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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.

  1. Split Decision21 December 2023· minor3317656
    College 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

  2. Allowed20 December 2023· other3315204
    Avalon 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

  3. Dismissed19 December 2023· householder3317702
    30 Meadow Lane, Over, Cambridge, CB24 5NF

    a detached double garage & carport with office/playroom above

  4. Dismissed15 December 2023· minor3319987
    Land 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

  5. Notice varied and upheld1 December 2023· enforcement3284476
    Land 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

  6. Allowed24 November 2023· minor3309726
    90 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

  7. Dismissed23 November 2023· other3314002
    Manor 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

  8. Dismissed23 November 2023· minor3314001
    Manor 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

  9. Dismissed22 November 2023· householder3327276
    Brooklands 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

  10. Dismissed20 November 2023· minor3320454
    Land 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

  11. Dismissed17 November 2023· minor3316080
    The Brambles, Green End, Landbeach, Cambridge, Cambs, CB25 9FD

    erection of holiday let accommodation and conversion of existing barn to form holiday let accommodation

  12. Dismissed13 November 2023· minor3320378
    44 Broad Lane, Haslingfield, Cambridgeshire, CB23 1JF

    the demolition of dwelling and erection of five dwellings with associated garaging, formation of private driveway, and landscaping

  13. Dismissed13 November 2023· minor3310622
    Land 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

  14. Allowed7 November 2023· minor3318910
    146 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)

  15. Dismissed3 November 2023· householder3327627
    49 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

  16. Allowed2 November 2023· minor3322754
    Land South of The Causeway, Kneesworth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 5JD

    the erection of 9 self-build dwellings, associated infrastructure and landscaping

  17. Dismissed2 November 2023· householder3316058
    80 High Street, Little Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5ES

    part single storey, part two storey side/rear extension and two storey front extension

  18. Dismissed31 October 2023· householder3326256
    97 Speedwell Close, Cambridge, CB1 9YS

    Move the garden fence towards the pavement to align with the property boundary

  19. Dismissed30 October 2023· minor3292594
    Mills Lane, Longstanton, Cambridge, CB24 3DT

    Erection of 6 self-build dwellings (outline permission with access, layout and scale)

  20. Dismissed24 October 2023· minor3316316
    The 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

  21. Notice varied and upheld20 October 2023· enforcement3302723
    Land 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

  22. Quashed On Legal Grounds20 October 2023· enforcement3284513
    22 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

  23. Dismissed19 October 2023· ldc3296246
    4 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

  24. Dismissed11 October 2023· minor3319206
    The 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

  25. Dismissed2 October 2023· minor3313661
    Land 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

  26. Dismissed27 September 2023· minor3317849
    17 South Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9PB

    a new 3 bed dwelling to the side of 17 South Road

  27. Dismissed22 September 2023· other3300777
    Land to the South East of Burton End, West Wickham

    the ‘installation of a solar farm and associated infrastructure including access

  28. Dismissed18 September 2023· householder3325730
    21 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

  29. Dismissed18 September 2023· minor3318536
    25 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

  30. Allowed6 September 2023· minor3304183
    Land 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

  31. Dismissed5 September 2023· minor3299651
    Mill Lane, Histon, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9US

    16.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

  32. Unknown14 August 2023· enforcement3301255
    The Land & Property Situated & Comprising Willow Grange Farm, Ely Road, Chittering, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9PL
  33. Unknown14 August 2023· enforcement3301254
    The Land & Property Situated & Comprising Willow Grange Farm, Ely Road, Chittering, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9PL
  34. Notice varied and upheld14 August 2023· enforcement3301253
    The 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

  35. Dismissed11 August 2023· minor3306484
    215 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

  36. Allowed1 August 2023· minor3282234
    Land at St Peter's Street, Caxton, CB23 3PS

    Erection of up to 9 self-build dwellings and associated garaging

  37. Dismissed26 July 2023· householder3316301
    The Birches , Everton Road, The Heath, Sandy, SG19 2JJ

    a detached garage, store & annexe

  38. Allowed21 July 2023· minor3317545
    Land 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

  39. Allowed14 July 2023· minor3305104
    Bancroft 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

  40. Dismissed12 July 2023· householder3317572
    72 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

  41. Dismissed7 July 2023· householder3322287
    1 Moss Drive, Haslingfield, Cambridge, CB23 1JB

    a first floor side and rear extension

  42. Dismissed7 July 2023· minor3288975
    Green 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

  43. Allowed23 June 2023· other3303466
    38 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

  44. Allowed19 June 2023· minor3307512
    (Land to Rear of) Rose & Crown, 2 Glebe Way, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9JB

    erection of a single dwelling

  45. Quashed On Legal Grounds14 June 2023· enforcement3300454
    10 Shirley Close, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6BG

