®Planning appeal decision
22 School Lane, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5BH
Planning appeal 3330037 at 22 School Lane, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5BH (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 16 July 2024 by Inspector Catcheside E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- 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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H/16Policy HQ/1Policy NH/14Policy H/8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
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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