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Dismissed3 July 20253366683

19 Millfield Lane , Wilburton , Ely , Cambridgeshire , CB6 3SD

Planning appeal 3366683 at 19 Millfield Lane , Wilburton , Ely , Cambridgeshire , CB6 3SD (East Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 3 July 2025 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the street scene and character and appearance of the appeal site and its surroundings.

erection of out building/office in front garden (retrospective)

Authority
East Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Marshall E
Postcode
CB6 3SD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The impact of the proposal upon the street scene and character and appearance of the appeal site and its surroundings

What decided it

The outbuilding's basic, utilitarian design and materials are inappropriate for its prominent location in the street scene, failing to represent high-quality design as required by policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV1Policy ENV2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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