The Vista Aldham Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 6BS

Planning appeal 3309496 at The Vista Aldham Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 6BS (Babergh District Council) was allowed on 3 July 2023 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the demolition of the existing dwelling, garage and workshop and the construction of 2no 2 storey detached houses with integral garages

Authority: Babergh District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Berry A
Postcode: IP7 6BS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the living conditions of the occupiers of The Old Forge, with particular reference to light, privacy and outlook
the integrity of the Stour and Orwell Estuaries Special Protection Area

What decided it

The payment of a financial contribution towards the RAMS, properly secured by Unilateral Undertaking, ensured that the proposal would not harm the integrity of the Special Protection Area, allowing the appeal to be allowed on all three main issues.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CN01 of the Babergh Local Plan Alteration No 2 (2006)Policy CS15 of the Babergh Local Plan 2011-2031 Core Strategy & Policies (Part 1 of New Babergh Local Plan) (2014)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12
Judgments: People over Wind and Sweetman v Coillte Teoranta ECLI:EU:C:2018:244

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