One self-build dwelling at Agricultural Building South Of Church Lane Wheatacre

“Applicant’s Name: Tregena Edmonds Site Address Agricultural Building South Of Church Lane Wheatacre Norfolk Proposal Demolition of building, development of 1 no. self-build dwelling, alterations to access & landscaping…”

“Full planning permission is sought for the erection of a single self-build dwelling on land to the south of Church Lane, Wheatacre. The site is currently occupied by an agricultural building and a summerhouse. The proposed development comprises a two-storey, three-bedroom dwelling, with an attached carport and single garage.”

“Outside the application site, a stable building is located to the west of the access, with a detached dwelling and its associated residential curtilage adjoining the southern boundary. Open agricultural land lies to the north.”

“2021/2117 Notification for Prior Approval for a proposed change of use and associated building works of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (QA and QB) Refused…”

“2022/0013 Notification for Prior Approval for a proposed change of use and associated building works of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (QA and QB) Refused…”

“The site is located outside of any defined development boundary and, for the purposes of housing supply, is classified as being in a countryside location. Policy DM1.3 of the SNLP sets out that new development in the countryside will be permitted where it complies with another policy and/or allocation of the development plan (criterion 2(c)) or otherwise demonstrates overriding benefits in terms of the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable…”

“The site is not located within or adjacent to a settlement with or without a defined settlement boundary for the purposes of Policy 7.5 of the GNLP. The limited cluster of development at Church Lane, by reason of its dispersed form, lack of services and facilities, and clear physical and visual separation from other settlements, does not reasonably constitute a settlement in planning terms.”

“The scheme would result in some limited short-term economic benefits as part of any construction work and in the longer term by local spending from the future occupants. It is considered that one dwelling would bring forward a minor level of economic benefit. It is therefore considered to fulfil the economic role in terms of sustainable development.”

“Accordingly, it is not considered that the site is well-related to services and facilities or capable of supporting sustainable patterns of movement. Future occupiers would be highly reliant on private motor vehicles to meet their everyday needs, including access to employment, education, healthcare and retail provision.”

“Brownfield site • Improves the area • Wheatacre has good facilities within walking distance of the development • Served by daily bus service to Beccles and bus services to local schools…”

“Neighbour amenity • Intrusion into the open countryside…”

“Decision : Members voted 5-4 with the Chair using their casting vote for refusal.”