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Allowed29 October 20243334725

Land Off Marsh Lane, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8BW

Planning appeal 3334725 at Land Off Marsh Lane, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8BW (East Suffolk) was allowed on 29 October 2024 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal site is an appropriate location for new housing having regard to local and national planning policies.

2no. bungalows, access drive and driveways

Authority
East Suffolk
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Bartlett R
Postcode
NR33 8BW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the appeal site is an appropriate location for new housing having regard to local and national planning policies
  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the local area
  • the integrity of designated habitat sites

What decided it

The absence of any harm resulting from the conflict with Policy WLP1.2, combined with the site's location adjacent to the built-up area and access to services, was a material consideration of significant weight indicating permission should be granted.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy WLP1.1Policy WLP1.2Policy WLP7.1Policy WLP8.7Policy WLP8.29Policy WLP8.35

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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