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Dismissed29 November 20243345929

Land to Rear of 8 High Ditch Road , Fen Ditton , Cambridge, CB5 8TE

Planning appeal 3345929 at Land to Rear of 8 High Ditch Road , Fen Ditton , Cambridge, CB5 8TE (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 29 November 2024 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

change of use of an agricultural building to 1 no 2-bed dwelling house (Use Class C3)

Authority
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Dade E
Postcode
CB5 8TE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt
  • Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, having regard to the local development strategy
  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the proposed development would provide safe, suitable access for all users
  • Whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupants, with particular regard to waste storage and collection

What decided it

The proposal failed to satisfy the requirements of Policy H/17 for residential conversion in the countryside, as the appellant did not adequately demonstrate the building was unsuitable for employment use, and additionally failed to provide safe access and convenient waste collection facilities.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S/4Policy S/7Policy H/17Policy HQ/1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 142Paragraph 143Paragraph 154Paragraph 155Paragraph 56Paragraph 57

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