Planning appeal decision
Hill House, Haughley Green, Stowmarket, IP14 3RR
Planning appeal 3314146 at Hill House, Haughley Green, Stowmarket, IP14 3RR (Mid Suffolk District Council) was dismissed on 19 September 2023 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the living conditions of future residents.
Change of use of an existing annexe to a residential dwelling along with subdivision of the plot
- Authority
- Mid Suffolk District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Graham A
- Postcode
- IP14 3RR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the living conditions of future residents
What decided it
The rear amenity space is so cramped, enclosed and dominated by Hill House, with potential for direct overlooking, that it would cause serious harm to the living conditions of any future resident.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H16Policy GP01
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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