Planning appeal decision
79 Babraham Road, Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3DD
Planning appeal 3288151 at 79 Babraham Road, Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3DD (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was allowed on 11 February 2022 by Inspector Biggers P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings on Babraham Road.
two storey rear extension, single storey front and first floor side extensions and conversion of garage to habitable space
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- CB22 3DD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings on Babraham Road
What decided it
The proposal would not appear out of character with its surroundings provided the finishing and materials are controlled by condition, and the completion of the side extension would provide adequate framing context to resolve the incongruity of the existing flat roof rear extension.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 134
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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