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The Committee received an application for full planning permission.
The application
sought approval for the erection of four semi-detached dwellings and one
detached dwelling (following demolition of existing buildings),
together with associated infrastructure.
The Committee
received representations in objection to the application from Ms Bates.
The representation covered the following issues:
i.
Would have preferred a Community Centre on site
which would have met the demand for one in the area.
ii.
Acknowledged that the development was an
improvement on the previous application.
iii.
The scale and mass of the development would be
overbearing on a small site.
iv.
The development would overlook into neighbouring
properties on Parsonage Street.
v.
Has issues with the window treatment proposed to
address the overlooking issues.
vi.
Overlooking would be more prominent into Brunswick
Cottage.
vii.
There would be significant overshadowing to the
neighbouring properties.
viii.
Retention or replacement of the existing foot wall
around the north and west side of the site which would retain security.
ix.
Questioned if wooden fencing would offer the same
protection in place of the brick wall.
x.
The boundary wall between Brunswick
Cottage and the site
should be retained due to its historic significance.
xi.
The new development would be dark and not in
keeping with the neighbouring properties.
xii.
Too many bedrooms have been included into the
development.
xiii.
Lack of resident parking on the development
xiv.
Trees would be lost.
Mr Bainton (Agent) addressed
the Committee in support of the application.
The Committee:
Resolved (unanimously) to grant the application for planning
permission accordance with the officer recommendation, for the reasons set out
in the Officer’s report, subject to the completion of the s106
Agreement by 31
December
2014, subject
to the conditions recommended by the Officer and an additional condition
relating to archaeology and an informative relating to liaison with the
construction of the Synagogue site nearby to read as follows:
‘No development shall take place within the
site until the applicant, or their agent 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).
INFORMATIVE: The contractors are advised
that there is a nearby development for a Synagogue on Auckland Road. The Local
Planning Authority encourages regular dialogue with those contractors to
minimise disruption and disturbance to local residents arising from deliveries
and construction activity’.
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