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Apologies Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillor Hipkin. Councillor Holland
was present as the alternate. Councillor Dryden expected to arrive late as he was attending another
meeting in his role as the Mayor. Councillor Blencowe (Vice Chair) acted as
meeting Chair to open the meeting. |
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Declarations of Interest Members are asked to declare at this stage any interests, which they may have in any of the following items on the agenda. If any member is unsure whether or not they should declare an interest on a particular matter, they are requested to seek advice from the Head of Legal Services before the meeting. Minutes:
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Minutes To follow. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of the 4 November 2015 were agreed and signed as a correct record. |
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15/1653/FUL - Dept of Chemistry PDF 70 KB
Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee
received an application for full planning permission. The application
sought approval for the relocation of the existing liquid nitrogen (LN2) tank, Denios unit and cycle parking facilities, and scheme of
archaeological investigative works. The Principal Planner referred to the amendment sheet that listed a
change to the original recommendation. The revised recommendation was for
approval, previously it was for refusal. The Principal Planner tabled three documents:
i.
A memorandum from the Environmental Health Team
setting out a consultation response.
ii.
A copy of the Objector’s speaking notes, which the
Principal Planner had been asked to circulate.
iii.
An addendum to the planning amendment sheet setting
out revisions to Conditions 6, 7 and 11; plus two new/additional Conditions 15
and 16. The Committee received a representation in objection to the application
from a local resident. The representation covered the following specific concerns:
i.
The proposed location of the
storage tank. Suggested it should be located on the other side of the present
car park. ii.
The new storage tank would
displace bikes from their current location and so subject residents to noise
nuisance. iii.
Safety. iv.
The
opportunity to amend the unattractive site design had been lost as the concerns
raised in Newtown Conservation Area Appraisal (published 2012) had not been
addressed. The Applicant’s Representative addressed the Committee in support of the
application. The Committee: Unanimously resolved (by 7 votes to 0) to grant the application
for planning permission in accordance with the officer recommendation, for the
reasons set out on the amendment sheet, and subject to the conditions
recommended by the officers on the amendment sheet (as amended by the
additional sheet tabled at Committee). |
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Change of Meeting Chair Councillor Dryden joined the Committee and took the Chair. |
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15/1704/FUL - 49 Barrow Road PDF 111 KB Minutes: The Committee
received an application for full planning permission. The application
sought approval for a replacement dwelling on the site following demolition of
the existing building. The Committee received a representation in objection to the application
from a Barrow Road resident. The representation covered the following concerns:
i.
The property would over look his
garden. ii.
The property would be visible and
overbearing. iii.
Sense of enclosure and loss of
light. iv.
Loss of privacy. Ms Burton (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the
application. The City Development Manager proposed an amendment to the Officer’s
recommendation that Officers would be given delegated
authority to put in a condition regarding flood risk. This amendment was carried
nem con. The Committee: Unanimously resolved 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 amended conditions recommended by the officers that delegated authority be
added condition recommended by City Council Drainage Officer as follows: Prior to commencement of development a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA)
should be provided to and agreed in writing with the local planning authority.
The FRA should include details of flood resilient construction and appropriate
flood plain mitigation. Reason: To prevent an increased risk of flooding to existing property
(Cambridge Local Plan 2006 policies 8/18). |
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15/1194/FUL - Jubilee House 3 Hooper Street PDF 94 KB Minutes: The Committee
received an application for change of use. The application
sought approval for change of use from office (B1a) to form 2x 2 bed and 6x
1bed residential units (C3) along with 3 storey rear extensions, with roof
terrace, and alterations. Councillor Smart proposed an amendment to the Officer’s recommendation
to include a car club informative. This amendment was carried
unanimously. Councillor Blencowe proposed an amendment to the Officer’s
recommendation that: ·
Condition 5 included a Refuse
Management Plan. ·
An informative be added to
Condition 5 regarding the needs of the occupants of Celtic House to be considered in the
context of the proposed Management Plan for refuse collection. These amendments were carried
unanimously. The Committee: Unanimously resolved 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 amended conditions recommended by the officers. Amendment
of condition 5 as follows: Prior to the commencement of development,
full details of the on-site storage facilities for waste including waste for
recycling shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning
authority. Such details shall identify the specific positions of where wheeled
bins will be stationed and shall include a management plan for refuse
collection and the specific arrangements to enable collection from within 10m
of the kerbside of the adopted highway/ refuse collection vehicle access point.
