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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 dwelling would be sited in the countryside outside an existing settlement. Furthermore, no evidence has been put forward in respect of the need for the dwelling in this location to justify a departure from national and local policies designed to protect the countryside.
2.The Deposit Version of the Borough-Wide Local Plan (which is the subject of "Suggested Changes") 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, (i) the dwelling would be sited outside any area shown on the Proposals Map as being designated for future residential development, (ii) no evidence has been put forward in respect of the need for the dwelling in this location to justify a departure from national and local policies designed to protect the countryside, and (iii) the dwelling would have an adverse impact on the landscape and be harmful to the appearance of the open countryside.
4.The Deposit Version of the Borough-Wide Local Plan (which is the subject of "Suggested Changes") 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 dwelling, which would be located in such an area, would have an adverse impact on the landscape and be harmful to the appearance of this rural area.
5.California Avenue/Seagull Road is an unmade track which is restricted in width and currently serves in excess of five dwellings. This track is unsuitable to cater for additional traffic movements or further development.