Planning appeal decision
36 Grantchester Road, Newham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9ED
Planning appeal 3349659 at 36 Grantchester Road, Newham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9ED (Cambridge City Council) was dismissed on 24 October 2024 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings.
a single storey side and rear extension
- Authority
- Cambridge City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- CB3 9ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings
What decided it
The proposed extension's prominence, significant expanse of built form along the footway boundary, excessive width and elimination of an attractively defined garden boundary would seriously detract from the character and appearance of the house and streetscape.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 55Policy 56Policy 58Policy 59
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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