Planning appeal decision
11 Portway, Melbourn , Royston, SG8 6Eu
Planning appeal 3258959 at 11 Portway, Melbourn , Royston, SG8 6Eu (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was allowed on 16 September 2021 by Inspector Wyatt G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
a “new dwelling and demolition of existing garage
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wyatt G
- Postcode
- SG8 6EU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- living conditions of adjoining occupiers with particular regard to privacy at 16 Armingford Crescent
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would assimilate within the street scene without undue harm to character and appearance and would not result in unacceptable overlooking given the suburban context and the 22m separation distance achieved.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ/1Policy H/16
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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