Planning appeal decision
30 Little Green, Cheveley, CB8 9RG
Planning appeal 3369043 at 30 Little Green, Cheveley, CB8 9RG (East 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 two storey rear extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including the street scene of Little Green.
a two storey rear extension and porch
- Authority
- East Cambridgeshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Down K
- Postcode
- CB8 9RG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed two storey rear extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including the street scene of Little Green
- The effect of the two storey rear extension on the living conditions of occupiers of the adjoining dwelling with respect to light
What decided it
The poor design integration and excessive depth of the two storey rear extension, coupled with its material adverse effect on neighbouring sunlight and living conditions, outweighed any other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1Policy ENV2Policy CHEV 7
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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