Planning appeal decision
The Hayloft , Staithe Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, NR29 5NP
Planning appeal 3298602 at The Hayloft , Staithe Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, NR29 5NP (North Norfolk District Council) was allowed on 10 July 2023 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to local and national planning policy for the re-use of rural buildings as residential dwellings.
conversion of garages into 2 bedroom dwelling. Setting out parking and installation of electric car charging points
- Authority
- North Norfolk District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Hickey A
- Postcode
- NR29 5NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to local and national planning policy for the re-use of rural buildings as residential dwellings
What decided it
The appeal site's proximity to Ludham and ready accessibility to essential services and facilities means the proposed dwelling would not be isolated and would represent sustainable development, satisfying the requirements of Policy SS 2 and national planning policy for rural housing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SS 2Policy HO 9Policy EN 2Policy EN 8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 79
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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