Planning appeal decision
Laurel House, Ploughboy Lane , Saham Hills, Norfolk, IP25 7JN
Planning appeal 3338409 at Laurel House, Ploughboy Lane , Saham Hills, Norfolk, IP25 7JN (Breckland Council) was dismissed on 2 May 2024 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed building on the character and appearance of the street scene.
single storey garage with carport
- Authority
- Breckland Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- IP25 7JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed building on the character and appearance of the street scene
- The effect on parking at the appeal property and highway safety
What decided it
The proposal would result in vehicles exiting in reverse gear onto Ploughboy Lane due to insufficient parking and manoeuvring space, creating a material harm to highway safety that cannot be outweighed by the benefits of vehicle crime deterrence or electric vehicle charging.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- COM01GEN02TR01TR02Policy 3APolicies 3C3D
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 115Paragraph 116
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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