®Planning appeal decision
46 High Street, Balsham, CAMBRIDGE, CB21 4EP
Conversion of existing annexe into two flats and associated works
- Authority
- South Cambridgeshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Chamberlain G
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions, with particular reference to outdoor amenity space and any noise and disturbance
- The effect of the proposed development on the setting of 44 High Street, a Grade II listed building
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Balsham Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular reference to access
What decided it
The inadequate living conditions, particularly the poor quality of outdoor amenity space and harmful noise and disturbance to the ground floor flat occupants from vehicle movements, which conflicts with Policy HQ/1 and cannot be outweighed by other material considerations.
The benefits of housing delivery and efficient use of previously developed land were outweighed by the harm from inadequate living conditions, which is a matter of great importance given the policy drive to provide high levels of amenity and safeguard health and well-being.
Framework references: 130, 110, 111
Plan policies cited: Policy HQ/1, Policy NH/14
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.