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Election of Chair and Vice Chair, Plus Nomination of Spokes Minutes: The Committee Manager opened the meeting and invited nominations for Chair. The following nominations were received · Councillor Reid proposed by Councillor Smart · Councillor Bard proposed by Councillor Shelton On a show of hands, Councillor Bard was elected by 7 votes to 6 votes. Due to the absence of the Chair, the Committee Manager invited nominations for Vice Chair. The following nominations were received · Councillor Reid proposed by Councillor Smart · Councillor Blencowe proposed by Councillor Dryden On a show of hands, Councillor Blencowe was elected by 7 votes to 6 votes. The committee noted the appointments of the three councils for the role of spokes. · Cambridge City Council – Councillor Reid · Cambridgeshire County Council – Councillor Kenney · South Cambridgeshire District Council – Councillor Corney |
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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies were received from
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Declarations of Interest Members are asked to declare at this stage any interests that they may have in an item shown on this agenda. If any member of the Committee is unsure whether or not they should declare an interest on a particular matter, they should seek advice from the Head of Legal Services before the meeting. Minutes:
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 16 May 2012 as a correct record. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 16th May 2012 were approved. |
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C/5001/12/CC Fawcett County Primary School, Alpha Terrace, Trumpington PDF 475 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The committee received an application for the erection of 6
Bay Mobile Classroom and 1 Bay Toilet until end of August 2017, and erection
and permanent retention of 30 space cycle shelter at Fawcett County
Primary School, Alpha Terrace, Trumpington. The committee noted the amendment sheet, which made the following
changes to the office recommendation. The first sentence of Para 7.3 amend to read: 'Further
discussion has clarified that the objection raised by Highways Development
Control can be addressed if two child crossing signs were placed 10 metres in
front of the entry gate to the CPD Centre, and two further signs placed
approximately 10 metres inside the facility (to be viewed by traffic leaving
the Centre).' Para 7.4,
amend to read: 'Highways Development Control has also requested an additional planning
condition to be attached in the interests of Highway Safety, this relates to
keeping the manoeuvring area free of obstruction.' Lisa Skinner (agent for the applicant) addressed the
committee in support of the application. Members sought clarification on the following issues i.
Would the route from the classrooms to the toilet block
be covered? The representative of the County Council advised that it was likely
to be an open un-covered ramp. Some Members expressed concern about the
appropriateness of this arrangement although it was also noted that the
distance between the two buildings was very short. ii.
Pre-existing traffic problems in the immediate vicinity
of the application were highlighted, and it was strongly suggested that this
should be considered in the determination of the application. The County
Council Highways Officer explained that it was projected that the proposals in
the application would not have a significant negative effect on traffic issues
in the area. The County case officer also explained that the additional
classrooms would accommodate a maximum of 60 children. The committee resolved (unanimously) to: Approve subject to - The conditions as per the committee report with the
following amendments The first sentence
of Para 7.3 amend to read: 'Further
discussion has clarified that the objection raised by Highways Development
Control can be addressed if two child crossing signs were placed 10 metres in
front of the entry gate to the CPD Centre, and two further signs placed
approximately 10 metres inside the facility (to be viewed by traffic leaving
the Centre).' Para 7.4,
amend to read: 'Highways Development Control has also requested an additional planning
condition to be attached in the interests of Highway Safety, this relates to
keeping the manoeuvring area free of obstruction.' Reasons The proposed mobile classrooms and toilets are needed in the
short term to accommodate the school children who will in due course attend the
new Trumpington Meadows School; and in the medium term to cater for the
forecast rise in pupil numbers pending the permanent extension of Fawcett
School. In summary, the proposal is in accordance with national
planning guidance and the Development Plan, including local parking and cycle
standards. The scale and nature of the mobile classrooms are not out of context
with their setting, and visual impact will be minimal. No local objections have
been raised by neighbours, and the safety concerns raised by the County
Councils Highways Development Control service can be satisfied through a
relevant scheme and planning condition. It is concluded that there are no
outstanding land use planning reasons, which have not been satisfactorily
addressed, and it is therefore recommended that this planning application be
approved. |