Planning appeal decision
Land Off Hazel Shrub, Hazel Shrub, Bentley, IP9 2DG
Planning appeal 3276691 at Land Off Hazel Shrub, Hazel Shrub, Bentley, IP9 2DG (Babergh District Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2022 by Inspector Wyatt G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
the “erection of 1no. dwelling and garage with associated landscaping
- Authority
- Babergh District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wyatt G
- Postcode
- IP9 2DG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the location of the development is appropriate having regard to the development plan
- the effect of the development on the Stour and Orwell Estuaries Special Protection Area
What decided it
The serious harm to the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the AONB significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited economic and social benefits of the single dwelling.
the serious harm to character and appearance and the setting of the AONB outweighs the limited economic benefits and social benefits from housing delivery, even when the tilted balance is applied
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CN01Policy CR02Policy HS28Policy CS1Policy CS11Policy CS15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 176Paragraph 130Paragraph 11
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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