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Notice varied and upheld12 March 20243316049

Land and Dwellinghouse Known As Byeways, Station Road, Harston, Cambridgeshire, CB22 7NY

Planning appeal 3316049 at Land and Dwellinghouse Known As Byeways, Station Road, Harston, Cambridgeshire, CB22 7NY (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 12 March 2024 by Inspector Thomas N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.

proposed rear extension to the existing dwelling, including erection of a front boundary wall and gated entrance (part retrospective) – variation to planning permission 21/02100/HFUL

Authority
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Thomas N
Postcode
CB22 7NY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area

What decided it

The extensions cause substantial harm to the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area through their bulk, scale and prominence, particularly the bulky dormer visible from the Green Belt, which is not outweighed by other considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy NH8Policy HQ1Policy S2

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