Planning appeal decision
338 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 8AZ
Planning appeal 3281366 at 338 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 8AZ (Cambridge City Council) was dismissed on 4 February 2022 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the area.
change of use of single dwelling to 3 no. flats, first and second floor side and rear extension and rear terraces, porch and roof lights to front elevation and erection of bike store to front
- Authority
- Cambridge City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- CB1 8AZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the area
- the living conditions of occupiers of 336 and 340 Cherry Hinton Road in terms of outlook and privacy
What decided it
The substantial and unsympathetic design of the rear extension would radically change the appearance of the building and create a stark imbalance with its immediate context, causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance that outweighed the housing benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 55Policy 58
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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