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Dismissed12 August 20253365630

44 Kimberley Road, Cambridge, CB4 1HH

Planning appeal 3365630 at 44 Kimberley Road, Cambridge, CB4 1HH (Cambridge City Council) was dismissed on 12 August 2025 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to noise and disturbance, privacy, and the fear of actual and perceived crime and anti-social behaviour.

Change of use of an existing outbuilding to a short-term holiday let and for ancillary residential use associated with the dwelling

Authority
Cambridge City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Hobbs J
Postcode
CB4 1HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to noise and disturbance, privacy, and the fear of actual and perceived crime and anti-social behaviour

What decided it

The significantly increased activity and noise and disturbance generated by tourist accommodation accessed through a semi-private rear alleyway, particularly affecting neighbouring properties Nos 40 and 42, conflicts with development plan policies protecting amenity and the NPPF requirement for high standards of amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 35Policy 52Policy 77Policy 56
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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