®Planning appeal decision
38 High Street, Little Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5ES
Planning appeal 3317710 at 38 High Street, Little Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5ES (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was allowed on 8 February 2024 by Inspector Harding C, 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 whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Little Shelford Conservation Area.
single storey rear extension and two storey side extension, demolition of two existing garages and the construction of two detached garages. Demolition and construction of a new front boundary wall, alterations to the existing vehicular access and landscaping
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Harding C
- Postcode
- CB22 5ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Little Shelford Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The reduction of the gap between properties, whilst reducing openness, would not harm the character or appearance of the conservation area because the gap is substantially obscured by existing structures and does not constitute a significant occasional framed view towards open countryside as identified in the Village Design Guide.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ/1Policy NH/14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56Paragraph 16
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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