102 Longwater Lane, Costessey, Norfolk , NR5 0TH

Planning appeal 3356238 at 102 Longwater Lane, Costessey, Norfolk , NR5 0TH (South Norfolk District Council) was dismissed on 16 July 2025 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

construction of two houses upon the land owned by Mr Johnson. One 3 bed house and one 4 bed house. These are for the family members, his son and his family, and his other son and family. The elder son and his wife will become carers for Mr Johnson when he gets older. They will live in the closer house to him. These are Eco builds and are designed to be low impact upon the environment and be in keeping with surrounding

Authority: South Norfolk District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hickey A
Postcode: NR5 0TH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
the effect of the proposed development on trees

What decided it

The proposed development would harmfully disrupt the character and appearance of the area by introducing backland dwellings that do not reflect the established linear pattern of spacious development, and this harm could not be outweighed by the limited benefits offered.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM1.4Policy DM3.8Policy DM4.4Policy DM4.8Policy 2Policy 3Policy 7.5

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