Old Wood Hall, Great Green, Thrandeston, Diss, IP21 4BN

change of use of outbuilding to allow holiday let use (building having extant permission for annexe under ref DC/25/03040)

Authority: Mid Suffolk District Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: leisure-sport
Postcode: IP21 4BN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal meets the requirements of local planning policy in relation to countryside tourist accommodation, with specific consideration of need, effect on the character of the area and accessibility by a range of transport modes
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the users of the holiday let regarding privacy and disturbance

What decided it

The limited harm arising from the development plan conflict, combined with material considerations including the contribution to tourism and rural economy, justified allowing the appeal despite the lack of demonstrated specific locational need.

Plan policies cited: JLP Policy SP03, JLP Policy LP13, JLP Policy LP24

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