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Split Decision7 April 20253350141

Land to the South of Holly Cottage, High Common Road, North Lopham, Norfolk, IP22 2HS

Planning appeal 3350141 at Land to the South of Holly Cottage, High Common Road, North Lopham, Norfolk, IP22 2HS (Breckland Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 7 April 2025 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the rural scene and landscape.

retrospective stationing of a log cabin and use of site for recreational purposes

Authority
Breckland Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Kemmann-Lane T
Postcode
IP22 2HS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the rural scene and landscape
  • The effect of the use of the site for amenity land on the living conditions of the occupants of the existing dwellings adjoining the site

What decided it

The log cabin is a substantial building visible from the highway that harms the countryside character and is contrary to Local Plan Policy GEN 05, whereas the recreational use of the land reflects its former domestic garden character and causes no material harm to neighbours or the countryside.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GEN 03Policy GEN 05Policy ENV02Policy ENV06
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 187

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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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2025

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