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The Committee received an application for
full planning permission.
The application sought approval for
construction of 14 x 3 bedroom houses, formation of access, landscaping, garden
areas, drainage, parking and supporting infrastructure, following demolition of
308 Coldham’s Lane. Front porch and single storey
rear extension to 306 Coldham’s Lane.
The Committee noted the amendment sheet and
a late representation from Councillor Baigent.
The Committee received a representation in objection to the application
from Matthew Danish on behalf of Cambridge Cycling Campaign.
The representation covered the following issues:
i.
The proposed Coldham’s
Lane access route would give priority to vehicles on the footpath.
ii.
Safety concerns about the number
of vehicles crossing the footpath.
iii.
Proposal contrary to 8.3 and 8.11
of the Local Plan.
iv.
Junction would be unsafe for
visually impaired pedestrians.
Tim Waller (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 conditions recommended by the
officers and completion of an s.106 agreement.
INFORMATIVE: Additional informative requiring details of
visibility splays to be incorporated into the details submitted to discharge
the boundary treatment condition.