16 Barton Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DE

demolition of single storey side/rear extension. Alterations to dwelling and building of single storey side extensions with attic trusses and room/storage over and single storey rear extension. Alterations to existing access, including installation of gates and altering the front boundary wall and removal of three trees

Authority: East Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Down K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area which lies within the Ely Conservation Area
The effect on trees within the site

What decided it

The careful design of the extensions which breaks up mass, echoes key features of the host dwelling, and maintains subservience and proportion, combined with suitable planning conditions to protect retained trees and replace removed trees, ensures compliance with conservation area policies and tree protection requirements.

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV1, Policy ENV2, Policy ENV11, Policy ENV7, Policy SPD.NE8

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