Planning appeal decision
8 Gog Magog Way, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BQ
Planning appeal 3347458 at 8 Gog Magog Way, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BQ (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was allowed on 25 October 2024 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Stapleford Conservation Area.
Extensions with loggia, basement and erection of new front gates” without complying with a condition attached to planning permission ref. 22/05203/HFUL, dated 19 April 2023
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- CB22 5BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Stapleford Conservation Area
- The effects on the amenity and living conditions of the occupants of 4 Finch's Close with particular regard to the potential for overlooking and loss of privacy
What decided it
The proposed development would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and host dwelling, and the overlooking concerns could be adequately addressed through a planning condition reducing the balcony length and requiring a privacy screen.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP Policy HQ/1LP Policy NH/14
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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