Planning appeal decision
18, Henniker Road, Ipswich, IP1 5HE
Planning appeal 3296845 at 18, Henniker Road, Ipswich, IP1 5HE (Ipswich Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 January 2023 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
erection of 1no dwelling, a new vehicle access, dropped kerb and parking, and a 1.8m featherboard fence
- Authority
- Ipswich Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- IP1 5HE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular reference to the dwelling's internal size
- the integrity of the Stour and Orwell Estuaries Special Protection Area (SPA)
What decided it
The proposed development would significantly adversely affect the character and appearance of the surrounding area and would result in substandard living accommodation for future occupiers, contrary to the development plan.
the limited benefits of housing supply and accessibility did not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance and the failure to meet space standards for future occupiers
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM12Policy DM17Policy DM23
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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