Grove Farm Queen Street, Stradbroke, EYE, IP21 5HH

conversion and reconstruction of barn outbuildings to form independent dwelling-house comprising demolition of blockwork south building, conversion of west coachhouse building and reconstruction of north and east ranges. Erection of garden wall features to sever curtilage and vehicle access. Amended vehicle access to highway. Installation of air source heat pump. Associated landscaping

Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Holden S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development and works on the special architectural and historic interest of Grove Farm, a Grade II listed building, its curtilage listed buildings, and its setting
Whether the proposal would conserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Stradbroke Conservation Area

What decided it

The public benefits of conserving the coach house through residential conversion and its replication of historic building forms, combined with the provision of a dwelling in a sustainable location, outweighed the less than substantial harm to the listed building and its setting.

Framework references: 56, 208

Plan policies cited: LP04, LP19, STRAD11

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