Planning application decisions – 2020

We list planning applications which come before the Council together with our comments and the final decision taken by South Norfolk Council.  There are links to the applications on the planning portal of the South Norfolk Council website.

Planning application decisions – 2020

Application No: 2020/1832
Location: Berly Cottage, 42 The Common, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 9JT
Proposal: Rear Extension, detached garage, replace windows and re-use existing site access
Application Type: Householder
Applicant: Mr. Simon Hardy
Committee View: No Comment on 6 October
South Norfolk Council View: Approved on 30 October 2020

Application No: 2020/1695
Location: 2 Briar Walk Harleston Norfolk IP20 9DX
Proposal: Remove and replace the rear passage entrance door and frame
Applicant: Mrs. Yvonne Grove
Committee View: Approved on 16 September
South Norfolk Council View: Approved on 21 October 2020

Application No: 2020/0755
Location: 50 Redenhall Road, Harleston IP20 9HE
Proposal: Erection of three new dwellings retaining existing rear wall
Application Type: Full Planning Permission
Applicant: Mr. John Calladine
Committee View: No Comment on 14 May 2020 -The footprint is identical to the one previously supported by councillors
South Norfolk Council View: Approved on 6 October 2020

Application No: 2020/1285
Location: 25 The Thoroughfare Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AS
Proposal: Installation of awning to front elevation Application Type: Listed Building Consent
Applicant: Miss Erasmia Kyriakou
Committee View: No Comment on 16 September
South Norfolk Council View: Approved on 5 October 2020

Application No: 2020/1967
Location: 38 Pilgrims Way, Harleston IP20 9QE
Proposal: To clad all elevations of existing dwelling
Application Type: Householder
Applicant: Mr. Simon Stock
Committee View: Objected on 4 November on the grounds that the cladding would be out of character with surrounding properties.
South Norfolk Council View: Approved on 3 December 2020
** This applications was approved contrary to the recommendations of this Council **

Application No: 2020/1969 and 2020/1970
Location: 42 Redenhall Road, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 9HB
Proposal: Replacement of decaying garage wall, square off corner by doors and extend roof Application Type: Listed Building Consent and Householder
Applicant: Mrs. Clare Duckworth
Committee View: No Comment on 4 November.  This Committee were happy to leave the decision to the planning officer to ensure that all legalities were followed with Listed Building Consent.
South Norfolk Council View: Approved on 10 December 2020

Application No: 2020/1990
Location: 2 Green Park, Harleston IP20 9DT
Proposal: Removal of existing brick wall and replace with 2m wooden fencing
Application Type: Householder
Applicant: Mr. Edward McNamara
Committee View: Objected on 25 November on the grounds that it is out of keeping with the neighbouring properties who have kept the originally built low wall. It was agreed that a two metre fence was not appropriate for a corner plot with a road junction next to it and would not be in line with the open plan feel to the development.
South Norfolk Council View: Approved on 15 December 2020
** This applications was approved contrary to the recommendations of this Council **
The original proposal for a 2m fence along the boundary was considered to result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the area. A revised scheme was submitted with the inclusion of a hedge along the boundary with a fence inside, with the fence along Parklands Way stepped down to a lower level.

Application No: 2020/2081
Location: Dispensary Cottage, 32 Redenhall Road, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 9HB
Proposal: Internal alterations including removal of internal walls, opening up fireplaces, relocation of staircase and window renovation to property (Retrospective)
Application Type: Listed Building Consent
Applicant: Mr. John Stokes
Committee View: No Comment on 25 November, and were happy to leave the decision to the planning officer to ensure that all legalities were followed with Listed Building Consent but felt it was disappointing that such extensive work has taken place without the required permissions in advance.
South Norfolk Council View: Approved on 15 December 2020