Land Adjacent to 1 Church Lane, Haddiscoe, Norfolk, NR14 6PB

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 and accessibility to services and facilities
• the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• the effect of the proposed development on the integrity of European Sites, with particular regard to recreational pressure

What decided it

The lack of a secured mechanism to fund mitigation contributions required by the Norfolk GIRAMS strategy meant the development could not be assessed as having no likely adverse effect on the integrity of European Sites, triggering the mandatory refusal ground in Regulation 70(3) of the Conservation of Habitat and Species Regulations 2017.

although the proposal would contribute to housing supply and be in a suitable location with regard to accessibility and character, the likely significant adverse effect on the integrity of European Sites without adequate mitigation secured provided a clear reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d)(i) of the Framework, displacing the presumption in favour of sustainable development