Green House, Cromer Road, Thorpe Market, NR11 8TH

Planning appeal 6006812 at Green House, Cromer Road, Thorpe Market, NR11 8TH (North Norfolk) was dismissed on 15 September 2026 by Inspector H Marriott, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the change of use on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

Change of use from bed-and-breakfast / small hotel to holiday let (sui generis)

Authority: North Norfolk
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: leisure-sport
Inspector: H Marriott
Postcode: NR11 8TH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the change of use on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The unacceptable effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers from noise and disturbance arising from occupation by a single group of up to 20 unsupervised guests, which could not be adequately controlled by management measures or conditions.

The benefits of approving the development, comprising economic benefits from tourism and visitor expenditure and support for the conservation of a listed building, were substantially outweighed by the adverse effects on neighbouring living conditions from noise and disturbance, when assessed against the national decision-making policies in the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV6 North Norfolk Local Plan 2024-2040 (2025)
Judgments: Breachberry Ltd v Secretary of State (1985); Mayflower Cambridge Ltd v Secretary of State (1975)

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