Planning appeal decision
Aldston, Mill Hill, Aldringham Cum Thorpe, IP16 4PZ
Planning appeal 3296713 at Aldston, Mill Hill, Aldringham Cum Thorpe, IP16 4PZ (East Suffolk) was dismissed on 27 September 2022 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene.
front and first floor extension of existing chalet bungalow
- Authority
- East Suffolk
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- IP16 4PZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene
What decided it
The proposed extensions would create a taller, bulkier building that would be incongruous within the uniform group of similar bungalows, harmfully upsetting the character and appearance of this part of the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SCLP11.1Policy SCLP10.4
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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