PLANNING
The MLC is consulted by the Planning Authority (SCDC) but can only make recommendations - the MLC has no power to amend or reject applications. The District Council do listen and sometimes, but not always, accept our recommendations.

CONSTRUCTION PERIOD

Typical recommendation for Cambourne Applications
Impose conditions on working hours and noise nuisance
Parking - site vehicles should be prohibited from roads and verges
Site movements - traffic should avoid established roads by using haul roads wherever possible.
Policy on traffic risk assessment management should be provided

GENERAL

Provison for Wheelie Bin storage in residential developments
Parking allowances, tandem parking.
Compliance with agreed schedule of a maximum of 3300 homes

Examples of what might be Material Planning Considerations are:
Central Government Circulars/PPGs
EU Legislation/Directives/Human Rights Act
Economical or Financial Factors
Existing Use
Infrastructure Issues
Local Objections
National Interest
Non-statutory Plans and Guidance Parking
Personal Circumstances
Planning Gain
Planning History
Precedent
Privacy
Noise
Nuisance
Disturbance
Overshadowing
Loss of Outlook

Examples of what are NOT Material Planning Considerations
Matters covered by other laws
Private property rights
Developer’s morals or motives
Suspected future development
Loss of a private view
Effect on value of property