Planning appeal decision
Land to Rear of 40 and 42 Natal Road, Cambridge, CB1 3NY
Planning appeal 3312063 at Land to Rear of 40 and 42 Natal Road, Cambridge, CB1 3NY (Cambridge City Council) was allowed on 11 August 2023 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
erection of 2no. dwellings following demolition of existing garage
- 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 living conditions of the occupiers of 40 and 42 Natal Road with regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed development would integrate satisfactorily into the varied character of the area and would not adversely affect the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly regarding outlook and overshadowing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 57Policy 58
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 54
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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