34 Pound Lane, Blofield, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4NB

Planning appeal 3337354 at 34 Pound Lane, Blofield, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4NB (Broadland District Council) was dismissed on 1 May 2024 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

side extension to provide enlarged kitchen, utility and WC at ground floor, and additional bedroom and bathroom at first floor. Internal alterations to suit revised layout. New carport

Authority: Broadland District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Bell-Williamson J
Postcode: NR13 4NB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 32 Pound Lane, with regard to natural light and outlook

What decided it

The proposed extension would have an unacceptably harmful effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area by disrupting the uniformity of design and layout and the characteristic openness and separation between neighbouring dwellings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy GC4 of the Broadland Development Management DPD (2015)Policy 2 of the Joint Core Strategy for Broadland, Norwich and South Norfolk 2014 (amended)Policy HOU4 of the Blofield Parish Neighbourhood Plan (2016)Policy EN2 of the DM DPD

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