Planning appeal decision
4 Mountford Close, Hauxton, Cambridge, CB22 5HR
Planning appeal 3315727 at 4 Mountford Close, Hauxton, Cambridge, CB22 5HR (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 4 April 2023 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
the raising of the ridge of the existing roof at 4 Mountford Close, creating a rear facing dormer with associated rooflights
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hartley S
- Postcode
- CB22 5HR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The proposed rear dormer window, by its design, size and bulk, would create a dominating and top-heavy addition to the host property, adversely affecting the existing character and appearance of the terrace as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HQ/1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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