®Planning appeal decision
Bennetts Farm, Ashfield Road, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9HJ
demolition of existing structures and erection of one, part single storey and part two storey, dwelling house and cart lodge
- Authority
- Mid Suffolk District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thompson P
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Grade II listed building known as Dagwood Farmhouse
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the setting of the Grade II listed building, to which great weight must be given under paragraph 199 of the Framework, was not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal.
The less than substantial harm to the setting of Dagwood Farmhouse, to which great weight must be given, was not outweighed by the public benefits including housing delivery, removal of unsightly buildings, environmental and economic benefits, and highway safety improvements.
Framework references: 197, 199, 202, 206
Plan policies cited: Policy HB1
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