26A Church Street, Yaxley, PE7 3LH

Planning appeal 3298708 at 26A Church Street, Yaxley, PE7 3LH (Huntingdonshire District Council) was dismissed on 8 November 2022 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the erection of a self-build detached dwelling and double garage with the demolition of the existing detached garage and a replacement double garage for the existing dwelling

Authority: Huntingdonshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Berry A
Postcode: PE7 3LH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
whether the proposed dwelling would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Yaxley Conservation Area
the effect of the proposed dwelling on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 24 Church Street, with particular reference to outlook and privacy

What decided it

The cumulative harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area, the surrounding area, and the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with insufficient public benefits to justify the development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP 11Policy LP 12Policy LP 2Policy LP 34Policy LP 14
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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