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Dismissed17 February 20263374482

Plane View West of Gambling Close, Holt Road, Norwich, Norfolk

Planning appeal 3374482 at Plane View West of Gambling Close, Holt Road, Norwich, Norfolk (Norwich City Council) was dismissed on 17 February 2026 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on protected species.

change of use of agricultural land to Class E for the servicing and maintenance of smartshops, improved vehicular access and associated works

Authority
Norwich City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector
Wallace J
Postcode
NR6 6FD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on protected species

What decided it

The failure to undertake a reptile survey before determination meant the presence or otherwise of protected species had not been established, contrary to the development plan policies requiring relevant assessments and protection of the natural environment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Greater Norwich Local Plan Document 1 – The Strategy Policy 3Norwich Development Management Policies Local Plan Policy DM6

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