The free appeal record
Planning appeals in South Cambridgeshire, 2023
78 appeals decided in 2023, 29% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Split Decision21 December 2023· minor3317656College Farm, Common Road, Weston Colville, Cambs, CB21 5NS
replacement of an existing shed next to a listed building and change of use of adjacent agricultural land to residential to complete construction of a cart lodge
- Allowed20 December 2023· other3315204Avalon Eco Farm, Meadow Road, Cambridgeshire, Willingham, CB24 5JL
the change of use of agricultural building to 2 No. dwellinghouses (Class C3) without complying with a condition attached to prior approval Ref 21/01820/PRI03Q, dated 9 June 2021
- Dismissed19 December 2023· householder331770230 Meadow Lane, Over, Cambridge, CB24 5NF
a detached double garage & carport with office/playroom above
- Dismissed15 December 2023· minor3319987Land Rear of 33 Church Street , Gamlingay , Cambridgeshire , SG19 3JH
Demolition of existing commercial buildings and erection of 5 new dwellings with associated parking, amenity space and landscaping
- Notice varied and upheld1 December 2023· enforcement3284476Land North of The Old Coal Yard Fen Road, Cambridge, CB4 1TU
without planning permission: (i) Material Change of Use from Agricultural Land to a Caravan Site (ii) Operational Development to enable the use of the land as a caravan site, consisting of the laying of hardcore, gravel and concrete kerbing
- Allowed24 November 2023· minor330972690 High Street, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6AL
the construction of a new dwelling within the land to the rear of No 90 High Street & associated alterations to the existing site entrance
- Dismissed23 November 2023· other3314002Manor Farm Barn South Street, Comberton, Cambridge, CB23 7DZ
new entry structure, rooflights and roof-mounted photovoltaic arrays. Appeal B: APP/W0530/Y/23/3314002 Manor Farm Barn South Street, Comberton, Cambridge CB23 7DZ
- Dismissed23 November 2023· minor3314001Manor Farm Barn South Street, Comberton, Cambridge, CB23 7DZ
new entry structure, rooflights and roof-mounted photovoltaic arrays. Appeal B: APP/W0530/Y/23/3314002 Manor Farm Barn South Street, Comberton, Cambridge CB23 7DZ
- Dismissed22 November 2023· householder3327276Brooklands House, 167 Caxton End, Bourn, Cambridgeshire, CB23 2ST
Conversion of existing outbuildings/gym/stores/woodshed into a granny annex, renovation of part of existing outbuildings to provide 2 new carports and 1 enclosed garage, and updating and works to existing stores
- Dismissed20 November 2023· minor3320454Land North West of 49 West Croft, Orwell, Cambridgeshire, SG8 5PW
outline planning application with all matters reserved (except for access) for 5 self-build/custom build dwellings and garages, as well as public open space, landscaping, and all other associated infrastructure
- Dismissed17 November 2023· minor3316080The Brambles, Green End, Landbeach, Cambridge, Cambs, CB25 9FD
erection of holiday let accommodation and conversion of existing barn to form holiday let accommodation
- Dismissed13 November 2023· minor332037844 Broad Lane, Haslingfield, Cambridgeshire, CB23 1JF
the demolition of dwelling and erection of five dwellings with associated garaging, formation of private driveway, and landscaping
- Dismissed13 November 2023· minor3310622Land East of Caxton Gibbet Services Site, Ermine Street, Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3PE
the erection of 4no. industrial units (Use Classes B2 (general industrial) and/or E(g) (office)) with associated access and parking
- Allowed7 November 2023· minor3318910146 Cambridge Road, Wimpole, Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8 5QB
the change of use of land from former builder's yard to a residential caravan site for one gypsy family including stationing of 2 caravans, hardstanding and existing amenity building (retrospective)
- Dismissed3 November 2023· householder332762749 Station Road, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5ER
Single storey front, side and rear extensions, roof extension to create one and a half storey with front and rear dormer windows
- Allowed2 November 2023· minor3322754Land South of The Causeway, Kneesworth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 5JD
the erection of 9 self-build dwellings, associated infrastructure and landscaping
- Dismissed2 November 2023· householder331605880 High Street, Little Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5ES
part single storey, part two storey side/rear extension and two storey front extension
- Dismissed31 October 2023· householder332625697 Speedwell Close, Cambridge, CB1 9YS
Move the garden fence towards the pavement to align with the property boundary
- Dismissed30 October 2023· minor3292594Mills Lane, Longstanton, Cambridge, CB24 3DT
