Planning appeal decision
Sentinel Works, Northgate Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6AZ
Planning appeal 3304006 at Sentinel Works, Northgate Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6AZ (West Suffolk) was allowed on 13 July 2023 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the site and the greater locality.
the development of 9no. dwellings, with a mix of 3 & 4 bedroom house types for residential use. Previous use was mixed B1/B8
- Authority
- West Suffolk
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- IP32 6AZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the site and the greater locality
- Whether there is suitable provision of parking and servicing of dwellings
- The living conditions of existing and future occupants
What decided it
The proposal's compliance with development plan policies on character and appearance, parking, and living conditions, combined with the material consideration of the approved 8-dwelling scheme already commenced on site, justified allowing the appeal for 9 dwellings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2Policy DM22Policy CS3Policy DM46Policy DM2g
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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