Land Land North West Of 9 Stretham Road , Wicken, CB7 5XH

‘Full planning permission for change of use from Use Class B8 to C3 residential including the removal of storage containers, erection of four detached dwellings, along with associated works including closing and relocating the existing access .’

Authority: East Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Somers J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would provide a suitable site for development, having regard to its location in conjunction with the Housing Strategy of the area, the character and appearance of the locality and the sustainability of the location

What decided it

The proposed layout, with detached dwellings, varied heights, and emphasis on spaciousness and visual gaps, would adequately blend with and respect the local character and distinctiveness of the area, making it a suitable site for residential development in accordance with LP Policy GROWTH2.

Framework references: 80, 83, 70

Plan policies cited: Policy GROWTH2, Policy ENV1, Policy ENV2, Policy ENV7

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