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Dismissed2 July 20213258744

Land South West Of School Lane, Fressingfield, Suffolk

Planning appeal 3258744 at Land South West Of School Lane, Fressingfield, Suffolk (Mid Suffolk District Council) was dismissed on 2 July 2021 by Inspector Felgate J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed variation to Condition 23 (construction working hours) would have an unacceptably adverse impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

the erection of a new Baptist chapel, car parking and access, and up to 18 residential units, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 3872/16, dated 4 July 2018

Authority
Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Felgate J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed variation to Condition 23 (construction working hours) would have an unacceptably adverse impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

An earlier start time of 07.30 would expose neighbouring residents to significant noise intrusion at a time of day when they reasonably expect peace and quiet, thereby causing unacceptable harm to their living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 170

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