Holly Tree Farm, Barns Bell Green, Cratfield, Halesworth, IP19 0DN

Planning appeal 3316154 at Holly Tree Farm, Barns Bell Green, Cratfield, Halesworth, IP19 0DN (East Suffolk) was dismissed on 9 November 2023 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is a suitable location for development with regard to the spatial strategy and access to services and facilities by means of transport other than the private car.

change of use of redundant cart shed to single dwelling and all associated works

Authority: East Suffolk
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Wallace J
Postcode: IP19 0DN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the site is a suitable location for development with regard to the spatial strategy and access to services and facilities by means of transport other than the private car

What decided it

The proposed development fails to meet all criteria of LP Policy SCLP5.5, particularly the requirement that the building conversion make a positive contribution to the landscape, and the site lacks suitable access to services and facilities by means of transport other than the private car.

The limited social and economic benefits of delivering one additional dwelling and potential biodiversity enhancements were outweighed by the conflict with the development plan policies directing development to sustainable settlements with good access to services and facilities, particularly given the Council can demonstrate a five year housing land supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: SCLP3.1SCLP3.3SCLP5.3SCLP5.5SCLP7.1SCLP10.4SCLP12.34
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 80

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