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Planning Application No.3PL/2007/0802/F
Norfolk Cottage : proposed Single and double storey extension with garage, demolition existing garage and conservatory
Comments sent to Breckland Council
Litcham Parish Council considered the above application at a meeting on 18th June 2007 and resolved to object to the application on the following grounds.

1. The Council is aware that there is a blind spot near the top of Back Lane and it is does not believe that the proposed new entrance gives sufficient sighting of oncoming vehicles. Also, bearing in mind that vehicles coming from Tittleshall have only just entered the 30 m.p.h. limit, the Council does not feel that oncoming traffic will not have enough time to take the avoiding action should a vehicle pull into it’s path. It is suspected that the real reason for moving the entrance is to allow the extension to be built at the front of the plot.

2. The increase in size from three to five bedrooms begs the question as to where any extra vehicles will be accommodated as he footprint of the house is now taking up a very large proportion of the plot. Is the plot really big enough to support a development of this size?

3. The flint on the front elevation is totally unsuitable. It has been added for decoration purposes only and does not match the rest of the building. Rather like putting tweed sleeves on a cotton suit. The extension should be built in brick to match the existing building.

June 19, 2007

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