Planning appeal decision
Alde Cottage, 30 Sandy Lane, Iken, IP12 2HE
Planning appeal 3295442 at Alde Cottage, 30 Sandy Lane, Iken, IP12 2HE (East Suffolk) was allowed on 6 October 2022 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the changes on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and area.
additions of living room, bedroom and porches to single dwelling without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/21/2480, dated 5 November 2021
- Authority
- East Suffolk
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Burnham T
- Postcode
- IP12 2HE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the changes on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and area
What decided it
The limited public visibility of the proposed changes due to extensive boundary planting and garden setting, combined with the precedent of greater heights already present on the dwelling, meant the proposal would not cause material harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SCLP11.1
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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