The Firs, 68 School Road, Runcton Holme, KING'S LYNN, Norfolk, PE33 0AQ

Construction of up to 9 dwellings with garages. Proposed new access

Authority: King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Philpott M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is a suitable location for housing, having regard to the Council's spatial strategy
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area
whether the proposal would make satisfactory provision for affordable housing
whether the proposal would provide a satisfactory standard of accommodation, and its effect on the continued operation of adjacent community facilities, with regard to noise and odour

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the Council's spatial strategy by locating housing in the countryside outside the settlement boundary where only limited development is permitted, and this conflict is not outweighed by the limited benefits of the scheme.

Framework references: 83

Plan policies cited: CS02, DM2, CS10, CS01, CS06, CS08, DM1, CS12, DM15, CS09

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