Planning appeal decision
Northwood Westley Lane, Horringer, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 5RZ
Planning appeal 3294626 at Northwood Westley Lane, Horringer, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 5RZ (West Suffolk) was allowed on 17 August 2022 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the two storey side and rear extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
extensions and alterations and construction of a detached garage with annex above
- Authority
- West Suffolk
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- IP29 5RZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the two storey side and rear extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The two storey side and rear extensions would result in a proportionate and well-designed dwelling that would not be uncharacteristic or incongruous within the street scene and would not have an unacceptably harmful effect on character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2Policy DM24Policy CS3
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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