®Planning appeal decision
Former Dairy Site, High Street, Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9BR
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
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.
Framework references: 11, 73
Plan policies cited: Policy LP32, Policy LP11, Policy LP12, Policy LP3, Policy LP4, Policy LP24
Judgments cited: 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
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.