The Beeches, Straight Road, Battisford, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2LZ

‘proposed new dwelling in the grounds of The Beeches, Straight Road, Battisford.’

Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hickey A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to outlook and daylight

What decided it

The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of delivering a single new dwelling.

the limited benefits of a new dwelling and associated social and economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the unacceptable harm to character and appearance and living conditions, particularly given the Council's demonstrated 5-year housing land supply

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: Policy GP1, Policy H13, Policy H15, Policy H16

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