Agenda item

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for erection of detached dwelling together with the extension of a dropped kerb following the demolition of the existing garage and store.

The Applicants Agent spoke in support of the application.   

The Committee:

Resolved (by 7 votes to 2) to accept the officer recommendation to approve the application subject  to  the  satisfactory  completion  of  the s106  agreement  by  31  August  2013  and  subject  to  the following conditions and reasons for approval:

1.      The development hereby permitted shall be begun  before  the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: In accordance with the requirements of section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.      Except with the prior written agreement of the local  planning authority 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:  To  protect  the  amenity  of  the  adjoining  properties. (Cambridge Local Plan 2006 policy 4/13)

3.      Except with the prior written agreement of the local  planning authority, 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: Due to the proximity of residential properties to this premises and that extensive refurbishment will be required, the above conditions are recommended to protect the amenity of these  residential properties  throughout  the  redevelopment  in accordance with policies 4/13 and 6/10 of the Cambridge Local Plan (2006)

4.      Before starting any brick or stone work, a sample panel of the facing materials to be used shall be erected on site to establish the detail of bonding, coursing and colour, type of jointing shall be agreed  in  writing  with  the  local  planning  authority.  The quality of  finish and materials  incorporated in  any approved sample  panel(s),  which  shall  not  be   demolished  prior  to completion of development, shall be maintained throughout the development.

Reason:   In   the   interests   of   the   visual   amenity   of   the Conservation Area and to ensure that the quality and colour of the   detailing   of   the   brickwork/stonework   and   jointing   is acceptable   and   maintained   throughout   the   development. (Cambridge Local Plan 2006 policies 3/12 and 4/11)

5.      No roofs shall be constructed until full details of the  type  and source of roof covering materials and the ridge, eaves and hip details, if appropriate, have been submitted to the local planning authority  as  samples  and  approved  in  writing.  Roofs  shall thereafter be constructed only in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:   To   avoid   harm   to   the   special   interest   of   the Conservation Area. (Cambridge Local Plan 2006, policy 4/11)

6.      No new windows shall be installed until drawings at a scale of

1:10 of details of new or altered sills, lintels, jambs, transoms, and mullions have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:   To   avoid   harm   to   the   special   interest   of   the Conservation Area. (Cambridge Local Plan 2006, policy 4/11)

7.      Full details of the obscure glazed sliding screen on the southern elevation shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local. planning authority prior to installation.

Reason: To prevent overlooking (Cambridge Local Plan 2006, policies 3/10 and 3/12)

8.      Prior to installation details of the louvers shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning  authority.   The development  shall  be  carried  out  in   accordance  with  the approved details.

Reason: To ensure that the impact on 113 Chesterton Road is acceptable. (Cambridge Local Plan 2006, policy 3/10 and 3/12)

9.      The windows shown as obscure glazed on the submitted plans shall be obscure glazed to a minimum level of  obscurity to conform  to  Pilkington  Glass  level  3  or  equivalent  prior  to commencement  of  use  (of  the   extension)   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:  To  prevent  overlooking  of  neighbouring  properties. (Cambridge Local Plan 2006, policy 3/7)

10.    Prior  to  the  commencement  of  development/construction,  a noise insulation scheme detailing the acoustic noise insulation performance specification of the  external building envelope of the residential units (having regard to the building fabric, glazing and ventilation) to reduce the level of noise experienced in the residential units as a  result of the proximity of the habitable rooms to the high ambient noise levels in the area be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall achieve the internal noise levels recommended in British   Standard   8233:1999   Sound   Insulation   and   noise reduction  for  buildings-Code  of  Practice.  The  scheme  as approved  shall  be  fully  implemented  before  the  use  hereby permitted is commenced and shall not be altered without prior approval.

Reason:  To  ensure  the  living  accommodation  provided  is satisfactory.  (Cambridge  Local  Plan 2006,  policies  3/10  and 3/12

INFORMATIVE:     New  development  can  sometimes  cause inconvenience,  disturbance and disruption to local residents, businesses and passers by. As a result the City Council runs a Considerate  Contractor  Scheme  aimed  at  promoting  high standards   of   care   during   construction.   The   City   Council encourages  the  developer  of  the  site,  through  its  building contractor, to join the scheme and agree to comply with the model  Code  of  Good  Practice,  in  the  interests  of  good neighbourliness. Information about the scheme can be obtained from The Considerate Contractor Project Officer in the Planning Department (Tel: 01223 457121).

INFORMATIVE:   The occupiers of the new dwelling will not qualify for Resident's Parking Permits.

Reasons for Approval

1.This development has been approved subject to conditions and the prior completion of a section 106 planning obligation (/a unilateral undertaking), because subject to those requirements it is considered to conform to the Development Plan as a whole, particularly the following policies:

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Structure Plan 2003:  P6/1, P9/8, P9/9;

Cambridge Local Plan (2006):   3/1, 3/4, 3/7, 3/10, 3/11, 3/12,

4/4, 4/11, 5/1, 5/10, 8/6, 5/10, 10/1;

2. The decision has been made having had regard to all other material planning considerations, none of which was considered to have been of such significance as to justify doing other than grant planning permission.

3. In  reaching this decision the local planning authority has acted on guidance provided by the National Planning Policy Framework, specifically paragraphs 186 and 187.   The local planning authority has worked proactively with the applicant to bring forward a high quality development that will improve the economic, social and environmental conditions of the area.

These reasons for approval can be a summary of the reasons

for grant of planning permission only.  For further details on the decision     please     see     the     officer     report     online     at www.cambridge.gov.uk/planningpublicaccess     or     visit     our Customer Service Centre, Mandela House, 4 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1BY between Mon 8am - 5:15pm, Tues, Thurs

& Fri 9am - 5:15pm, Weds 9am - 6pm.

2. 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  31  August  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, 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 as detailed in the  Planning Obligation Strategy 2010, and the Open Space Standards Guidance for Interpretation and Implementation 201

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