135 Hereward Close, Impington, CAMBRIDGE, CB24 9YF

Alterations to boundary treatment and construction of single storey 1-bed dwelling

Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Szymanski D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would be significantly harmful to the character and appearance of the area by appearing strident and abruptly disruptive to the established staggered layout and linear garden pattern, which harm attracts significant weight against the scheme and outweighs the limited benefits.

The modest economic benefits and contribution to housing supply attract limited weight in favour; policy compliance on other matters is neutral; the significant harm to character and appearance attracts significant weight against; the harm outweighs the benefits and policy compliance.

Framework references: 159, 161, 162, 163

Plan policies cited: Policy HQ/1, Policy H/16

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