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Dismissed8 April 20253356893

12 Swaffham Road, Burwell, Cambridgeshire, CB250AN

Planning appeal 3356893 at 12 Swaffham Road, Burwell, Cambridgeshire, CB250AN (East Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 8 April 2025 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area.

the demolition of single garage, construction of two semi-detached bungalows and associated works

Authority
East Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hartley S
Postcode
CB25 0AN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by back land development that departs from the spacious pattern of development in the locality outweighs the social and economic benefits of providing two additional dwellings.

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the proposal was not outweighed by the social and economic benefits of providing two additional dwellings, particularly given that the Council can demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV1Policy ENV2Policy HOU2Design Guide SPD 2012
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 155

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