Cherry Orchard Farm, Stoke Road, Layham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5RB

Planning appeal 3338589 at Cherry Orchard Farm, Stoke Road, Layham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5RB (Babergh District Council) was dismissed on 31 October 2024 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal site would be a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to local policy.

enlargement of approved dwelling, ground floor rear infill extension and front gable. Proposed application to be read in conjunction with approved Class Q application (Ref: DC/21/06064)

Authority: Babergh District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Major R
Postcode: IP7 5RB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the appeal site would be a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to local policy
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Bridge Barn with regard to privacy and outlook

What decided it

The appeal site is located outside the settlement boundary in an unsustainable rural location that fails to comply with Policy SP03, and the proposed dwelling would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area contrary to Policies LP17 and LP24.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP03Policy LP01Policy LP04Policy LP17Policy LP24Policy LP23
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 84Paragraph 135Paragraph 139Paragraph 157

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