Land North of Bell Road, Rocklands, Norfolk, NR17 1UQ

Planning appeal 3336843 at Land North of Bell Road, Rocklands, Norfolk, NR17 1UQ (Breckland Council) was dismissed on 14 November 2024 by Inspector Pearce S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

proposed equestrian stables, paddocks, dwelling and cartlodge”

Authority: Breckland Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Pearce S
Postcode: NR17 1UQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the development proposed, having regard to the development plan

What decided it

The proposed dwelling would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the rural area and would not be in a suitable location for housing, with insufficient justification to locate it in the countryside rather than within a settlement boundary.

The harm to character and appearance and unsuitability of location, which broadly reflect Framework provisions and carry significant weight, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of a single dwelling contribution to housing supply and modest social and economic benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: LP Policy COM01LP Policy GEN02LP Policy GEN05LP Policy ENV05LP Policy GEN03LP Policy HOU04LP Policy GEN01
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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