®Planning appeal decision
34 Norwich Street, Fakenham, NR21 9AE
Planning appeal 3272450 at 34 Norwich Street, Fakenham, NR21 9AE (North Norfolk District Council) was dismissed on 28 October 2021 by Inspector Fleming L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development/works would preserve the grade II listed 34 Norwich Street or its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and whether the scheme would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Fakenham Conservation Area.
external access stairs to upper floor flat and removal of existing
- Authority
- North Norfolk District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Fleming L
- Postcode
- NR21 9AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development/works would preserve the grade II listed 34 Norwich Street or its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and whether the scheme would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Fakenham Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed external metal staircase would have a modern utilitarian appearance that would conflict with and harm the simple traditional features of the listed building's elevation and the character of the conservation area, and this harm could not be outweighed by the modest benefits to occupiers' living conditions.
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage assets was weighed against the modest public benefits of improved living conditions and building regulation compliance, with the great weight attached to heritage conservation outweighing the benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN4Policy EN8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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