Cara Lodge Dullingham Ley, Dullingham, Newmarket, CB8 9XG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• Whether the proposed development would be an appropriate location for new housing having regard to local and national planning policies
• The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
• The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of Cara Lodge with regard to outlook
• Whether the proposal would impact upon biodiversity

What decided it

The site's location outside the development boundary in countryside lacking access to services and facilities, combined with unmitigated harm to character and appearance and unresolved biodiversity concerns, means the proposal conflicts with the development plan and the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

The modest contribution to housing supply and limited economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the unsuitability of the location due to lack of access to services, significant harm to character and appearance, and failure to demonstrate no adverse impact on protected species.