Six Bells Inn, High Street, Gislingham, Eye, IP23 8JD

Planning appeal 3306727 at Six Bells Inn, High Street, Gislingham, Eye, IP23 8JD (Mid Suffolk District Council) was dismissed on 25 May 2023 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the provision of community facilities in the area, having regard to the site comprising an Asset of Community Value.

applying for change of use of the Six Bells Inn Gislingham from public house to veterinary practice and pet supplies (sui generis). Business proposed to exist on the ground floor level whilst retaining the existing ancillary residential accommodation on the first floor of the building

Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Major retail and services
Inspector: Berry A
Postcode: IP23 8JD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the provision of community facilities in the area, having regard to the site comprising an Asset of Community Value

What decided it

The loss of a valued community facility, an Asset of Community Value, with no alternative provision in the village and no adequate evidence of unviability, causes substantial harm that significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of the proposed veterinary practice.

the substantial harm from the loss of a valued community facility and reduction in the community's ability to meet its day-to-day needs significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited employment benefits of the proposed veterinary practice

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 84Paragraph 93

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