Bettina, The Street, Bergh Apton, Norfolk, NR15 1BN

raising the existing sloping roof to the existing single storey rear extension to create first floor rear extension to the property incorporating bedroom and bathroom. The new extension will have a pitched roof to reflect the current pitched roof”

Authority: South Norfolk District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Fern L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of Verocain, The Street with regards to daylight

What decided it

The careful design of the extension, particularly the hipped roof with lower ridge and eave heights and its stepped positioning, ensures it remains subservient to the host property and does not create unacceptable harm to character, appearance or neighbouring daylight.

Plan policies cited: Policy DM3.4, Policy DM3.8, Policy DM3.13, Policy 2 of the Greater Norwich Local Plan

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