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Allowed14 August 20253364300

Sunnyside Longwater Lane, Costessy, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0TD

Planning appeal 3364300 at Sunnyside Longwater Lane, Costessy, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0TD (South Norfolk District Council) was allowed on 14 August 2025 by Inspector Marriott H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the development meets the specific requirements of the development plan with regards to residential annexes.

‘retrospective householder application for conversion of garage block into 2-bedroom self-contained annex’

Authority
South Norfolk District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Marriott H
Postcode
NR5 0TD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not the development meets the specific requirements of the development plan with regards to residential annexes

What decided it

The annexe's close spatial relationship with the main dwelling, limited separation distance, and shared access and garden areas, combined with an enforceable condition restricting ancillary use, satisfy Policy DM3.7's requirement that annexes remain capable of functioning as part of the main dwelling.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM3.7

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