41A Cattle Dyke Gorefield Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4NP
Refused on 7 October 2026
Council decision: Refuse2 reasons for refusal
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Proposal
Erect entrance gates with a 3.2m high (max height) archway with attached CCTV surveillance camera to existing dwelling (retrospective)
- Received
- 13 August 2026
- Public comments
- 0 · last counted 8 November 2026
- Council
- Fenland District Council
- Ward
- Parson Drove And Wisbech St Mary
- ReceivedReceived13 Aug
- ValidatedValidated14 Aug
- Consult.Consultation
- TargetTarget Date
- DecidedDecided7 Oct
Decided in 54 days
About this application
This is a planning application at 41A Cattle Dyke Gorefield Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4NP. Fenland has handled 6,458 applications of this type. This one was decided in 54 days, 2 weeks quicker than Fenland's typical decision time. There are no previous applications recorded at this address. In the past year there have been 92 applications across Parson Drove And Wisbech St Mary. We hold 1,396 applications in total for the PE13 postcode area.
Why it was refused
- The proposed gates and archway, by reason of their scale, height, design and appearance, introduce a prominent and incongruous feature that fails to respect the established open, semi-rural character of the area. The development is visually intrusive and at odds with the prevailing pattern of lower, more open and traditional boundary treatments within the locality, resulting in harm to the character and appearance of the street scene and surrounding area. The proposal therefore fails to make a positive contribution to local distinctiveness or reinforce local identity, contrary to Policy LP16(d) of the Fenland Local Plan (2014) and the guidance contained within the Delivering and Protecting High Quality Environments SPD.
- The proposed development incorporates CCTV equipment affixed to the archway structure which, by virtue of its siting and orientation, enables views into private areas of the neighbouring property at No. 41 Cattle Dyke, including the rear garden and side-facing windows. This results in an unacceptable perception of overlooking and loss of privacy, causing material harm to the living conditions and residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers. The proposal therefore fails to protect and promote high standards of amenity for existing residents, contrary to Policies LP2 and LP16 of the Fenland Local Plan (2014).
From the council's decision notice.
Application details
- Postcode
- PE13 4NP
- Parish
- Gorefield Parish Council
Planning application dates
- Date validated
- 14 August 2026
Applicant and agent
- Applicant
- Private applicant
Planning decision
- Case officer
- David Grant
Additional information
- Documents
- 19
Site constraints
Designations that overlap or adjoin the site outline.
- Flood zone 3: High probability (rivers and sea)Part of the site
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Also checked, none recorded (23)
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