The approved facilities shall be provided prior to the commencement of the use
hereby permitted and shall be retained for their intended use thereafter unless
alternative arrangements are agreed in writing by the local planning authority. Reason: To protect the amenities of nearby
residents/occupiers and in the interests of visual amenity. Cambridge Local
Plan 2006 policies 3/12 and 4/13. Additional informative: INFORMATIVE: In submitting details for
discharge of condition 5, the Council expect the needs of the occupants of
Celtic House to be considered in the context of the proposed Management Plan
for refuse collection. Additional informative: CARCLU The applicant is encouraged to ensure
all future tenants/occupiers of the flats are aware of the existing local car
club service and location of the nearest space. |
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15/1623/FUL - 64 Glebe Road PDF 160 KB
Minutes: The Committee
received an application for full planning permission. The application
sought approval for demolition of single storey dwelling and erection of 5 new
dwellings. The Principal Planner referred to amended conditions relating to the Highways
Authority and access. She also said that the addresses of two people who had
made representations were missing from the Officer’s report, although their
representations had been summarised in it. The Committee received a representation in objection to the application
from a local resident. The representation covered the following concerns about the application:
i.
Height.
ii.
Visual dominance.
iii.
Overlooking.
iv.
Challenged comments made by the Highways Authority.
v.
Distance between the proposed building and existing
neighbours.
vi.
Bin drag distances were a previous reason for
refusal. The proposed Management Plan to address concerns was unenforceable.
Refuse (collection) arrangements were still a concern for existing and proposed
residents, as was the agreement residents were expected to sign regarding bin
collection arrangements. Mr Hanlon (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the
application. Councillor Moore (Queen Edith Ward Councillor) addressed the Committee
about the application. The representation covered the following issues:
i.
Referred to a 50 signature petition reflecting
local residents’ concerns.
ii.
Representations summarised in the Officer’s report
showed concern about the proximity of the application site to neighbours.
iii.
Other specific resident concerns: a.
Bin collection arrangements. b.
Light pollution. c.
The proposed access would be located close to an
area of development, an accident black spot and busy cycle route; which made it
an additional risk to cyclists and children. d.
Existing parking issues would be exacerbated. A
Local Highway Improvement Grant had already been given to the area due to
Highway Authority concerns. The Committee: Unanimously resolved to defer to the
application enable the impact of the development on two adjacent residential
annexes to be addressed. |
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15/1409/OUT - 55-57 Alpha Terrace PDF 119 KB Minutes: The Committee
received an application for outline planning permission. The application
sought approval for the erection of three dwellings, including ancillary access
arrangements, on land to the rear of nos.55 and 57 Alpha Terrace. The Principal
Planner stated the Officer’s report contained a typographical error on P125,
where “not” had been omitted:
The Principal Planner proposed an amendment to the Officer’s recommendation
that Condition 9 be amended as follows: 9. Two 2.0 x 2.0 metres visibility splays
shall be provided as shown on drawing no.PL02 re A by TPA. This amendment was carried
unanimously. The Committee
received a representation in objection to the application from a resident of
Alpha Terrace. The representation
covered the following issues:
i.
The design was out of character with the area.
ii.
Referred to measurements in the drawing pack plan
and queried if the current ones were accurate as he thought they were
inaccurate in previous plans.
iii.
The proposal would exacerbate existing traffic
flow, parking and access issues.
iv.
