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

Planning appeal 6006248 at Old Wood Hall, Great Green, Thrandeston, Diss, IP21 4BN (Mid Suffolk District Council) was allowed on 18 June 2026 by Inspector L Fern, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Inspector: L Fern
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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: JLP Policy SP03JLP Policy LP13JLP Policy LP24

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