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Dismissed17 August 20223288025

Rear of 42 -45 York Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3EG

Planning appeal 3288025 at Rear of 42 -45 York Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3EG (West Suffolk) was dismissed on 17 August 2022 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed dwelling would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bury St Edmunds Victoria Street Conservation Area.

‘erection of 1no. single storey dwelling (following demolition of existing outbuildings) utilising existing vehicular access [following DC/18/2326/FUL]’

Authority
West Suffolk
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Bell-Williamson J
Postcode
IP33 3EG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed dwelling would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bury St Edmunds Victoria Street Conservation Area
  • The effect of the proposal on hedgehog habitat

What decided it

The proposed dwelling would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Bury St Edmunds Victoria Street Conservation Area, and this harm was not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM17Policy DM2Policy CS3Policy DM11
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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