®Planning appeal decision
21 Earl Street, Cambridge, CB1 1JR
Planning appeal 6012507 at 21 Earl Street, Cambridge, CB1 1JR (Cambridge) was allowed on 14 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal development has an acceptable effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook.
- Authority
- Cambridge
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- other
- Postcode
- CB1 1JR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the appeal development has an acceptable effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The change to the roof design does not have a materially different effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook, when compared to the height of the original outbuilding that has been in situ for some time.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 58 of the Cambridge Local Plan (2018)
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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