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Allowed21 August 20253363204

Pentney Woods, Common Road, Pentney, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1LE

Planning appeal 3363204 at Pentney Woods, Common Road, Pentney, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1LE (King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council) was allowed on 21 August 2025 by Inspector Allen K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

Change of Use of Woodlands to Holiday and Recreational Site; Including the Siting of Portable Eco Holiday Lodges; Woodland Centre and Reception, Health and Wild Swimming Centre, Car Parking and Associated Works

Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Allen K
Postcode
PE32 1LE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the natural environment and environmental qualities of the surrounding area

What decided it

The payment of the GIRAMS mitigation contribution and the ability to secure detailed design and ecological management via condition satisfied the Inspector that the proposal would not cause unacceptable harm to character, appearance or the natural environment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP07Policy LP09Policy LP18Policy LP19

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