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Dismissed21 May 20266004964

1 Smugglers Close, Old Hunstanton, PE36 6JU

Planning appeal 6004964 at 1 Smugglers Close, Old Hunstanton, PE36 6JU (King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 May 2026 by Inspector Fern L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.

garage conversion with a first-floor extension over the garage, single storey side extension, new two storey rear extension with a double garage

Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Fern L
Postcode
PE36 6JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposed development on tree T1, the subject of a Tree Preservation Order (TPO)

What decided it

The proposed development would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area through its incoherent design and sprawling form, and would pose an unacceptable risk to the protected tree T1 through potential root damage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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