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Dismissed17 October 20253369402

Rear of 7-13 Tower Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1EJ

Planning appeal 3369402 at Rear of 7-13 Tower Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1EJ (King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 October 2025 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kings Lynn: St Margaret's Conservation Area.

development of 9 flats including conversion of existing to the rear of 7 - 13 Tower Street

Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Gee R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kings Lynn: St Margaret's Conservation Area
  • the effect of the proposal upon highway safety

What decided it

The proposed development's mock classical design and complex roof arrangement would be visually prominent and significantly at odds with the simple fenestration and roofscape of the conservation area, and the public benefits of housing delivery and economic gain did not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 215

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