19 Church Street, Steeple Morden, SG8 0NJ

Planning appeal 6008631 at 19 Church Street, Steeple Morden, SG8 0NJ (South Cambridgeshire) was dismissed on 19 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to relevant development plan policies for development in the countryside.

a hybrid application seeking full planning permission for access road and new pub car park and outline planning permission for erection of 3 self-build dwellings with all matters reserved except access

Authority: South Cambridgeshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: SG8 0NJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to relevant development plan policies for development in the countryside
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on the significance of designated heritage assets

What decided it

The heritage and character harm attracted substantial weight that was not outweighed by the significant public benefits, so the benefits were substantially outweighed by the adverse effects under Policy S5.

the significant public benefits, including delivery of self-build housing, were substantially outweighed by the substantial weight attached to the harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the significance of designated heritage assets

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S/2Policy S/6Policy S/10Policy S/7Policy S7Policy HQ/1Policy NH/2Policy NH/14
National Planning Policy Framework: Policy S5Policy HE6Policy HE4Policy DP3

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