Expressed concern about bin collection
arrangements. Mr Proctor (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the
application. The Committee: Unanimously resolved 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 amended conditions recommended by the officers. Amendment
of condition 9 as follows: 9. Two 2.0 x 2.0
metres visibility splays shall be provided as shown on drawing no.PL02 re A by
TPA. One visibility splay is required on each side of the access, measured to
either side of the access, with a set-back of two metres from the highway
boundary along each side of the access. This area shall be kept clear of all
planting, fencing, walls and the like exceeding 600mm high. Reason: In the
interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy 8/2 of the Cambridge
Local Plan 2006. |
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15/1518/FUL - Land Rear of 16 Ferndale Rise PDF 72 KB
Minutes: Councillor Blencowe withdrew from the meeting for this item and did not
participate in the discussion or decision making. The Committee received an application for
full planning permission. The application sought approval to erect a
new single storey dwelling. The Committee: Unanimously resolved (by 7 votes to 0) 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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15/1245/FUL - 75 Histon Road PDF 84 KB Minutes: The Committee received an application for
full planning permission. The application sought approval for erection
of 1.5 storey, 2 bedroom dwelling following demolition
of existing garage to the rear of 75 Histon Road. The Committee: Unanimously resolved 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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15/1834/FUL - 1 Nuffield Road PDF 63 KB Minutes: The Committee received an application for
change of use. The application sought approval for change
of use of dwellinghouse to a house in multiple
occupation (HMO) including conversion of garage to accommodation. Mr Smith (Applicant’s
Agent) addressed the
Committee in support of the application. The Committee: Resolved (by 7 votes to 1) 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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15/1656/FUL - Corner Histon Road/Huntingdon Road PDF 42 KB Minutes: The Committee received an application for
change of use. The application sought approval for change
of use of ground floor commercial unit from the consented A1 retail to A1
and/or A2 (financial and professional services) in the alternative. The Committee: Unanimously resolved 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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15/1580/FUL - 5 Braybrooke Place PDF 41 KB Minutes: The Committee
received an application for retrospective planning permission. The application
sought approval for a single storey lean-to structure at the side of the house. The Committee received
a representation in objection to the application from a resident of Braybrooke
Place. The representation
covered the following concerns regarding the lean-to:
i.
Materials out of character with the area (referred
to Planning Policy 3/4).
ii.
Poor design (referred to Planning Policy 3/12).
iii.
Guttering would encroach onto neighbour’s land and
may lead to flooding.
iv.
Unacceptable form of development in the site
context. Mrs Skruzmane (Applicant) addressed the Committee in support of the
application. Councillor Ashton (Cherry Hinton Ward Councillor) addressed the
Committee about the application. The representation
covered the following concerns:
i.
The Applicant could not see the lean-to, but it was
visible from the road and out of character with the area.
ii.
The resident of 4 Braybrooke Place raised no
objection to the principle of erecting a storage space, but now objected due to
the design/materials used. Raised no objection previously as no design details
were available.
iii.
The lean-to was erected without planning
permission, then retrospective permission was sought after construction.
iv.
A poor choice of materials was used for the
lean-to, which was expected to deteriorate over time, and so be further out of
character with the area.
v.
Re-iterated that the resident of 4 Braybrooke Place
had no objection to the principle of erecting a storage space at 5 Braybrooke
Place, but objected to the design and materials used in this structure. The Committee: Resolved (by 4 votes to 4 and on the Chair’s
casting vote) to reject the officer recommendation to approve the application. Resolved (by 7 votes to 0) to refuse the application contrary to the
officer recommendations for the following reason: By virtue of the design and materials of the
extension, it would result in a form of development that would be out of
keeping with the character of the existing house and harmful to the streetscene
and character of the immediate area. The proposal is therefore contrary to
policies 3/4, 3/7 and 3/14 of the Cambridge Local Plan 2006. |
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15/1588/S73 - 184 Kendal Way PDF 47 KB
Minutes: The Committee
received an S73 application. The application
sought approval to vary condition 2 of planning permission14/1228/FUL to
approve drawing number 15/1189/PL.01 Rev A - to permit dormer windows to front
and rear and a half hip to the new roof. Mr Smyth (Applicant) addressed the Committee in support of the
application. Councillor Sarris (East Chesterton Ward Councillor) addressed the Committee
about the application. The representation covered the following issues:
i.
The Applicant was in a difficult situation.
