The Barn Mill Lane, Witnesham, IPSWICH, IP6 9HR

the ‘proposed conversion of existing barn to dwelling following previous approval for demolition and proposed new dwelling (DC/16/0395/FUL) to retain existing building in order to lessen the impact on neighbouring properties associated with the approved new build’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/16/2008/FUL, dated 11 July 2016

Authority: East Suffolk
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Grierson E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect that removing condition 8 would have on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwellings
highway safety in relation to parking provision

What decided it

The removal of condition 8 would not result in harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, or highway safety, and therefore there is no clear justification under NPPF paragraph 54 for restricting permitted development rights.

Framework references: 54, 56

Plan policies cited: Policy SCLP11.1, Policy SCLP11.2, Policy SCLP7.2

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