Planning appeal decision
97 Speedwell Close, Cambridge, CB1 9YS
Planning appeal 3326256 at 97 Speedwell Close, Cambridge, CB1 9YS (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 31 October 2023 by Inspector Jarvis P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the relocated fence on the character and appearance of the street scene.
Move the garden fence towards the pavement to align with the property boundary
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jarvis P
- Postcode
- CB1 9YS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the relocated fence on the character and appearance of the street scene
What decided it
The fence positioned at the pavement edge without any retained verge or softening feature would create a harsh visual impact harmful to the street scene character and would compromise pedestrian visibility splays, thereby failing on both design and highway safety grounds.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ/1Policy FUL/04Policy T1/3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 134Paragraph 110Paragraph 111
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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