Planning appeal decision
Land Adj 10 Crown Mill, Elsmwell, Suffolk, IP30 9GF
Planning appeal 3314657 at Land Adj 10 Crown Mill, Elsmwell, Suffolk, IP30 9GF (Mid Suffolk District Council) was dismissed on 9 October 2023 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the principle of use of this area of amenity land for development.
Proposed 1 & ½ storey dwelling on open land adjacent to 10 Crown Mill, Elmswell
- Authority
- Mid Suffolk District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Graham A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the principle of use of this area of amenity land for development
- the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of future residents through overlooking from neighbouring properties
What decided it
The appeal site comprises valued informal amenity space that cannot be considered surplus to requirements, and the proposed replacement provision at Blackbourne would not be a suitable alternative due to poor accessibility and the loss of the intimate, local provision that serves the neighbourhood.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- FC1FC1.1CS5H3H15H16SB2GP1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 99
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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