Planning appeal decision
South View, 17 Weasenham Road, Great Massingham, King's Lynn, PE32 2EY
Planning appeal 3323918 at South View, 17 Weasenham Road, Great Massingham, King's Lynn, PE32 2EY (King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 April 2024 by Inspector Norman R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, South View with attached railings, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
a rear single storey extension
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Norman R
- Postcode
- PE32 2EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, South View with attached railings, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
What decided it
The less than substantial but considerable harm to the significance of the Grade II listed building through loss of historic form, character and legibility was not outweighed by the public benefits of improved living conditions and short-term economic benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS8CS12DM15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
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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