Planning appeal decision
Chawton, Market Street, Norwich, NR12 8RB
Planning appeal 3315862 at Chawton, Market Street, Norwich, NR12 8RB (North Norfolk District Council) was dismissed on 9 May 2023 by Inspector McGurk N, 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.
demolition of flat roof garage, side extension and conservatory; single storey rear extension to dwelling; replacement roof with higher ridge level and altered shape with 3 dormers to front and dormer and rooflights to rear to provide accommodation within roof space; 2 storey extension to front elevation; changes to external materials; detached single garage to rear
- Authority
- North Norfolk District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- NR12 8RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed porch would appear incongruous and overbearing due to its height, width and forward projection, dominating the front elevation and detracting from the character and appearance of the area contrary to NPPF and Policy EN4.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN4
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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