Planning appeal decision
611 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8PA
Planning appeal 3297765 at 611 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8PA (Cambridge City Council) was dismissed on 18 July 2023 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the developments on the living conditions of occupants of 609 Newmarket Road in relation to outlook and privacy.
demolition of existing house and erection of eight flats and one maisonette (net eight new homes) together with ancillary works. Appeal B: APP/Q0505/W/22/3303855 611 Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8PA
- Authority
- Cambridge City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Webb B
- Postcode
- CB5 8PA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the developments on the living conditions of occupants of 609 Newmarket Road in relation to outlook and privacy
- whether the developments would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants in relation to (a) provision of amenity space; (b) noise; and (c) waste management
- whether the developments would provide adequate cycle parking
- whether the scheme subject of Appeal B would provide adequate scope for inclusive access
What decided it
The combined adverse effects on neighbouring amenity (outlook, privacy, and overbearing) and the failure to provide adequate amenity space and cycle parking for future occupants, together with accessibility concerns in Appeal B, rendered both schemes unacceptable and in conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 50Policy 51Policy 52Policy 56Policy 57Policy 35Policy 82
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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