48 Hillfield Road, Comberton, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 7DB

demolition of single storey rear extension and addition of 2 storey rear and side extension

Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Biggers P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development would have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings on Hillfield Road
whether the development would have an adverse effect on the living conditions of present and future occupants of No 47 Hillfield Road in terms of proximity, outlook and light levels

What decided it

The disproportionate scale and mass of the two storey rear extension, combined with its detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the original dwelling and adverse effects on the living conditions of the neighbouring property at No 47, warranted dismissal of the appeal.

Framework references: 130, 134, 124, 11

Plan policies cited: Policy HQ1

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