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Allowed20 May 20253357719

Wilbur’s View, Blackberry Annexe, Tannery Road, Combs, Suffolk, IP14 2EN

Planning appeal 3357719 at Wilbur’s View, Blackberry Annexe, Tannery Road, Combs, Suffolk, IP14 2EN (Babergh District Council) was allowed on 20 May 2025 by Inspector Price J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be appropriate in respect of development plan policy and any other material considerations.

change of use of annex to holiday let, plus change of use of home office to provide additional accommodation for holiday lets

Authority
Babergh District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Price J
Postcode
IP14 2EN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would be appropriate in respect of development plan policy and any other material considerations

What decided it

Material considerations indicating a decision otherwise than in full accordance with development plan policies, particularly the strong demand for holiday accommodation, existing building status, and minimal harm arising from the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SP03LP13
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 187

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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