®Planning appeal decision
Former Dairy Site, High Street, Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9BR
Planning appeal 3346354 at Former Dairy Site, High Street, Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9BR (Huntingdonshire District Council) was dismissed on 4 April 2025 by Inspector Astley-Serougi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area arising from the loss of open space.
the erection of 7 no. new dwellings with associated garages and parking, on land to the south of Crest Drive, Fenstanton. The proposed development will comprise of 3 and 4 bedroom homes, 5 no. of which will be detached, and 2 no. semi-detached
- Authority
- Huntingdonshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Astley-Serougi B
- Postcode
- PE28 9BR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area arising from the loss of open space
- whether the proposal makes adequate provision for any additional need for affordable housing or open space arising from the development
What decided it
The loss of open space of public value that contributes significantly to the character and appearance of the area, combined with the failure to provide adequate affordable housing and green space contributions, outweighs the modest housing supply benefits.
The modest contribution of seven dwellings to housing supply and modest economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts of loss of open space and failure to provide adequate affordable housing and green space provision.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP32Policy LP11Policy LP12Policy LP3Policy LP4Policy LP24
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 73
- Judgments
- R (Westminster City Council) v First Secretary of State and Brandlord Limited [2002] EWHC 2725; New Dawn Homes Limited v SSCLG and Tewksbury BC [2016] EWHC 3314
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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