Highbanks, Back Lane, Badwell Ash, IP31 3DW

the erection of No.1 dwelling and new vehicular access

Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Bartlett R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether future occupiers of the proposed development would have adequate access to services, facilities and employment without undue reliance on private car use

What decided it

Future occupiers would have access to a reasonable level of services and facilities including public transport, and would not be unduly reliant on private car use, such that the proposal accords with the presumption in favour of sustainable development despite being outside the settlement boundary.

The conflict with Policies CS1 and CS2 requiring development within settlement boundaries is outweighed by the accessible location of the site and its accordance with sustainable development principles

Framework references: 54

Plan policies cited: Policy FC1, Policy FC1.1, Policy CS1, Policy CS2, Policy H7

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