New England Farm, Tadlow, Royston, SG8 0EN

Planning appeal 3368769 at New England Farm, Tadlow, Royston, SG8 0EN (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 December 2025 by Inspector Franks Z, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development is suitably located having regard to relevant development plan policies concerning sustainability and sustainable transport.

within the last 10 years, the change of use of the land from agriculture to residential, the siting of caravans and mobile homes

Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Franks Z
Postcode: SG8 0EN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development is suitably located having regard to relevant development plan policies concerning sustainability and sustainable transport
Whether the proposed development would be at risk of flooding
The effect on Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)

What decided it

The development is in conflict with development plan policies concerning sustainability, design quality, rural character, and flood risk, with no material considerations indicating otherwise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S/2Policy S/7Policy HQ/1Policy TI/2Policy CC/9

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