Planning appeal decision
Four Bays Back Street, Lakenheath, Brandon, IP27 9HF
Planning appeal 3291792 at Four Bays Back Street, Lakenheath, Brandon, IP27 9HF (West Suffolk) was allowed on 18 November 2022 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lakenheath Conservation Area.
construction of one dwelling and garage following demolition of existing attached garage and boundary wall, including new garage for existing dwelling and relocation of vehicular access
- Authority
- West Suffolk
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hickey A
- Postcode
- IP27 9HF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lakenheath Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed garages and new dwelling would be designed and positioned to preserve the character and appearance of the Lakenheath Conservation Area through appropriate scale, materials, and integration with the existing streetscene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2Policy DM17
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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