Planning appeal decision
Land at Hall Drive (Plot 19), Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9JT
Planning appeal 3290421 at Land at Hall Drive (Plot 19), Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9JT (West Suffolk) was allowed on 3 February 2023 by Inspector Simpson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the effect on protected trees and the Lakenheath Conservation Area.
described on the planning application form as ‘Erection of detached dwelling (resubmission)
- Authority
- West Suffolk
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Simpson L
- Postcode
- IP27 9JT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the effect on protected trees and the Lakenheath Conservation Area
What decided it
The tree to be removed makes no significant contribution to the Conservation Area's character and its loss can be adequately mitigated through planting, while the proposed dwelling's scale and siting are consistent with the changed character of the area and would not harm the Conservation Area or the setting of the non-designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM2DM13DM17CS1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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