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Dismissed22 September 20233319588

20, Avalon Way, Trumpington , Cambridgeshire , CB2 9DX

Planning appeal 3319588 at 20, Avalon Way, Trumpington , Cambridgeshire , CB2 9DX (Cambridge City Council) was dismissed on 22 September 2023 by Inspector Russell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

first and second storey extension

Authority
Cambridge City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Russell M
Postcode
CB2 9DX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would significantly detract from the character and appearance of the area through its incongruous design elements that would unacceptably contrast with the unified design of neighbouring dwellings, particularly given its prominent location visible from public open space.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 55Policy 56Policy 58Appendix E

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