Plans for four 'cramped' homes in riverside village turned down |
Fenland council has refused the development at Guyhirn, near Wisbech, because the properties would provide "a poor standard of accommodation" and "a cramped living arrangement".
It added: "These deficiencies would result in a substandard living environment, harmful to the residential amenity of future occupants."
Fern Homes applied to build four new four-bedroom properties near the banks of the River Nene on High Road.
An architect's drawing showing the proposed layout of the site (Image: Swann Edwards Architects)
It said in a planning statement they would provide "four good-sized dwellings for private use within the village".
An existing house on the site, Gaultree Farm, described as "deteriorating in health" would be demolished.
A number of villagers left supportive comments on the council's planning portal.
"It would be nice to see this piece of land used for housing and to help add to our community," said one.
Another added: "It will enhance the character of the area and provide a positive benefit to the local community."
Plans for seven homes on the same site were refused in 2024.