Planning appeal decision
38 Station Road, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4NL
Planning appeal 3303466 at 38 Station Road, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4NL (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was allowed on 23 June 2023 by Inspector Allen K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the amenity value and noise attenuation of trees.
demolition of garage and rear extension of existing dwelling, new single storey rear extension, new loft dormer windows to front and replacement windows and doors along with the erection of a new detached dwelling and vehicular access
- Appeal type
- other · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Unknown
- Inspector
- Allen K
- Postcode
- CB22 4NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the amenity value and noise attenuation of trees
What decided it
The loss of trees would be offset by enhanced planting and long-term landscape improvements, and there was insufficient evidence that the trees provided measurable noise attenuation to justify their retention.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy NH/2Policy HQ/1Policy CC/3Policy TI/10Policy CC/4
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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