Planning appeal decision
1 Beaulah House, 36, Mill Road, Hethersett, NR9 3DP
Planning appeal 3278285 at 1 Beaulah House, 36, Mill Road, Hethersett, NR9 3DP (South Norfolk District Council) was dismissed on 3 February 2022 by Inspector Beeby C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring dwellings on Malthouse Close and Meadow Close with regard to noise and disturbance.
the change of use of a shepherds hut from personal / family use to use as a holiday rental / short term letting
- Authority
- South Norfolk District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Beeby C
- Postcode
- NR9 3DP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring dwellings on Malthouse Close and Meadow Close with regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The intensification of use of the garden area would result in unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers, particularly given the tranquil character of the area and the proximity of the hut to neighbouring dwellings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM3.13
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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