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Dismissed19 June 20266004262

The Long Spong, Dublin Road, Rishangles, IP237QB

Planning appeal 6004262 at The Long Spong, Dublin Road, Rishangles, IP237QB (Mid Suffolk District Council) was dismissed on 19 June 2026 by Inspector L Fern, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site would be a suitable location for the proposal, having specific consideration of the spatial strategy, the need for the retention of the building in employment or community use, and accessibility.

change of use and conversion of barn from farriers/blacksmiths workshop (Use Class B2) to 2no. residential dwellings (Use Class C3), including installation of rooflights and associated works

Authority
Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
L Fern
Postcode
IP23 7QB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the appeal site would be a suitable location for the proposal, having specific consideration of the spatial strategy, the need for the retention of the building in employment or community use, and accessibility

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate compliance with JLP Policies LP10 and LP04 regarding the loss of employment use and the unsuitability of the location due to isolation from services and poor accessibility.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SP03LP10LP04
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 84

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