Planning appeal decision
Land to Rear of 39 Toyse Lane, Burwell, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0DF
Planning appeal 3272577 at Land to Rear of 39 Toyse Lane, Burwell, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0DF (East Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 12 August 2021 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area.
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- Authority
- East Cambridgeshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Grierson E
- Postcode
- CB25 0DF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area
What decided it
The isolated positioning of the proposed dwelling would wholly contrast with the strong linear pattern of development on Toyse Lane, causing significant harm to the character and appearance of the area that outweighed the housing benefits.
The benefits of providing one additional dwelling in a sustainable location and meeting housing need for 2-3 bedroom units did not outweigh the significant harm caused to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1Policy ENV2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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