Planning appeal decision
Gable House High Street, Docking, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8NH
Planning appeal 3336007 at Gable House High Street, Docking, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8NH (King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 July 2024 by Inspector McHugh I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the adaptation/extension to existing single storey garage to be revised to a one and a half storey unit with garage and gym at ground floor level and studio at first floor level. All site levels are to remain unchanged
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McHugh I
- Postcode
- PE31 8NH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of the future occupiers on the new dwelling to the north of the appeal site
What decided it
The proposal would significantly reduce spacing between buildings and have an imposing, overbearing presence that conflicts with local character and the living conditions of the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS06CS08DM15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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