Planning appeal decision
2 Shepherd Close, Exning, Newmarket, CB8 7PG
Planning appeal 3284960 at 2 Shepherd Close, Exning, Newmarket, CB8 7PG (West Suffolk) was dismissed on 10 February 2022 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and the host dwelling.
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- Authority
- West Suffolk
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pipe C
- Postcode
- CB8 7PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and the host dwelling
What decided it
The proposed development involves a material change of use of land from open space to residential use, which falls outside the remit of the householder planning application process and cannot be permitted without following proper procedures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM24Policy DM2Policy CS5
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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