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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies were received from Todd-Jones. |
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Declarations of Interest (Planning) 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 Services should be sought before the meeting. Minutes:
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Minutes: The minutes of the 1 August meeting were approved and signed as a correct record. |
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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. Additional documents: |
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13/1050/FUL - 28 Elmfield Road PDF 134 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee received an application for full planning permission. The application sought approval for a two storey rear extension to
existing house and conversion to 2 (2 bed) flats. 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. |
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13/1081/FUL - T Harmer Garage, Corona Road PDF 139 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee received an application for full planning permission. The Case Officer highlighted the following minor correction to Condition
6 of the officer’s report (deletion The rooflight above the sleeping
platform on the western roof slope shall be obscure glazed to a minimum
level of obscurity to conform to Pilkington Glass level 3 or equivalent prior to
commencement of use ( The application sought approval for the conversion of redundant vehicle
workshop into 1 no single bed dwelling. The Committee
received a representation in objection to the application from Dr Wei Sun. The representation
covered the following issues:
i.
As the driveway was a right of way, occupants could
not park a car along it as it would block the rear gardens of the houses on
Victoria Road.
ii.
Concern over access for emergency vehicles. Mr Sewell 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, subject to amendment of condition 6 to remove ‘(of the
extension)’ and completion of s106 Agreement by 31 January 2013, for the
reasons set out in the officer report, and subject to the conditions
recommended by the officers. |
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13/1238/FUL - Community Hall at St Andrews Hall PDF 102 KB
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Minutes: In the absence of Councillor Pitt, Councillor Tunnacliffe
Chaired this item. The Committee received an application for full planning permission. The application sought approval for a single storey front extension with covered
walkway and first floor rear extension of existing community hall Mr Tristan Rees-Roberts and Mr Michael Bond 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
following additional Informatives: The applicant’s attention is drawn to the
comments of the City Council’s Access Officer: ·
There should be a hearing loop in the annexe ·
The door should be 900 mm minimum width ·
The toilet doors should slide or open outwards ·
There should be a good colour contrast and signage
for visually impaired users. The Council requests that consideration be
given to these issues as the scheme progresses to implementation. |
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13/0667/FUL - Land to the rear of 10 De Freville Avenue PDF 164 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee received an application for full planning permission. The application sought approval for the erection of 1 no. 3 bed dwelling
house (following the demolition of the existing out building) The Committee
received a representation in objection to the application from Dr David Brown. The representation
covered the following issues: i.
Concerned
that the Officer recommendation conflicts with previous Council Arboricultural
Officer advice. ii.
The
tree makes an important contribution to the visual amenity of the area and
should not be damaged or removed. iii.
Removing
30% of the crown of the tree would be detrimental to its health. The Committee
received a representation in objection to the application from Mr Mike Muller. The representation
covered the following issues: i.
Speaking
as the owner of the tree. ii.
Replacing
a single storey garage with a 3 storey building was not acceptable. iii.
Concerned
over possible damage to the tree. iv.
Concerned
over access issues. The Committee received
a representation in objection to the application from Mr Branning.
The representation
covered the following issues: i.
Speaking
as the owner of 96 Sandy Lane. ii.
The
proposal would have a negative impact in a conservation area. iii.
The tree
would be put at severe risk. The Committee
received a representation in objection to the application from Mr Julian
Harper. The representation
covered the following issues: i.
Spoke
as a representative of the adjoining site. ii.
The
tree was significant for the area. iii.
Concerned
that the Officer recommendation conflicts with previous Council Arboricultural Officer advice. Mr Justin Bainton addressed the
Committee in support of the application. The Committee: Resolved (by 8 votes to 2) to reject the officer recommendation to grant the application for planning
permission. The committee voted separately on the 2
proposed reasons for refusing planning permission: Contrary to Local Plan policy 4/4 – proposal
carried by 8 votes to 1 Contrary to Local Plan Policy 3/4 – proposal
lost by 1 vote to 8. Resolved (by 8
votes to 1) to refuse
planning permission, against the officer recommendation, for the following reason: The development would be likely to result in
significant surgery to the sycamore tree adjacent to the site which would have
an adverse effect on a tree that is of amenity value and which makes a positive
contribution to the character of the area.
The development is therefore contrary to Cambridge Local Plan policy
4/4. |
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13/0753/FUL - The Mews, Mortlock Avenue PDF 120 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee received an application for full planning permission. The application sought approval
for the erection of 3no 1 bedroom flats. 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 completion of s106
Agreement by 1 November 2013. |
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13/0909/FUL - 167 Chesterton Road PDF 80 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee received an application for full planning permission. The application sought approval for a loft extension. 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. |