Land South of Barrells Road, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3SF

Planning appeal 3319406 at Land South of Barrells Road, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3SF (Mid Suffolk District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 29 November 2023 by Inspector Dyer S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development makes adequate provision for the safe passage of pedestrians on Barrells Road.

non-compliance with approved plans involving; the failure to provide the footpath as per drawing “Proposed 1234/01D”; failure to provide the visibility splay for the access road; failure to comply with the approved landscaping scheme

Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Dyer S
Postcode: IP31 3SF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development makes adequate provision for the safe passage of pedestrians on Barrells Road
The effect of the development on the use of the access to the site with particular regard to the safety of users of Barrells Road
The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area with particular regard to landscaping

What decided it

The appeal succeeded in part only on the visibility splay issue where updated Highway Authority advice confirmed reduced dimensions were acceptable, but failed on the footpath and landscaping requirements which were found necessary for pedestrian safety and character preservation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy T10Policy GP1Policy H13

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