Planning appeal decision
27 Parsonage Street, Cambridge, CB5 8DN
Planning appeal 3274062 at 27 Parsonage Street, Cambridge, CB5 8DN (Cambridge City Council) was dismissed on 31 March 2022 by Inspector Brownless E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants with regards to outlook, light and privacy.
demolition of existing single storey rear extension to end-terrace house. New two storey rear extension. New roof extension and loft conversion including rooflights. Associated refurbishment including replacement windows and new external wall insulation
- Authority
- Cambridge City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Brownless E
- Postcode
- CB5 8DN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants with regards to outlook, light and privacy.
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of occupants at No 25 Parsonage Street through loss of privacy caused by the first-floor window of the proposed extension creating direct overlooking of their rear garden.
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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