31 Stonehouse Road Sprowston Norfolk NR7 8AS

1. 1.Development along Stonehouse Road and neighbouring roads is linear with clear road frontages. The shape of the site and the need for the access to the new propoerty leave an unusal shaped site that would wrap around the rear of the reduced sized garden retained by the existing dwelling. The new dwelling would be on the corner of this garden and approximately 4.5m at the closest points to the neighbouring properties (No. 4 and No. 6 Coughtrey Close). The attempt to fit a dwelling onto the site results in a cramped and contrived form of development that does not relate well to the existing development. Overall the proposal is considered to be a cramped and contrived from of development which is at odds with the general form of development and character of the area. The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to Policy GC4 (part i) and Policy 2 of the GNLP.
2. 2.The introduction of a building of this scale and height in such proximity to the boundary and the neighbouring dwellings would result in a significant overbearing impact on No.4 and No.6 Coughtrey Close as well as the existing dwelling. It will also result in significant overshadowing to the garden of No. 4 Coughtrey Close as it is directly to the south. The bedroom window proposed to the gable would give direct views into the garden and to the rear elevation of No. 4 Coughtrey Close resulting in an unacceptable level of overlooking. Overall there is considered to be a significant adverse impact on neighbour amenity by way of the overbearing nature of the proposal, overshadowing and overlooking. The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to Policy GC4 (part iv).
3. 3.Parking would have to be set to the front of the property, taking up the entire area and being in very close proximity to the front elevation. The access to the proposed dwelling would run alongside the full length of the existing dwelling and their retained garden whilst the proposed dwellings garden would wrap around the back of the garden. This leaves the existing dwelling and retained land feeling very cramped and hemmed in by the proposed. Overall there is considered to be a significant adverse impact on neighbour amenity by way of the overbearing nature of the proposal, overshadwoing and overlooking. The proposal is therefore cosnidered to be contrary to Policy GC4 (part iv).
4. 4.Insufficient information has been provided in respect of the highways implications of the development including the access, parking and turning arrangements and as such the applicant has failed to demonstrate that highway safety matters have been adequately addressed. The application is therefore contrary to Policies TS3 and TS4 of the Broadland Local Plan Development Management Policies 2015 and the NPPF.
5. 5.By virtue of the lack of supporting information and assessment or adequate proposed mitigation, the proposal has not demonstrated nutrient neutrality with regard to its nitrate and phosphate impact on The Broads SAC for which it is within the catchment. As such, the proposal fails to meet the requirements of the Conservation of Species and Habitats Regulations 2017 (as amended) and the aims of the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy 3 of the Greater Norwich Local Plan 2024 and Policy EN1 of the Development Management DPD 2015.
6. 6.Insufficient information in the form of a signed Green Infrastructure and Recreation Avoidance Mitigation Strategy (GIRAMS) Unilateral Undertaking has been provided to demonstrate that the proposal would not create adverse recreational impacts on protected sites within The Broads, Valley Fens, East Coast and North Coast zones of influence which the site lies within. As such, the proposal fails to meet the requirements of the Conservation of Species and Habitats Regulations 2017 (as amended) and the aims of Policy 3 of the Greater Norwich Local Plan 2024 and Policy EN1 of the Development Management DPD 2015 and paragraphs 174, 179, 180 and 181 of the National Planning P

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

NR7 8AS

Application type

Full

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Sprowston

Date validated

5 November 2025

Consultation expiry

18 December 2025

Consultation start

14 November 2025

Consultation end

5 December 2025

Neighbour consultation start

14 November 2025

Neighbour consultation end

5 December 2025

Target decision date

31 December 2025

Agent

Plans4me Ltd

Agent address

Archers Cottage Broadway Halesworth IP19 8QW

Statutory period

56 days

Site notice start

27 November 2025

Site notice end

18 December 2025

Planning Portal ID

PP-14405243

Documents

14

Constraints

26