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Dismissed13 September 20243343585

Land to the North of Heath Road, Gamlingay, Cambs, SG19 2JD

Planning appeal 3343585 at Land to the North of Heath Road, Gamlingay, Cambs, SG19 2JD (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 13 September 2024 by Inspector Dean S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the site is a suitable location for the development proposed.

an outline application for 10 self-build dwellings with some matters reserved except for access, landscaping and layout

Authority
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Dean S
Postcode
SG19 2JD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether or not the site is a suitable location for the development proposed
  • the effect of the proposal on the character of the area

What decided it

The proposal would erode the settlement gap between Gamlingay and Dennis Green and harm the character of the area, and this very significant conflict with the development plan is not outweighed by the need for self-build housing.

the need for self-build housing, given significant weight, does not outweigh the very significant harm to the character of the area and the very significant conflict with the development plan

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S/7Policy S/9Policy HQ/1Policy NH/2Policy GAM3Policy GAM9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 60Paragraph 70b

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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