13 homes at Land South Of The Princess Of Wales Hospital, Ely

“Proposal: Development of 13no. new homes, including 5no. apartments and 8no. houses with access, parking and landscaping…”

“The application seeks full planning permission for the erection of 13 dwellings, comprising 9 market homes; 1 x 2-bedroom (4 person) flat, 2 x 2-bedroom and 4 x 3- bedroom houses, and 4 affordable homes comprising; 2 x 1-bed and 2 x 2-bedroom flats (units 7-10).”

“The site is in north Ely, south-east of the Princess of Wales Hospital. The site forms a parcel of land, formerly within the Hospital curtilage and provided staff and visitor parking. It is understood that the application site has become redundant to the hospital and has recently been transferred to the applicant.”

“The site is proposed to be developed in conjunction with 27no. New dwellings recently approved over a number of infill sites between Nigel Road and Redman Close (20/01006/FUM). As part of this development, 8 dwellings are currently being constructed to the south of the application site.”

“25/00198/TPO - Trees under TPO E/04/11 named T22, T23, T24 & T27 (three Silver Birch and one Whitebeam respectively) to be transplanted and relocated adjacent to Tennis Court as per plan. (Granted 09.04.2025)”

“25/00154/TPO - T12 Sycamore - Remove epicormic growth. (Granted 27.03.2025)”

“Concerns have been raised that the highway along Redman Close is unsuitable as a shared surface street, in that vehicle to pedestrian conflict will occur and that the highway is too narrow. It is acknowledged that the section of road along Heaton Drive and Redman Close, to the footway adjacent to the parkland to the south west of the application site, is well used by cyclists and pedestrians.”

“Concerns raised in respect of disabled access have been carefully considered and indeed MfS recognises that shared surface streets can be challenging for some disabled persons, particularly the blind or partially-sighted who may struggle to navigate such roads. In tis regard, it does need to be acknowledged that Heaton Close and Redman Way are established shared streets which already accommodate vehicles and pedestrians simultaneously.”

“Neighbours – 5 neighbouring properties were notified and the responses received are summarised below. A full copy of the responses are available on the Council’s website.”

“Road design inadequate to cater for shared use • Highway safety concerns • Lack of disabled access • Construction traffic dangers • Loss of/ harm to trees • Loss of open space • Benefits do not outweigh harm • No need for housing • Development to the south not shown on plans • Noise impacts • Affects a Right of Access/ right of way • Pollution • Impacts residential amenity • No active Travel measures • Contrary to Policy • Affects street scene • Landscape impacts/ affects…”

“Cllr Christine Colbert expressed her support for the development but was concerned about the safety of pedestrians wanting to walk to Lynn Road. She stated that she would abstain.”

“PL040326 Minutes - page 17 Cllr Julia Huffer supported the building of affordable housing on a brownfield site. She understood safety concerns but construction traffic was currently driving on the roads in question and she was unaware of any incidents.”

“Cllr Chika Akinwale proposed that the application be deferred. Cllr Christine Whlean seconded this. Cllr Bill Hunt stated that the recommendation for approval had already been proposed and seconded and so the Committee would vote on this first.”

“Cllr Bill Hunt proposed and Cllr Keith Horgan seconded the recommendation in the report, with delegation to the Strategic Planning and Development Management Manager to finalise the conditions, including a construction management plan and other pertinent conditions. A vote was taken and with six votes in favour, three against and two abstentions the Committee agreed…”

“(i) The Committee delegates authority to finalise the pre- commencement conditions and terms and completion of the S.106 legal agreement to the Strategic Planning & Development Management Manger; and…”

“(iii) Following the completion of the S.106, application 25/00717/F3M be approved subject to the planning conditions at Appendix 1; or…”