Planning appeal decision
35 Frog End, Great Wilbraham, Cambridge, CB21 5JB
Planning appeal 3276919 at 35 Frog End, Great Wilbraham, Cambridge, CB21 5JB (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 19 November 2021 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
Extension to the front of the property and raising of the roof to accommodate a loft conversion
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Grierson E
- Postcode
- CB21 5JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 37 Frog End in relation to outlook, light and privacy
What decided it
The excessive size and bulk of the roof extension, appearing as a full second storey with modern flat roof design, is fundamentally incongruous with the bungalow character of the surrounding area and causes material harm to neighbouring amenity that cannot be remedied by cladding or other mitigation.
The minor benefits of family accommodation and energy conservation do not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance and neighbouring living conditions
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S2Policy S7Policy NH8Policy HQ1
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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