Agenda, decisions and minutes

The Committee RESOLVED that Councillor CR Nightingale be appointed Vice-Chairman of the meeting. 

Councillor SGM Kindersley declared a personal interest as a Cambridgeshire County Councillor.

To authorise the Chairman to sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 February 2009 as a correct record.  The minutes can be viewed on the Council’s website.

The Committee authorised the Chairman to sign, as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 February 2009.

Approved, subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement to secure pedestrian / cycle crossings near the Eastgate / Jeavons Lane junction, and to secure the provision and maintenance of a woodland park public open space on the remainder of site CR06 “Jeavons Wood”, to the Conditions referred to in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities) and to the application not being called in for determination by the Secretary of State.  An amendment seeking deletion from the application of the proposed footpath to the south of the site was proposed by Councillor Loynes, seconded by Councillor Roberts, voted upon and lost.

Councillor David Morgan (a local Member) addressed the meeting.

The Committee approved the application, subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement securing pedestrian and cycle crossings near the Eastgate / Jeavons Lane junction, and the provision and maintenance of a woodland park public open space on the remainder of site CR06 “Jeavons Wood”, to the Conditions referred to in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities) and to the application not being called in for determination by the Secretary of State.  An amendment seeking deletion from the application of the proposed footpath to the south of the site was proposed by Councillor Loynes, seconded by Councillor Roberts, voted upon and lost.

Councillor SGM Kindersley declared a personal interest as a member of the applicant local authority.

The Committee noted the report and instructed officers to monitor further progress and make sure that community facilities are provided and delivered in accordance with agreed timescales. 

Councillor Mike Mason (a local Member) addressed the meeting.

The Committee noted the report and instructed officers to monitor further progress and make sure that community facilities were provided and delivered in accordance with agreed timescales.  In reply to a question from the local Member, not directly connected with the item, the Planning Lawyer (New Communities) confirmed that the three local Members (Councillors J Chatfield, N Davies and M Mason) would receive independent legal advice as part of their roles as ‘caretaker’ representatives pending elections to the Orchard Park Community Council.

The Appendices are attached to the electronic version of the agenda.

Delegated approval as report, subject to the Conditions therein and also to the agreement of the two local Members. 

Peter Biggs (for the applicant), Paul Hicks (Papworth Everard Parish Council) and Councillor Nick Wright (a local Member) addressed the meeting.

The Committee gave officers delegated powers to approve the Reserved Matters of the siting, design and external appearance of the buildings, and the landscaping of the site, subject to consultation with local Members, comments received through the amendment consultation period, the prior completion of an agreed Unilateral Undertaking, the Conditions referred to in the report and to it being in accordance with the outline planning permission reference S/2476/03/O. 

The Appendices are attached to the electronic version of the agenda.

Delegated approval as report, subject to exclusion of Plot 144 and subject also to the Conditions referred to in the report. 

Paul Hicks (Papworth Everard Parish Council) and Councillor Nick Wright (a local Member) addressed the meeting.  Peter Biggs (for the applicant) was present but chose not to speak.

The Committee gave officers delegated powers to approve the Reserved Matters of the siting, design and external appearance of the buildings, and the landscaping of the site, subject to the exclusion of Plot 144, consultation with local Members, comments received through the amendment consultation period, the prior completion of an agreed Unilateral Undertaking, the Conditions referred to in the report and to it being in accordance with the outline planning permission reference S/2476/03/O.

The Appendices are attached to the electronic version of the agenda.

Delegated approval as report, subject to exclusion of Plot 160 on design grounds, to the Conditions referred to in the report, and further consideration in the context of comments made by the Conservation Manager. 

Mr Philip Leggitt (applicant) and Councillor Nick Wright (a local Member) addressed the meeting.  Paul Hicks (Papworth Everard Parish Council) was present but chose not to speak.

The Committee gave officers delegated powers to approve the Reserved Matters of the siting, design and external appearance of the buildings, and the landscaping of the site subject to exclusion of Plot 160 on design grounds, consultation with local Members, further discussion with the Conservation Manager, comments received through the amended consultation period, the prior completion of an agreed Unilateral Undertaking, the Conditions referred to in the report, and it being in accordance with the outline planning permission reference S/2476/03/O.

An Appendix is attached to the hard copy of the agenda. 

Resolved not to take enforcement action, subject to replacing the coping stones and adding a further three courses of bricks to the end of the wall. 

Mark Evans (owner) and Councillor Simon Edwards (a local Member) addressed the meeting.

Prior to considering this application, the Committee attended a site visit on 4 March 2009.  The Committee resolved not to take enforcement action, subject to replacement of the coping stones and the addition of a further three courses of bricks to the end of the wall. 

