Planning appeal decision
Broad View Farm, Lower Farm Road, Ringshall, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2JF
Planning appeal 3282019 at Broad View Farm, Lower Farm Road, Ringshall, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2JF (Mid Suffolk District Council) was allowed on 16 August 2022 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The suitability of the site for residential development in terms of the sustainability of the location.
the erection of 2 No. dormer style dwellings with associated detached garaging, and new vehicular access to highway
- Authority
- Mid Suffolk District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- IP14 2JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The suitability of the site for residential development in terms of the sustainability of the location
What decided it
The close proximity of the site to Ringshall and the availability of multiple sustainable transport modes (walking via field-edge footpath, cycling, and bus service) meant the sustainability concerns did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the development.
The relative lack of readily available sustainable modes of transport was not sufficient to tilt the balance against the grant of planning permission, having regard to the proximity to Ringshall and the available sustainable transport options
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy 2008Core Strategy Focused Review 2012Local Plan 1998
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 11dParagraph 11diiParagraph 11bParagraph 105
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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