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

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

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

Framework references: 60, 70b

Plan policies cited: Policy S/7, Policy S/9, Policy HQ/1, Policy NH/2, Policy GAM3, Policy GAM9

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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