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Dismissed16 March 20266001407

34 Crown Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2JH

Planning appeal 6001407 at 34 Crown Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2JH (Great Yarmouth Borough Council) was dismissed on 16 March 2026 by Inspector Fern L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development protects occupants from the effects of flood risk.

change of use from a 6-bedroom C3 Dwellinghouse to a 6-bedroom, 6-person C4 House in Multiple Occupation, removal of rear chimney and window alterations

Authority
Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Fern L
Postcode
NR30 2JH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the development protects occupants from the effects of flood risk
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of occupants of the HMO regarding the amount and quality of space
  • whether appropriate bin storage facilities have been provided

What decided it

The development fails to protect future occupants from flood risk due to insufficient refuge space above ground floor level for residents and their possessions in the event of a flood, contrary to Policy CS13 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS13CS9H12A1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 170

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