Planning appeal decision
7 Bishops Way, Stradbroke, Suffolk, IP21 5JR
Planning appeal 3271732 at 7 Bishops Way, Stradbroke, Suffolk, IP21 5JR (Mid Suffolk District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 19 August 2021 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene.
first floor extension over existing single storey part of dwelling and extension and part demolition to existing garage
- Authority
- Mid Suffolk District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- IP21 5JR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 9, 11 and 15 Woodfields, with regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The removal of the large corner bedroom window in the revised design eliminated privacy concerns, while the garage extension's proximity to No 10 Bishops Way and its visibility above the boundary fence created material harm to outlook that could not be justified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GP1Policy H15Policy H16Policy H18
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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