Earsham Mill, Church Road, EARSHAM, Norfolk, NR35 2TQ

Glamping Site on the grounds of Earsham Mill. This will consist of 3 small individual timber cabins, which will be available for hire”

Authority: South Norfolk District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Fern L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the proposal avoids inappropriate development in areas at risk of flooding, regarding the sequential and exception tests
The effect of the proposed development on trees
The effect of the proposed development on ecology and protected species
The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposal fails the sequential test for flood risk and lacks sufficient information to assess impacts on trees and protected species, which are determinative reasons for dismissal.

Framework references: 14

Plan policies cited: Policy DM4.2, Policy 3, Policy DM4.8, Policy DM4.4, Policy DM3.8

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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