Planning appeal decision
121 North Street, Burwell, Cambridge, CB25 0BB
Planning appeal 3372580 at 121 North Street, Burwell, Cambridge, CB25 0BB (East Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 2 March 2026 by Inspector Catcheside E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 121 North Street or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and whether the character or appearance of the conservation area would be preserved or enhanced.
single storey rear extension to form new kitchen and family room
- Authority
- East Cambridgeshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Catcheside E
- Postcode
- CB25 0BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as 121 North Street or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and whether the character or appearance of the conservation area would be preserved or enhanced
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 121A North Street, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The heritage harm to the listed building and conservation area, which would not be outweighed by the public benefits of the scheme, brought the proposal into conflict with the development plan and the historic environment provisions of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV2Policy ENV7Policy ENV11Policy ENV12Policy SPD:NE8
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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