®Planning appeal decision
The Grange, The Street, Suffolk, Little Waldingfield, CO10 0SG
Planning appeal 3313690 at The Grange, The Street, Suffolk, Little Waldingfield, CO10 0SG (Babergh District Council) was dismissed on 19 January 2024 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site is a suitable location for development with respect to the development strategy for the area and its effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the key concept of these two new Eco Houses is to create a modern feel, which not only have contemporary features, but are environmentally friendly and thermally efficient. This is in line with the vision set out in in the Little Waldingfield Plan. Meet the needs of the local community. Respect the high quality historic and natural environment. Embrace new technology
- Authority
- Babergh District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wallace J
- Postcode
- CO10 0SG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the site is a suitable location for development with respect to the development strategy for the area and its effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the setting of a nearby listed building
- the effect of the proposed development on protected species
- the effect of the proposed development on a public right of way (PROW)
What decided it
The proposal's conflict with the development plan through its location outside the settlement boundary and departure from the linear pattern of development, combined with less than substantial harm to the listed building setting that would not be outweighed by limited public benefits, and the absence of necessary ecological surveys to establish effects on protected species.
The limited public benefits of housing delivery, economic benefits during construction and occupation, and environmental efficiency measures were outweighed by the harm to character and appearance, the less than substantial harm to the setting of the listed building (to which great weight must be given), and the uncertainty regarding effects on protected species.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- JLP Policy SP03JLP Policy LP24JLP Policy LP15JLP Policy LP19JLP Policy LP16JLP Policy SP01NP Policy LWD 1NP Policy LWD 2NP Policy LWD 6NP Policy LWD 14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16Paragraph 84Paragraph 139Paragraph 205Paragraph 208
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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