Planning appeal decision
The Granary, Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge, IP12 1BY
Planning appeal 3291513 at The Granary, Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge, IP12 1BY (East Suffolk) was dismissed on 29 September 2022 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition with its current restrictions is reasonable and necessary in the interests of the living conditions of the occupiers of dwellings located within The Granary, having particular regard to noise and disturbance.
use of premises as a tea room with take - away facilities (Retrospective Application) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref C99/0882, dated 7 March 2000
- Authority
- East Suffolk
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Burnham T
- Postcode
- IP12 1BY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition with its current restrictions is reasonable and necessary in the interests of the living conditions of the occupiers of dwellings located within The Granary, having particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The close proximity of existing residential properties within The Granary to the appeal unit, combined with limited soundproofing and the likelihood of noise and disturbance from extended evening opening hours, makes the condition necessary to protect the living conditions of adjoining residents.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SCLP11.2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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