Planning appeal decision
Sycamore Farm, Chapel Road, Tilney Fen End, Tilney St Lawrence, Norfolk, PE14 8JL
Planning appeal 3339885 at Sycamore Farm, Chapel Road, Tilney Fen End, Tilney St Lawrence, Norfolk, PE14 8JL (King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 August 2024 by Inspector A Hartley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
for a ground floor extension and upgrades to the existing property
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- A Hartley
- Postcode
- PE14 8JL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The size, scale and design of the proposed extensions would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area by creating unbalanced proportions and appearing incongruous within the rural setting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS02CS06CS08DM15
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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