®Planning appeal decision
185-189 Newmarket Road , & 1 Godesdone Road , CAMBRIDGE, CB5 8HA
the conversion and extensions to the existing buildings including demolition of the existing block to the rear of 1 Godesdone Road to deliver a mixed use development comprising a ground floor retail space and 12 1xbed residential units (net increase 9) to the rear and above along with cycle parking and associated infrastructure
- Authority
- Cambridge City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Watson S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area bearing in mind the special attention that should be paid to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character of the Riverside and Stourbridge Common Conservation Area
- Whether the proposal would provide a suitable standard of accommodation for future occupiers
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the Riverside and Stourbridge Common Conservation Area caused by the prominent gables and incongruous fenestration on the corner building outweighed the public benefits of the development.
Framework references: 130, 197, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208
Plan policies cited: Policy 50, Policy 58, Policy 61
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