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Dismissed16 May 20223280022

12 Horningsea Road, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8SZ

Planning appeal 3280022 at 12 Horningsea Road, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8SZ (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 16 May 2022 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.

erection of a terrace of 3No. 3 bedroom dwellings along with new access onto Horningsea Road and demolition of existing conservatory and garage serving host dwelling

Authority
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Thandi B
Postcode
CB5 8SZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers with regard to amenity space
  • The effect of the proposed development upon the safe and efficient operation of the highway network

What decided it

The proposed development would adversely affect the character and appearance of the area through its visually prominent form, bulk and height that would be incongruous with the rural character, combined with inadequate private amenity space for future occupiers and unresolved highway safety concerns regarding bin collection and refuse vehicle access.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H/16Policy HQ/1Policy NH/8Policy TI/3

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