Craymere Manor, Craymere Road, Briston, Melton Constable, NR24 2LS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• whether the site represents an appropriate location for the proposed development with regard to access to services and the spatial strategy
• the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• the impact of the proposed development on trees and hedgerows
• the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing and future occupiers in respect of privacy
• whether or not the proposed use would adversely affect the integrity of European designated nature conservation sites with regard to nutrient neutrality

What decided it

The collective harm arising from the unsustainable location, significant adverse impact on character and appearance, and inadequate private amenity space substantially and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of self-build delivery and modest environmental enhancements.

the collective harm from location, character and appearance impacts, and lack of private amenity space substantially and demonstrably outweighed the moderate weight given to self-build housing delivery and modest environmental benefits