Appeal Dismissed — the UK
DC/25/3437/FUL
27 Sun Lane, IP12 1EG
The planning appeal decision letter concerns two appeals by Mr. and Mrs. Rapley regarding their proposals for a new rear dormer and green roof at 27 Sun Lane, Woodbridge, Suffolk. The appeals were made against the refusal of listed building consent and planning permission by East Suffolk Council. The main issues identified by the Inspector were whether the proposals would preserve the significance of the Grade II listed building and its setting, as well as the character of the Woodbridge Conservation Area. For Appeal B, the impact on the living conditions of neighboring occupiers was also considered. The Inspector emphasized the importance of preserving the architectural integrity of the listed building and its terrace, noting that the proposed dormer would disrupt the traditional roofline and result in the loss of historic brickwork. Although some nearby properties had dormers, the Inspector concluded that the proposal would harm the listed building and the wider terrace's significance, thereby detracting from the conservation area's historic environment. While the Inspector acknowledged that the proposal would not adversely affect the living conditions of neighboring residents, the overall harm to the historic environment was deemed significant. The limited public benefits, such as improved usability of a bedroom and minor economic advantages, were not sufficient to outweigh the considerable harm identified. Ultimately, both appeals were dismissed, with the Inspector concluding that the proposals conflicted with national policies aimed at protecting the historic environment and local planning policies designed to enhance it.
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