Planning appeal decision
44 The Strand, Wherstead, Ipswich, IP2 8NL
Planning appeal 3318859 at 44 The Strand, Wherstead, Ipswich, IP2 8NL (Babergh District Council) was dismissed on 26 March 2024 by Inspector Chukwujekwu I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
side/rear extension and loft conversion with dormers. The existing exterior walls are to be clad
- Authority
- Babergh District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Chukwujekwu I
- Postcode
- IP2 8NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupants of 42 and 46 The Strand with particular regard to privacy and whether it would have an overbearing impact
What decided it
The proposed dormer extensions would present an unacceptable disproportionate and incongruous addition to the roofscape that would harm the character and appearance of the area and the National Landscape, conflicting with policies LP18 and LP24 of the Joint Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP18LP24
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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