26 Cambridge Street, St Neots, Huntingdonshire, PE19 1JL

Planning appeal 3346983 at 26 Cambridge Street, St Neots, Huntingdonshire, PE19 1JL (Huntingdonshire District Council) was allowed on 21 November 2024 by Inspector Dillon C, following an inquiry. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the appeal proposal will preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St Neots Conservation Area.

redevelopment for retirement living accommodation comprising 57 apartments and 16 cottages, including communal facilities, access, parking and landscaping

Authority: Huntingdonshire District Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Inquiry
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Dillon C
Postcode: PE19 1JL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not the appeal proposal will preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St Neots Conservation Area
whether or not the appeal proposal will preserve the special architectural or historic interests and setting of Grade II listed Hall Place and Bradshaw House, Nos 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27 Cambridge Street, and also Grade I listed St Marys Church
the effect on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to outlook, daylight, sunlight, privacy and security

What decided it

The Inspector's finding that the redevelopment would preserve or enhance the Conservation Area and preserve the setting and significance of the nearby listed buildings, causing no heritage or residential amenity harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP34Policy LP14

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