®Planning appeal decision
34 Norwich Street, FAKENHAM, NR21 9AE
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
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.
Framework references: 199, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy EN4, Policy EN8
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.