22 School Lane, Fulbourn, CAMBRIDGE, CB21 5BH

subdivision of an existing residential site to allow for the construction of a new dwelling following the demolition of an existing side extension and allowing for single storey front and rear additions to the existing dwelling

Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Catcheside E
Postcode: CB21 5BH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, taking account of the effect on the Conservation Area through development within its setting

What decided it

The harm to the significance of the Conservation Area through development within its setting, caused by the loss of openness at this prominent corner and restriction of views into the historic core, was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of delivering one dwelling and improving the existing housing stock.

Framework references: 208

Plan policies cited: Policy H/16, Policy HQ/1, Policy NH/14, Policy H/8

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