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No.Condition Text
1.The Norfolk Structure Plan states that outside towns and villages planning permission for new residential development will not be given unless it is justified for agriculture, forestry, organised recreation or tourist facilities or the expansion of existing institutions, and the need for the development could not be met within an existing settlement and there are no overriding environmental objections. The proposal would be contrary to the provisions of the Structure Plan in that the dwellings would be sited in the countryside outside an existing settlement. Furthermore, the evidence that has been put forward in respect of the need for the dwellings in this location is insufficient to justify a departure from national and local policies designed to protect the countryside.
2.The Deposit Version of the Borough-Wide Local Plan states that outside the areas shown on the Proposals Map designated for future residential development planning permission for new residential development, or changes of use, will not be given unless it is justified for agriculture, forestry, organised recreation or tourist facilities or the expansion of existing institutions, and the need for the development could not be met within an existing or adjoining settlement and there are no overriding environmental objections. The following criteria must be met:- (a) the dwelling(s) are essential for the purposes stated; (b) the requirement is long-term (i.e. more than 10 years) and it is related to a sustainable and/or long term viable use and dwellings in neighbouring settlements could not reasonably meet the need; and continued on next page:-
3.(c) the proposed dwelling can be satisfactorily sited in close proximity to existing buildings and can be designed to blend in with its immediate surroundings. A condition will be imposed limiting occupancy to the specific purpose which justifies the granting of planning permission. The proposal would be contrary to the provisions of the Deposit Version of the Borough-Wide Local Plan in that the dwellings would (i) be sited outside any area shown on the Proposals Map as being designated for future residential development, (ii) the evidence that has been put forward in respect of the need for the dwellings in this location is insufficient to justify a departure from national and local policies designed to protect the countryside, and (iii) the dwellings would be unduly prominent and harmful to the appearance of this rural area.
4.The Deposit Version of the Borough-Wide Local Plan states that in assessing proposals for development the Borough Council will have regard to the density of the surrounding area. Sub-division of plots will be resisted where it would be likely to lead to development out of character and scale with the surroundings. The proposal would be contrary to this policy in that it would detract from the character of the existing development in the immediate area which comprises dwellings on relatively large plots, and, if permitted, could set a precedent for other similar proposals in the locality.
5.The Deposit Version of the Borough-Wide Local Plan states that within all areas of landscape interest, as shown on the Proposals Map, the Borough Council will protect the character and amenity value of the landscape from inappropriate development. The proposal would be contrary to this policy in that the dwellings, which would be located in such an area, would be unduly prominent and harmful to the appearance of this rural landscape.
6.The Deposit Version of the Borough-Wide Local Plan states that within or adjoining villages planning permission may be granted on land not allocated for residential purposes where it can be demonstrated that it would secure the provision of affordable housing to meet a particular local need which could not be accommodated in any other way. All dwellings subject to this policy provision would be affordable and subject to arrangements to ensure that the benefits of affordable provision pass to the initial and subsequent occupants. Affordable housing developments will only be permitted where:- (a) there is a locally identified need, and a survey identifying such need has been carried out; (b) the site will have a lower land value and that this will be reflected in the cost of building and development; (c) the dwellings will be available at a lower price than that of comparable open market housing; (d) long-term management, occupation and control of such developments can guarantee in perpetuity to maintain affordability through agencies such as housing associations; (e) the development of such sites are subject to a legally binding planning obligation between the Borough Council, the developer and landowner; continued on next page:-
7.(f) the development is of a scale that respects the form and character of the settlement and its setting; (g) the development could not be accommodated in any other way; (h) the site is within or adjoins a settlement where there are adequate local facilities (schools, shop, public transport); and (i) the development is of no more than 5 dwellings unless there is an exceptional demonstrated need based on a housing needs survey. The proposal does not meet these criteria and would, consequently, be contrary to the provisions of the Deposit Version of the Borough-Wide Local Plan.