 The Appendices are attached to the electronic version of the agenda.

Refused contrary to the recommendation in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities).  Reasons: adverse impact on the view from Grange Road across the proposal site to the trees and countryside beyond, the proposal being out of character with the local area, and conflict with Policies DP/2 and DP/7 of the South Cambridgeshire Local Development Framework 2007. 

Phillip Rowe (applicant) and Terry Sadler (Ickleton Parish Council) addressed the meeting.

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 the proposal’s adverse impact on the open and rural character of the area and not being in keeping with the existing linear pattern of development, contrary to Policies DP/2 and DP/7 of the South Cambridgeshire Local Development Framework 2007. 

Councillor JF Williams declared a personal interest by virtue of his acquaintance with some of the residents of Grange Road.

Approved contrary to the recommendation in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities).  Reasons: Economic and tourism benefits outweigh any harm to the listed building and the proposal complies, on balance, with Policies in the South Cambridgeshire Local Development Framework 2007.

Sophie Gregorios–Pippas (applicant) addressed the meeting.

Prior to considering this application, the Committee attended a site visit on 4 March 2009.  The Committee approved the application contrary to the recommendation in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities).  Members agreed the reasons for approval as being economic and tourism benefits such as to outweigh any harm to the listed building and the proposal’s compliance, on balance, with Policies in the South Cambridgeshire Local Development Framework 2007.

Councillor Mrs DP Roberts voted for refusal and asked that her vote be recorded accordingly.

Approved as report subject to the Conditions referred to therein. 

Duncan Taylor (objector) and Tim Holmes (applicant) addressed the meeting.

The Committee approved the application as amended by layout plan 0802/PL2/SP/01E date stamped 26 January 2009, subject to the Conditions referred to in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities).

Councillor JF Williams declared a personal interest by virtue of his acquaintance with the applicant and some of the objectors in Station Road, and with the applicant’s agent.

·           Application 2101 refused as report.

·           Application 2104 refused contrary to the recommendation in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities).  Reason: prematurity. 

Rupert Webb (objector) and Thomas Sims (applicant’s agent) addressed the meeting.

Prior to considering this application, the Committee attended a site visit on 4 March 2009.  The Committee refused Application S/2101/08/F on the grounds that the scale and form of the proposed development failed either to preserve or enhance the Bassingbourn Conservation Area, and that the proposal adversely impacted on existing trees and neighbour amenity.  The Committee refused Application S/2104/08/CAC contrary to the recommendation in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities) on the ground of prematurity.

Council Standing Order no. 9 states that

“ Unless three-quarters of members present vote for the meeting to continue, any meeting that has lasted for four hours, excluding adjournments will adjourn immediately. Remaining business will be considered at a time and date fixed by the Chairman. If he / she does not fix a date, the remaining business will be considered at the next ordinary meeting.”

The meeting having lasted for four hours, excluding adjournments, the Committee resolved nem con that it should continue.

Resolved not to take enforcement action   Reason: the wall blends in well with its surroundings and rebuilding it would not result in any improvement. 

John Coward (owner) addressed the meeting.

Prior to considering this application, the Committee attended a site visit on 4 March 2009.  The Committee resolved not to take enforcement action   Members agreed that the wall blended in well with its surroundings and that rebuilding it would not result in any improvement. 

Approved contrary to the recommendation in the report from the Corporate Manager (Planning and Sustainable Communities).  Reason: exceptional circumstances given that the site already has planning permission for the permanent stationing there of a mobile home override Policy HG/7 of the South Cambridgeshire Local Development Framework 2007. 

Mr. Halpin (applicant) addressed the meeting.

Prior to considering this application, the Committee attended a site visit on 4 March 2009.  The Committee approved 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 exceptional circumstances given that the site already had planning permission for the permanent stationing there of a mobile home such as to override Policy HG/7 of the South Cambridgeshire Local Development Framework 2007. 

Councillor SGM Kindersley declared a personal interest by virtue of his acquaintance with the applicant, especially through his links with Forward Gamlingay.

Councillor Mrs DP Roberts declared a personal interest by virtue of her acquaintance with the applicant.

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

The Committee noted a report on Appeals against planning decisions and enforcement action, and a summary of decisions relating to

·           Mr C Nightingale – Erection of two dwellings following the demolition of existing dwelling – 2 Mingle Lane, Great Shelford – Appeal allowed.

·           Ms Sarah Lee – Retention of unauthorised dayroom building – Plot 6 Sunningdale, Chesterton Fen Road, Milton – Appeal against enforcement notice allowed.