®Planning appeal decision
Cousins Barn, Clay Lane, Stoke Ash, IP23 7DZ
the demolition of a small existing structure and the erection of a single storey two bedroom dwelling
- Authority
- Mid Suffolk District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wallace J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the principle of a new dwelling in this location with respect to the Development Strategy within the Mid Suffolk District Core Strategy Development Plan Document
- the effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The adverse impacts of the substantial new dwelling on the rural character and appearance of the site and surrounding area significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits when assessed against the NPPF taken as a whole, even under the tilted balance.
the adverse impacts on rural character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing provision, economic benefits and sustainable design features when assessed against the NPPF taken as a whole
Framework references: 11, 79, 80, 105
Plan policies cited: MSCS Policy CS1, MSCS Policy CS2, MSLP Policy GP1, MSLP Policy H15
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