Planning appeal decision
26 Toft Lane, Great Wilbraham, Cambridge, CB21 5JH
Planning appeal 3294433 at 26 Toft Lane, Great Wilbraham, Cambridge, CB21 5JH (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 25 June 2022 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
the erection of a first floor extension including balcony
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- CB21 5JH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development fails to achieve high quality design as required by Policy HQ/1, with the grey cladding and unbroken expanse of cladding not reflecting the traditional materials and character of the host property and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy NH/8Policy HQ/1
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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