Harphyll, Barretts Lane, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8RZ

Removal of 'The Willow' static caravan and 'Harphyll' prefabricated bungalow and replacement with 6 No. mobile lodges, together with new private access driveway and off street parking for each unit”

Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: caravan-gypsy · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Felgate J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to the relevant planning policies relating to: (i) housing development in the countryside, and (ii) sustainable travel and accessibility to local facilities

What decided it

The appeal site qualifies as windfall infill development under Policy LP01 of the Joint Local Plan, being a small undeveloped plot within a built-up frontage within an established cluster of well-related dwellings, and the site's proximity to Needham Market provides acceptable access to facilities despite the limitations of Barretts Lane.

Framework references: 110, 57

Plan policies cited: Policy SP03, Policy LP01, Policy LP29, Policy NM1

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