An appeal is underway to transform old kennels into residential homes after initial plans were rejected.
Huntingdonshire: So, there’s this push to turn some old kennels into new homes. The local council said no to the idea before, saying it would mess with the countryside vibe.
The developers think they can make the place better. They argue that the kennels don’t really do anything good for the area anymore. They first tried to get this plan rolling back in 2022, but the council shot it down last year.
The council was pretty clear about their reasons. They felt that tearing down the kennels and putting up five new homes just wouldn’t fit in with the countryside. They thought it would change the area too much.
Now, the developers are appealing that decision. They say the kennels have been out of use for ages and the bungalow on the site is falling apart. They believe the old buildings don’t add any value to the countryside.
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The developers are still pushing for their plan, saying it would actually improve the site. They claim the new homes would blend in better with the surroundings and wouldn’t take up more green space.
But the council isn’t backing down. They agree the kennels are no longer in use, but they think the bungalow is still occupied. They believe building five new homes would actually increase the overall space and change the area’s character.
A planning inspector will look over everything and decide what happens next. Both sides have until January 15 to submit their final thoughts, and then we’ll have to wait for the decision.
