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Allowed22 August 20233317675

Land at Cambridge Road, Stretham, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3LW

Planning appeal 3317675 at Land at Cambridge Road, Stretham, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3LW (East Cambridgeshire District Council) was allowed on 22 August 2023 by Inspector Pannell G, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed noise mitigation measures result in an acceptable level of amenity to future occupiers, with particular regard to natural ventilation.

the erection of up to 19 Affordable Homes with associated access, parking and landscaping

Authority
East Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Pannell G
Postcode
CB6 3LW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed noise mitigation measures result in an acceptable level of amenity to future occupiers, with particular regard to natural ventilation
  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

No harm was found to future occupiers' living conditions or to the character and appearance of the area, and the proposal accorded with the development plan as a whole.

having found no harm on either main issue and full accordance with the development plan, with the affordable housing obligation given significant weight, the balance favoured allowing the appeal

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV1Policy ENV2Policy ENV4Policy HOU4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57

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