Planning appeal decision
68 Canterbury Road, Werrington, Peterborough, Cambs, PE4 6PA
Planning appeal 3351768 at 68 Canterbury Road, Werrington, Peterborough, Cambs, PE4 6PA (Peterborough City Council) was dismissed on 17 March 2025 by Inspector Gilbert-Wooldridge T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the disputed conditions are necessary and reasonable in the interests of the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
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- Authority
- Peterborough City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gilbert-Wooldridge T
- Postcode
- PE4 6PA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the disputed conditions are necessary and reasonable in the interests of the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The proximity of residential properties, particularly the flats above the parade and bungalows at Ripon Close, means the disputed conditions are necessary to prevent unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP16Policy LP17
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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