8A Fen End, Over , Cambridge, CB24 5NE

Planning appeal 3368381 at 8A Fen End, Over , Cambridge, CB24 5NE (Cambridgeshire County Council *) was allowed on 18 September 2025 by Inspector Price J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the details are sufficient to ensure the dwelling would not detract from the character and appearance of the area or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to the privacy of occupiers at No 8.

1 No. dwelling with associated amenity space and parking

Authority: Cambridgeshire County Council *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Price J
Postcode: CB24 5NE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the details are sufficient to ensure the dwelling would not detract from the character and appearance of the area or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to the privacy of occupiers at No 8

What decided it

The proposed shutters could be closed at night to adequately secure privacy and their simple functional design would not detract from the character and appearance of the area or neighbouring living conditions.

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