Planning appeal decision
Last Oak Westhorpe Road, Finningham, Stowmarket, IP14 4TW
Planning appeal 3336927 at Last Oak Westhorpe Road, Finningham, Stowmarket, IP14 4TW (Mid Suffolk District Council) was allowed on 7 May 2024 by Inspector A Hartley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of (i) the open countryside location of the proposal and (ii) the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area.
Erection of cartlodge with bedroom/home office space and ensuite over garage accommodation
- Authority
- Mid Suffolk District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- A Hartley
- Postcode
- IP14 4TW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of (i) the open countryside location of the proposal and (ii) the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal qualifies as a residential extension under Policy LP03 and, subject to conditions ensuring ancillary use and matching materials, complies with the Development Plan and Framework without unacceptable impact on countryside character or amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP03Policy LP03Policy LP23Policy LP24
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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