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Dismissed2 August 20233306660

Land on Vong Lane, To the East of Church Close, Grimston, King's Lynn, PE32 1GJ

Planning appeal 3306660 at Land on Vong Lane, To the East of Church Close, Grimston, King's Lynn, PE32 1GJ (King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 August 2023 by Inspector Edginton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development accords with local policies and national guidance with regard to location.

Outline planning application for up to 19 dwellings, including 5 affordable dwellings and 6 self-build dwellings, with all matters reserved except access

Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Edginton A
Postcode
PE32 1GJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development accords with local policies and national guidance with regard to location
  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effects of the development on the setting of the Grade I listed St Botolph's church, and the Grade II listed Church Farm House and barns
  • Whether the development accords with local policies and national guidance with regard to affordable housing

What decided it

The adverse effects on the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the listed church, combined with conflict with design policies consistent with the Framework, would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the housing and sustainability benefits.

the adverse effects on character and appearance and heritage setting would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery, including affordable and self-build provision, even if the tilted balance applied

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS01CS02CS06CS08CS09CS12DM15
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 119Paragraph 130Paragraph 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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