Planning appeal decision
Land Adjacent No 5 Ipswich Road, Newbourne, Suffolk, IP12 4NS
Planning appeal 3305894 at Land Adjacent No 5 Ipswich Road, Newbourne, Suffolk, IP12 4NS (East Suffolk) was dismissed on 26 June 2023 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The suitability of the location for the proposed development, with particular regard to the effect on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area.
resubmission of proposed infill dwelling on land adjacent to 5 Ipswich Road, Newbourne IP12 4NS in outline
- Authority
- East Suffolk
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- IP12 4NS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The suitability of the location for the proposed development, with particular regard to the effect on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development would harmfully undermine the character of the former Land Settlement Association Holdings area by encroaching into the established pattern of open frontages, contrary to Policy SCLP11.9, and does not constitute infill or cluster development as permitted by the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SCLP3.2Policy SCLP3.3Policy SCLP5.3Policy SCLP5.4Policy SCLP11.9
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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