Planning appeal decision
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
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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