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Dismissed14 April 20266004960

Land Adjacent to 60 Russell Avenue, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8XF

Planning appeal 6004960 at Land Adjacent to 60 Russell Avenue, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8XF (Broadland District Council) was dismissed on 14 April 2026 by Inspector Walker C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the integrity of European habitat sites, with regards to nutrient pollution and recreational pressure.

1no. new bungalow and associated external works

Authority
Broadland District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Walker C
Postcode
NR7 8XF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the integrity of European habitat sites, with regards to nutrient pollution and recreational pressure
  • the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of 60 Russell Avenue in respect of light, and 67 Corbet Avenue and the proposed dwelling having regard to the provision of outdoor space

What decided it

The failure to secure mitigation for nutrient pollution and recreational pressure impacts on European habitat sites before the granting of permission, contrary to the Habitat Regulations and providing a strong reason for refusal under NPPF paragraph 11(d).

The benefits of housing supply, efficient use of land, sustainable design and economic and social benefits were outweighed by the likely significant adverse effects on the integrity of European habitat sites due to unsecured mitigation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN1 of the Broadland Local Plan Development Management DPD (2015)Policy 3 of the Greater Norwich Local Plan 2024GNLP Policy 2BLP Policy GC4Policy 2 of Sprowston Neighbourhood Plan (made 2014)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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