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Allowed14 October 20266012656

Land North East Of 70 St Johns Avenue, Newmarket, CB8 8DE

Planning appeal 6012656 at Land North East Of 70 St Johns Avenue, Newmarket, CB8 8DE (East Cambridgeshire) was allowed on 14 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

renewal of existing planning application ref 22/00585/FUL for 1 No. dwelling unit on land adjacent to No. 70 St Johns Avenue, Newmarket, Suffolk

Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
CB8 8DE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed dwelling, finished in buff-coloured facing bricks and conditioned to match the material finish of the surrounding area, would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area and accord with Policy ENV2 of the Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV2Policy ENV1Policy ENV7Policy ENV9Policy DM6

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