Land at Cherry Tree Gardens (formerly The Bungalow, Stock Corner Farm), Beck Row, Suffolk, IP28 8DR

the “erection of five detached homes following demolition of existing bungalow”

Authority: West Suffolk
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Pearce S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the appeal site is an appropriate location for the development proposed, having regard to the development plan
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including landscaping
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing occupiers of 1, 3 and 5 Cherry Tree Gardens, with regard to outlook
the effect of the proposed development on parking provision
whether the appeal scheme makes adequate provision for affordable housing

What decided it

The harm identified in respect of site location contrary to settlement strategy, character and appearance of the area, and living conditions of existing occupiers was determinative and significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing supply.

Framework references: 11, 84, 232

Plan policies cited: Policy SA1, Policy CS1, Policy CS10, Policy DM5, Policy DM27, Policy CS5, Policy DM2, Policy DM22, Policy DM46, Policy CS9

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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