Planning appeal decision
207 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7DA
Planning appeal 3279973 at 207 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7DA (Cambridge City Council) was dismissed on 8 February 2022 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of 209 Cherry Hinton Road in terms of outlook and light.
erection of a two storey dwelling, with associated amenity space, parking, bin and cycle store following demolition of garage (resubmission of application 20/0056/FUL)
- Authority
- Cambridge City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- CB1 7DA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of 209 Cherry Hinton Road in terms of outlook and light
What decided it
The detrimental effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of the neighbouring property in terms of outlook, light and overbearing appearance was the overriding factor that meant the benefits of the scheme were insufficient to justify granting permission contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 52
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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