Chair: Councillor

Labour Spokesperson: Councillor

City Councillors for

Arbury (Anthony Hymans, Rhodri James, Tim Ward)

King’s Hedges (Maria Bell, Louise Downham, Elizabeth Hughes)

East Chesterton (Donald Adey, Jenny Bailey, Jennifer Liddle) and

West Chesterton (Diane Armstrong, Max Boyce, Ian Nimmo-Smith)

Co-opted non-voting members:

County Councillors Ian Kidman (Arbury), Janet Jones (King’s Hedges), Julian Huppert (East Chesterton), Maurice Leeke (West Chesterton)

Committee Manager: John Blunt (01223 457012 or mailto:john.blunt@cambridge.gov.uk or write c/o Room 11, The Guildhall, Cambridge CB2 3QJ)

Date: Tuesday 29 June 2004

Time: 7.15pm for 7.30pm start

Place: Chesterton Community College, Gilbert Road, CB4 3NY

AGENDA

1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Members of the committee are asked to declare any interests in the items on the agenda. In the case of any doubt the advice of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services should be sought before the meeting.

3 MINUTES/MATTERS ARISING

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 24 April 2004.

4 OPEN FORUM

Members of the public are invited to ask any question, or make a statement on any matter related to their local area covered by the City Council Wards listed above.

The Forum will last up to 30 minutes, but may be extended at the Chair’s discretion. The Chair may also time limit public speakers to ensure as many are accommodated as practicable.

PUBLIC SPEAKING RULES – relating to items or reports to committee 5, and 6, if you wish to ask a question or make a statement to the committee please contact the committee officer before the meeting starts. You will have up to three minutes to put your question or make a statement, with an opportunity of a further two minute supplementary.

On planning applications the rules are slightly different and are shown under the item heading.

5 IMPROVEMENT WORKS RELATING TO LOCAL SHOPS (Report by John Cowin, Head of Property & Building Services 01223 457431)

Appendix 1: Top 3 external improvement works which would most benefit the local shop/shopping parade as nominated by respondents to questionnaire

Appendix 2: Proposed Works

6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & LEISURE GRANTS 2004/05 (Report by Chris Freeman, Grants Manager, 01223 457862)

7 APPLICATIONS OR PLANNING PERMISSION

The applications for planning permission listed below require determination. Reports are attached with a plan showing the location of the relevant site. Detailed plans relating to the application will be displayed at the meeting. The name of the planning officer dealing with the application is shown in brackets.

Public speaking rules relating to planning applications: Anyone wishing to speak about one of these applications, may do so provided that they have made a representation in writing within the consultation period and have notified the Area Committee Manager shown at the top of the agenda by 12 Noon on the day before the meeting of the Area Committee.


1
Site	45 Chesterton Road
Proposal	Extension to existing building and change of use from flats to a house in multiple occupation (sui generis student accomodation).
Officer Recommendation	APPROVE
Application No	C/04/0314/FP
Applicant	Trinity College, Trinity Street, Cambridge
Case Officer	Neville Doe
Contact No	457126


2
Site	52 George Street
Proposal	Single storey rear extension and first floor extension to above existing garage.
Officer Recommendation	APPROVE
Application No	C/04/0188/FP
Applicant	Kim Willoughby, 52 George Street
Case Officer	Marcus Shingler
Contact No	457475


3
Site	Alpha Road, r/o 30 Hertford Street
Proposal	Erection of 1No. 3 bedroom dwelling.
Officer Recommendation	APPROVE
Application No	C/03/0590/FP
Applicant	Mr Nicolas Jago, 30 Hertford Street
Case Officer	Jennie Parsons
Contact No	457158


4
Site	2-4 De Freville Avenue
Proposal	Erection of 2no 2 bed mews houses.
Officer Recommendation	APPROVE
Application No	C/04/0296/FP
Applicant	Sandy Lane Developments, c/o Paul Harney Associates, 22 Hills Road, Cambridge
Case Officer	Jennie Parsons
Contact No	457158

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To all members of the Public

Any comments that you want to make about the way the Council is running Area Committees are very welcome. Please contact the Committee Manager listed at the top of this agenda or complete the forms supplied at the meeting.

The next meeting of North Area Committee is on Thursday 26 August at the Arbury Community Centre.