Planning appeal decision
Land to the East Of Melford Road, Lawshall, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 4PX
Planning appeal 3289016 at Land to the East Of Melford Road, Lawshall, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 4PX (Babergh District Council) was dismissed on 4 October 2022 by Inspector Mileham P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal is in a suitable location for new residential development having regard to local and national policy.
the construction of up to 9 dwellings with associated vehicular access
- Authority
- Babergh District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Mileham P
- Postcode
- IP29 4PX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal is in a suitable location for new residential development having regard to local and national policy
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed development on the setting of a nearby Listed Building
What decided it
The proposal failed to accord with the development plan regarding location and character, and would cause less than substantial harm to the setting of a Listed Building which, combined with limited public benefits, provided clear reasons for refusal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1CS2CS11CS15LAW1LAW3CN01CN06
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 78Paragraph 79Paragraph 80Paragraph 130Paragraph 202
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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