Green Fox Farm , Fowlmere Road, Royston, SG8 6EZ

Planning appeal 3288975 at Green Fox Farm , Fowlmere Road, Royston, SG8 6EZ (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 7 July 2023 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the design of the proposed dwelling is of exceptional quality, as defined and required under Paragraph 80(e) of the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021).

farmland diversification, ecological enhancements and erection of 1no. residential dwelling with an associated change of use in land from agricultural to residential

Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith A
Postcode: SG8 6EZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the design of the proposed dwelling is of exceptional quality, as defined and required under Paragraph 80(e) of the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021)
Whether or not the farmland diversification element of the proposal has been suitably evidenced and justified, having regard to its effect upon the character and appearance of the rural area
The effect upon flood risk, having particular regard to surface water management
The effect upon highway safety

What decided it

The farmland diversification element of the proposal has not been suitably evidenced and justified and would hold the potential to cause considerable harm to the character and appearance of the rural area, conflicting with development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H/15Policy S/7Policy E/18Policy S/2Policy NH/2Policy HQ/1Policy CC/7Policy CC/8Policy CC/9Policy TI/2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 80Paragraph 11

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