Agenda, decisions and minutes

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43.

General Declarations of Interest pdf icon PDF 109 KB

Minutes:

Councillor SGM Kindersley declared a personal interest as a Cambridgeshire County Councillor, with particular reference to Minute numbers 46 (Orwell), 61 (Gamlingay), 62 (Little Gransden), 65 (Barrington) and 70 (Haslingfield).

44.

Minutes of Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 80 KB

To authorise the Chairman to sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 July 2007 as a correct record.  Draft Minutes are available by following the links from the Council’s website at www.scambs.gov.uk/meetings

Minutes:

The Committee authorised the Chairman to sign, as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 July 2007.

45.

S/0948/07/F – Shepreth (Shepreth wildlife Park, Station Road) pdf icon PDF 106 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Approved as report. 

Minutes:

The Committee APPROVED the application for the reasons set out in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities), subject to the Conditions referred to therein.

46.

S/1149/07/F – Orwell (Erection of House and Garage at Land Adjacent 7 High Street Orwell) pdf icon PDF 150 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Refused contrary to report for reasons relating to over development, scale, and adverse impact on the amenity of neighbours, character of the local area and Conservation Area. 

Minutes:

Prior to considering this application, Members attended a site visit on 30 July 2007.  The Committee REFUSED the application, contrary to the recommendation in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities).   Members agreed the reasons for refusal as being over development of the site, scale and bulk, and adverse impact on the amenity of neighbours and character of the Conservation Area. 

 

Councillor SGM Kindersley declared a personal interest as Cambridgeshire County Councillor for the Gamlingay Electoral Division, which includes the parish of Orwell.

47.

S/0919/07/F - Papworth Everard (Plot 10, Stirling Way, Papworth Business Park) pdf icon PDF 144 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Approved as report, subject to deletion of the wind turbine and its replacement by a Condition requiring that 10% of the energy used on site to be processed by other renewable means.

Minutes:

The Committee APPROVED the application for the reasons set out in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities), subject to deletion of the wind turbine and its replacement by a Condition requiring that 10% of the energy used on site to be processed by other renewable means, and subject also to the Conditions referred to in the report.

48.

S/0093/07/RM - Papworth Everard (Land South of Church Lane and West of Ermine Street South) pdf icon PDF 968 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Deferred to resolve outstasnding issues.

Minutes:

Lee Melin, Agent for the applicant, and Paul Hicks, Chairman of the Planning Committee of Papworth Everard Parish Council, addressed the meeting.

 

The Committee DEFERRED consideration of this application pending further investigation of the issues involved.

49.

S/1084/07/F - Sawston (98 High Street) pdf icon PDF 138 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Approved as report. 

Minutes:

The Committee APPROVED the application for the reasons set out in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities), subject to the Conditions referred to therein.

50.

S/2338/06/F – Hinxton (The Red Lion, 32 High Street) pdf icon PDF 109 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

 Delegated approval as report, subject to no material adverse comments arising from outstanding consultation responses.

Minutes:

Wendy Crowdy, Objector to the application, Jane Chater, Chairman of Hinxton Parish Council, and Councillor A Orgee, the local Member, addressed the meeting.

 

Members attended site visits on 5 March 2007 and 2 July 2007.  The Committee gave officers DELEGATED POWERS TO APPROVE the application, as amended by drawing numbers 04/161/04B date stamped 16April 2007, 04/161/05E date stamped 17 July 2007 and 04/161/06G date stamped 30 July 2007, for the reasons set out in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities),subject to no new material objections being received, to Conditions referred to in paragraph 10 of the report dated 1 August 2007 from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities), and to  the Conditions referred to in the report to the Planning Committee on 7 March 2007.

51.

S/0956/07/F - Great Shelford (120 Cambridge Road) pdf icon PDF 155 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Deferred to clarify the plans and to seek justification for the proposed increase in floor area.

Minutes:

Mr D Rayner, Applicant, addressed the meeting.

 

The Committee DEFERRED consideration of this application so that officers could clarify the plans and seek justification for the proposed increase in floor area.

 

Councillor CR Nightingale declared a personal and prejudicial interest by virtue of being employed by the Applicant.  He withdrew from the Chamber, took no part in the debate and did not vote.

