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Allowed22 May 20253346060

Land North Side of Water Lane, Little Whelnetham, Suffolk, IP30 0DS

Planning appeal 3346060 at Land North Side of Water Lane, Little Whelnetham, Suffolk, IP30 0DS (West Suffolk) was allowed on 22 May 2025 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the properties known as Langdale and Borrowdale, with regard to noise and disturbance.

the change of use from agricultural land for the siting of five holiday units (Class C1), new access road and parking

Authority
West Suffolk
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Harrison F

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the properties known as Langdale and Borrowdale, with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The removal of the northernmost straw bale hut in the revised layout, combined with acoustic and operational mitigation conditions, ensured the proposal would not cause unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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