Issue - decisions

Matter for Decision

Howes Place, off Huntingdon Road, had been identified as an area to be considered for designation as a Conservation Area following the 2008/9 Suburbs and Approaches Study

Decision of the Executive Councillor for Planning, Building Control and Infrastructure

Approved the designation of a conservation area at Howes Place, the boundary of which was shown on the Townscape Map in the Appendix in the Officer’s report.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Principal Conservation Officer

In response to Members’ questions the Principal Conservation Officer and Joint Director of Planning and Economic Development said the following:

      i.          Any trees within the boundary of the conservation area had additional protection without a Tree Protection Order (TPO). Any work required to those trees would require prior authorisation from Tree Officers.

     ii.          The target for the periodic review of the Council’s Conservation Area designations and boundaries was every five years, although this was not absolute. This work had to be undertaken alongside other projects.

   iii.          Currently undertaking a five-year programme of conservation area reviews with the aim of completing five per year. A schedule of reviews had out been outlined for Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire. Information on the programme could be circulated to the Committee Members.

   iv.          Noted the comments that Howes Place was a good example of an area where social history and natural history intersected.

The Committee voted unanimously to endorse the Officer recommendations.

The Executive Councillor for Planning, Building Control and Transport approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted).