Planning appeal decision
The Dell, Newton Road, Sudbury, CO10 2RN
Planning appeal 3319696 at The Dell, Newton Road, Sudbury, CO10 2RN (Babergh District Council) was allowed on 19 October 2023 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to whether the proposal would be compatible with the existing pattern of development.
Proposed new dwelling with associated garage & parking to rear garden
- Authority
- Babergh District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- CO10 2RN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to whether the proposal would be compatible with the existing pattern of development
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's positioning to the rear of the existing dwelling, combined with existing screening and landscaping, would result in minimal visibility from the street scene and would not harm the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CN01Policy HS28Policy CS15
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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