Planning appeal decision
30 Meadow Lane, Over, Cambridge, CB24 5NF
Planning appeal 3317702 at 30 Meadow Lane, Over, Cambridge, CB24 5NF (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 19 December 2023 by Inspector Reed D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on the adjacent hedgerow.
a detached double garage & carport with office/playroom above
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Reed D
- Postcode
- CB24 5NF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on the adjacent hedgerow
What decided it
The proposed building's substantial bulk, visual dominance, and out-of-scale appearance relative to its setting, combined with its intrusive impact on the footpath link and potential harm to the adjacent hedgerow, would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the area contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ/1Over Village Design Guide paragraph 8.1
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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