Planning appeal decision
114 Church Street, Orford, Woodbridge, IP12 2LL
Planning appeal 3333807 at 114 Church Street, Orford, Woodbridge, IP12 2LL (East Suffolk) was allowed on 31 July 2024 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
change of use of residential annex to separate dwelling”
- Authority
- East Suffolk
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Baxter C
- Postcode
- IP12 2LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of existing and future occupiers of neighbouring properties and the proposed dwelling with regards to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposal, being a change of use of an existing building of appropriate scale and location, would not harm the character and appearance of the area or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, and would preserve the heritage assets.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SCLP5.1SCLP5.7SCLP11.1SCLP11.2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205
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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