Planning appeal decision
The Wells, 3 The Pastures, Blakeney , Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7LY
Planning appeal 3319442 at The Wells, 3 The Pastures, Blakeney , Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7LY (North Norfolk District Council) was allowed on 27 February 2024 by Inspector Butcher H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the extensions on the character and appearance of the surrounding area including the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the North Norfolk Coast Special Protection Area.
demolition of existing rear single storey extension and first floor stair access, and construction of a new first floor and single storey extension to form a habitable room on part of the original building footprint. The application also includes for replacing existing windows with energy efficient fittings and insertion of a window to the garage
- Authority
- North Norfolk District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Butcher H
- Postcode
- NR25 7LY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the extensions on the character and appearance of the surrounding area including the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the North Norfolk Coast Special Protection Area
- Whether the extensions would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Blakeney Conservation Area, and preserve the setting of Quay House (Grade II* Listed)
- The effect of the extension on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties
What decided it
The extensions would be in-keeping with the existing character of The Pastures development and would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of the listed building without causing harm to neighbouring amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN4Policy EN1Policy EN2Policy 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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