Land at Top of Sands Loke, Edgefield, Norfolk, NR24 2RQ

Planning appeal 3299660 at Land at Top of Sands Loke, Edgefield, Norfolk, NR24 2RQ (North Norfolk District Council) was dismissed on 16 February 2023 by Inspector Spencer D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed access arrangement on highway safety, with particular reference to the visibility at the junction of Sands Loke with the B1149 Holt Road / Norwich Road.

change of use from agriculture to dog exercise area (sui generis)

Authority: North Norfolk District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Spencer D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed access arrangement on highway safety, with particular reference to the visibility at the junction of Sands Loke with the B1149 Holt Road / Norwich Road
the effect of the proposed dog exercise area on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular reference to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The significantly harmful effect on highway safety arising from inadequate visibility at the Sands Loke junction combined with the notable increase in vehicle movements, which would conflict with Policy CT5 of the North Norfolk Core Strategy and NPPF paragraphs 110 and 111.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CT5 of the North Norfolk Core Strategy 2008Policy EN4 of the North Norfolk Core Strategy 2008Policy EN13 of the North Norfolk Core Strategy 2008
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 56Paragraph 110Paragraph 111Paragraph 130

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