Planning appeal decision
29 Fernlea Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9LW
Planning appeal 3259688 at 29 Fernlea Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9LW (Cambridge City Council) was allowed on 28 June 2021 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the alleged appeal development on the living conditions of existing occupiers of neighbouring property 27 Fernlea Close with particular regard to outlook.
Without planning permission, the unauthorised erection of a single storey front extension (outlined in yellow on attached plans for identification purposes only), a part single storey, part two-storey rear extension (outlined in green on attached plans for identification purposes only) and a first floor side extension (outlined in blue on attached plans for identification purposes only) at the Land
- Authority
- Cambridge City Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Stephens K
- Postcode
- CB1 9LW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the alleged appeal development on the living conditions of existing occupiers of neighbouring property 27 Fernlea Close with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The combination of the design features of the extensions (hipped roofs, setback from boundary) and the existing structures at the neighbouring property meant the extensions did not unacceptably harm the outlook of occupiers at No.27.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 58 of the Cambridge Local Plan (2018)
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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