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Dismissed12 February 20263374087

Land Rear of , The Outfield, Green Road, Woolpit, Suffolk, IP30 9RG

Planning appeal 3374087 at Land Rear of , The Outfield, Green Road, Woolpit, Suffolk, IP30 9RG (Mid Suffolk District Council) was dismissed on 12 February 2026 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

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Authority
Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector
Sylvester G
Postcode
IP30 9RG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether it would preserve the settings of the Grade II listed buildings known as Abbey Cottage and Abbey Farmhouse

What decided it

The irreversible adverse effect on the settings and significance of the Grade II listed buildings, which carries substantial weight and cannot be justified by the limited public benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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