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Dismissed28 August 20253368892

11 Vine Close, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BZ

Planning appeal 3368892 at 11 Vine Close, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BZ (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 28 August 2025 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene of Vine Close.

a part single storey and part two storey side and front extension

Authority
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Down K
Postcode
CB22 5BZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene of Vine Close

What decided it

The front extension, by reason of its scale, design and prominent location in the street scene, would have a materially detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and street scene, conflicting with Policy HQ/1.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HQ/1

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