®Planning appeal decision
237 Hills Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 8RW
the construction of two dwellings with garage, parking, landscaping and associated ancillary works to replace the existing dwelling and garage
- Authority
- Cambridge City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sylvester G
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling on Plot 2, with particular regard to outlook, access to light, and privacy within the rear garden/patio area
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on protected trees
What decided it
The proposal would fail to provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers of Plot 2 due to overlooking and privacy concerns, and would threaten the protected Walnut Tree and harm the character and appearance of the area, with benefits insufficient to outweigh these conflicts with the development plan.
The modest economic, social and environmental benefits of delivering an additional housing unit in a sustainable location were outweighed by significant conflict with the development plan regarding living conditions and character and appearance harm.
Framework references: 130, 131
Plan policies cited: Policy 58, Policy 52, Policy 55, Policy 56, Policy 57, Policy 71
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.