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Split Decision13 December 20233322600

4-6 Orchard Street, Norwich, NR2 4PP

Planning appeal 3322600 at 4-6 Orchard Street, Norwich, NR2 4PP (Norwich City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 13 December 2023 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

change of use from commercial (Class E) to dwellinghouses (Class C3) to provide 3 No. residential units

Authority
Norwich City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Change of use
Inspector
Wallace J
Postcode
NR2 4PP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed elevational amendments would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and accord with relevant development plan policies and the NPPF.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Joint Core Strategy for Broadland, Norwich and South Norfolk Policy 2Norwich Development Management Policies Local Plan Policy DM3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12Paragraph 56

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