®Planning appeal decision
2 Duck End, Girton, Cambridge, CB3 0PZ
Planning appeal 3307239 at 2 Duck End, Girton, Cambridge, CB3 0PZ (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 16 January 2023 by Inspector Biggers P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, its surroundings on Duck End and the setting of the neighbouring listed buildings.
demolition of existing garage and store, erection of single storey side and rear extension and rear dormer and 3 front dormers
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- CB3 0PZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, its surroundings on Duck End and the setting of the neighbouring listed buildings
- Whether the proposed development would have a detrimental impact on the living conditions of present and future occupants in neighbouring properties in 3, 5 and 7 Duck End and North End in terms of overlooking and light levels
What decided it
The scale, form and massing of the rear box dormer, which dominates the roof slope and is clearly visible from the public domain in close juxtaposition to the listed buildings, creates unacceptable harm to character and appearance contrary to Policy HQ/1 and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ/1Policy NH/14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 124
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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