Land east of Draytonhall Lane, Dereham, Suffolk, NR19 2PY

outline planning application for erection of a care home (Use Class C2) with all matters reserved apart from access

Authority: Breckland Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Other Major Developments
Inspector: Dade E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the proposed development on the integrity of European sites, with particular regard to nutrient pollution and recreational pressure
Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, having regard to the local development strategy

What decided it

The proposal fails to comply with the Habitat Regulations because it cannot demonstrate with sufficient practical and scientific certainty that nutrient neutrality mitigation measures would be in place and effective to prevent adverse effects on the integrity of the River Wensum SAC and The Broads SAC and Ramsar.

Framework references: 60, 185

Plan policies cited: Policy GEN05, Policy HOU09, Policy GEN03

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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