Planning appeal decision
Bridge Field Paddock, Green Road, Haughley, Stowmarket, IP14 3RA
Planning appeal 3343778 at Bridge Field Paddock, Green Road, Haughley, Stowmarket, IP14 3RA (Mid Suffolk District Council) was dismissed on 28 August 2026 by Inspector King T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether, on the balance of probability, the use was lawful within the meaning of section 191(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
- Authority
- Mid Suffolk District Council
- Appeal type
- Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
- Inspector
- King T
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether, on the balance of probability, the use was lawful within the meaning of section 191(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)
What decided it
The enforcement notice issued on 4 April 2016 remains in force and the unauthorised development continues, which means the development was not lawful on 5 September 2023 under section 191(2)(b) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
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