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Dismissed14 March 20253357093

23 Long Reach Road, Cambridge, CB4 1UQ

Planning appeal 3357093 at 23 Long Reach Road, Cambridge, CB4 1UQ (Cambridge City Council) was dismissed on 14 March 2025 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed side extension on the character and appearance of the street scene of Long Reach Road.

demolition of existing garage and construction of two storey side extension – full depth on ground floor and ½ depth on first floor, installation of new roof lights, extension to front porch, removal of front hedge and widening of dropped kerb

Authority
Cambridge City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Down K
Postcode
CB4 1UQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed side extension on the character and appearance of the street scene of Long Reach Road

What decided it

The loss of openness at first floor level between the semi-detached dwellings would materially detract from the character and appearance of the street scene, conflicting with the development plan policies requiring respect for spaces between buildings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 55Policy 56Policy 58Policy 57Policy 59

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