Planning appeal decision
Dwelling 5C, Oak Tree Farm, Wildmere Lane, Holywell Row, Suffolk, IP28 8LX
Planning appeal 3251841 at Dwelling 5C, Oak Tree Farm, Wildmere Lane, Holywell Row, Suffolk, IP28 8LX (West Suffolk) was dismissed on 15 June 2021 by Inspector Gilbert-Wooldridge T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to light, outlook and privacy.
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- Authority
- West Suffolk
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Gilbert-Wooldridge T
- Postcode
- IP28 8LX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to light, outlook and privacy
- the effect of the development on the provision of gypsy and traveller pitches within the Forest Heath area of West Suffolk
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the development would be in an appropriate location having regard to the development plan and national policies
What decided it
The significant negative effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to light, outlook and privacy was the decisive factor that tipped the planning balance against the development.
the modest benefits of housing provision, economic benefits and social benefits did not outweigh the significant negative effect on neighbouring living conditions and the moderate weight conflict with development plan policies
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5Policy CS1Policy CS10Policy DM2Policy DM22Policy DM5Policy DM27Policy SA1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127Paragraph 124Paragraph 79Paragraph 78Paragraph 117Paragraph 11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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