Planning appeal decision
Norwich Hotel, 116 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RU
Planning appeal 3281635 at Norwich Hotel, 116 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RU (Norwich City Council) was dismissed on 26 April 2023 by Inspector Brownless E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring properties at Tibbenham House and 118 Thorpe Road with particular regard to outlook and light.
Hotel Extensions and Refurbishments (including conference facilities and roof top restaurant)
- Authority
- Norwich City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Brownless E
- Postcode
- NR1 1RU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring properties at Tibbenham House and 118 Thorpe Road with particular regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposed extension would create an unacceptably dominant, overbearing and oppressive impact on neighbouring occupiers' outlook and living conditions, contrary to Policy DM2 and NPPF paragraph 130(f).
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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