67 Whitecroft Road, Meldreth, ROYSTON, SG8 6LS

a single storey extension and raising of roof ridge height for the addition of bedrooms within roof shape

Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Clarke B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of 65 Whitecroft Road, with particular reference to outlook

What decided it

The proposed development would have an adverse effect upon both the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to override this.

The adverse effects upon character and appearance and neighbouring living conditions outweighed the benefits of improved living conditions for the appeal site occupiers, with the scheme conflicting with the development plan and no material considerations indicating otherwise.

Plan policies cited: Policy HQ/1

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