Planning appeal decision
Forge Cottage, 1 South Street, Risby, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6QU
Planning appeal 3368613 at Forge Cottage, 1 South Street, Risby, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6QU (West Suffolk) was allowed on 12 September 2025 by Inspector Phillips A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the local area, specifically Risby Conservation Area.
removal of existing porch and erection of a single storey side extension
- Authority
- West Suffolk
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Phillips A
- Postcode
- IP28 6QU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the local area, specifically Risby Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extension would be substantially screened from public view and, with a materials condition to replace the dark render with an appropriate pale colour, would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP9LP17LP36LP37SP4
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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