52.

S/0624/07/F - Fen Ditton (Vehicle Park, R/O North Works, Newmarket Road) pdf icon PDF 132 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Approved as report. 

Minutes:

The Committee APPROVED the application for the reasons set out in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities), subject to the Conditions referred to therein.

 

Councillor Mrs CA Hunt declared a personal interest as South Cambridgeshire District Council’s representative on the Cambridge Airport Consultative Committee.

 

Councillor R Turner declared a personal interest as Chairman of the Cambridge Airport Consultative Committee.

53.

S/0880/07/Fand S/0881/07/CAC – Over (R/O 15 High Street) pdf icon PDF 137 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Approval of both applications as report.

Minutes:

The Committee APPROVED both applications for the reasons set out in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities), subject to the Conditions referred to therein.

54.

S/1049/07/F - Willingham (1 High Street) pdf icon PDF 172 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Approved as report. 

Minutes:

The Committee APPROVED Reserved Matters of siting, design and external appearance for the reasons set out in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities subject to the Conditions referred to therein, and to other safeguarding Conditions, all in accordance with the outline planning permission reference S/0247/06/0 dated 7 July 2006.

55.

S/1034/07/F - Comberton (Foxes Bridge Farm, Royston Lane) pdf icon PDF 62 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Delegated approval (subject to outstanding consultation responses) contrary to report – Members felt that the applicant’s special circumstances outweighed any harm to the Green Belt. 

Minutes:

Sarah Tebbit, Applicant, and Councillor Dr SA Harangozo, the local Member, addressed the meeting.

 

Prior to considering this application, Members attended a site visit on 30 July 2007. The Committee gave officers DELEGATED POWERS TO APPROVE the application, contrary to the recommendation in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities).   Members agreed the reason for approval as being that the applicant’s special circumstances outweighed any harm to the Green Belt.  Officers were satisfied that the departure from the Development Plan was not sufficient to require reference to the Secretary of State.

56.

S/0925/07F - Castle Camps (Land R/O The Bays, Haverhill Road) pdf icon PDF 130 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Approved as report

Minutes:

Mr Wotherspoon, a supporter of the application, addressed the meeting.

 

The Committee APPROVED the application for the reasons set out in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities), subject to the Conditions referred to therein.

57.

S/1082/07/F - Castle Camps (The Forge, Forge Cottage, High Street) pdf icon PDF 156 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Approved as report with an extra Condition relating to the hours of construction and operation.

Minutes:

The Committee APPROVED the application for the reasons set out in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities), subject to the Conditions referred to therein.and an extra Condition restricting the hours of construction and operation of power tools.

58.

S/1048/07/F – Cottenham (Unit J Broad Lane Industrial Estate, Broad Lane) pdf icon PDF 170 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Refused contrary to report on the ground of adverse impact on the amenity of neighbours, with enforcement. 

Minutes:

Steve Taylor, an Objector to the application, and Councillors SM Edwards and TJ Wotherspoon, local Members, addressed the meeting.

 

Prior to considering this application, Members attended a site visit on 30 July 2007.  The Committee REFUSED the application, contrary to the recommendation in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities). Members agreed the reason for refusal as being  the adverse impact on the amenity of neighbours, including their right to the quiet enjoyment of their properties.

 

The Committee RESOLVED that the Council should pursue breach of the extant Enforcement Notice requiring the removal of external extractor fans, flues and air conditioning units, and issue a Breach of Condition Notice in respect of the failure to comply with Condition 6 of planning permission S/1184/74/F regarding hours of operation of machinery at the site.

59.

S/1077/06/F – Ickleton (River Barns, 111 Frogge Street) pdf icon PDF 154 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Refused as report.

Minutes:

Mrs London, one of the applicants, addressed the meeting, having previously handed a petition in support of the application to the Chairman.

 

Prior to considering this application, Members attended a site visit on 30 July 2007.  The Committee REFUSED the application for the reasons set out in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities) and authorised officers to take enforcement action against unauthorised development, subject to a compliance period of six months.

 

Councillor JF Williams declared a personal interest by virtue of his acquaintence with the applicants.

60.

