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

Planning appeal 3315581 at Harphyll, Barretts Lane, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8RZ (Mid Suffolk District Council) was allowed on 6 February 2025 by Inspector Felgate J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode: IP6 8RZ

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP03Policy LP01Policy LP29Policy NM1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 110Paragraph 57

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