Planning appeal decision
13 Stratfield Close, Cambridge, CB4 3NA
Planning appeal 3329809 at 13 Stratfield Close, Cambridge, CB4 3NA (Cambridge City Council) was allowed on 18 January 2024 by Inspector Biggers P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings on Stratfield Close.
two storey side and single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Cambridge City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- CB4 3NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings on Stratfield Close
What decided it
The substantial setback, narrower frontage, and reduced roof height of the extension mean it would not appear as a separate dwelling or close the gap at the end of the terrace, and would therefore respect the character and appearance of Stratfield Close despite its significant scale relative to the existing house.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 55Policy 56Policy 58
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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