12 Holland Road, Felixstowe , Suffolk, IP11 2BA

Planning appeal 3343189 at 12 Holland Road, Felixstowe , Suffolk, IP11 2BA (East Suffolk) was dismissed on 11 June 2025 by Inspector King T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to the conservation area location.

Without the planning permission the erection of a ground floor rear extension and air conditioning unit (“the Unauthorised Development”) shown edged in blue on the attached photographs in Appendix A

Authority: East Suffolk
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: King T
Postcode: IP11 2BA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to the conservation area location
the development's effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers

What decided it

The appellant failed to provide compelling evidence that the unauthorised development was substantially complete by 26 March 2020, the relevant immunity date under the four-year rule, with the application form indicating works commenced on 1 May 2020.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 11.1 Design QualityPolicy 11.5 Conservation AreasPolicy 11.2 Residential AmenitySPG 16 House Alterations and Extensions
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135

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