URL: https://democracy.cambridge.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5704

Decision Maker: Joint Development Management Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Committee received an application for demolition of existing units 210, 211, 214, 220, 230, 240 and redevelopment with Use Class E(g) floorspace (office) (E(g)(i)), research and development (E(g)(ii)) with complementary floorspace (Use Class E (a-g)) along with access, landscaping and supporting infrastructure. Retention of Unit 216.     The Planning Officer updated his report by referring to:        i.          The amendment sheet.       ii.          An amendment to the Officer recommendation in their presentation as follows:  To approve subject to the conditions set out in appendix 1 of the report, the expiry of the EIA site and press notice, and completion of a s106 agreement to secure appropriate mitigation measures. In the event that any substantive / further issues are raised as a result of the EIA site notice requirement, delegated authority to determine the application is given to the Head of Planning in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of JDMC;     iii.          The numbering of para 18.42 on page 68 had a typographical error and should be numbered 25.14a.    Richard Selby (Applicant’s Representative) addressed the Committee in support of the application.    Councillor Fane proposed, and Councillor Smith seconded, an amended Grampian condition to read:          i.          Prior to occupation of the development hereby permitted, written confirmation will be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority evidencing that the anticipated additional net increase in waste water generated by the development is capable of being accommodated by the Cambridge Water Recycling Centre, or there is sufficient on-site capacity to deal with a net increase in waste water flows from the development.    This amendment was carried by 9 votes to 1.    Councillor Porrer proposed, and Councillor Bradnam seconded, an amendment to condition 6 to relate to phasing and to include that community facilities should come forward as needed.    This amendment was carried by 9 votes with 1 abstention.    Councillor Porrer proposed, and Councillor Flaubert seconded, an amendment to condition 16 to refer to the applicant being required to provide commercial water metering data on request.    This amendment was carried by 8 votes with 2 abstentions.    Councillor Porrer proposed, and Councillor Smith seconded, an amendment to condition 22 to include reference to car clubs and cargo bikes.     This amendment was carried by 8 votes with 2 abstentions.    The Committee    Resolved (by 9 votes to 1) to approve application 24/04575/FUL subject to:    (a) the planning conditions and informatives set out in the officer report to committee with delegated authority to officers to carry through minor amendments to those conditions and informatives (and to include others considered as appropriate and necessary) prior to the issuing of the planning permission, and:    (b) the prior completion of a Section 106 Agreement under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 with delegated authority to officers to negotiate, settle and complete such an Agreement as referenced in the Heads of Terms within this report, including any other planning obligations considered appropriate and necessary to make the development acceptable in planning terms and the expiry of the EIA site and press notice. In the event that any substantive / further issues are raised as a result of the EIA site notice requirement, delegated authority to determine the application is given to the Head of Planning in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of JDMC. With the following updates to the planning conditions:  additional amended Grampian condition as agreed by Members at Committee.   Update to Condition 3 as outlined in the amendment sheet.  Updates to the following conditions as agreed by Members at Committee:        i.          Condition 6 – phasing of community facilities;       ii.          Condition 16 – provision of commercial water metering data;     iii.          Condition 22 – parking allocation for car clubs and cargo bikes.     (c) Delegated authority given to officers to set out as part of the decision notice and in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (EIA) Regulations 2017, reg. 29 ‘information to accompany decisions’ a reasoned conclusion of the significant effects of the development on the environment and to carry out appropriate notification under reg. 30 accordingly.   

Date of Decision: October 15, 2025