Planning appeal decision
34 the Common, Swardeston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8EB
Planning appeal 3276865 at 34 the Common, Swardeston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8EB (South Norfolk District Council) was allowed on 19 November 2021 by Inspector Mileham P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers having regard to overlooking.
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- Authority
- South Norfolk District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Mileham P
- Postcode
- NR14 8EB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers having regard to overlooking
What decided it
The significant separation distance between the properties, combined with the substantial screening provided by the boundary fence and the oblique angle of any potential views, meant that overlooking would not harm the living conditions of adjoining occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM3.4DM3.13
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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