Planning appeal decision
26 Lynn Road, Wimbotsham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3QL
Planning appeal 3326601 at 26 Lynn Road, Wimbotsham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3QL (King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 October 2023 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wimbotsham Conservation Area.
the construction of a two storey extension on the side of the existing dwelling
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hartley S
- Postcode
- PE34 3QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wimbotsham Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extension would dominate and unbalance the original dwelling and harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, with any public benefits insufficient to outweigh the less than substantial harm to this heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SC06CS08CS12DM15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 196Paragraph 130Paragraph 189Paragraph 203
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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