Syers Lane, Beeston, Norfolk, PE32 2NJ

Planning appeal 3262992 at Syers Lane, Beeston, Norfolk, PE32 2NJ (Breckland Council) was dismissed on 29 September 2021 by Inspector Brownless E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal site is a suitable location for residential development having regard to the settlement strategy of the development plan.

two pairs of semi-detached, three bedroomed properties

Authority: Breckland Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Brownless E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the appeal site is a suitable location for residential development having regard to the settlement strategy of the development plan
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area with particular regard to hedgerow

What decided it

The proposal's location outside the settlement boundary and its significant adverse effect on character and appearance through hedgerow loss and built form intensification, combined with the failure to secure affordable housing, conflict with the development plan which is up-to-date and carries full weight.

the modest benefits of housing delivery and community support were insufficient to outweigh the significant conflict with the development plan

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HOU 04Policy GEN 05Policy HOU 14Policy GEN 01Policy ENV 06
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 72Paragraph 149Paragraph 85Paragraph 11

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