®Planning appeal decision
Grove Farm Queen Street, Stradbroke, Eye, IP21 5HH
Planning appeal 3333345 at Grove Farm Queen Street, Stradbroke, Eye, IP21 5HH (Mid Suffolk District Council) was allowed on 16 July 2024 by Inspector Holden S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Holden S
- Postcode
- IP21 5HH
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP04LP19STRAD11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
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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