Planning appeal decision
75 Bunwell Street, Bunwell, NR16 1AB
Planning appeal 3289198 at 75 Bunwell Street, Bunwell, NR16 1AB (South Norfolk District Council) was dismissed on 6 July 2023 by Inspector Russell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of its immediate location and surroundings in terms of its relationship with the existing dwellings, and its visibility from the street.
the erection of a dwelling with associated works, including provision of access, parking and landscaping
- Authority
- South Norfolk District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Russell M
- Postcode
- NR16 1AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of its immediate location and surroundings in terms of its relationship with the existing dwellings, and its visibility from the street
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would not be contrary to the character and appearance of its immediate location and surroundings, and post-appeal concerns regarding nutrient pollution and recreational impacts could be satisfactorily mitigated through conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM 3.5Policy DM4.4Policy 3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 69
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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