®Planning appeal decision
Land North of Palmers Lane, Freethorpe, Norfolk, NR13 3NU
the erection of 8 no. self-build dwellings with associated access and parking
- Authority
- Broadland District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Grierson E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location for new housing with regard to the local development strategy
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by introducing substantial built form and hardstanding to an open backland site, combined with the location outside settlement limits contrary to the development plan, outweighs the moderate housing and self-build benefits even in the context of a housing land supply shortfall.
The significant harm to character and appearance and conflict with the development plan, even when weighed against the moderate benefits of eight dwellings, two affordable units, and self-build provision in the context of a housing land supply shortfall, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11, 70, 82, 83
Plan policies cited: Policy GC2 of the DPD, Policy GC4 of the DPD, Policy 1 of the GNLP, Policy 2 of the GNLP, Policy 3 of the GNLP, Policy 5 of the GNLP, Policy 7.5 of the GNLP
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.