Planning appeal decision
1 Bury Lane, Haddenham, Ely, Cambridge, CB6 3PR
Planning appeal 3271306 at 1 Bury Lane, Haddenham, Ely, Cambridge, CB6 3PR (East Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 1 February 2022 by Inspector Szymanski D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
new 3 bedroom, 2 bath, detached with garden and parking for 2 cars
- Authority
- East Cambridgeshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Szymanski D
- Postcode
- CB6 3PR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of No 1 Bury Lane with particular reference to outlook, overshadowing and daylight
What decided it
The significant and harmful effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, resulting from plot subdivision below recommended size and a dwelling design that would jar with and unbalance the established pattern of development, outweighed the limited benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1Policy ENV2
- 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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