Planning appeal decision
Meadows, Creeting St. Peter, Ipswich, Suffolk , IP6 8QS
Planning appeal 3264842 at Meadows, Creeting St. Peter, Ipswich, Suffolk , IP6 8QS (Mid Suffolk District Council) was dismissed on 13 September 2021 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The suitability of the site as a location for a residential development.
the demolition of existing dwelling and associated ancillary outbuildings. Erection of four dwellings and creating of new vehicular access
- Authority
- Mid Suffolk District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clarke B
- Postcode
- IP6 8QS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The suitability of the site as a location for a residential development
What decided it
The site represents an unsuitable location for residential development because it would conflict with the Framework's requirement that developments be accessible by means other than private cars, given the narrow and sinuous road network, lack of street lighting and public transport, and distances to services that would necessitate private car use.
The benefits of the proposed development are significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm arising from locating residential development in an unsustainable location; the Council's ability to demonstrate a five-year housing supply further limits the weight given to housing benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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