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

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

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

Framework references: 57

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV1, Policy ENV2, Policy ENV4, Policy HOU4

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