Erection of 6 self-build dwellings (outline permission with access, layout and scale)
- Dismissed24 October 2023· minor3316316The Old Barn , St. Peter's Street Caxton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , CB23 3PX
to repair, convert and extend existing barn to form dwelling house; construction of outbuilding to contain 2 car spaces plus bins and cycles store
- Notice varied and upheld20 October 2023· enforcement3302723Land off Whines Lane Farm Track, Whines Lane, Over, CB24 5PT
without planning permission, the change of use of the land from agriculture to a mixed use of open-air storage and residential use. To include the siting of a caravan used for residential purposes, the storage of motor vehicles and associated paraphernalia, storage of building materials and the construction of a wooden structure
- Quashed On Legal Grounds20 October 2023· enforcement328451322 Cambridge Road, Foxton, CB22 6SH
without planning permission 1) the material change of use of the land hatched in blue on the attached plan to a coach depot including the parking and storage of coaches and 2) the creation of an area of hardstanding for use as a coach depot on the land hatched blue on the attached plan
- Dismissed19 October 2023· ldc32962464 Over Mereway, Willingham, Cambridge, CB24 5AE
use of the land as a domestic garden and use of the mobile home on the land as ancillary accommodation to Blackberry Barn
- Dismissed11 October 2023· minor3319206The Onion Barn, Heath Road, Gamlingay, Sandy, Cambridgeshire, SG19 2JD
a single storey lean-to extension with basement room beneath on South (rear) elevation of existing dwelling and change of use of agricultural land to residential curtilage with retention of fencing
- Dismissed2 October 2023· minor3313661Land North of Field Side, Thriplow Road , Fowlmere , SG8 7QT
an outline application for the development of up to nine self and custom build dwellings, with all matters reserved except access, along with all ancillary works
- Dismissed27 September 2023· minor331784917 South Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9PB
a new 3 bed dwelling to the side of 17 South Road
- Dismissed22 September 2023· other3300777Land to the South East of Burton End, West Wickham
the ‘installation of a solar farm and associated infrastructure including access
- Dismissed18 September 2023· householder332573021 Abbots Way, Horningsea, Cambridge, CB25 9JN
the demolition of existing garage, and proposed extensions and alterations to a dwelling house. I have noted the history of the site, and that many of the extensions and alterations have been permitted (Ref 22/04444/HFUL) and partially implemented. The part of the development in contention relates to what the Council have referred to as a second storey element. The appellant also refers to this in their statement. This is however noted as the first floor on the appellants plans. I have regarded these as the same in this
- Dismissed18 September 2023· minor331853625 Home End, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5BS
the demolition of an existing single storey bungalow, garage and various outbuildings and the erection of a pair of semi-detached houses and 1 bungalow
- Allowed6 September 2023· minor3304183Land to the South West of Grain Stores , Valley Farm Road, West Wratting , Cambridgeshire, CB21 4HH
the change of use of an existing compound area into a self–storage facility and the positioning of 90 shipping containers
- Dismissed5 September 2023· minor3299651Mill Lane, Histon, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9US
16.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Unknown14 August 2023· enforcement3301255The Land & Property Situated & Comprising Willow Grange Farm, Ely Road, Chittering, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9PL
- Unknown14 August 2023· enforcement3301254The Land & Property Situated & Comprising Willow Grange Farm, Ely Road, Chittering, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9PL
- Notice varied and upheld14 August 2023· enforcement3301253The Land & Property Situated & Comprising Willow Grange Farm, Ely Road, Chittering, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9PL
Without planning permission: (a) The undertaking of works to facilitate a weddings and events venue business at Willow Grange Farm including the erection of a marquee, bell tents, shepherd huts, toilet facilities and safari tents together with hard standings, decking and pathways. (b) A Material Change of Use of the land from agriculture to a weddings and events venue
- Dismissed11 August 2023· minor3306484215 Wimpole Road, Barton, Cambridge, CB23 7AE
the “demolition of conservatory and shed. Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, first floor rear extension, freestanding private gym and interconnecting undercover areas
- Allowed1 August 2023· minor3282234Land at St Peter's Street, Caxton, CB23 3PS