Building work had been affected by structural difficulties that were not
spotted in old plans. He was trying to accommodate his neighbour’s concerns in
the current application.
ii.
Amendments to aesthetics (changed from previous
applications) should be acceptable. The design was similar to those given
permission in neighbouring streets.
iii.
There was no objection on aesthetic grounds from
neighbours, although this was the recommended reason for refusal from the
Officer.
iv.
Asked the Committee to show flexibility. Building work
was on hold whilst S73 permission was being sought, so the structure was open
to the elements. The Committee: Resolved (by 6 votes to 1) to reject the
officer recommendation to refuse the application. Resolved (unanimously) to approve the application contrary to the officer
recommendation. The application is for variation of condition therefore other
conditions remain relevant. |
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Change of Meeting Chair Councillor Dryden left the meeting to attend to Mayoral duties and Councillor Blencowe took the Chair. |
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15/1217/FUL - Westcott House PDF 202 KB Minutes: The Committee
received an application for full planning permission. The application
sought approval for a proposed extension to house additional library space and
new teaching / tutorial accommodation to the south side of Westcott House. The
proposal incorporated a basement, ground and first floor with a new college
entrance off the refurbished Manor Street Car park access. The Planner proposed the following amendments to the recommendation in
his report:
i.
Amendment to condition 14, to delete text proposed
in the Officer’s report and replace it with revised text set out on the
amendment sheet.
ii.
Additional conditions 28-30 to reflect Conservation
Team comments (details below). The amendments were carried nem
con. The Committee received a representation in objection to the application
from a resident of Malcolm Place. The representation covered the following issues:
i.
Took issue with the proposal to remove trees from
the site.
ii.
Expressed concern about the character of the area
if the Sacristry building of the Westcott House Chapel was demolished.
Residents objected to the loss.
iii.
Residents did approve of the proposal to use the
site in some way for teaching. The Applicant’s Representative addressed the Committee in support of the
application. Councillor Gillespie (Market Ward Councillor) addressed the Committee
about the application. The representation covered the following issues:
i.
Raised no objection to the proposal in principle,
but expressed concern regarding the loss of the Sacristry building.
ii.
Referred to objections listed in the Officer’s
report. These did not reflect the strength of feeling about the proposal.
iii.
Residents had raised concern about loss of light,
view and privacy for people in the flats. Also the proximity (to others) and
height of the flats. Asked for the roof to be reduced in height, or the
application be refused if this did not happen.
iv.
Felt that it would have been helpful to have more
information about light levels in the Officer’s report, this would have made
the consultation process easier. Councillor Bick (Market Ward Councillor) addressed the Committee about
the application. The representation covered the following issues:
i.
Welcomed the development in principle but took
issue with the design.
ii.
This was an intensification of site usage in a
residential area.
iii.
The proposed library building design respects the
design of neighbouring historic buildings, but the flats did not. a.
The flats were too close in proximity to neighbours
in Malcolm Place. b.
Took issue with the designation of rooms in the top
floor of the library building.
iv.
Took issue with the proposal to remove trees and
replace them with car parking spaces. Asked for the trees to be kept and a more
robust Travel Management Plan to replace the car parking proposal.
v.
The Malcolm Place courtyard had existing amenity
issues, these would be exacerbated by overlooking from the proposed library
terrace. Westcott House should provide amenity space elsewhere. The Committee: Resolved (by 6 votes to 0 with 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 as amended below: Amendment to
condition 14, to delete that proposed and replace with the following: No development
shall take place until full details of both hard and soft landscape works have
been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority and
these works shall be carried out as approved.
