®Planning appeal decision
Land west of Windsor Cottage, The Street, Hunston, Suffolk, IP31 3EL
Proposed Detached Dwelling and Garage/Workshop Together With Formation of New Vehicular Access
- Authority
- Mid Suffolk District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Simpson L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development, with particular regard to access to services and facilities
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of Hunston Conservation Area and preserve the setting of the nearby listed buildings
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the heritage assets, when weighed against the limited public benefits under Framework Paragraph 202, provided a clear reason for refusal under Paragraph 11d(i) notwithstanding the out-of-date development plan policies.
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area and listed buildings, afforded great weight under Framework Paragraph 199, outweighed the modest public benefits of one self-build dwelling and limited economic support, resulting in dismissal despite the out-of-date development plan policies.
Framework references: 11, 80, 92, 105, 199, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy CS1, Policy CS2, Policy CS5, Policy FC1, Policy FC1.1, Policy H7, Policy HB8
Judgments cited: Braintree District Council v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Greyread Limited & Granville Development Limited [2017]
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