2 Clare Avenue, Woodbridge, IP12 4ES

Planning appeal 3369243 at 2 Clare Avenue, Woodbridge, IP12 4ES (East Suffolk) was dismissed on 4 December 2025 by Inspector Fern L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

erection of self-build detached bungalow

Authority: East Suffolk
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Fern L
Postcode: IP12 4ES

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 2 Clare Avenue regarding noise, and disturbance from light, from vehicular movements

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area caused by introducing a dwelling within rear garden space in a location characterised by regimented highway-fronting development and spacious gardens, which outweighed the limited benefits of housing supply and self-build provision.

The benefits of housing delivery and self-build provision were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance, particularly given the Council's demonstrated 6.08-year housing land supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SCLP5.7Policy SCLP11.1Policy SCLP11.2Policy SCLP12.1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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