5 Park Farm Barns, Wolterton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR117LX

Planning appeal 6000942 at 5 Park Farm Barns, Wolterton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR117LX (North Norfolk District Council) was dismissed on 4 March 2026 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building Farmbuildings Immediately West North West of Park Farmhouse or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Manningham and Wolterton Conservation Area.

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Authority: North Norfolk District Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Householder developments
Inspector: Wallace J
Postcode: NR11 7LX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building Farmbuildings Immediately West North West of Park Farmhouse or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Manningham and Wolterton Conservation Area

What decided it

The absence of sufficiently detailed drawings and specifications to allow robust assessment of effects on the listed building's special interest and the conservation area's character, combined with uncertainty about the full scope of necessary internal works.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 57

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