Planning appeal decision
Summer Lane Kennels , Carbrooke, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6TR
Planning appeal 3336369 at Summer Lane Kennels , Carbrooke, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6TR (Breckland Council) was dismissed on 23 October 2024 by Inspector Pearce S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal site is in a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to the development plan.
the “change of use to outside storage. The winter storage of touring caravans, small containers and small boats. In addition, the short term storage of mobile homes (not occupied) for sale or use on a residential site elsewhere”
- Authority
- Breckland Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Change of use
- Inspector
- Pearce S
- Postcode
- IP25 6TR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the appeal site is in a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to the development plan
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety
What decided it
The proposal fails to satisfy the locational requirements of the development plan, causes unacceptable harm to rural character and appearance, and would create unacceptable highway safety risks on an unsuitable access road.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP Policy EC04LP Policy EC01LP Policy EC03LP Policy COM01LP Policy ENV05LP Policy GEN02LP Policy TR01LP Policy TR02
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 89
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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