S/1094/07/F – Fowlmere (Conversion of Walled Garden Courts to Provide Additional Residential Accommodation for Disabled Use, Mill Farm, Fowlmere Road, Melbourn) pdf icon PDF 92 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Approved as report. 

Minutes:

Tim Poulson,  one of the applicants, addressed the meeting.

 

The Committee APPROVED the application for the reasons set out in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities), subject to the Conditions referred to therein.

 

Councillor Mrs J Guest declared a personal and prejudicial interest by virtue of her aquaintence with the applicants through her employment with the Cambridge Housing Society, withdrew from the Chamber, took no part in the debate and did not vote.

 

Councillor SGM Kindersley declared a personal interest by virtue of his acquaintence with Mr Poulson as a member of the same gym.

 

Councillor Mrs DP Roberts declared a personal interest as a member of Fowlmere Parish Council, but stated that she was considering the matter afresh.

61.

S/1835/06/RM – Gamlingay (Dwelling – Land to the rear of 32 Mill Street) pdf icon PDF 145 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Approved as report. 

Minutes:

Mrs Boocock, an objector to the application, Alan Hibbert, one of the applicants, and Councillor Mrs A Elsby, a local Member, addressed the meeting.

 

The Committee APPROVED the application for the reasons set out in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities), subject to the Conditions referred to therein.

 

Councillor SGM Kindersley declared a personal interest as Cambridgeshire County Councillor for the Gamlingay Electoral Division, which includes the parish of Gamlingay.

62.

S/1264/07/F – Little Gransden (Change of Use of Barn to Holiday Accommodation at Land off Church Street Little Gransden) pdf icon PDF 116 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Refused contrary to report on the grounds of inappropriate access, adverse impact on the amenity of neighbours and conflict with planning policies.

Minutes:

Councillor Mrs A Elsby, a local Member, addressed the meeting.

 

Prior to considering this application, Members attended a site visit on 30 July 2007.  The Committee REFUSED the application, contrary to the recommendation in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities).  Members agreed the reasons for refusal as being inappropriate access, adverse impact on the amenity of neighbours and conflict with planning policies.

 

Councillor SGM Kindersley declared a personal interest as Cambridgeshire County Councillor for the Gamlingay Electoral Division, which includes the parish of Little Gransden..

63.

Duration of Meeting

Minutes:

In accordance with Paragraph 9 of the Council’s Standing Orders, it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the meeting continue for more than four hours.

64.

S/0635/07/F – Harston (1 Hurrell’s Row) pdf icon PDF 114 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Refused contrary to report on the ground of adverse impact on the amenity of neighbours. 

Minutes:

Susan Cole,an Objector to the application, Lucy May-Gillings, one of the applicants, and Mrs E Funnell from Harston Parish Council addressed the meeting.

 

Prior to considering this application, Members attended a site visit on 30 July 2007  The Committee REFUSED the application, contrary to the recommendation in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities).   Members agreed the reason for refusal as being adverse impact on the amenity of neighbours. 

65.

S/0764/07/F - Barrington (Barrington Hall, Haslingfield Road) pdf icon PDF 107 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Approval as report for a temporary period of 18 months. 

Minutes:

Mr Day , an Objector to the application, Mr M Sutcliffe, one of the Applicants, and Tony Fletcher, Chairman of Barrington Parish Council, addressed the meeting.

 

The Committee APPROVED the application for a temporary period of 18 months for the reasons set out in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities), subject to the Conditions referred to therein.

 

Councillor SGM Kindersley declared personal interests as

·                Cambridgeshire County Councillor for the Gamlingay Electoral Division, which includes the parish of Barrington

·                A school governor within the village

·                A member of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire Authority

66.

S/1130/07/F - Impington (Land Adj Pheasants Grove, Milton Road) pdf icon PDF 112 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Approved as report. 

Minutes:

The Committee APPROVED the application for the reasons set out in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities), subject to the Conditions referred to therein.

67.

S/0793/07/F – Longstanton (Phase 3B at Home Farm) pdf icon PDF 159 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Deferred 

Minutes:

The Committee DEFERRED consideration of this application pending further consultation of Longstanton Parish Council.

68.

S/0548/07/F - Longstanton (Phase 2, Home Farm) pdf icon PDF 111 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Approved as report. 

