Issue - decisions

The Committee received an application for outline planning permission.

The application sought approval for the demolition of an existing building and the erection of three dwelling houses (resubmission).

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from Charlotte Colucci.

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          Speaking on behalf of residents from 66, 68, 70a and 72 Hartington Grove.

     ii.          Whilst in favour of a change of use, concern was raised about the effect on nearby properties.

   iii.          The proposal would have an overbearing impact on 68 and 72 Hartington Grove.

   iv.          The proposal would cause overshadowing and a lack of natural sunlight.

    v.          Residents request a shadow survey.

   vi.          The proposal was an overdevelopment of the site.

 vii.          Concerned that trees along the boundary would damage neighbouring properties.

The applicant addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Due to concerns that the area was used heavily to access local schools, Councillor Swanson proposed amendments to conditions 3 and 4 (amendment in bold):

3.       Except with the prior written agreement of the local planning authority in writing no construction work or demolition shall be carried out or plant operated other than between the following hours: 0930 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)

4        Except with the prior agreement of the local planning authority in writing, 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. In addition, there shall be no collection or deliveries between 0830 and 0930, and 1500 to 1600 Monday to Friday.

Reason: Due to the proximity of a school and residential properties to this premises.  The above conditions are recommended to protect the amenity of these premises throughout the redevelopment in accordance with policies 4/13 and 6/10 of the Cambridge Local Plan (2006)

The Committee agreed these amendments unanimously.

The Committee:

Resolved (unanimously) to grant the application for 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.