®Planning appeal decision
Land West of 80 West Street, Comberton, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7DS
Planning appeal 3282482 at Land West of 80 West Street, Comberton, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7DS (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was allowed on 17 May 2022 by Inspector Felgate J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would accord with the relevant planning policies relating to retail development in the area.
erection of a convenience food retail store with associated car parking”
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Felgate J
- Postcode
- CB23 7DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would accord with the relevant planning policies relating to retail development in the area
- the development's effects on highway safety
What decided it
The provision of a new zebra crossing by condition would substantially reduce the highway safety risks created by additional pedestrian crossing movements, making the development acceptable despite its location on a busy road serving a secondary school.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy E/21Policy E/22Policy HQ/1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 84Paragraph 89Paragraph 56Paragraph 110
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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