Planning appeal decision
The Field, Mill Lane, East Runton, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9PH
Planning appeal 6001198 at The Field, Mill Lane, East Runton, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9PH (North Norfolk District Council) was dismissed on 3 February 2026 by Inspector Dyer I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbours, with particular reference to noise disturbance.
to form vehicular access from Mill Lane into "The Field" and create dog training exercise facility with associate store and shelter building
- Authority
- North Norfolk District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Dyer I
- Postcode
- NR27 9PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbours, with particular reference to noise disturbance
- Whether the proposal would provide safe access to the site for all users
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable noise disturbance to neighbouring residents and would increase traffic on an unsafe access road with restricted visibility and limited passing places, creating potential for personal injury accidents.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV6Policy CC9Policy C10Policy CC12Policy CC13Policy SS1Policy SS2Policy HC7Policy HC8Policy ENV2Policy ENV3Policy ENV4Policy ENV5Policy ENV8
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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