®Planning appeal decision
7 High Street, Grantchester, Cambridge, CB3 9NF
Planning appeal 3348847 at 7 High Street, Grantchester, Cambridge, CB3 9NF (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 11 December 2024 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 'King's Cottage' or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
Erection of 1.5 storey extension with attached double garage to south end following demolition of two storey annexe and single storey garage; alteration of rear by demolishing flat roof and lean-to sections and erection of replacement single storey extensions; single storey rear extension off north-east corner for dining room with chimney stack; and single storey glazed corridor to link elements
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Stephens K
- Postcode
- CB3 9NF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 'King's Cottage' or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Grantchester Conservation Area
What decided it
The considerable but less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building and conservation area, which was not outweighed by the limited public benefits demonstrated, particularly the absence of evidence that the proposal was necessary to secure the building's continued viable use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ/1Policy NH/14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 207Paragraph 208
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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