®Planning appeal decision
Land Adjacent to 60 Russell Avenue, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8XF
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.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy EN1 of the Broadland Local Plan Development Management DPD (2015), Policy 3 of the Greater Norwich Local Plan 2024, GNLP Policy 2, BLP Policy GC4, Policy 2 of Sprowston Neighbourhood Plan (made 2014)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.