Planning appeal decision
51A Chels, Bury Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7BY
Planning appeal 3335762 at 51A Chels, Bury Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7BY (West Suffolk) was allowed on 2 October 2024 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations.
Change of use of existing swimming pool to be used by swim school
- Authority
- West Suffolk
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Gee R
- Postcode
- CB8 7BY
What decided it
The Council's refusal, although disagreed with by the Inspector on the merits, was based on reasoned planning judgement and did not constitute the unreasonable behaviour required to justify a costs award.
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