Plots 7 and 8 Rowan Close, Fen Road, Watlington, Kings Lyn, PE33 0UG

the substitution of house types for plots 7 & 8 including change of materials and positioning (Ref: 06/00145/FM) at 7 & 8 Rowan Close, Fen Road, Watlington, Norfolk without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 20/01165/F, dated 23 December 2020

Authority: King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Bayliss G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the amended design on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would provide an adequate standard of security and safety

What decided it

The substantial reduction in footpath width combined with high walls creating an oppressive, narrow corridor that lacks adequate sight lines, visual connectivity, and design quality, and fails to meet Secured by Design standards for safe, accessible footpaths.

Framework references: 92, 135

Plan policies cited: Policy DM15, Policy CS11

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