23 Noyes Avenue, Laxfield, Woodbridge, IP13 8EB

Planning appeal 3366713 at 23 Noyes Avenue, Laxfield, Woodbridge, IP13 8EB (Mid Suffolk District Council) was allowed on 8 October 2025 by Inspector Fern L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition relates directly to the development.

Conversion of garage with first floor extension above and single storey infill extension behind. Extend existing pitched roof porch across front with lean-to roof, change to side window and insertion of bay window to front.

Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Fern L
Postcode: IP13 8EB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the condition relates directly to the development
Whether the condition is reasonable and necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the surrounding area
Whether the condition is reasonable and necessary in the interests of the living conditions of the occupants of the host property at No 23 with regard to the amount of outdoor space and the neighbouring property at No 21 with regard to privacy

What decided it

The condition restricting permitted development rights was not justified by clear evidence that further extensions or alterations would harm character and appearance or living conditions, as the GPDO already contains adequate protections and the plot size could accommodate modest further development.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 55

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