Planning appeal decision
56 Freeman Street, Wells-Next-the-Sea, NR23 1BA
Planning appeal 3304537 at 56 Freeman Street, Wells-Next-the-Sea, NR23 1BA (North Norfolk District Council) was dismissed on 6 December 2023 by Inspector Sargent J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the works on the special architectural and historic interest of this listed building.
the demolition of outbuilding and erection of single/2 storey rear extension; replacement dormer to rear. Appeal B: APP/Y2620/Y/22/3304536 Seawood House, 56 Freeman Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk NR23 1BA
- Authority
- North Norfolk District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sargent J
- Postcode
- NR23 1BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the works on the special architectural and historic interest of this listed building
- Whether they would fail to preserve the character or appearance of the Wells Conservation Area
- Whether they would harm the significance of either of these designated heritage assets
What decided it
The first-floor rear extension would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building and conservation area, with no public benefits sufficient to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN4Policy EN8
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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