Planning appeal decision
547 Earlham Road, Norwich, NR4 7HW
Planning appeal 3303997 at 547 Earlham Road, Norwich, NR4 7HW (Norwich City Council) was dismissed on 13 April 2023 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
a two storey rear extension
- Authority
- Norwich City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hickey A
- Postcode
- NR4 7HW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed extension would create a discordant flank wall projection and unsightly mix of pitched and flat roof types that would significantly harm the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with development plan policies requiring respect for local distinctiveness.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 2 of the Joint Core Strategy for Broadland, Norwich and South NorfolkPolicy DM3 of the Norwich development management policies local planPolicy DM2 of the Norwich development management policies local plan
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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