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Allowed27 October 20223285275

27 Old Clements Lane, Haverhill, CB9 8JR

Planning appeal 3285275 at 27 Old Clements Lane, Haverhill, CB9 8JR (West Suffolk) was allowed on 27 October 2022 by Inspector Berry A, 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.

demolition of existing dwelling and associated garage and erection of three new dwellings on land at 27, Old Clements Lane, Haverhill

Authority
West Suffolk
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Berry A
Postcode
CB9 8HD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the existing dwelling comprises a non-designated heritage asset, and if so, whether there is clear justification for its loss when weighed against any benefits

What decided it

The combination of clear justification for the loss of the non-designated heritage asset (financial unviability of refurbishment and the genuine fallback position of likely demolition) outweighed by substantial public benefits of new housing provision, together with the absence of harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM2Policy DM22Policy CS3Policy DM16Policy DM12Policy DM7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 203

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