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Dismissed13 June 20253354619

Land South of Sandy Lane , Iken, Sandy, Suffolk , IP12 2HE

Planning appeal 3354619 at Land South of Sandy Lane , Iken, Sandy, Suffolk , IP12 2HE (East Suffolk) was dismissed on 13 June 2025 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Landscape.

change of use from agricultural land to dog walking and exercising facility

Authority
East Suffolk
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Wallace J
Postcode
IP12 2HE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Landscape
  • whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to the locational strategy for economic development in the countryside
  • whether the users of the site would be at an unacceptable risk from flooding

What decided it

The proposal would have an unacceptable adverse effect on the character and appearance of the National Landscape through noise and visual impact, combined with an unsuitable location for economic development in the countryside and inadequate demonstration of flood safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SCLP4.5SCLP4.7SCLP10.4SCLP7.1SCLP5.9SCLP9.5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 189Paragraph 181

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