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Dismissed28 February 20253354992

Westgate Farm, Ringstead Road, Burnham Market, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8JR

Planning appeal 3354992 at Westgate Farm, Ringstead Road, Burnham Market, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8JR (King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 February 2025 by Inspector Chamberlain G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal would conserve and enhance the North Norfolk National Landscape.

a replacement farmhouse and garage (self-build)

Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Chamberlain G
Postcode
PE31 8JR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal would conserve and enhance the North Norfolk National Landscape
  • Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development, with reference to the spatial strategy in the development plan

What decided it

The proposal would have a net adverse impact on the character and appearance of the North Norfolk National Landscape through its scale, prominence and architectural style, and the weight given to conserving this highest-status landscape designation outweighs the moderate benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS02Policy CS06Policy CS08Policy CS12Policy DM2Policy DM5Policy DM15Policy 6 of the Burnham Market Neighbourhood Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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