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Dismissed23 February 20243329898

6 Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6EL

Planning appeal 3329898 at 6 Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6EL (Breckland Council) was dismissed on 23 February 2024 by Inspector Dring G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

garage/workshop with flat roof

Authority
Breckland Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Dring G
Postcode
IP25 6EL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The proposed garage would create a dominant and incongruous addition to the street scene that would be clearly visible and harmful to the character and appearance of the area, contrary to local plan policies requiring high quality design that respects the surrounding area's character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy COM01Policy GEN02
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 139

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