Planning appeal decision
New Cranes Farm Greenways, Newton Flotman, Norwich, NR15 1QJ
Planning appeal 3314270 at New Cranes Farm Greenways, Newton Flotman, Norwich, NR15 1QJ (South Norfolk District Council) was allowed on 24 August 2023 by Inspector Simpson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of Building 3 on the character and appearance of the area.
described on the planning application form as ‘Retrospective application for replacement agricultural buildings and hard standing
- Authority
- South Norfolk District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Simpson L
- Postcode
- NR15 1QJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of Building 3 on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The prevailing agricultural character of Building 3, combined with conditions to control building materials and secure additional planting, means the development would not be intrusive within the wider landscape setting and would not be harmful to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1Policy 2Policy DM1.4Policy DM2.7Policy DM3.8Policy DM4.5
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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