Three single-storey dwellings at Land Opposite 56 Damgate Lane, Acle

“Applicant’s Name: [name withheld] Address Land opposite 56 Damgate Lane Acle Norfolk Proposal Development of three dwellings, garages, vehicular access, pedestrian footway, associated drainage and landscaping…”

“The proposal seeks full planning permission for the erection of three single storey dwellings, along with associated works including forming a new access, pedestrian footway.”

“The site lies outside of the defined settlement limit defined for Acle, however the site is immediately adjacent to four newly constructed dwellings, of which these dwellings are adjacent the development boundary.”

“To the west of the site are four two storey dwellings which have been recently constructed, with the rear of the site being open agricultural land. To the south, opposite the site, are existing residential dwellings. To the east of the site is Damgate Lane Industrial Estate and Damgate Lane Sewage Treatment Works (STW).”

“However, the following planning history relates to the adjacent development:”

“Approval 2.7 2023/1724 Reserved Matters application for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale - Plot 1, following Outline application 20212094”

“Having due regard to the above assessment made in the context of not having a demonstrable 5-year housing land supply, although there is a small amount of harm to the landscape as a result of developing a greenfield site, given the site is located adjacent existing dwellings, the addition of three single storey dwellings in this location would not significantly cause detrimental harm on the landscape.”

“No adverse impacts have been identified in the economic and social dimensions jointly and it is considered that the environmental impact in terms of the landscape can be adequately mitigated in this instance. The benefits of providing additional housing are set out above. On balance, when considered as a whole, the scheme represents a sustainable form of development in the context of the NPPF.”

“Further comments received: No objections subject to conditions and informatives.”

“Requested clarification from drainage engineer. No objections following this.”

“Outside development boundary • Concerns over hedge • Ecology / Biodiversity • Pedestrian safety / footpath concerns • Sewage Plant at capacity • Flood zones • Precedent for further development • Noise and disturbance • Health and Safety…”

“Enhance the area • In-keeping design • Minimal visual impact • Footpath benefit…”

“The site is located outside of the development boundary that has been defined for Acle, with the closest point of the development boundary being approximately 110 metres to the west of the site.”

“At the time of writing the Council is not able to demonstrate a 5YHLS, with the most recent figure (April 2025) being a 4.85 year supply, and the proposal at hand is aiming to meet its habitat regulations requirements in relation to GIRAMS (to be covered in more detail later in the assessment). As such paragraph 11d of the NPPF is engaged in relation to applying the tilted balance to the assessment.”

“Decision : Members voted 7-1 to authorise the Assistant Director of…”

“Planning to approve with conditions subject to the completion of a Unilateral Agreement to secure GIRAMS:”