®Planning appeal decision
249 Newmarket Road, Cambridge , Cambridgeshire, CB5 8JE
erection of 2no flats with associated works and landscaping. This
- Authority
- Cambridge City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thandi B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal upon the setting of Grade II listed 247 Newmarket Road
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers with regard to providing a safe and secure living environment, internal space, sunlight and noise
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of existing nearby occupiers with regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate bin storage and cycle storage
- Whether the proposal would impact upon biodiversity with regard to biodiversity net gain
What decided it
The proposed development would cause significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overlooking, loss of privacy, overbearing effect and loss of outlook, combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupiers due to unsafe access, unacceptable noise, and an oppressive garden, which could not be outweighed by the modest benefits of providing two apartments.
Framework references: 202, 130
Plan policies cited: Policy 23, Policy 35, Policy 51, Policy 55, Policy 56, Policy 57, Policy 59, Policy 61, Policy 69, Policy 70, Policy 82
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.