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Dismissed24 August 20266009815

115 Oulton Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4QW

Planning appeal 6009815 at 115 Oulton Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4QW (East Suffolk Council) was dismissed on 24 August 2026 by Inspector J Somers, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding locality.

Creation of vehicular access

Authority
East Suffolk Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
other
Inspector
J Somers
Postcode
NR32 4QW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding locality

What decided it

The proposed development would create an awkward and car-dominated appearance that detracts from the distinctive open character of the area, contrary to development plan design policies, and viable alternative access exists via the rear accessway.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Waveney Local Plan Policy WLP8.29Lowestoft Neighbourhood Plan Policy LOW9

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