Old Dairy Nursery,, Luke Street,, St Neots, PE19 2TW

Planning appeal 6008415 at Old Dairy Nursery,, Luke Street,, St Neots, PE19 2TW (Huntingdonshire) was dismissed on 10 July 2026 by Inspector H Whitfield, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the St Neots Conservation Area and its significance.

the erection of four x three-bedroom residential properties and associated works (inc access improvements)

Authority: Huntingdonshire
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: H Whitfield
Postcode: PE19 2TW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the St Neots Conservation Area and its significance

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the designated heritage asset (St Neots Conservation Area) was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of housing delivery, providing a strong reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework.

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset, to which great weight must be given, was not outweighed by the limited social, economic and environmental benefits of four dwellings on a small previously developed site, even in the context of a housing land supply shortfall.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP11Policy LP12Policy LP34Policy A3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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