Old Bells Farm, Haughley, STOWMARKET, IP14 3NP

the erection of a single dwelling

Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Callister V

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would comply with development plan policy in respect of housing in the countryside
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
whether any policy conflict in relation to the above issues would be outweighed by other material considerations, such as to justify a decision other than in accordance with the development plan

What decided it

The proposal would result in an isolated dwelling in the countryside causing significant harm to rural character and appearance, with only limited benefits that do not outweigh the identified harm.

the limited benefits of a single dwelling and modest economic contribution do not outweigh the significant harm to rural character and appearance and conflict with locational policies

Framework references: 11, 78, 79, 80, 174, 8, 9, 57

Plan policies cited: CS1, CS2, CS5, H7, H13, H15

Judgments cited: Braintree DC v SSCLG, Greyread Ltd & Granville Developments Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 610

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