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Allowed2 October 20253368825

1 Thornberry Grove, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9UL

Planning appeal 3368825 at 1 Thornberry Grove, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9UL (South Norfolk District Council) was allowed on 2 October 2025 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed fence on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

erection of 6ft wooden fence along side and front elevation

Authority
South Norfolk District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Bell-Williamson J
Postcode
NR18 9UL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed fence on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed fence, positioned behind the existing hedge and consistent with typical boundary treatment for the property's orientation, would not materially harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM3.8Policy 2

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