Planning appeal decision
Land to the Rear of Station House, Chettisham , CB6 1RU
Planning appeal 3336291 at Land to the Rear of Station House, Chettisham , CB6 1RU (East Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 9 September 2024 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed variations to the roof form of the main dwelling upon the character and appearance of the proposed dwelling and the greater locality.
Alterations to the design of an approved dwelling, specifically change of roof form from hipped to pitched and gable, without complying with conditions attached to planning permission 22/00705/RMA
- Authority
- East Cambridgeshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- CB6 1RU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed variations to the roof form of the main dwelling upon the character and appearance of the proposed dwelling and the greater locality
What decided it
The proposed change in roof form would accentuate the massing of the dwelling and create an awkward chimney appearance that would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the surrounding rural locality, contrary to Local Plan policies ENV1 and ENV2.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV1ENV2
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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