Planning appeal decision
78 Victoria Road Wood , Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1EL
Planning appeal 3338757 at 78 Victoria Road Wood , Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1EL (East Suffolk) was dismissed on 10 September 2024 by Inspector Spencer D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be suitably located having regard to the pattern of development in the area, including access only being secured via Wilderness Lane.
erection of a new 2 storey detached 1 bedroom dwelling. Land to the south-west of Wilderness Lane, Woodbridge
- Authority
- East Suffolk
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Spencer D
- Postcode
- IP12 1EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would be suitably located having regard to the pattern of development in the area, including access only being secured via Wilderness Lane
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would not be suitably located due to its isolation from the established pattern of development and the inadequate standard of access via Wilderness Lane, which would be unsafe and inaccessible for all users including those with mobility issues, emergency services, and delivery vehicles.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SCLP5.7SCLP11.1SCLP7.2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114Paragraph 116Paragraph 135
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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