Planning appeal decision
168 High Barns, Ely, CB7 4RP
Planning appeal 3315649 at 168 High Barns, Ely, CB7 4RP (East Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 18 April 2023 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the existing building and the character and appearance of the locality.
a proposed single storey side extension
- Authority
- East Cambridgeshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- CB7 4RP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the existing building and the character and appearance of the locality
What decided it
The extension would project past the strong building line and erode visual gaps that are key positive characteristics of the area's character and appearance, contrary to Local Plan Policies ENV1 and ENV2.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1Policy ENV2
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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