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Dismissed2 June 20266005231

Land Adjacent Four Oaks, Shortthorn Road, Stratton Strawless, Norwich, NR10 5RY

Planning appeal 6005231 at Land Adjacent Four Oaks, Shortthorn Road, Stratton Strawless, Norwich, NR10 5RY (Broadland) was dismissed on 2 June 2026 by Inspector H Whitfield, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to the development plan policies relating to development outside settlement limits and its accessibility to services and facilities.

the erection of a 1no self-build dwelling (detached bungalow and garage)

Authority
Broadland
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
H Whitfield
Postcode
NR10 5RY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to the development plan policies relating to development outside settlement limits and its accessibility to services and facilities
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The site's poor connectivity by sustainable travel modes and the resulting reliance on private vehicles for day-to-day needs conflicts with key Framework policies directing development to sustainable locations, and this conflict substantially and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of providing one self-build dwelling.

The limited benefits of housing delivery and self-build provision were outweighed by substantial harm arising from conflict with Framework policies on sustainable locations and sustainable transport, resulting in the presumption in favour of sustainable development not applying.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GC2Policy GC1Policy GC4Policy 7.5Policy 2Policy EN2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 84Paragraph 11

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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