Planning appeal decision
28 Beechcroft, Stanningfield, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 4RT
Planning appeal 3274223 at 28 Beechcroft, Stanningfield, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 4RT (West Suffolk) was dismissed on 16 November 2021 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
two new build semi-detached bungalows in grounds of existing bungalow
- Authority
- West Suffolk
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clarke B
- Postcode
- IP29 4RT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development would create a more urbanised appearance with increased built form that would significantly erode the verdant and open character of the surrounding area, conflicting with development plan policies requiring maintenance of local character.
The modest benefits to housing supply and other positive aspects did not outweigh the significant adverse effect upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2Policy DM22Policy CS3
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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