Land E of 55 to 65 Nursery Lane, South Wootton, Norfolk, PE30 3NA

Planning appeal 3335739 at Land E of 55 to 65 Nursery Lane, South Wootton, Norfolk, PE30 3NA (King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 July 2024 by Inspector Norman R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would result in harm as a result of the loss of an area of Local Open Space.

Outline application with some matters reserved for erection of up to 4no. dwellings

Authority: King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Norman R
Postcode: PE30 3NA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would result in harm as a result of the loss of an area of Local Open Space
Whether the development would provide acceptable provisions towards affordable housing

What decided it

The proposal would result in the loss of a significant area of Local Open Space that contributes positively to local character and appearance, conflicting with the development plan, and the failure to secure affordable housing through a legal agreement.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy E3 of the South Wootton Neighbourhood Plan 2015 – 2026Policy DM22 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan 2016Policy CS09 of the Core Strategy

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