Planning appeal decision
Land to the North of 18 Mill Road, Newbourne, Suffolk, IP12 4NP
Planning appeal 3309921 at Land to the North of 18 Mill Road, Newbourne, Suffolk, IP12 4NP (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.
erection of up to two dwellings and access with all other matters reserved
- Authority
- East Suffolk
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- IP12 4NP
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 represent a significant encroachment of built development into the established pattern of open frontages characteristic of the former LSAH area, thereby harmfully undermining the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area contrary to Policy SCLP11.9.
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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