Planning appeal decision
Walcot House , Walcot Green, Diss, IP22 5SR
Planning appeal 3294700 at Walcot House , Walcot Green, Diss, IP22 5SR (South Norfolk District Council) was allowed on 24 August 2022 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the position of the access on the character and appearance of the area.
conversion and extension of existing stable block to holiday accommodation (as previously approved under 2020/1952) with creation of new access
- Authority
- South Norfolk District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Kemmann-Lane T
- Postcode
- IP22 5SR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the position of the access on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The position of the new access, with appropriate conditions requiring gates to be set back and landscaping on either side, would not have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area contrary to the development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2.10Policy 2Policy DM1.4Policy DM3.8
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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