Planning appeal decision
Land to the West of North Green Farm, Town Farm Lane, Kelsale Cum Carlton, Suffolk, IP17 2RL
Planning appeal 3324133 at Land to the West of North Green Farm, Town Farm Lane, Kelsale Cum Carlton, Suffolk, IP17 2RL (East Suffolk) was dismissed on 12 June 2024 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building, North Green Farmhouse as well as the historic farmstead.
erection of 1no. single-storey detached dwelling
- Authority
- East Suffolk
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- IP17 2RL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building, North Green Farmhouse as well as the historic farmstead
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would unacceptably harm the setting of the Grade II listed building and the character and appearance of the surrounding area, and the public benefits did not outweigh this identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SCLP5.3SCLP5.4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208Paragraph 12Paragraph 16
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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