Planning appeal decision
The Oaks, Playford Lane, Rushmere St Andrew, IP5 1DW
Planning appeal 6007173 at The Oaks, Playford Lane, Rushmere St Andrew, IP5 1DW (East Suffolk Council) was dismissed on 19 June 2026 by Inspector C Walker, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the host property and the character and appearance of the area.
proposed part single storey/part two storey side extension
- Authority
- East Suffolk Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- C Walker
- Postcode
- IP5 1DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the host property and the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The substantial scale and design of the proposed extension would create significant adverse effects on both the host dwelling and the character and appearance of the rural area, conflicting with adopted development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SCLP11.1Policy RSA 9
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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