Rosemary Cottage, 60 Chapel Road, Old Newton, IP14 4PP

Planning appeal 3312096 at Rosemary Cottage, 60 Chapel Road, Old Newton, IP14 4PP (Mid Suffolk District Council) was dismissed on 15 June 2023 by Inspector Felgate J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development is acceptable in this location, having regard for the relevant planning policies relating to development in the countryside.

the erection of a detached dwelling following the demolition of the existing garage

Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Felgate J
Postcode: IP14 4PP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development is acceptable in this location, having regard for the relevant planning policies relating to development in the countryside
the effects of the development on the setting of Rosemary Cottage
the effects on living conditions at No 64 Chapel Road

What decided it

The conflict with development plan policies restricting housing development in the countryside, combined with the risk of harm to neighbouring living conditions and highway safety concerns, outweighed the modest benefits of additional housing in an area with a large 5-year housing land supply surplus.

The benefits of increased housing stock and limited economic and social benefits did not outweigh the conflict with the development plan and harm to highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS1Policy CS2Policy H7Policy CS5Policy HB1Policy H16
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 79Paragraph 80Paragraph 174Paragraph 105

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