Minutes:

The Committee APPROVED the application, as amended by plan referenced DWSM2 SL.1 Revision D (repositioning of plots 1, 2 and 3) subject to Conditions requiring the submission of a revised layout plan showing dimensions of carriageways and 1.8 metre wide footways, the minimum finished floor levels of dwellings set at 7.20 metres above the Ordnance Datum Newlyn, and other safeguarding Conditions.

69.

B/1/45/070 – Melbourn (73 High Street) pdf icon PDF 154 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

No further action, as report.

Minutes:

The Committee RESOLVED that no further action be taken.

 

Councillor Mrs JM Guest declared a personal interest as a member of Melbourn Parish Council where this matter had been discussed on a number of occasions.  She was considering it now afresh.

70.

S/1163/07/F & S/1164/07/LB – Haslingfield (5 High Street) pdf icon PDF 194 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Refusal of both applications, contrary to report, on the ground of adverse impact on the Conservation Area. 

Minutes:

Mr Robinson of Haslingfield Parish Council, and Councillor Mrs EM Heazell, the local Member, addressed the meeting.

 

The Committee REFUSED both applications, contrary to the recommendation in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities).   Members agreed the reason for refusal as being adverse impact on the Conservation Area as a result of the post box and control panel on the pier.

 

Councillor SGM Kindersley declared a personal interest as Cambridgeshire County Councillor for the Gamlingay Electoral Division, which includes the parish of Haslingfield.

71.

02/07/SC - Tree Preservation Order in Histon (49 Station Road) pdf icon PDF 143 KB

Decision:

Confirmed without modification, as report.

Minutes:

The Committee CONFIRMED WITHOUT MODIFICATION Tree Preservation Order number 02/07/SC at 49 Station Road, Histon. 

72.

Delegation Procedures pdf icon PDF 88 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Revised scheme of delegation approved as report, subject to review in six months’ time.

Minutes:

Further to its meeting on 4 July 2007 (Minute 40 refers), the Committee considered a report reviewing the officer delegation procedures for determining planning and other applications.

 

The Committee APPROVED, for immediate implementation, the revised scheme of delegation set out in the report from the Development Control Quality Manager and Appendix 1 thereto, subject to review in six months’ time.

73.

Upper Cambourne - Phase 7 Briefing Document pdf icon PDF 88 KB

Decision:

Delegated approval or refusal, as report. 

Minutes:

The Committee considered a report on the Cambourne Phase 7 Upper Cambourne Development Briefing Document.

 

The Committee gave officers DELEGATED POWERS TO APPROVE OR REFUSE the Phase 7 Upper Cambourne Development Briefing Document (Revision D, July 2007), subject to there being no additional or conflicting comments from Cambourne Parish Council that could not be overcome by amendment or clarification.

74.

Appeals against Planning Decisions and Enforcement Action

Summaries of Decisions of interest attached.

Contact officers:

Gareth Jones, Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities)  – Tel: 01954 713155

John Koch, Appeals Manager (Special Projects) – Tel: 01954 713268

Additional documents:

Decision:

Noted

Minutes:

The Committee NOTED a report on Appeals against planning decisions and enforcement action and, in particular, summaries of the following decisions:

 

·                    Mrs E Smith and Mrs M Hardy – Erection of house – 322 High Street, Cottenham – Appeal allowed.

·                    C Huggins – Erection of house – 2 Orchard Road, Histon, - Appeal allowed

·                    Kirby Property Management Ltd/M Proctor – Use of property as Lettings Agency (B1 Office Use) – 49 Broad Street, Cambourne – Planning and Enforcement appeals dismissed

·                    Mr and Mrs J Chivers – Single storey garage/workshop building – 18 High Street, Little Eversden – Appeal allowed

·                    The Strategic Land Partnership LLP – 1. Demolition of existing house and 2. The erection of seven residential and two retail units - Land at Bishop’s Cycles and 49 Station Road, Histon – Appeals dismissed

75.

Appeal Statistics

Contact officers:

Gareth Jones, Head of Planning  – Tel: 01954 713155

John Koch, Appeals Manager (Special Projects) – Tel: 01954 713268

Additional documents:

Decision:

Noted

Minutes:

The Committee NOTED that an information report on Appeal statistics had been published on the Council's website.