Planning appeal decision
45 Cromwell Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EB
Planning appeal 3290204 at 45 Cromwell Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EB (Cambridge City Council) was dismissed on 6 April 2022 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings.
described on the application form as “Rear single storey and two storey extension and loft conversion
- Authority
- Cambridge City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- CB1 3EB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings
- The effects upon the amenity and living conditions of the neighbours at 43 Cromwell Road with regard to the potential for any overbearing sense of enclosure
What decided it
The proposed development would be harmful to the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings and would create an unacceptable overbearing impact on neighbouring amenity, in conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 55Policy 58
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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