®Planning appeal decision
Platform, Broad Lane,, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5BZ
Planning appeal 3264372 at Platform, Broad Lane,, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5BZ (Broadland District Council) was allowed on 14 June 2021 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Having regard to local and national policies, the suitability of the location for the proposed dwelling, including whether its occupants would have adequate access to services and facilities without undue reliance on private vehicle use.
demolition of an outbuilding (workshop) and erection of a self-build bungalow
- Authority
- Broadland District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- NR13 5BZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Having regard to local and national policies, the suitability of the location for the proposed dwelling, including whether its occupants would have adequate access to services and facilities without undue reliance on private vehicle use
What decided it
The proximity of the site to Rackheath settlement boundary, the availability of nearby facilities within a short walk or cycle ride, and the limited impact of a single small dwelling outweighed the policy conflict with the settlement boundary restriction.
The conflict with Policy GC2 (settlement boundary restriction) was outweighed by the absence of material harm, the proximity to services and facilities, the proximity to Rackheath, and the national objective of significantly boosting housing supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GC2 of the Broadland Development Management DPD (2015)Policy GC4 of the Broadland Development Management DPD (2015)Policy 1 of the Joint Core Strategy for Broadland, Norwich and South Norfolk 2014 (amended)Policy 6 of the Joint Core Strategy for Broadland, Norwich and South Norfolk 2014 (amended)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 2Paragraph 212Paragraph 9Paragraph 73Paragraph 11
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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