Summer Lane Kennels , Carbrooke, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6TR

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

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.

Framework references: 89

Plan policies cited: LP Policy EC04, LP Policy EC01, LP Policy EC03, LP Policy COM01, LP Policy ENV05, LP Policy GEN02, LP Policy TR01, LP Policy TR02

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