Planning appeal decision
73 River Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8HP
Planning appeal 3294886 at 73 River Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8HP (Cambridge City 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 demolition of an existing single storey structure at the rear of the house and construction of a new single storey rear extension and new loft extension
- Authority
- Cambridge City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- CB5 8HP
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 roof extension, by reason of its scale, siting and design (particularly the mansard form and increased outrigger ridge height), would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area that would not be outweighed by any public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 55Policy 58Policy 61
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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