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Dismissed23 May 20253356714

53 South Beach, Heacham, King's Lynn, PE31 7LH

Planning appeal 3356714 at 53 South Beach, Heacham, King's Lynn, PE31 7LH (King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 May 2025 by Inspector Simms S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the number of people at risk from flooding.

replacement of existing flat roof structure with a new pitched roof structure incorporating accommodation and an external raised terrace area

Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Simms S
Postcode
PE31 7LH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the number of people at risk from flooding
  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy and outlook

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan on flood risk, character and appearance, and neighbouring living conditions, and these conflicts are not outweighed by any material considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP Policy LP17LP Policy LP06LP Policy LP15LP Policy LP18LP Policy LP21Policy 17 of the Heacham Neighbourhood PlanPolicy 3 of the Heacham Neighbourhood PlanPolicy 5 of the Heacham Neighbourhood Plan

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