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Dismissed20 November 20253371807

6 Southgate Green, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2BL

Planning appeal 3371807 at 6 Southgate Green, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2BL (West Suffolk) was dismissed on 20 November 2025 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve Grade II listed building, no 6 Southgate Green, its features of special architectural or historic interest, and on-site archaeological remains, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Bury St Edmunds Town Centre Conservation Area.

single storey two-bedroom house and extension of an existing garage

Authority
West Suffolk
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Dade E
Postcode
IP33 2BL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would preserve Grade II listed building, no 6 Southgate Green, its features of special architectural or historic interest, and on-site archaeological remains, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Bury St Edmunds Town Centre Conservation Area
  • the effect of the proposed development on highway safety
  • the effect of the proposed development on priority or protected species
  • whether the biodiversity gain condition would be capable of being discharged

What decided it

The proposal would fail to preserve the setting and special historic interest of the Grade II listed building and the character or appearance of the conservation area, contrary to the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and NPPF paragraph 210.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP35LP37LP9LP44SP9LP13SP8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 210Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215Paragraph 193

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