®Planning appeal decision
115 Mowbray Road, Cambridge, CB1 7SP
Planning appeal 3273909 at 115 Mowbray Road, Cambridge, CB1 7SP (Cambridge City Council) was dismissed on 24 September 2021 by Inspector Brownless E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development provides adequate living conditions for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling with particular regard to privacy.
a change of use of the garage to the rear of 115 Mowbray Road from a store to a 1 bedroom with 1 bed space dwelling
- Authority
- Cambridge City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Brownless E
- Postcode
- CB1 7SP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development provides adequate living conditions for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling with particular regard to privacy
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The unacceptable degree of overlooking and privacy harm to future occupiers, combined with the uncharacteristic location and intensity of use conflicting with the established pattern and character of the surrounding area, meant the proposal failed to accord with the development plan.
The benefits of providing an additional dwelling, effective use of land, and support to local services and sustainable transport were outweighed by the unacceptable living conditions due to overlooking and the harmful effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 50Policy 52Policy 55Policy 56Policy 57Policy 59
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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