Planning appeal decision
Plor 1 Land at 13A High Street, Clare, Sudbury, CO10 8NY
Planning appeal 3365669 at Plor 1 Land at 13A High Street, Clare, Sudbury, CO10 8NY (West Suffolk) was dismissed on 13 August 2025 by Inspector Allen K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Clare Conservation Area.
Plot 1 (self-build) Erection of 1 No. dwelling & associated works/improvements to existing vehicular access
- Authority
- West Suffolk
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Allen K
- Postcode
- CO10 8NY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Clare Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the Clare Conservation Area through loss of verdant gardens and introduction of development that would intrude into views of the surrounding countryside was not outweighed by the public benefits of efficient land use and additional housing supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2Policy DM17Policy DM22Policy CS3
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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