Former Photographic Factory, Sawtry Way, Wyton, PE28 2EA

the conversion of the former photographic factory at Sawtry Way, RAF Wyton into 15 residential units

Authority: Huntingdonshire District Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Chamberlain G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupants, with particular reference to odour
Whether the proposal would provide an adequate mix of homes

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area through an overly domestic appearance incongruous in a rural setting and would fail to demonstrate adequate living conditions for future occupants in respect of odour, contrary to the development plan.

The significant adverse impacts on character and appearance and living conditions outweighed the cumulative benefits of new housing, affordable housing contribution, biodiversity measures and reuse of previously developed land.

Framework references: 130, 187

Plan policies cited: Policy LP10, Policy LP11, Policy LP12, Policy LP14, Policy LP25, Policy LP30, Policy 16 of the Minerals and Waste Local Plan, Policy HWNP16 of the Houghton and Wyton Neighbourhood Development Plan

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