by 8 votes to 0) to accept the officer recommendation to
approve planning permission as per the agenda. |
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13/0349/FUL - 30 Birdwood Road PDF 102 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee
received an application for full planning permission. The application sought approval for side
and rear roof extension and change of use from dwelling house (C3) to house in
multiple occupation (sui generis) - 8 bedrooms The Committee: Resolved (by 9 votes to 0) to accept the officer recommendation to
approve planning permission as per the agenda. |
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Enforcement Items |
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Planning Enforcement Report - 435 Newmarket Road PDF 74 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee
received a report regarding enforcement action for unauthorised development at
435 Newmarket Road. The Committee asked for clarity on what
further action would be taken in the event of non-compliance with the
enforcement action (as highlighted in recommendation (iii) of the officer’s
report). The Case Officer was unable to provide sufficient information and the Committee
therefore agreed that, in the event of further action being required, a report
would be brought back to the committee for consideration. The Committee: Resolved (by 7 votes to 2): (i)
To authorise the service of an enforcement notice under S172 of the Town and Country Planning Act
1990 (as amended) in respect of a planning control, namely without planning
permission the material change of use of a single dwelling house to two
separate flats, specifying the steps to
comply and the period for compliance set out in paragraphs 4.2 and 4.3, for the
reasons contained in paragraph 4.4 of the officers report. (ii) To authorise the Head of Planning Services
(after consultation with the Head of Legal Services) to draft and issue the
enforcement notice. (iii)
That a
further report be brought back to the committee if further action was required
in the event of non-compliance with the enforcement notice. |