Planning appeal decision
47-49 Church St, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BD
Planning appeal 3370623 at 47-49 Church St, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BD (Mid Suffolk District Council) was dismissed on 1 April 2026 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on designated heritage assets.
the erection of a single storey rear extension to form new conservatory
- Authority
- Mid Suffolk District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- IP23 7BD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on designated heritage assets
What decided it
The absence of sufficient detailed drawings to demonstrate that the proposed extension would preserve and enhance the special interest and significance of the listed building, combined with the lack of public benefits to outweigh the identified less than substantial harm to heritage significance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP19
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215
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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