®Planning appeal decision
Land to south of Post Office Cottage, Monk Soham , IP13 7EX
the erection of a self-build dwelling on land formerly used for residential occupation to the south of Post Office Cottage, Monk Soham, Suffolk IP13 7EX
- Authority
- Mid Suffolk District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The suitability of the location for the proposed dwelling, in particular whether its occupants would have adequate access to services and facilities without undue reliance on private vehicle use
- Whether there is sufficient information to assess any effects of the proposal on protected species
What decided it
The failure to adequately demonstrate that the proposal would not be harmful to protected species, contrary to Policy CL8, outweighed the conclusion that the location would otherwise be suitable.
The moderate harm from unsustainable location was outweighed by the benefits of self-build housing delivery and economic benefits under the tilted balance, but this was negated by the unresolved conflict with the development plan regarding protected species
Framework references: 80, 11, 105, 62
Plan policies cited: Policy CS1, Policy CS2, Policy H7, Policy FC1, Policy FC1.1, Policy CS5, Policy CL8
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.