Single-storey three-bedroom dwelling at 2 Orwell Road, Norwich

“The Proposal 9. The application seeks planning permission for the demolition of a single-storey outbuilding and the construction of a single-storey, three-bedroom dwelling. The proposal would result in the subdivision of the rear garden to provide access and amenity space for the new dwelling. Access to the proposed dwelling is proposed to be via the adjacent private access road. Summary of Proposal – Key facts: 12.”

“Transport Matters Key Facts Vehicular access Accessed via private road which is connected to Town Close Road No of car parking spaces 2 No of cycle parking spaces Shed proposed in rear garden where cycle storage could be provided…”

“The site and surroundings 1. The application site is located approximately 2 km south of the city centre, within the garden of No. Orwell Road, a large semi-detached property that is a Grade II listed building in the Newmarket Road Conservation Area 2. To the north, 12 and 13 Town Close Road are semi-detached dwellings that are also Grade II listed. The dwelling to the east, on the opposite side of the driveway, is locally listed. No.”

“Square-fronted ground-floor bay window to right has large-paned sashes with horns. Canted ground-floor bays with full-height sashes to left of each unit. Other windows have sashes with glazing bars under flat gauged brick arches. Wings set back, to left and right have one ground and first-floor window, hipped slate roof and brick chimney. There are other grade II listed and locally listed property in the area and the site falls within the Newmarket Road Conservation Area.”

“Representations 13. Adjacent and neighbouring properties were notified in writing. Seven letters of representation from two neighbouring properties objecting to the proposal have been received, along with one letter of representation from a neighbour in support of the proposed development. The issues raised are summarised in the table below.”

“The external access provisions for a building should be planned to complement the internal access requirements for a fire attack plan. (Guide E Fire safety engineering (2019). History Environment Services 54. Archaeological desk-based assessment was received (along with heritage statement) but not needed. No comments necessary from HES. Natural England 55.”

“Members expressed concerns that there would likely be large developments in the vicinity of the application site which could make the roads busier with cyclists and pedestrian as well as cars. In response the Development Manager advised members that they should not be making decisions on anticipated future decisions.”

“RESOLVED, with five members voting in favour (Councillors Driver, Sands (M), Hampton, Lawes, and Lubbock), one member voting against (Councillor Young) and one member abstaining from voting (Councillor Knight) that application 24/00398/F, 2 Orwell Road, Norwich, NR2 2ND was approved as detailed in the officer recommendation subject to the following conditions: 1) Standard time limit; 2) In accordance with plans; 3) Parking and turning and details of EV charging 4)…”