Grange Farm, Chequers Lane, South Lopham, IP22 2JW

Erection of new replacement detached dwelling (following demolition of existing agricultural barn/poultry building with prior approval for conversion to a dwelling under planning application reference: 3PN/2024/0039/UC)

Authority: Breckland Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Pannell G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The design of the proposed dwelling fails to respect and be sensitive to the rural character of the surrounding area, conflicting with development plan policies GEN02, COM01 and ENV05, and this harm significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery.

the identified adverse impacts on character and appearance, to which considerable weight was afforded, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and other considerations

Framework references: 232, 11, 84, 110, 115, 129, 135, 139

Plan policies cited: Policy GEN03, Policy GEN05, Policy ENV05, Policy GEN02, Policy COM1

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