These details shall include: (i)
Details of the underground planting medium for the
pleached hornbeam trees, which shall not include the use of a concrete ring for
root containment, but which shall provide use of a continuous trench for
planting. Where the trench runs under hard paving/parking areas, the
surface parking/hard paving shall be supported with a below-ground structure to
prevent compaction of the rooting area; (ii)
Details of the planting design and precise
locations of the trees in relation to New Court and car park positions; (iii)
proposed finished levels or contours; (iv)
means of enclosure; (v)
car parking layouts, other vehicle and pedestrian
access and circulation areas; (vi)
hard surfacing materials; (vii)
minor artefacts and structures (eg furniture, play
equipment, refuse or other storage units, signs, lighting); (viii) proposed and
existing functional services above and below ground (eg drainage, power,
communications cables, pipelines indicating lines, manholes, supports); (ix)
retained historic landscape features and proposals
for restoration, where relevant. Soft Landscape
works shall include planting plans; written specifications (including
cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment);
schedules of plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/densities
where appropriate and an implementation programme. Reason: In the interests
of visual amenity and to ensure that suitable hard and soft landscape is
provided as part of the development, and to ensure the loss of trees within the
site is mitigated through the successful establishment of suitable
replacements. (Cambridge Local Plan 2006 policies 3/4, 3/11 and 3/12) Additional
condition 28 as follows: Prior to the removal of any existing
foundations and prior to any excavation or construction of new
foundations/piles, a system of monitoring the nearby listed
buildings/structures for movement shall be submitted to and approved in writing
by the Local Planning Authority. The submission shall include details of
acceptable parameters, frequency and accuracy of measurements, location of
monitoring points, etc. Should movement outside the agreed parameters be
detected, work on site will cease and the Local Planning Authority and
structural engineers will be notified immediately. Thereafter the monitoring
shall be undertaken in accordance with the agreed details. Reason: To protect the adjacent buildings
from harm (Cambridge Local Plan 2006 policy 4/10). Additional condition 29 as follows: No development
shall commence until details of the planting screens to be provided around the
first floor roof terrace hereby permitted have first been submitted to and
approved in writing by the local planning authority. The proposals shall be
capable of providing appropriate screening to the south and west and shall
include: planting plans; written specifications (including cultivation and
other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); schedules of
plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/densities where
appropriate; an implementation programme; and a maintenance schedule. Reason: In the interests
of visual amenity and to ensure that suitable screening for protecting
residential amenity is provided as part of the development. (Cambridge Local
Plan 2006 policies 3/4, 3/7, 3/11 and 3/12) Additional condition 30 as follows: Any damage caused to the listed building
whilst undertaking works forming part of the development hereby permitted shall
be repaired within three months in accordance with details to be first approved
with the local planning authority. Reason: To protect the listed buildings from
harm (Cambridge Local Plan 2006 policy 4/10). |
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15/1218/LBC - Westcott House PDF 109 KB Minutes: The Committee received an application for
listed building consent. The application sought approval for proposed
extension to house additional library space and new teaching / tutorial
accommodation to the south side of Westcott House. Proposal incorporates a
basement, ground and first floor with a new college entrance off the
refurbished Manor Street Car park access. The Planner proposed additional conditions 6 and 7 to the recommendation
in his report: This amendment was carried nem con. The Committee: Resolved (by 7 votes to 0) 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 amended conditions recommended by the officers. Additional condition
6 as follows: Prior to the removal of any existing foundations and prior to any
excavation or construction of new
foundations/piles, a system of monitoring the nearby listed
buildings/structures for movement shall be submitted to and approved in writing
by the Local Planning Authority. The submission shall include details of
acceptable parameters, frequency and accuracy of measurements, location of
monitoring points, etc. Should movement outside the agreed parameters be
detected, work on site will cease and the Local Planning Authority and
structural engineers will be notified immediately. Thereafter the monitoring
shall be undertaken in accordance with the agreed details. Reason: To protect the adjacent buildings from harm (Cambridge Local
Plan 2006 policy 4/10). Additional
condition 7 as follows: Any damage caused to the listed building whilst undertaking works
forming part of the development hereby permitted shall be repaired within three
months in accordance with details to be first approved with the local planning
authority. Reason: To protect the listed buildings from harm (Cambridge Local Plan
2006 policy 4/10). Councillor Holland
left after the vote on this item. |
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6 Monthly Planning Enforcement Update Report PDF 195 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: The Officer’s report provided an update on the work of Planning
Enforcement team. The Committee were recommended to note the contents of the report. The Committee: Unanimously
resolved (6 votes to 0) to
accept the officer recommendation to note the contents of the report. |