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Dismissed1 October 20243342076

Land West of Prow 21, Woods Lane, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1PH

Planning appeal 3342076 at Land West of Prow 21, Woods Lane, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1PH (East Suffolk) was dismissed on 1 October 2024 by Inspector Spencer D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would comprise self-build / custom build housing and if so, any requirements in relation to housing mix and affordable housing.

outline planning permission, with some matters reserved, with layout, scale, landscaping and access applied for in detail, for nine Self Build and Custom Build homes on Land North of Woods Lane, Melton

Authority
East Suffolk
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Spencer D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would comprise self-build / custom build housing and if so, any requirements in relation to housing mix and affordable housing
  • The development plan in respect of the principle of what is proposed having regard to its location
  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • Whether a sequential test in relation to surface water flooding is necessary

What decided it

The appeal site's location outside the recently adopted settlement boundary in countryside where the development plan does not support housing, combined with unacceptable harm to character and appearance and failure to apply the sequential flood risk test, meant the proposal was in fundamental conflict with the development plan and the tilted balance was not engaged.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SCLP3.2SCLP5.3SCLP5.8SCLP5.9SCLP5.10SCLP9.5SCLP10.4SCLP10.5SCLP11.1MNP Policy MEL1MNP Policy MEL2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 65Paragraph 66Paragraph 83Paragraph 167Paragraph 168Paragraph 180

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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