12/13 The Quay, Wells-Next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AH

Planning appeal 3349880 at 12/13 The Quay, Wells-Next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AH (North Norfolk District Council) was allowed on 28 May 2025 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the provision of holiday accommodation would be acceptable in this location having regard to relevant development plan policies.

‘conversion of first floor area of existing restaurant into air B&B type holiday accommodation’

Authority: North Norfolk District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Bowyer J
Postcode: NR23 1AH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the provision of holiday accommodation would be acceptable in this location having regard to relevant development plan policies
The effect of the proposal on the special interest of the host Listed Building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses

What decided it

The negligible harm to the listed building caused by internal alterations was markedly outweighed by the public benefits of supporting tourism and providing a viable use for the first-floor space, in accordance with the Framework's approach to less than substantial harm to heritage assets.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SS 1Policy EC 7Policy SS 5Policy WNS5Policy EN 4Policy EN 8

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