Planning appeal decision
The Red House Barn , The Street, Woodbridge, IP13 7AB
Planning appeal 3306857 at The Red House Barn , The Street, Woodbridge, IP13 7AB (East Suffolk) was dismissed on 21 September 2023 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on a) the character and appearance of the area and b) ecology.
Proposed dwelling, involving construction of new vehicular access. Conversion of part retained former agricultural building currently approved to be used ancillary to existing dwelling
- Authority
- East Suffolk
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ellison H
- Postcode
- IP13 7AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on a) the character and appearance of the area and b) ecology
What decided it
The proposed development would significantly harm the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the Brandeston Conservation Area through the introduction of a substantial new access and residential curtilage that would erode the open rural character of the site, conflicting with Policy SCLP5.5.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SCLP5.5SCLP11.5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 80
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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