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

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

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.

Framework references: 79, 80, 174, 105

Plan policies cited: Policy CS1, Policy CS2, Policy H7, Policy CS5, Policy HB1, Policy H16

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