®Planning appeal decision
Land North Side of Fen Road, Hinderclay, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP22 1HS
the demolition of two agricultural buildings, and erection of five new detached dwellings, with associated external works and change of use of land from agricultural to residential
- Authority
- Mid Suffolk District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hughes L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development is in a suitable location for housing, having regard to the settlement strategy for the District
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the countryside
- whether the proposed development would provide sufficient affordable housing
What decided it
The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the countryside by spreading dwellings across a much larger area than the existing barns, and this harm was not outweighed by the fallback positions or other material considerations.
Framework references: 8, 11, 108, 114, 131, 135
Plan policies cited: Policy SP02, Policy SP03, Policy LP01, Policy LP17, Policy LP24, Policy LP29
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