Bennetts Farm, Ashfield Road, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9HJ

Planning appeal 3271689 at Bennetts Farm, Ashfield Road, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9HJ (Mid Suffolk District Council) was dismissed on 6 October 2021 by Inspector Thompson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode: IP30 9HJ

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HB1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 197Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 206

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