Planning appeal decision
The Field Sidings, Lower Street, Great Bealings, Woodbridge, Suffolk., Suffolk, IP13 6NL
Planning appeal 6005122 at The Field Sidings, Lower Street, Great Bealings, Woodbridge, Suffolk., Suffolk, IP13 6NL (East Suffolk) was dismissed on 29 April 2026 by Inspector Pearce J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development is in a suitable location, with regard to flood risk.
the erection of a 2 car cartlodge with space for mowers and garden store between car spaces
- Authority
- East Suffolk
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pearce J
- Postcode
- IP13 6NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development is in a suitable location, with regard to flood risk
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The absence of a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment for development in Flood Zones 2 and 3 meant the suitability of the location could not be demonstrated, conflicting with NPPF paragraph 170 and local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SCLP9.5SCLP10.4SCLP11.1SCLP12.34BE3BE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 170
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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