Planning appeal decision
Cousins Barn, Clay Lane, Stoke Ash, IP23 7DZ
Planning appeal 3286716 at Cousins Barn, Clay Lane, Stoke Ash, IP23 7DZ (Mid Suffolk District Council) was dismissed on 31 August 2022 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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 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
- Postcode
- IP23 7DZ
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
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- MSCS Policy CS1MSCS Policy CS2MSLP Policy GP1MSLP Policy H15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 79Paragraph 80Paragraph 105
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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