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Dismissed1 February 20223276863

Ailwyn Hall, Lower Clarence Road, Norwich, NR1 1HD

Planning appeal 3276863 at Ailwyn Hall, Lower Clarence Road, Norwich, NR1 1HD (Norwich City Council) was dismissed on 1 February 2022 by Inspector Palmer N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on heritage assets.

to complete the removal of an existing derelict structure and redevelop the site to provide a new build hotel, a ground floor (use class) E unit, disabled parking and associated landscaping

Authority
Norwich City Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other Major Developments
Inspector
Palmer N
Postcode
NR1 1HD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on heritage assets
  • The effects of the development on the living conditions of adjacent occupants

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and heritage setting, combined with unacceptable harm to the living conditions of adjacent occupants through loss of daylight and overbearing impact, outweighed the economic and tourism benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM3Policy DM9Policy DM2Policy 1 of the Joint Core StrategyPolicy 2 of the Joint Core Strategy

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