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Notice upheld23 July 20263365272

The Orchards, 2C Moor Road, Fordham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5LX

Planning appeal 3365272 at The Orchards, 2C Moor Road, Fordham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5LX (East Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 23 July 2026 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

Without planning permission, the erection of a metal fence, concrete fence posts, metal gate and gate piers, all of which exceed 1m in height adjacent to a highway used by vehicular traffic

Authority
East Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Bartlett R
Postcode
CB7 5LX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The metal fence, concrete posts, metal gates and pillars harm the rural character and appearance of the area and are contrary to the development plan policies requiring high-quality design that respects village character and landscape.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV1Policy ENV2Policy 2 of the Fordham Neighbourhood Plan 2016-2036

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