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Dismissed4 April 20243331566

14 Walnut Tree Drive, Framingham Earl, Norfolk, NR14 7UP

Planning appeal 3331566 at 14 Walnut Tree Drive, Framingham Earl, Norfolk, NR14 7UP (South Norfolk District Council) was dismissed on 4 April 2024 by Inspector Russell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

removal of low level pitched roof to form balcony on north west elevation

Authority
South Norfolk District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Russell M
Postcode
NR14 7UP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy, outlook and noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would have a significantly harmful effect on the character and appearance of the residential estate through its incongruous design and disruption of the symmetry between neighbouring dwellings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 2 (Promoting good design) of the Joint Core Strategy for Broadland, Norwich and South NorfolkPolicy DM3.4 (Residential extensions, conversions within settlements)Policy DM3.8 (Design principles applying to all development)Policy DM3.13 (Amenity, noise and quality of life)

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