Land at Moneypot Lane , Redgrave, IP22 1SF

described on the application form as ‘seven new chalets with access track, parking and foul drainage. Expanding on the current site which currently houses three existing chalets.’

Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Morgan R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether an overriding business need for the proposed development in this location has been demonstrated
whether the proposed development would be accessible by a range of transport modes
whether safe and suitable access to the site can be achieved
the effect of the proposal on the internationally important Redgrave and Lopham Fen
the effect on protected species
whether the proposal would meet policy requirements for a measurable net gain in biodiversity

What decided it

The proposal fails to comply with the development plan on multiple grounds: lack of demonstrated overriding business need, poor accessibility by transport modes, inability to guarantee safe access, unresolved impacts on protected habitats and species, and failure to provide for biodiversity net gain.

Framework references: 88, 115

Plan policies cited: Policy SP03, Policy LP13, Policy SP07, Policy LP12, Policy RED14, Policy RED15, Policy LP29, Policy SP09, Policy LP24, Policy LP15, Policy LP26, Policy LP16

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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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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