Planning appeal decision
33 Cootes Lane, Fen Drayton, Cambridge, CB24 4SL
Planning appeal 3346821 at 33 Cootes Lane, Fen Drayton, Cambridge, CB24 4SL (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 20 December 2024 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of dwelling and ancillary outbuildings, and demolition of existing outbuildings
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Chalk M
- Postcode
- CB24 4SL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed house would be visually isolated from any neighbouring dwelling and the street, creating an incongruous and prominent feature that would harm the open, rural character of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ/1Policy NH/2Policy H/5
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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