A neighbour row has erupted after a homeowner secured council approval for controversial house extensions despite fierce opposition from neighbours who branded the development an "eyesore".
Vanessa Kerrison's plans for 12 Canfour Road in Rackheath include a single-storey rear extension and two-storey front addition to her property.
The proposals in Nolfolk sparked eight objection letters during initial consultation with Broadland and South Norfolk Council.
Neighbours condemned the scheme as "an overdevelopment" of the site.
Residents at number 16 warned the extension would create "a brick wall across the bottom of our garden, which we feel will be a complete eyesore".
They claimed it would "block the light and devalue our property".
Even after revised plans were submitted to address concerns, five objection letters maintained the extensions were excessive.
Several neighbours raised concerns about procedural failures in the planning process.
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Residents at number 10 complained that "no planning notice had been displayed near the property" and neighbours hadn't received official notification.
Ian Barnes from number 14 said: "The correct protocol wasn't followed. I did not see the notice until we only had a few days left to comment on the plans."
Barnes also highlighted issues with the application documentation.
He said: "The dimensions of the plans weren't clear either. I even invited the planning officers to come over and see but I didn't have any correspondence."
The plans were met with fierce opposition from neighbours who branded the development an 'eyesore'
Residents at number 16 remained dissatisfied even after amendments were made.
In their second objection letter, they wrote: "We really are not happy with the size of this proposed extension."
Despite the sustained opposition from multiple households, Broadland and South Norfolk Council granted permission for the extensions.
Council planners justified their decision by noting the existing built form along the boundary
Council planners justified their decision by noting the existing built form along the boundary.
Their report read: "Given the existing two-storey element along this boundary line, the impact of this extension is not significant enough to warrant a refusal."
The approval came after consideration of both the original and revised proposals, with planners ultimately determining the development met planning requirements despite neighbours' concerns about overdevelopment.
The decision marks the end of a contentious planning dispute that saw residents unite in opposition to what they viewed as an excessive expansion of the Canfour Road property.