Planning appeal decision
The Battlies, Rougham, Suffolk, IP30 9ZD
Planning appeal 3309059 at The Battlies, Rougham, Suffolk, IP30 9ZD (West Suffolk) was allowed on 4 October 2023 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on character and appearance with particular regard to landscaping.
for the installation of electric vehicle charging bays and associated works
- Authority
- West Suffolk
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gee R
- Postcode
- IP30 9ND
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on character and appearance with particular regard to landscaping
What decided it
The development does not have a significant harmful effect on character and appearance with particular regard to landscaping, and supports national renewable energy priorities.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2Policy DM13Policy BV26
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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