83 Silfield Road, Wymondham, NR18 9AX

Planning appeal 3270764 at 83 Silfield Road, Wymondham, NR18 9AX (South Norfolk District Council) was dismissed on 19 August 2021 by Inspector Lock H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular reference to trees the subject of a Tree Preservation Order.

extension to rear of dwelling

Authority: South Norfolk District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Lock H
Postcode: NR18 9AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular reference to trees the subject of a Tree Preservation Order
the living conditions of occupants of the extended dwelling, with particular reference to overshadowing and leaf fall

What decided it

The closer proximity and increased height of the two-storey extension would create realistic and difficult-to-resist pressure for future works to protected trees, potentially undermining their long-term retention and public amenity value.

The benefits of thermal upgrading and accessibility improvements did not outweigh the harm to the character and appearance of the area through potential undermining of protected tree retention.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM 4.8Policy DM 3.13Policy 1 of the Joint Core Strategy for Broadland, Norwich and South Norfolk

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