Erection of up to 9 self-build dwellings and associated garaging
- Dismissed26 July 2023· householder3316301The Birches , Everton Road, The Heath, Sandy, SG19 2JJ
a detached garage, store & annexe
- Allowed21 July 2023· minor3317545Land At Moor Drove , Histon , Cambridge , Cambridgeshire, CB24 9ET
change of use of land to create 4 Gypsy/Traveller pitches comprising the siting of 4 mobile homes, 4 touring caravans, and installation of 4 cesspits
- Allowed14 July 2023· minor3305104Bancroft Farm, Church Lane, Little Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6BQ
the erection of five dwellings and the conversion of two redundant barns to form a detached dwelling and an office following the removal of dilapidated agricultural buildings and hardstandings
- Dismissed12 July 2023· householder331757272 High Street, Harlton, Cambridge, CB23 1ES
the demolition of existing conservatories and the erection of part two-storey, part first floor rear extension with Juliet balconies
- Dismissed7 July 2023· householder33222871 Moss Drive, Haslingfield, Cambridge, CB23 1JB
a first floor side and rear extension
- Dismissed7 July 2023· minor3288975Green Fox Farm , Fowlmere Road, Royston, SG8 6EZ
farmland diversification, ecological enhancements and erection of 1no. residential dwelling with an associated change of use in land from agricultural to residential
- Allowed23 June 2023· other330346638 Station Road, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4NL
demolition of garage and rear extension of existing dwelling, new single storey rear extension, new loft dormer windows to front and replacement windows and doors along with the erection of a new detached dwelling and vehicular access
- Allowed19 June 2023· minor3307512(Land to Rear of) Rose & Crown, 2 Glebe Way, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9JB
erection of a single dwelling
- Quashed On Legal Grounds14 June 2023· enforcement330045410 Shirley Close, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6BG
Without planning permission, the creation of a new dwelling
- Allowed2 June 2023· major3307903Former Hotel Felix, Whitehouse Lane, Girton, Cambridge, CB3 0LX
demolition of existing buildings and erection of a care home (Use Class C2) with external amenity space, access, parking, landscaping and other associated works
- Allowed2 June 2023· other32977193 Ravensdale, Landbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9GD
erection of glazed porch. Appeal B: APP/W0530/Y/22/3297719 3 Ravensdale, Landbeach CB25 9GD
- Allowed2 June 2023· minor32977123 Ravensdale, Landbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9GD
erection of glazed porch. Appeal B: APP/W0530/Y/22/3297719 3 Ravensdale, Landbeach CB25 9GD
- Dismissed18 May 2023· minor3307224135 Hereward Close, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9YF
Alterations to boundary treatment and construction of single storey 1-bed dwelling
- Dismissed18 May 2023· minor330665325 Station Road, Over, Cambridge, CB24 5NJ
the subdivision of existing garden plot and erection of a detached dwelling house including the stopping up of the existing driveway access and creation of new vehicular access to Station Road
- Dismissed4 May 2023· minor3296144Warren Lodge Fowlmere Road, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6EZ
machinery and store building
- Allowed2 May 2023· major3287502Land to the North and South of Bartlow Road , Linton, CB21 4LY
residential development for up to 55 dwellings with landscape buffer and new vehicular accesses from Bartlow Road without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref S/1963/15/OL, dated 1 September 2017
- Dismissed28 April 2023· minor3299641The Jolly Millers, 73 High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8SD
Change of use of public house (SG) with flat to dwelling (C3), demolition of existing annex/outbuildings, erection of detached dwelling and creation of amenity space, bin storage and parking and manoeuvring for 2 dwellings
- Dismissed20 April 2023· minor3311695Land Adjacent to No.26 Church Street, Little Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5HG
the erection of a new dwelling with associated highway access
- Dismissed19 April 2023· minor330943716 Dowding Avenue, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9LJ
3-bedroom detached dwelling and parking on side garden of existing dwelling
- Dismissed17 April 2023· minor3299246Land Adjacent to 55 Hillside, Orwell, Cambridgeshire, SG8 5RA
a detached dwelling house
- Dismissed13 April 2023· minor3299270Land East of Highfields Road , Highfields Caldecote , Cambridge , CB23 7NX
Up to 140 residential dwellings (including up to 40% affordable housing), removal of existing temporary agricultural structures and debris, introduction of structural planting and landscaping, informal public open space and children's play area, community orchard and allotments, surface water flood mitigation and attenuation, vehicular access points from Highfields Road and associated ancillary works
