Planning appeal decision
2 Walpole Road, Cambridge, CB1 3TJ
Planning appeal 6007045 at 2 Walpole Road, Cambridge, CB1 3TJ (Cambridge) was dismissed on 5 June 2026 by Inspector Andrew Fulford, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
existing garage to be demolished, two-storey side extension with a single-storey rear/ side extension. Roof extension with a rear dormer featuring a hip-to-gable. 3No skylight to front roof elevation
- Authority
- Cambridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- Andrew Fulford
- Postcode
- CB1 3TJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal's siting, massing and detailed design, particularly the gable end roof and large dormer, would materially harm the character and appearance of the area in conflict with development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 55Policy 56Policy 58Appendix E (Roof Extensions Design Guide)
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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