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Allowed22 October 20243338695

1 Popenhoe Cottages , Station Road, Walsoken, Norfolk, PE14 8DJ

Planning appeal 3338695 at 1 Popenhoe Cottages , Station Road, Walsoken, Norfolk, PE14 8DJ (King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council) was allowed on 22 October 2024 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the area.

replacement barn style dwelling. The proposal is to demolish the existing barn, which sits with permission to convert into a dwelling under ref 21/01889/PACU3. The existing barn has been deemed not suitable for conversion due to its poor quality and operational inefficiencies. It is proposed that a new residential development will be constructed in its place” without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 22/01567/F, dated 28 April 2023

Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Dade E
Postcode
PE14 8DJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed dwelling, through its modest scale, form, materials and screening by existing trees, would not have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area and would comply with the relevant development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS06Policy DM15
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 180Paragraph 54

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