Planning appeal decision
45 Highworth Avenue, Cambridge, CB4 2BQ
Planning appeal 3289046 at 45 Highworth Avenue, Cambridge, CB4 2BQ (Cambridge City Council) was dismissed on 27 July 2022 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook and noise.
for residential redevelopment comprising two detached dwellings to the rear and one detached dwelling on the site frontage along with car and cycle parking and associated infrastructure following demolition of existing buildings on site
- Authority
- Cambridge City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- CB4 2BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook and noise
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposal on biodiversity on site
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through noise and disturbance from vehicular movements and parking activities outweighed the modest housing and economic benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 52Policy 55Policy 56Policy 57Policy 70
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 160
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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