Planning appeal decision
6 Butts Lane, Wicken, CB7 5XU
Planning appeal 3295034 at 6 Butts Lane, Wicken, CB7 5XU (East Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 27 June 2022 by Inspector Biggers P, 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 dwelling and its surroundings on Butts Lane and the setting of the Wicken Conservation Area.
partial demolition of existing garage and outbuilding and erection of replacement garage, potting shed, garden room and office/gym
- Authority
- East Cambridgeshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- CB7 5XU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings on Butts Lane and the setting of the Wicken Conservation Area
What decided it
The substantial increase in height to 4.3 metres would create a bulky, dominant building that would harm the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the Conservation Area, and this harm would not be outweighed by the benefit of removing the existing poor condition structures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV2Policy ENV11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 124
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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