Three-bedroom dwelling at 9 Cheyham Mount, Norwich

“22/00551/F 9 Cheyham Mount Report from: Head of planning and regulatory services OPEN PUBLIC ITEM Purpose: To determine: Application no: 22/00551/F Site Address: Cheyham Mount, Norwich, NR4 6HJ Decision due by: 17/11/2025 Proposal: New 3 bedroom dwelling on side garden of existing dwelling and associated works Key considerations: Principle of development, residential amenity, character and appearance, highways safety and parking, trees, biodiversity, other matters Ward:…”

“Transport Matters Key Facts Vehicular access New crossover access proposed off Cheyham Mount No of car parking spaces 2 No of cycle parking spaces Shed proposed in rear garden where cycle storage could be provided…”

“The topography of the land slopes gradually up from the north and west to the south and east, meaning the surrounding dwellings along Penshurst Mews sit higher than the dwelling at no.9 Cheyham Mount. The surrounding area comprises two storey residential built form. Constraints 5. None. Relevant Planning History 6. None. The Proposal 7. The application seeks consent for 1no. dwelling and associated works. Summary of Proposal – Key facts: 8.”

“Representations 9. Adjacent and neighbouring properties have been notified in writing. Three letters of representation from two neighbours have been received citing the issues as summarised in the table below: Issues raised Response Loss of privacy / overlooking See main issue 2. The proposal will affect the value and potential for neighbours to sell their property due to the main bedroom Property values are not a material planning consideration.”

“Consultation responses 10. Consultation responses are summarised below the full responses are available to view at http://planning.norwich.gov.uk/online-applications/ by entering the application number. Highways (local highways authority) (Norfolk County Council) – 16 December 2022 There is no objection on highway grounds as the applicant has demonstrated an adequate site layout and visibility from the site.”

“Planning Applications Committee: November 2025 could not currently demonstrate a five-year housing land supply and the proposed development complied with national and local policies. The case officer concluded by detailing that the officer recommendation was for approval as detailed in the report.”

“29.8Members asked whether vegetation could be planted between the proposed dwelling and the boundary to prevent overlooking to Penshurst Mews. In response the Senior Planner that there was no room as the proposed dwelling was adjacent to the boundary. The existing vegetation on the public highway with the window to window gap mitigated overlooking and the proposal was therefore considered acceptable.”