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Dismissed4 June 20253359828

11 Fanshawe Road, Cambridge, CB1 3QX

Planning appeal 3359828 at 11 Fanshawe Road, Cambridge, CB1 3QX (Cambridge City Council) was dismissed on 4 June 2025 by Inspector Phillips A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the local area and host dwelling.

Single storey side extension. Two storey front extension. Vehicle access

Authority
Cambridge City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Phillips A
Postcode
CB1 3QX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the local area and host dwelling
  • The effect of the proposed extensions on the living conditions of the occupants of 11a Fanshawe Road, with particular reference to outlook

What decided it

The proposed extensions would significantly harm both the character and appearance of the local area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook, conflicting with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 55Policy 58

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