Agenda item

Councillor Pippas withdrew from discussion and did not vote.

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the development of a three storey building comprising seven two-bed residential flats.

Mr Mitham (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 5 votes to 3 with 1 abstention) to accept the officer recommendation to refuse planning permission as per the agenda.

Reasons for Refusal

1.       The proposed development would by virtue of its poor quality design and close proximity to the eastern and southern boundaries of the site result in a form of development that is bland and without contextual merit on this prominent corner plot location. The eastern elevation is poorly articulated and in combination with its scale and contrived roof form would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenity of the adjoining occupier. The proposed building is also reliant on existing offsite landscaping to mitigate it design and dominance from Queen Ediths Way. As a result, the proposed development would be contrary to policies 3/4 and 3/12, which require development to respond positively to the local character of the area and have a positive impact on the setting of the site in terms of scale, form and detailing.

2.       The proposed development does not make appropriate provision for public open space, community development facilities, education and life-long learning facilities, transport mitigation measures, 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 the Open Space Standards Guidance for Interpretation and Implementation 2010, the Southern Corridor Area Transport Plan 2002, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Waste Partnership (RECAP): Waste Management Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2012.

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.