Planning appeal decision
Church Farm Meadow, Church Farm, Lindsey, Suffolk, IP7 6PS
Planning appeal 3325802 at Church Farm Meadow, Church Farm, Lindsey, Suffolk, IP7 6PS (Babergh District Council) was dismissed on 11 June 2024 by Inspector Bayliss G, 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 the setting of nearby designated heritage assets.
erection of 1No. new dwellinghouse (in lieu of the dwelling approved under DC/21/02911) and demolition of existing barn
- Authority
- Babergh District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bayliss G
- Postcode
- IP7 6PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area including the setting of nearby designated heritage assets
- Whether the proposed development would be in an acceptable location for a dwelling, having regard to the development strategy for the area and access to facilities and services
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan by introducing a prominent and incongruous development in a countryside setting that would harm landscape character and is located in an unsustainable position outside the settlement boundary with no demonstrated compliance with policy exceptions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP17LP24SP03
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 80Paragraph 84
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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