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Dismissed13 December 20233314326

C Finch, Kiln Lane, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9QR

Planning appeal 3314326 at C Finch, Kiln Lane, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP30 9QR (Mid Suffolk District Council) was dismissed on 13 December 2023 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site represents a suitable location for housing with particular regard to its countryside location and accessibility.

erection of up to four dwellings

Authority
Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Gee R
Postcode
IP30 9QR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the site represents a suitable location for housing with particular regard to its countryside location and accessibility
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the development would provide for a suitable living environment for future residents, with particular regard to noise
  • whether the development would provide for a suitable living environment for future residents, with particular regard to odour
  • whether a safe and suitable access is capable of being provided

What decided it

The cumulative conflicts with the development plan across location, character, living conditions and highway safety, with no material considerations outweighing these harms, led to dismissal.

The modest benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits during construction were outweighed by the unsuitability of the location, harm to character and appearance, and unacceptable living conditions and highway safety concerns.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP03Policy LP01Policy LP15Policy LP24 i)Policy LP29
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 48Paragraph 110Paragraph 130Paragraph 185Paragraph 187

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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