®Planning appeal decision
Green Fox Farm , Fowlmere Road, Royston, SG8 6EZ
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
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.
Framework references: 80, 11
Plan policies cited: Policy H/15, Policy S/7, Policy E/18, Policy S/2, Policy NH/2, Policy HQ/1, Policy CC/7, Policy CC/8, Policy CC/9, Policy TI/2
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