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Allowed28 November 20223288778

Mortlocks Farmhouse, Brockley Green, Hundon, Suffolk, CO10 8DT

Planning appeal 3288778 at Mortlocks Farmhouse, Brockley Green, Hundon, Suffolk, CO10 8DT (West Suffolk) was allowed on 28 November 2022 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development is in a suitable location for housing, having regard to the local development strategy for the area.

demolition of agricultural buildings and erection of 2 detached dwellings with garages and erection of garage for existing dwelling

Authority
West Suffolk
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Dade E
Postcode
CO10 8DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development is in a suitable location for housing, having regard to the local development strategy for the area
  • Whether there are any material considerations which indicate a decision otherwise than in accordance with the development plan

What decided it

The extant Class Q fallback permission providing the same quantum of housing, combined with the superior design quality and character compatibility of the proposed dwellings compared to the contemporary barn conversions, justified granting permission despite conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM5Policy DM27Policy DM28Policy DM33Policy DM7Policy DM2Policy DM13
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 80Paragraph 153Paragraph 54

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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