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Dismissed4 September 20233310594

31 Fairfax Road, Cambridge, CB1 3AZ

Planning appeal 3310594 at 31 Fairfax Road, Cambridge, CB1 3AZ (Cambridge City Council) was dismissed on 4 September 2023 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

change of use to 8 bed HMO for 8 persons (sui generis) and drop kerb

Authority
Cambridge City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Aqbal M
Postcode
CB1 3AZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the appeal property and neighbours

What decided it

The proposed two-storey side extension would harm the character and appearance of the area by introducing a discordant gable roof form and front dormer that contrasts poorly with the paired dwelling character of the street scene.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 50Policy 51Policy 55Policy 56Policy 58

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