Planning appeal decision
73 High Street, Little Shelford, CB22 5ES
Planning appeal 6003332 at 73 High Street, Little Shelford, CB22 5ES (South Cambridgeshire) was allowed on 11 June 2026 by Inspector G Bayliss, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of heritage assets.
a new dwelling on land adjacent to 73 High Street
- Authority
- South Cambridgeshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- G Bayliss
- Postcode
- CB22 5ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of heritage assets
What decided it
The proposal's position to the rear of the plot, simple unified design, and retention of the open grassy frontage would preserve views of the listed building and maintain the soft break in the linear pattern of built form, thereby preserving the character and appearance of the conservation area and the significance of the heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S/7Policy HQ/1Policy NH/14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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