Planning appeal decision
27 Shipden Avenue, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9BD
Planning appeal 3354661 at 27 Shipden Avenue, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9BD (North Norfolk District Council) was dismissed on 24 July 2025 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed extension upon the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
Single storey rear extension and internal alterations to provide additional ground floor accommodation to meet the needs of disabled occupants
- Authority
- North Norfolk District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- NR27 9BD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed extension upon the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
- The living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to outlook and daylight and sunlight
- The benefits of the proposed development to the appellant and the appellant's family
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, combined with significant adverse effects on the living conditions and outlook of neighbouring occupiers, outweighs the personal and family benefits of the proposed extension.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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