- Dismissed4 April 2023· householder331609221 Royston Road, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4NW
a two-storey extension to the front and rear of the existing semi-detached house
- Dismissed4 April 2023· householder33157274 Mountford Close, Hauxton, Cambridge, CB22 5HR
the raising of the ridge of the existing roof at 4 Mountford Close, creating a rear facing dormer with associated rooflights
- Dismissed4 April 2023· householder33150957 Princes Close, Balsham, Cambridge, CB21 4EE
a two-storey side extension and alteration to the existing dwelling
- Quashed On Legal Grounds28 March 2023· enforcement3295377"Byeways", Station Road, Harston, Cambridge, CB22 7NY
Part single, part two storey rear extensions including erection of a front boundary wall and gated entrance (part retrospective)
- Dismissed28 March 2023· ldc3286883Poplar Cottage, Nosterfield End, Shudy, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4TE
described as ‘Single storey rear kitchen extension to detached house. Work completed June 2017. Distance from back wall of 'original' house to new back wall is 5.25m. Height of apex is 3.8m, height of eaves is 2.5m. Internal extension space is c. 5m x 5m (25m sq). House prior to extension is c. 200m sq (extension is 12.5% of previously existing living area)
- Dismissed23 March 2023· minor327674517 Heydon Road Great Chishill, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SP
construction of new house
- Dismissed13 March 2023· minor3298310Gage Farm (Land & Buildings to the East), Branch Road, Cambridgeshire, Comberton, CB23 7DH
change of use of agricultural building to dwellinghouse (use class C3) and associated operational development
- Allowed7 March 2023· minor3302928The Oaks, Blacksmiths Lane, Shudy Camps, CB21 4RH
demolition of existing dwelling and industrial buildings and erection of two x 3 bedroom bungalows and associated garages and alteration of access
- Dismissed7 March 2023· minor3301086Land South of Banworth, Ely Road, Landbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9FH
outline application for 3 dwellings
- Dismissed7 March 2023· householder32825297 High Street, Pampisford, Cambridge, CB22 3ES
the construction of a car canopy with clear polycarbonate roof over an existing parking area
- Dismissed2 March 2023· minor3296898Land West of Casa D Foseta, St Neots Road, Caldecote, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8AY
the erection of 2 No. dwellings and associated garages
- Allowed24 February 2023· minor330167030 Manor Road, Gamlingay, Sandy, SG19 3EN
Amendment to S/0371/08/F 'Extension to dwelling and erection of double garage/conservatory' to include the installation of a roof light and the removal of a first floor window on the southern elevation
- Dismissed10 February 2023· minor3288507Land North East Of 155 Rampton Road, Willingham, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8QF
the demolition of redundant agricultural building and erection of two dwellings and associated development
- Allowed3 February 2023· other330126346 High Street, Balsham, Cambridge, CB21 4EP
Conversion of existing annexe into two flats and associated works
- Dismissed3 February 2023· minor329852646 High Street, Balsham, Cambridge, CB21 4EP
Conversion of existing annexe into two flats and associated works
- Allowed26 January 2023· minor329390741 Back Road, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4LG
erection of replacement dwelling and associated garage
- Split Decision16 January 2023· householder33072392 Duck End, Girton, Cambridge, CB3 0PZ
demolition of existing garage and store, erection of single storey side and rear extension and rear dormer and 3 front dormers
- Allowed12 January 2023· minor3280931The Arches Schole Road, Willingham, Cambridge, CB24 5JD
Removal of existing mobile chalet unit and erection of new single storey dwelling with new ‘link’ to existing brick and tile 'medical unit', with temporary provision for the siting of 2 no static caravans for occupation during construction phase, and allowing for the continued use during the construction phase of the medical unit by the applicant
- Dismissed9 January 2023· minor3304381Land Adj 73 High Street, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5ES
erection of a single storey bungalow along with associated works
- Allowed9 January 2023· minor3302898London Road, Sawston, South Cambridgeshire, CB22 3SX
15.0m Phase 9 super slimline Monopole and associated ancillary works
- Allowed9 January 2023· minor3300496High Street, Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, CB24 3DR
a proposed 18.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
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