Planning appeal decision
1 Rushmead Close, South Wootton, King's Lynn, PE30 3LY
Planning appeal 3272569 at 1 Rushmead Close, South Wootton, King's Lynn, PE30 3LY (King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council) was allowed on 19 July 2021 by Inspector Brownless E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the construction of a single dwelling
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Brownless E
- Postcode
- PE30 3LY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would accord with the established pattern of development and would not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS08 of the King's Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council Core Strategy (2011)Policy DM15 of the King's Lynn & West Norfolk Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan (2016)Policy H2 of the South Wootton Neighbourhood Plan (2015-2026)Policy H3 of the South Wootton Neighbourhood Plan (2015-2026)Policy H4 of the South Wootton Neighbourhood Plan (2015-2026)
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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