    Without planning permission, the creation of a new dwelling

  46. Allowed2 June 2023· major3307903
    Former 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

  47. Allowed2 June 2023· other3297719
    3 Ravensdale, Landbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9GD

    erection of glazed porch. Appeal B: APP/W0530/Y/22/3297719 3 Ravensdale, Landbeach CB25 9GD

  48. Allowed2 June 2023· minor3297712
    3 Ravensdale, Landbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9GD

    erection of glazed porch. Appeal B: APP/W0530/Y/22/3297719 3 Ravensdale, Landbeach CB25 9GD

  49. Dismissed18 May 2023· minor3307224
    135 Hereward Close, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9YF

    Alterations to boundary treatment and construction of single storey 1-bed dwelling

  50. Dismissed18 May 2023· minor3306653
    25 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

  51. Dismissed4 May 2023· minor3296144
    Warren Lodge Fowlmere Road, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6EZ

    machinery and store building

  52. Allowed2 May 2023· major3287502
    Land 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

  53. Dismissed28 April 2023· minor3299641
    The 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

  54. Dismissed20 April 2023· minor3311695
    Land Adjacent to No.26 Church Street, Little Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5HG

    the erection of a new dwelling with associated highway access

  55. Dismissed19 April 2023· minor3309437
    16 Dowding Avenue, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9LJ

    3-bedroom detached dwelling and parking on side garden of existing dwelling

  56. Dismissed17 April 2023· minor3299246
    Land Adjacent to 55 Hillside, Orwell, Cambridgeshire, SG8 5RA

    a detached dwelling house

  57. Dismissed13 April 2023· minor3299270
    Land 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

  58. Dismissed4 April 2023· householder3316092
    21 Royston Road, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4NW

    a two-storey extension to the front and rear of the existing semi-detached house

  59. Dismissed4 April 2023· householder3315727
    4 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

  60. Dismissed4 April 2023· householder3315095
    7 Princes Close, Balsham, Cambridge, CB21 4EE

    a two-storey side extension and alteration to the existing dwelling

  61. 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)

  62. Dismissed28 March 2023· ldc3286883
    Poplar 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)

  63. Dismissed23 March 2023· minor3276745
    17 Heydon Road Great Chishill, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SP

    construction of new house

  64. Dismissed13 March 2023· minor3298310
    Gage 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

  65. Allowed7 March 2023· minor3302928
    The 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

  66. Dismissed7 March 2023· minor3301086
    Land South of Banworth, Ely Road, Landbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9FH

    outline application for 3 dwellings

  67. Dismissed7 March 2023· householder3282529
    7 High Street, Pampisford, Cambridge, CB22 3ES

    the construction of a car canopy with clear polycarbonate roof over an existing parking area

  68. Dismissed2 March 2023· minor3296898
    Land West of Casa D Foseta, St Neots Road, Caldecote, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8AY

    the erection of 2 No. dwellings and associated garages

  69. Allowed24 February 2023· minor3301670
    30 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

  70. Dismissed10 February 2023· minor3288507
    Land North East Of 155 Rampton Road, Willingham, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8QF

    the demolition of redundant agricultural building and erection of two dwellings and associated development

  71. Allowed3 February 2023· other3301263
    46 High Street, Balsham, Cambridge, CB21 4EP

    Conversion of existing annexe into two flats and associated works

  72. Dismissed3 February 2023· minor3298526
    46 High Street, Balsham, Cambridge, CB21 4EP

    Conversion of existing annexe into two flats and associated works

  73. Allowed26 January 2023· minor3293907
    41 Back Road, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4LG

    erection of replacement dwelling and associated garage

  74. Split Decision16 January 2023· householder3307239
    2 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

  75. Allowed12 January 2023· minor3280931
    The 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

  76. Dismissed9 January 2023· minor3304381
    Land Adj 73 High Street, Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5ES

    erection of a single storey bungalow along with associated works

  77. Allowed9 January 2023· minor3302898
    London Road, Sawston, South Cambridgeshire, CB22 3SX

    15.0m Phase 9 super slimline Monopole and associated ancillary works

  78. Allowed9 January 2023· minor3300496
    High Street, Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, CB24 3DR

    a proposed 18.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.