Planning appeal decision
36 Kimberley Road, Cambridge, CB4 1HH
Planning appeal 3326148 at 36 Kimberley Road, Cambridge, CB4 1HH (Cambridge City Council) was dismissed on 20 December 2023 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposed roof dormer would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the De Freville Conservation Area.
an extension to the rear of the property, single storey and loft conversion also over the outrigger
- Authority
- Cambridge City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sylvester G
- Postcode
- CB4 1HH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposed roof dormer would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the De Freville Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed single storey rear extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of 38 Kimberley Road, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the De Freville Conservation Area and would harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing effects on outlook, with insufficient public benefits to outweigh these harms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 55Policy 56Policy 57Policy 58Policy 61Policy 28Policy 29Policy 30Policy 31Policy 36
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205
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.
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