Planning appeal decision
64 Cromwell Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EG
Planning appeal 3342214 at 64 Cromwell Road, Cambridge, CB1 3EG (Cambridge City Council) was allowed on 3 September 2024 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of the existing garage and creation of a one bedroom dwelling including outdoor amenity space and pedestrian access from Cromwell Road
- Authority
- Cambridge City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Eggleton P
- Postcode
- CB1 3EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of future residents with regard to safety
What decided it
The proposal would not result in harm to the character or appearance of the area and would make a more effective use of the land, with no matters weighing significantly against it.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 52Policy 55Policy 57Policy 3Policy 51(a)Policy 56(g)Policy 56(k)
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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