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Allowed26 January 20263373310

Vauxhall House, Vauxhall House Vauxhall Station, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1SD

Planning appeal 3373310 at Vauxhall House, Vauxhall House Vauxhall Station, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1SD (Great Yarmouth Borough Council) was allowed on 26 January 2026 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the visual effects of the development would be acceptable, having particular regard to the site's gateway location and effects on heritage assets.

‘Proposed change of use from offices to combined use as Chinese takeaway/restaurant, children’s party venue and retail unit (sui generis).’

Authority
Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Shearing C
Postcode
NR30 1SD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the visual effects of the development would be acceptable, having particular regard to the site's gateway location and effects on heritage assets

What decided it

The proposal would bring a vacant, dilapidated building back into use with positive alterations to its façade, playing a role in enhancing the gateway location and preserving/enhancing heritage assets, thereby complying with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS17Policy CS9Policy UBR1Policy UBR2Policy DHE1Policy E5Policy CS10Policy DHE2

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